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Twenty-five years of library service finishes with quarter of a century study
19 October 2026Jan Irvine retired from Open Polytechnic in July 2026, after 25 years as a Library and Information Studies (LIS) lecturer.
Our StaffPharmacy technician ākonga focused on giving back to profession
16 October 2026Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy ākonga (learner) Anne Handley used to work as a pharmacist, but a change of focus has seen her make the switch…
Our LearnersOur QualificationsEventsOpen Polytechnic qualification helps rural florist’s career bloom
15 October 2026Being able to complete an industry-standard qualification while being based in rural New Zealand, has helped Kylie Sargeant’s floristry career blossom.
80th AnniversaryOur LearnersOpen Polytechnic kaimahi present research at flexible learning conference
14 October 2026Open Polytechnic was well represented at the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) Conference 2026: He Tāngata at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin recently.
EventsOur StaffMental Health Awareness Week: Open Polytechnic's Wellbeing hub
9 October 2026It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 12-18 October 2026, Open Polytechnic's wellbeing hub provides resources to help ākonga (learners).
EventsOur LearnersMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show judge continues 10-year involvement
7 October 2026Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show head judge and Open Polytechnic kaimahi Megan Parker celebrated her 10-year involvement at the event, earlier this year.
EventsOur StaffOpen Polytechnic continues its commitment to flexible learning
6 October 2026Open Polytechnic is proud to be this year’s Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) Conference 2026: He Tāngata, to be held 7-9 October…
EventsAcademic Staff Member arranges flowers for 80th anniversary graduation
5 October 2026Award-winning florist, Megan Parker, Academic Staff Member at Open Polytechnic arranged the flowers for this year’s 80th anniversary Wellington graduation ceremony.
EventsOur Staff 80th AnniversaryOpen Polytechnic’s Education programmes well received at principals’ conference
5 October 2026Open Polytechnic kaimahi (staff) showcased its Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes at an industry event recently.
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