Penny Simmonds部长访问了经济转型期国家,支持该国在2026年过渡到一个独立的研究所。 Minister Penny Simmonds visited EIT, supporting its transition to an independent institute in 2026.

职业教育部长Penny Simmonds访问了新西兰的东部理工学院,标志着该学院走向独立迈出了重要一步。 Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds visited the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in New Zealand, marking a significant step toward the institute's independence. 欧洲信息技术研究所是Te Pūkenga十个部门之一,已被批准自2026年1月起独立运营. EIT is one of ten Te Pūkenga divisions approved to operate independently starting January 2026. 该部长会见了新成立的机构咨询小组,该小组将监督过渡情况。 The minister met the newly formed Establishment Advisory Group (EAG), which will oversee the transition. 地方市长重申,他们坚决支持经济转型期国家在区域发展中的作用。 Local mayors reaffirmed their strong support for EIT's role in regional development.