4809 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question

Published date: 27 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4809 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Vocational Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	23 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04809_2026
Document guid:	8dd58611-f7d1-4acc-8a66-488ac2b31748

4809 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education: What was the total cost, if any, of rebranding from Te Pukenga to the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology?

Hon Penny Simmonds: I am advised that the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) spent $2,145 (GST excl) for an external vendor to update its website to reflect the name change. A small number of key digital templates (e.g. report templates, letterheads) were also updated however there are no separate costs associated with this work as it is done inhouse by NZIST staff.