In June 2026, Rob Ayres led a webinar on the new NZQA annual self-review process, drawing on his experience with the 2025 pilot.
Here are the documents Rob refers to. The checklist can be customised for your institution.
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The 2026 CTMES Annual General Meeting was held at Carey Baptist College in Greenlane, Auckland on Thursday 14 May. The afternoon began with a "State of the Nation" presentation from Chair Rob Ayres - an overview of issues for theological education in the current tertiary education environment.
Updates to PTE rules, the 2025-2030 Tertiary Education Strategy (released in December 2025) and the new NZQA integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF) were highlighted for the attention of members. Rob notes that the Tertiary Education Strategy "provides a critical window into government thinking for the sector", including the shift in funding priorities which has already seen funding cuts for our sector.
The iQAF sees a shift from external review (EER) to annual self-review which is focused on internal quality improvement processes. After participating in the 2025 pilot for the new process, Rob shared his experience and observations to assist CTMES members to prepare for their own reviews.
New Executive member - Averil Naumai
Voting for 2026 Executive members saw a new member join the Executive. Currently working as Academic Dean at Pathways College, Averil Naumai brings extensive experience in academic leadership and business development, alongside a deep commitment to Christian education and missions. We look forward to the contribution that she will make to the CTMES community through her Executive role.
Averil fills the position vacated by Richard Goodwin who has concluded his service on Executive. Thanks are extended to Richard for all that he has contributed to CTMES, particularly during his time as an Executive member.
Updated: May 8
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Caroline Jewkes tōku ingoa. I am very pleased to speak to you in my new role as CTMES Executive Director. Our AGM is coming up so here are some details:
Date: Thursday 14 May – 1.30pm
Venue: Carey Baptist College, Level 2 1-7 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland.
Parking is available on site in bays marked CAREY.
As Carey staff will be occupied prior to our arrival, if you would like a coffee before the meeting we recommend Destination Café on the ground floor of the building. You are welcome to join us on level 2 from 1pm onwards.
We will begin at 1.30pm with a ‘State of the Nation’ from our Executive Chair, Rob Ayres, giving an overview of key changes and themes across the sector. An open discussion of the upcoming Annual Review Process will follow.
The AGM will begin at around 2.30pm. The agenda is under the AGM tab on this website (click the button below). The RSVP form, 2026 Chair Report, 2025 minutes and voting information will be emailed out on Thursday 7 May 2026 (with Financial Report to follow).
The AGM provides a great opportunity for our society members to meet together (and to check out Carey’s new site!). We look forward to welcoming those who are able to attend in person, and to seeing others online.
Noho ora mai – every blessing
Caroline
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