5114 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education

5114 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education: What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Ara Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Ara Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. Programmes not offered in 2026: • Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Now delivered under Bachelor in Applied Management Strand but no new enrolments being taken) • Master of Health Practice (Transitioned out 2025 - Post Grad learners transitioned to UC) • Master of Health Science (Transitioned out 2025 - Post Grad learners transitioned to UC) • Postgraduate Certificate in Health Practice (Transitioned out 2025 - Post Grad learners transitioned to UC) • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice (Transitioned out 2025 - Post Grad learners transitioned to UC) • Master of Nursing (Transitioned out 2025 - Post Grad learners transitioned to UC) • New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) • National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (L4) (Transitioning Ara L4 Auto Apprentices to MITO - no new enrolments in 2026) A range of other courses not offered in 2026 are primarily spread across the following classifications: • Construction and Infrastructure • Creative industries • Manufacturing and Technology • Primary Industries • Services Industries • Social and Community Services