Education

Overview

We understand New Zealand's education sector - from policy, regulatory and operational perspectives

We assist education providers to implement, influence, and comply with changes in legislation and policy.

We advise organisations across the sector, from providers to regulators

We provide constitutional, operational, and strategic advice to a range of education providers (particularly tertiary education organisations) and suppliers, including:

Universities, including the University of Auckland, Massey University, Canterbury University and Victoria University of Wellington
Te Pūkenga, comprising the former polytechnics
The Tertiary Education Commission
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi
New Zealand Childcare Association
Private tertiary education providers and education providers for overseas students
Schools and pre-schools.

Experience

Sector / Expertise

Work highlights

Universities

We have advised universities on a wide range of operational and student issues, including pastoral care responsibilities, arrangements with international institutions, relationships with overseas suppliers and agents, placements and access contracts, development of student accommodation, campus retail arrangements, and regulatory compliance.

Universities

We have advised universities on significant land based acquisitions and developments, and on procurement processes and material contracts.

Waiaraki Institute of Technology and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Eastern Institute of Technology and Tairawhiti Polytechnic, and Aoraki Polytechnic and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

We advised Waiariki Institute of Technology and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Eastern Institute of Technology and Tairāwhiti Polytechnic, and Aoraki Polytechnic and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology on their respective merger processes.

Tertiary Education Commission

We advised the Tertiary Education Commission in relation to all aspects of the funding and regulatory process, drafting and implementing legislative changes and secondary legislation, and compliance with the Official Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 2020.

Tertiary institutions

We have advised Tertiary institutions on their constitutional and regulatory responsibilities under the Education and Training Act 2020, Public Service Act 2020 and related legislation.

Management, councils and council committees of tertiary institutions

We have advised senior management, councils and council committees of tertiary institutions on their respective powers and functions, meeting procedures and conflicts of interest.

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