4 mins to read More job losses possible as final polytechnics become independent Work-based training has declined as the economy has struggled. Work-based training has declined in the past year. Brent Edwards Wed, 24 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology has made its last appearance before Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee before it goes out of existence early next year.
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