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Open Polytechnic launches new Introduction to Generative AI micro-credential

A new micro-credential developed by Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist online learning provider, in conjunction with Spark, offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to understand and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Posted on 5 June 2025

Open Polytechnic connection blooms at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 

Open Polytechnic was well represented at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2025 recently, by Megan Parker, Academic Staff Member in floristry for the distance learning organisation, along with former horticulture graduate and well-known landscape designer Bayley LuuTomes. 

Posted on 5 June 2025

Open Polytechnic staffer’s blooming floristry skills on display at graduation 

The flowers at Open Polytechnic’s graduation ceremony in Wellington on Tuesday 27 May had special significance, as they were arranged by award-winning Academic Staff Member in floristry, Megan Parker. 

Posted on 5 June 2025

Open Polytechnic celebrates its graduates across the country

Around 1150 graduates from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand received their diplomas and degrees from the Open Polytechnic, the nation’s specialist provider of online learning either at graduation ceremonies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or in absentia, in May 2025.

Posted on 29 May 2025

Open Polytechnic study helps 'to shape' Christchurch ECE graduate

One hundred and five graduates from the South Island graduated at the Wigram Airforce Museum in Christchurch, Ōtautahi this week (Tuesday 20 May 2025), to receive their qualifications from Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist provider of online learning.
 
Christchurch-based Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education graduate, Tessa Karati was the student speaker at the ceremony.  

Posted on 21 May 2025

Open Polytechnic celebrates Auckland graduation

One hundred and seventy-five diploma and degree graduates from the upper North Island graduated at the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau this week (Thursday 8 May 2025), to receive their qualifications from Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist provider of online learning.

Posted on 9 May 2025

Open Polytechnic celebrates new Principal Academic Staff Members

Four Open Polytechnic Academic Staff Members Dr Fi McAlevey (Early Childhood Education) Dr Lynnette (Lynne) Brice (Initial Teacher Education), Dr Neeru Choudhary (Management and Economics), and Dr Shilpa Jain (Management and Economics) were recently promoted to the distinguished position of Principal Academic Staff Member.

Posted on 9 December 2024

Open Polytechnic to co-host 2025 30th ICDE World Conference in Wellington

Open Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, and New Zealand’s specialist provider of online and distance learning, is pleased to be co-hosting, with Massey University, the 30th ICDE World Conference at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 10 - 13 November 2025.

Posted on 16 October 2024

Open Polytechnic publishes annual Research Report 2023

Open Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, and New Zealand’s specialist provider of online and distance learning, recently published its annual Research Report for 2023.

Posted on 2 September 2024

Open Polytechnic at the forefront of flexible learning

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 on Monday at the University of Auckland.

Posted on 28 August 2024