Minister describes polytechnic staff numbers as abysmal

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2:43pm

In this story Penny Simmonds

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds has described staff numbers at some polytechnics as abysmal. Speaking to the Education and Workforce Select Committee, she noted that staff-to-student ratios at these institutions remain a concern.

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1. RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 2:06pm

   Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 2:43pm

   Staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal: minister (opens in new tab)