Dunedin EarnLearn apprentices shine at Apprentice Challenge
EarnLearn electrical apprentices have put their skills to the test at the Otago regional heat of the Master Electricians Trade Master Apprentice Challenge, with nine EarnLearn learners taking part and two earning podium finishes. Held at Otago Polytechnic on 23 and 24 September, the two-day event brought together 30 electrical apprentices from across the region […]
EarnLearn leadership changes: An update from Kaarin Gaukrodger
EarnLearn leadership changes: An update from Kaarin Gaukrodger Since October 2022, EarnLearn’s executive leadership has been provided by the Connexis infrastructure work-based learning division. Recognising the different transition pathways and timeframes across each of EarnLearn and Connexis, separate leadership is now required to support EarnLearn through to transition out of the Energy and Infrastructure Industry […]
Webinar for Employers and Industry Groups from TEC
Industry voice is key to determining the future of work-based learning. TEC is working alongside the new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) and with the support of Work-Based Learning providers, in conversations with industry, to help shape the future of work-based learning. As a first step, TEC are running a webinar to explain how the new […]
2025 summer holiday and payment information
We know you will be making plans for the summer holiday period. To help you with this, please note the following key dates for learner fee payments: Weekly and fortnightly direct debits will be processed as normal over the holiday period and will occur on 25 December 2025, 1 January 2026 and 8 January 2026. […]
Apprentices plugged in to helping the community
Putting skills learned during their apprenticeship training is a very powerful way to turn theory into real-world practice. Two Hawke’s Bay electrical apprentices, Kees (in his second year of training) and Jeremy (in his third year) from Anvil Construction are doing just that. Every fortnight, they volunteer their time to test and tag electrical appliances […]
Scaffolding training transitions to Vertical Horizonz
All scaffolding apprenticeships and programmes currently managed by EarnLearn/Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), will transition to Vertical Horizonz New Zealand (VHNZ) from 19 December 2025. This move follows TPP’s decision to step away from scaffolding training in 2026, and the scaffolding industry’s preference to have one training provider for New Zealand. For employers and learners right now, no action is […]
Final-Year Fees Free Support Moves to Inland Revenue
From 6 October 2025, learner support for Final-Year Fees Free will move from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to Inland Revenue. This change means Inland Revenue will now be responsible for providing information about Final-Year Fees Free, assessing learner eligibility, and making entitlement payments. It’s an important shift designed to make things simpler for learners […]