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Expressions of interest are being invited from people to be appointed as members of the new Tertiary Education Commission.

New legislation strengthening New Zealand¡¦s industry training system has been sent to a select committee for public submissions.

The broad make-up of the committee which will decide who gets a share of the government’s new Centres of Research Excellence fund has been welcomed by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey.

The annual report of the student loan scheme was tabled in Parliament this afternoon.

New Zealand’s first ever strategy to explicitly connect learning and research in the tertiary education system with the nation’s economic and social development needs has been released in draft today.

Forty-five applications have been received for a share of the Government’s new $60m fund to build Centres of Research Excellence in the tertiary education sector, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey told the Top Exporters Conference in Wellington today that it was time for the business community to engage with the Government, and other stakeholders within the tertiary education sector

Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey announced today that the Unversal College of Learning (UCOL) will be the community partner for Wanganui tertiary education.

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Legislation to significantly reshape New Zealand’s tertiary education system was tabled in Parliament today.

The number of Modern Apprentices signed up under the Government’s flagship programme has risen 35% since June to 1,640, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

The number of Modern Apprentices signed up under the Government’s flagship programme has risen 35% since June to 1,640, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey today announced an investigation is underway into possible misuse of the student loan scheme and the activities of a private education provider based in Taranaki.

New student loans and tertiary funding rules being introduced next year focus public money on providing students with a quality education, Associate Education Minister (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today.

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey is congratulating Rongotai College for its partnership with a local business which has seen one of its students signing on to the Modern Apprenticeship programme.

Further action to ease the financial burden on students of tertiary education will only happen if the Labour-Alliance Government is re-elected, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Further action to ease the financial burden on students of tertiary education will only happen if the Labour-Alliance Government is re-elected, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

“I am profoundly sorry that this tragedy has happened and first want to express my sympathy to the families of the two girls. I also feel for the teachers, parents and other students who were on this outdoor activity.

Polytechnics have the task of ensuring New Zealanders have the skills they need to prosper in the 21st century, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said this evening.

The newly-established $35 million Tertiary Education Strategic Change Fund gives public tertiary institutions the ability to make changes which respond to the Tertiary Education Strategy coming into place next year, says Associate Education (Tertiary Ed

Polytechnics have the opportunity to stamp their mark on New Zealand’s economic and social development over the next few years, says Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey.

Important new measures strengthening the effective governance of tertiary education institutions were agreed in Parliament last night.

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey today announced applications are now being sought for the new $60m Centres of Research Excellence (CoRE) fund.

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey is telling National tertiary education spokesperson Maurice Williamson not to get too excited about a draft funding report.