Hon Steve MahareyAssociate Minister of Education (Tertiary

Education)

Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand

Sector Charter and Brand Launch

6 August 2003

Knowledge Society

Our vision:– A birthplace of world-changing people

or ideas– A land where diversity is valued and

reflected in our national identity– A great place to live, learn, work and

do business– A place where people invest in the

future

Mission

• The engine-room of the knowledge society

• Powerhouse of skills development

• Applied skills and trades

• Regional and local development

Access & Relevance

• Wide reach

• Respond to community needs

• Direct links into location and regional industry

• Undergraduate degrees based on industry and professional needs

• Alleviating skills shortages

Collaboration

• Better connected and collaborative system

• Strategic partnerships with industry

• Key agents of skills development and regional growth

• Polytechnic Regional

Development Fund

Research That Works

• “Research that aids development”

• Applied and technological research

• Genuine research niche

• Supports innovation in business, industry and communities

Sector Charter & Brand

• Evolutionary and consultative process

• Commonalities and distinctiveness

• Shows sector unity and

collaboration

• Challenges for the future?

Thank you