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Source: Tertiary Education Commission

Last updated 22 January 2025
Last updated 22 January 2025

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Adult and Community Education (ACE) in tertiary education institutions (TEIs) is for community-based education delivered by eligible TEIs. This page covers eligibility and TEI responsibilities.
Adult and Community Education (ACE) in tertiary education institutions (TEIs) is for community-based education delivered by eligible TEIs. This page covers eligibility and TEI responsibilities.

ACE in TEI funding supports:

achievement of Tertiary Education Strategy priorities,
re-engagement of learners in education, and
provision of foundation skills development and pathways to other learning opportunities that meet community needs (including further education or the workplace).

Eligibility
TEIs eligible for ACE funding are New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, polytechnics and wānanga. For more information on programme and learner eligibility please see the ACE in Communities funding conditions for the relevant year.
Any funding requests for ACE provision must demonstrate how it:

ACE funding is not for provision broadly classed as hobby courses (eg, arts, crafts and music; gardening; personal fitness and recreation; and home maintenance).
Changes to programme eligibility from 2025
ACE must be delivered face-to-face (for example, not delivered online or via distance learning), unless you have received our prior written approval for another form of delivery due to exceptional circumstances. 
For information on applying for an exemption to deliver ACE programme, see Exemptions and exceptional circumstances.
TEI responsibilities
Eligible TEIs are required to work with local iwi, local organisations, peak bodies, local industry, local employers, and communities, including other ACE providers, to identify and meet community learning needs.
Eligible TEIs must ensure that their funded ACE programme will:

address the needs of target learner groups,
primarily focus on:

acquisition of foundation skills,
re-engaging learners whose previous learning was not successful, and
ensuring the progression of learners into formal tertiary education,

target ACE provision in foundation skills to learners who have low or no formal qualifications, and
target ACE provision in English Language Teaching (ELT) (formerly known as Specialised English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)) to learners with English language needs.

Source: New Zealand Police

Police investigating suspicious fires in the Avalon area are appealing to the public for information.

Police have been made aware of two fires, one on Tuesday 11 November and another on Thursday 20 November, which have been determined to be suspicious and are being investigated.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

Police believe these may not be the only suspicious fires in the area recently.

We would like to speak with anyone who may have seen any unusual or suspicious fires in the Avalon area over the past month, whether you were just passing through or live in the area.

Information can be provided through 105, referencing file number 251124/5354.

You can also make a report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:

A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month.

About 3.30pm on Sunday 2 November, Police were notified of an altercation at the flats which had resulted in a shot being discharged towards a man.

Fortunately, the victim was not injured by the shot, however he did sustain injuries as he jumped from the southern end second-floor balcony to escape the offender.

On 7 November, a 34-year-old woman was arrested in relation to the incident. She has since appeared in court and was remanded on bail to reappear on 1 December.

On 5 November, a 22-year-old man was stopped by Police in Palmerston North for allegedly travelling at excess speed, and was arrested after being found in possession of a shotgun.

Wellington CIB have since charged this man in relation to the shooting incident at Pukehinau flats. 

He is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on 1 December 2025, charged with discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and aggravated robbery. 

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.

We know this incident caused considerable distress to the residents of Pukehinau Flats, as well as the wider community, and we are pleased to have put those believed to be responsible before the courts.

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government has renewed its investment in the rural wellbeing programme Farmstrong, Associate Minister for ACC Nicola Grigg has announced.

The $2.7 million investment is the first phase of a five-year agreement between ACC and Farmstrong, totalling $6.8 million.   

“Agriculture continues to be one of New Zealand’s highest-risk sectors when it comes to injuries. In 2024, ACC accepted over 17,000 new claims for work-related agriculture injuries, with recovery costs around $120 million.  

“This investment will help reduce the frequency and severity of injuries in the agriculture and horticulture sectors by focusing on the link between wellbeing and injury risk,” Ms Grigg says.

ACC partnered with FMG and the Mental Health Foundation in 2016 to deliver Farmstrong, which was developed to address the need for improved psychosocial support in farming and horticulture.

Since then, it has delivered a return on investment of $7.85 for every dollar spent, equivalent to over 9,800 injury claims saved and $52 million claims cost savings. 

“For agriculture to do well, we need our people to be well so this support is a no-brainer.

“Farmers are the backbone of our economy, and this is just another way our government continues to back New Zealand’s most productive sector,” Ms Grigg says. 

Farmers can find a wide range of practical resources and guidance on the Farmstrong website www.farmstrong.co.nz.

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

A milestone agreement between New Zealand and Australia will give the region’s primary sector faster and more efficient access to important new agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines.

“Today New Zealand Food Safety and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) signed an agreement that will see the 2 countries sharing assessments of new products,” said New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

“This brings the infrastructure of both countries to bear for the benefit of their primary sectors and the communities that depend on them. It builds on our existing strong relationship, and, at a practical level, it will mean streamlining workflows, reducing duplication of effort, and delivering faster turnaround times.

“Together, Australia and New Zealand want to position our region as a market of choice for innovative products that will benefit farmers and the wider community.”

Under the agreement, our agencies will work together on assessments, cross-training staff, and increasing the efficiency of our regulatory processes, said APVMA Chief Executive Officer Scott Hansen.

“Our countries have similar approaches to regulating agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines, so it makes sense for us to increase the scope of our teamwork to our mutual advantage.”

Earlier this year, the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review recommended that New Zealand Food Safety should increase its use of international regulators’ assessments to save time and resources. 

