30755 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question
Published date: 25 Jun 2025
30755 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Vocational Education: What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the impact of the proposed Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill on Māori, by date and title?
Hon Penny Simmonds: I have received the following advice: • 3 June 2024: Vocational education and training reforms – Revised consultation document and further advice • 29 October 2024: Treaty of Waitangi/ Tiriti o Waitangi considerations for VET redesign In addition, the Ministry has provided three Regulatory Impact Statements which Te Tiriti o Waitangi analysis. These are publicly available at: https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/information-releases/issue-specific-information-releases/vocational-education-and-training-vet-redesign#advice-and-reports-1