4668 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4668 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Vocational Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04668_2026
Document guid:	0f9f42ea-e7c6-4259-8244-55ace6e9a5f5

4668 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education: How many complaints, if any, has the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology received regarding students enrolling in courses then not being able to start?

Hon Penny Simmonds: I am advised that New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) business divisions have not received any complaints from students enrolled in NZIST courses for the first semester of 2026 who were then not able to start due to the programme being cancelled or postponed.