In parallel, the APVMA has committed to leveraging international partnerships to realise the opportunities for increased efficiency identified by the Australian Government’s Detailed Response.

“This closer collaboration with Australia is a significant step in these processes and will be a blueprint for future agreements with other regulators,” said Mr Arbuckle.

“While each regulator needs to address the specific needs of their legislative frameworks, the opportunity for us to collaborate in addressing these needs is not only a key to improving our productivity, but in ensuring we retain the confidence of both the community and industry,” Mr Hansen concluded.

For further information and general enquiries, call MPI on 0800 008 333 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

Source: New Zealand Police

Shenandoah Highway, State Highway 65, is blocked following a two-vehicle crash, reported to emergency services at around 2:30pm.

Motorists should expect delays.

Two people have serious injuries, and one person has moderate injures.

Two people are also reported to have minor injuries.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre.

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

With the announcement that design is starting on the Hope Bypass, those wanting to know more about the project can do so soon.

From 27 to 29 November, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will hold community drop-in sessions so that people can find out more about the proposed Road of National Significance (RoNS) State Highway 6 Hope Bypass project.

Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System Design, says three community drop-in sessions will be held on Thursday 27, Friday 28, and Saturday 29 November in venues across Richmond.

“These sessions give the community a chance to meet the NZTA project team who will be available to answer questions and show the public through the recommended proposal.”

Mr Osborne says there is also up-to-date project information on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website, people can also subscribe to the project e-newsletter and email any questions to the project team.

“The engagement we are planning is a great chance for people to have a good look at what is being proposed and learn more about the next steps,” Mr Osborne says.

The public information days are just a part of ongoing engagement NZTA/Waka Kotahi has underway. The project team will also continue to meet and discuss the proposals with Councils, iwi, landowners, and other key stakeholders.

The endorsed recommendation is a two-stage implementation approach for the Hope Bypass RoNS. NZTA is designing both stages 1 and 2 together, with designs aiming to be completed by mid-2027.

• Stage 1:
  • A new grade separated interchange on SH6 at Salisbury Road Extension.
  • Upgrading the Richmond Deviation from a two-lane road to four lanes.
  • Widening Lower Queen Street and Gladstone Road to accommodate an additional right turn lane.
  • Signalising the intersection of Lower Queen Street and Stratford Street.
• Stage 2:
  • A new four-lane grade separated interchange at Lower Queen Street.
  • Four-lane Richmond bypass.
  • A new two-lane roundabout at the SH60 intersection.
• The bypass designation between SH60/Gladstone Road intersection and Edens Road in Hope will be retained for future development.
• The project will also retain cycleway routes and connections.

Information days schedule

Date	Venue	Time
Thursday 27 November	Sundial Square, Richmond	8.30am – 1pm
Friday 28 November	Crossbow Coffee/Caltex grass area – 149b Salisbury Road, Richmond (entrance off Champion Road)	7.30am – 11.30am
Saturday 29 November	Connings Appleby 151 McShane Road, Appleby	8.30am – 1pm

Full project information as well as details about the information days can be found on the project webpage:

SH6 Hope Bypass

Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager:

Police are making enquiries after a body was found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana on Saturday.

At around 7.43pm Police were notified a body was located in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.

Formal identification is yet to take place; however it is believed to be the body of Te Anihana.

Te Anihana, 25, was reported missing on 21 August from Central Auckland.

Her family have been notified of this development and are being provided support.

An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and a post mortem is expected to be carried out in due course.

Further information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.

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Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police

Source: New Zealand Police

Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon, believed to be the man that went missing in the water last night.

The surrounding area remains closed to the public.

A formal identification process will take place, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

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Source: New Zealand Government

Work on a new harbour servicing the eastern Bay of Plenty is complete, unlocking opportunities for aquaculture and marine industry growth, new local jobs and regional prosperity, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.

The extensive work on Ōpōtiki Harbour over a number of years includes the construction of two 350m long harbour walls and dredging of the channel.

“This is the first major harbour built in New Zealand in decades. The new walls and dredging have created safe access for mussel boats and other seacraft, as well as enabling greater capacity for future marine expansion in the area,” Mr Jones says.

The construction stage created around 200 jobs, as well as indirect employment in related industries, including the establishment of two rock quarries and an expanded local cement operation.

Following the completion of dredging in September, the Ōpōtiki Harbour project is now operational. Its success has been underpinned by a strong commitment from local community leaders, iwi, and councils to create new jobs and increase local incomes.

“We first started talking about the vision for the harbour in 2018 and we are now seeing it come to fruition. At that time, economic modelling by Ōpōtiki District Council conservatively predicted the harbour development would produce $132 million in economic benefits for New Zealand and I look forward to this becoming a reality over time,” Mr Jones says.

The harbour was developed with $95.2m of government funding from the Regional Investment Opportunities Fund and $20m from Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Government also invested just over $52m from 2019 to 2025 in the local mussel-processing business Whakatōhea Mussels (Ōpōtiki) Ltd from the former Provincial Growth Fund.

“This is a significant Crown investment in Ōpōtiki and the local aquaculture industry, contributing to the Coalition Government’s goal to increase annual aquaculture sector sales from $750m to $3 billion by 2035,” Mr Jones says.

“The mussel industry is now a significant employer in Ōpōtiki, with more than 200 full-time staff. The industry is a major contributor to the local economy and is expected to continue to grow in the years to come.

“The harbour is an example of the type of collaborative project that is going to lift regions in New Zealand back into prosperity,” Mr Jones says.