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flag New Zealand merged two institutes into a new vocational school, appointing Professor Christina Hong as its first CEO.

flag On January 1, 2026, New Zealand's Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec merged into a new regional vocational provider as part of government reforms to decentralize vocational education. flag Professor Christina Hong, an internationally recognized leader with extensive experience in Australia and Hong Kong, has been named the organization’s first chief executive, effective mid-April. flag She succeeds interim leader Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, who led the institution to financial surplus and strong learner outcomes in 2024. flag The merged entity, one of ten independent providers in New Zealand, serves about 20,000 learners across six Auckland campuses, offering qualifications from certificates to doctoral levels in fields like nursing, engineering, trades, and digital technologies.

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