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11229, 11540 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11229 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11540 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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In my capacity as Minister for Vocational Education, my office has not declined any events or meeting requests that were scheduled to take place for the week beginning 16 March 2026. This is also my response to written parliamentary…

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Question 11541 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the member to the following list of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents my requested from Education agencies during the week beginning 16 March 2026: Tertiary Education Commission 17 March 2026 -…

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Question 11338 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by date and title, did the Minister send to the Minister of Finance to advocate for students in vocational or university education so they could be included in the government's 'fuel crisis package?'

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not sent any correspondence to the Minister of Finance regarding this matter.

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Question 11340 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advocacy, if any, did the Minister do to request that students in vocational or university education also be included in the government's 'fuel crisis package'?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 11380 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if any, effects does the Minister anticipate as a result of any increased financial burden on organizations that support disabled students?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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That organisations will work within their means to continue their services.

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Question 10875 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not received any advice from the Tertiary Education Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10877 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not requested any advice from the Tertiary Education Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10880 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not received any communication from the Tertiary Education Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10884 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not given any directions to the Tertiary Education Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10885 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not sent any communication to the Tertiary Education Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10888 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not given any specific actions to the Tertiary Education Commission to implement the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. However, I am having ongoing discussions with officials.

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Question 10961 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the member to the following list of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents my office or I received from Education agencies during the week beginning 16 March 2026: Tertiary Education Commission 16…

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11068, 11226 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    11068 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11226 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 11226 (2026).

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Question 11223 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the minister received, if any, regarding the allocation of tertiary sector funding to New Zealand International Students Association (NZISA) or similar student organizations supporting international students studying at NZ…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 11231 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 10961 (2026).

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Question 11233 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which organisations that receive funding under the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, if any, have received less funding this year than they did by the same time last year, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has funded the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) as a single organisation since 2020. The TEC does not fund the business divisions within NZIST individually.

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Question 11234 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the availability of funding, if any, for the National Disabled Students’ Association, listed by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 10584 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I did not approve any board fee increases between 1 October and 31 October 2025.

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Question 10585 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have not approved any board fee increases in 2026.

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9009, 10266 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    9009 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10266 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 9120 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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10 March 2026 - Meeting Advice - Invitation to Te Wananga o Aotearoa Graduation 10 March 2026 - Youth Guarantee Data Some titles have been withheld as they are sensitive in nature and are not in the public interest to release at this time.…

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9906, 10268 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9906 (matches this search)

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10268 (matches this search)

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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In my capacity as Minister for Vocational Education, my office declined attendance to the following events/meeting during the week beginning 9 March 2026: 12/03/26: Otago Polytechnic - Te Rau o Tītapu – Māori Pre- Graduation Ceremony -…

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Question 10269 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 8901 (2026).

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Question 8901 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies during the week beginning 9 March 2026. Ministry of Education 9 March 2026 - Draft press release for TEC Appointment 12 March 2026 - Response letter to…

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8538, 8539 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 8538 (matches this search)

    How much funding, if any, has the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology committed to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations for the remainder of 2026, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

  • 8539 (matches this search)

    How much funding, if any, has the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology given to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations since the beginning of 2026, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I am advised that New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology has not committed any funding in 2026 to student associations or student advocacy organisations or entities. The remaining business divisions use a student voice or student…

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Question 8541 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2020, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the member to my response to Question 245 (p16) in the post hearing select committee questions published on Parliament’s website at:…

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Question 8542 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2021, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 8541 (2026).

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Question 8543 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2022, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 8541 (2026).

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Question 8544 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2023, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 8541 (2026).

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Question 8546 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2024, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 8541 (2026).

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Question 8548 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much funding, if any, did Te Pukenga grant to student associations and/or student advocacy organisations in 2025, broken down by funding amount and organisation?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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Corrected reply: I am advised that the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology is currently undergoing its 2025 audit. Final audited figures are not yet available.

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Question 8267 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 8268 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 8269 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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There has been no further advice received further to that provided as per my response to written parliamentary question 735 (2025).

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Question 8271 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is responsible for operational policy aspects pertaining to tertiary education, with overall tertiary policy set by the Ministry of Education. The only change to operational policy that TEC has made is…

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Question 8294 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 8417 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Universal College of Learning (UCOL) reduced the number of first-year nursing training places offered at its Wairarapa campus for 2026, if so, how many students who had met entry requirements were subsequently told there was no place…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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Universal College of Learning (UCOL) has confirmed that there has been no reduction in the number of first-year Nursing degree training places at its Wairarapa campus for 2026 compared to 2025. The number of places remains at 34. UCOL’s…

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Question 8419 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    Has Universal College of Learning (UCOL) reduced the number of first-year nursing training places offered for 2026 compared to 2025, if so, what is the reason for that reduction?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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Universal College of Learning has confirmed that there has been no reduction in the number of first-year Nursing degree places for 2026 compared to 2025.

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Question 8424 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Tertiary Education Commission directed any change to the number of funded places available for nursing training programmes in New Zealand; and if so, on what and what was the direction?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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Since 2023, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has asked the sector to grow nursing enrolments as a priority, and the sector has responded by growing student enrolments by 7% from 8,333 in 2023 to 8,919 in 2025. In mid-2025, the TEC…

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7609, 7868 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7609 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    7868 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 7762 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 7608 (2026).

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Question 7542 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 5587 (2026), how many learners were supported at The Teachers' Institute in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) that the Auckland Schools Teachers Development Trust (trading as ‘The Teachers’ Institute’) has reported 48 learners supported through TEC funding in 2025. Caveats: • Data is as at…

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Question 7543 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 5587 (2026), what are the names of the four other providers that also received additional funding and how much did they each receive?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the member to the attached table, showing the names of the four providers that received additional funding in 2026 to support additional learners enrolled in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to align their tuition subsidy funding…

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Question 7544 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 5587 (2026), is it normal practice for the Tertiary Education Commission to align their tuition subsidy funding with School On-Site Training Programme funding already committed to providers by the Ministry of Education?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have been informed by the Tertiary Education Commission that this is the first year that the tuition subsidy funding with School On-Site Training Programme has been aligned.

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Question 7545 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 5587 (2026), what measures were used, if any, to assess The Teachers' Institute "strong delivery and exceptional outcomes for learners"?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have been informed by the Tertiary Education Commission that the measure used to assess The Teachers' Institute "strong delivery and exceptional outcomes for learners was: • In 2025 48 learners enrolled in the programme with The Teachers…

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Question 7546 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 5587 (2026), on what date is The Teachers' Institute reporting, if any, due for the 2026 funding?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have been informed by the Tertiary Education Commission that The Teachers Institute reporting for 2026 is due in April, August and December 2026.

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Question 7547 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 5587 (2026), on what date was The Teachers' Institute reporting, if any, recieved for the 2025 funding?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I have been informed by the Tertiary Education Commission that The Teachers Institute reporting for 2025 was received in April, August and December 2025.

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Question 7549 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 5587 (2026), on what date was The Teachers' Institute granted funding for the 2025 year and for the 2026 year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission, funding for The Teachers’ Institute in 2025 was confirmed on 10 December 2024 and in 2026 was confirmed on 10 December 2025.

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Question 7608 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies during the week beginning 2 March 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 4 March 2026 - Update on Network of Work-Based Learning Provision and Work-Based…

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Question 7610 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 2 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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In my capacity as Minister for Vocational Education, my office declined attendance to the following events/meeting during the week beginning 2 March 2026: 02/03/2026: Ellucian - meeting request - Auckland