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Keynote speakers announced for 30th ICDE World Conference 2025 in Wellington this November

An exciting lineup of distinguished keynote speakers will share their insights and expertise at the upcoming International Council for Open and Distance Education…

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. . .

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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.