The Tertiary Education Strategy 2025–2030 sets priorities to improve completion, boost research commercialisation, expand regional access and grow international education.

The updated ECE licensing criteria reduce red tape, support affordability and strengthen quality oversight through a new Director of Regulation and smarter enforcement.

New Zealand and Estonia have deepened their education ties as ministers from both countries meet to share expertise, discuss system reforms and explore collaboration in AI, digital learning, science and research.