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Open Polytechnic
New Zealand's specialist open and distance learning institution
Open Polytechnic is New Zealand's specialist provider of open and distance learning, enrolling over 30,000 mainly part-time students each year in a wide variety of certificate, diploma and degree programmes. The majority of students are adult learners combining work and study, making the Open Polytechnic one of New Zealand's major educators of people in the workforce.
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Open Polytechnic To Lead Future Of Tai Poutini On The West Coast
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:59 pm | Open Polytechnic
Chief Executive Sharon Cooke said the transition marks an important step in ensuring continued access to tertiary education for learners, employers and communities across the region. More >>
Open Polytechnic Prepares For The Future With Appointments Of Council And Chief Executive
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:29 am | Open Polytechnic
Incoming Chief Executive Sharon Cooke said “I’m delighted to be appointed Chief Executive of the Open Polytechnic, an organisation with a strong record of making education more accessible and inclusive. More >>
New Artificial Intelligence Micro-Credential For Business Leaders Available From Open Polytechnic
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:14 pm | Open Polytechnic
Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders (AI Micro-credential) (Level 5) will help learners (ākonga) to more fully understand Gen AI capabilities and identify use cases in business contexts. More >>
Keynote Speakers Announced For 30th ICDE World Conference 2025 In Wellington This November
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 4:50 pm | Open Polytechnic
An exciting lineup of distinguished keynote speakers will share their insights and expertise at the upcoming International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) conference, including leaders of the world’s largest universities, a renowned Māori ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Launches New Introduction To Generative AI Micro-Credential
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 4:37 pm | Open Polytechnic
By completing this micro-credential, ākonga will learn how to integrate generative AI tools into their workflows, enhance communication, and leverage these technologies to streamline operations and enhance overall performance. More >>
Open Polytechnic Connection Blooms At The Melbourne International Flower And Garden Show
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 10:05 am | Open Polytechnic
Megan Parker, an Academic Staff Member in floristry at Open Polytechnic, and Bayley LuuTomes, a former Open Polytechnic horticulture graduate and landscape designer, recently collaborated at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2025. More >>
Open Polytechnic Staffer’s Blooming Floristry Skills On Display At Graduation
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Open Polytechnic
“It’s an excellent opportunity for me to give back to Open Polytechnic and hopefully my floral arrangements inspire new learners to take up studying floristry,” award-winning Academic Staff Member in floristry, Megan Parker says. More >>
Open Polytechnic Celebrates Its Graduates Across The Country
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 10:42 am | Open Polytechnic
Ākonga (learners) graduated with a variety of diplomas and degrees, including early childhood education, primary and secondary education, business, applied management, funeral directing, legal executive studies, library and information studies, human ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Study Helps ‘To Shape’ Christchurch ECE Graduate
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 1:38 pm | Open Polytechnic
The Christchurch ceremony was the second of three for Open Polytechnic in 2025, with the final ceremony to come in Wellington on 27 May. Including those awarded in absentia, around 1150 graduates will receive their diploma or degree from Open Polytechnic ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Celebrates Auckland Graduation
Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:01 am | Open Polytechnic
The Auckland ceremony was the first of three for Open Polytechnic, with the second ceremony to come in Christchurch on 20 May and Wellington on 27 May. Including those awarded in absentia, around 1150 graduates will receive their diploma or degree from ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Celebrates New Principal Academic Staff Members
Monday, 9 December 2024, 2:15 pm | Open Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic Acting Executive Director Learning Delivery and Chair of this year’s evaluation panel, Andrew McCulloch, says the panel this year “reviewed many applicants from across our academic portfolio, representing the full spectrum of our certificate ... More >>
Open Polytechnic To Co-host 2025 30th ICDE World Conference In Wellington
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:54 pm | Open Polytechnic
The conference is expected to bring together hundreds of international leaders and practitioners in the global field of open and distance learning to Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Open Polytechnic Publishes Annual Research Report 2023
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:33 am | Open Polytechnic
Our 2023 Annual Research Report showcases the increase in research activity and the ongoing development of our research culture. The demonstrable impact of our research projects on ākonga and the communities we serve is a testament to the dedication ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Publishes Annual Research Report 2023
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:06 am | Open Polytechnic
The report includes a selection of researcher profiles from across the research active kaimahi (staff) at Open Polytechnic who have collectively contributed to a total of 51 quality assured outputs in 2023. More >>
Open Polytechnic At The Forefront Of Flexible Learning
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:33 pm | Open Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, and New Zealand’s leading tertiary online learning institution, is proud to sponsor and be involved in this year’s Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) conference, which started ... More >>
Open Polytechnic Celebrates First Graduates Of Funeral Directing Programme
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:16 pm | Open Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, and New Zealand’s specialist provider of online and distance learning, celebrated the first graduates of its Funeral Directing programme at ceremonies held in Christchurch and Auckland recently. More >>
Open Polytechnic Graduates Celebrate At Ceremonies Around The Country
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 12:46 pm | Open Polytechnic
Bromley-based Bachelor of Applied Management graduate, Rochelle Watson, who completed her studies while living in Geraldine, was the student speaker at the Christchurch ceremony. More >>
Open Polytechnic Celebrates First Graduates Of Initial Teacher Education Qualifications
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11:30 am | Open Polytechnic
The flexibility of online, distance learning enabled Skye Stanley (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga; Ngāti Rongomaiwahine) and Taranaki’s Lucy Dorn to study with Open Polytechnic, without having to leave their regions. More >>
Cambridge Family Gets The Wheels In Motion For Gluten-free Food Business
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:14 am | Open Polytechnic
Sabine Lang’s new gluten-free food business in the Waikato, Lang’s Little Bakery, not only provides for her family’s dietary needs it’s also giving those in the wider community with gluten intolerances a chance to try a range of delectable baked ... More >>
Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Celebrates New Principal Academic Staff Members
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 9:37 am | Open Polytechnic
Four Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Academic Staff Members, Dr Melissa McMinn (Initial Teacher Education), Dr Mathew Thomas (Engineering), Dr Waireti Roestenburg (Social Health & Wellbeing), and Dr Indu Peiris (Management and Economics) were recently ... More >>
