1646 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister for Universities

1646 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister for Universities: What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date received?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education between 22 December 2025, and 1 February 2026 (inclusive) is listed below: • 29 January 2026: TREF Phase 2 approach to polytechnics, Wānanga and PTEs • 29 January 2026: TREF Phase 2 approach to universities The written advice I received from the Tertiary Education Commission between 22 December 2025, and 1 February 2026 (inclusive) is listed below: • 5 January 2026: TEC Performance Report – Quarter One 2025/26 • 16 January 2026: Minister Reti meeting with Te Pūnaha Matatini The written advice I received from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority between 22 December 2025, and 1 February 2026 (inclusive) is listed below: • 28 January 2026: NZQA Quarter Two 2025/2026 Some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.