North Tec – Te Pūkenga is a public tertiary education institution in New Zealand. It operates under the Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology umbrella, a government-established network consolidating vocational education nationwide.
As part of this national reform, North Tec transitioned from an individual institute of technology to an integrated division of Te Pūkenga in 2022. Public institutions like North Tec receive government funding, prioritize accessibility, and align with national education strategies, distinguishing them from private universities that rely primarily on tuition fees and private investments.
