59186 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Universities

Written Question

Published date: 22 Jan 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59186 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Shanan Halbert
Portfolio:	Minister for Universities
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	15 Jan 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59186_2025
Document guid:	69f54317-087b-4f89-b05d-ddcace66f913

59186 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Universities: What communications or feedback, if any, has the Minister or their office received from universities about the Government’s new Tertiary Education Strategy, by date and title?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I have received positive feedback from universities about the Government’s new Tertiary Education Strategy. This includes statements from the University of Auckland: www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/12/02/university-of-auckland-supports-direction-of-new-tertiary-education-strategy.html and the University of Otago: www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/new-tertiary-strategy-aligns-with-otagos-strategic-goals