The Tertiary Education and Skills Minister says the status quo isn't an option when it comes to Te Pukenga
The Tertiary Education and Skills Minister says the status quo isn't an option when it comes to Te Pukenga
2 August 2024
The Government's reforming the previous Government's mega-polytech merger.
Its proposed those with a pathway to financial sustainability will be re established as standalone institutes -- while others will be grouped together, supported by Open Polytechnic.
Minister Penny Simmonds says without change, Te Pukenga will run out of money.
She says its running big deficits and churning through reserves so there's no option to just leave it as is.
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