Tertiary Institutions
NZ’s polytechnics to merge into single super institute
Editor of Tertiary Insight Dave Guerin says there won't be any substantial changes to the polytech sector for several years. He spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Tertiary sector warned to improve Māori, Pasifika outcomes
Tertiary institutions could lose funding if they fail to show the Tertiary Education Commission how they will improve enrolment and pass rates for Maori and Pasifika students. The Tertiary Education… Audio
Tertiary institutions hoping for relief in government Budget
The Government's flagship policy of free fees for first-time tertiary students hasn't provided much relief for universities and polytechs struggling with years of small student subsidy increases. Audio
NZQA staff worried about English testing
Qualifications Authority staff who wanted a complete ban on polytechnics and private tertiary institutions carrying out their own English tests on foreign students have been disappointed their bosses… Audio
No protection for tertiary education whistleblowers
The Tertiary Education Commission says it cannot protect staff who blow the whistle on rorts at tertiary institutions. Audio
Five tertiary institutions are "high risk"
There's been a big jump in the number of tertiary institutions the Government regards as high risk. Audio
Five tertiary institutions are "high risk"
The Government says five tertiary institutions are high financial risks. That's up from just one institution five years ago. Audio
Educators cry foul over student poaching
Tertiary institutions say cut-price competitors are poaching their foreign students and taking millions of dollars in fees. Audio