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Will the funding allocated to the fees-free university scheme be re-allocated within the Tertiary Sector? and 2 other questions

Answered 18965, 18966, 18967 (2026)
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Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18965

    Will the funding allocated to the fees-free university scheme be re-allocated within the Tertiary Sector?

  • 18966

    What consultation, communication or advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the scrapping of the fees-free university scheme, by date and title?

  • 18967

    What feedback or advice, if any, did the Minister provide to the Minister of finance regarding the fees-free university scheme, by date, title and method of communication?

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date.