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Open Polytechnic contribution to science and maths teaching recognised

In 2015 Open Polytechnic was a finalist in the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards for the Excellence in Leading – Atakura Award.  

No tuition cost increases for Open Polytechnic fee-paying students in 2016

Fee-paying students at one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary education organisations will have no increase in tuition costs next year.

Open Polytechnic farewells Erima Henare

Open Polytechnic students take top spots in New Zealand Law Society examinations

Open Polytechnic 2017 Annual Report highlights year of growth and innovation

The release of Open Polytechnic’s 2017 Annual Report shows a year of growth and innovation for the institution which enrols the largest number of distance learners at tertiary level in New Zealand.

Open Polytechnic student’s biculturalism assignment picks up library award.

Open Polytechnic Head of School appointed to YMCA national board

Open Polytechnic’s Head of School of Commerce and Enterprise, Linda Weterman, has been appointed to the national board of the YMCA New Zealand.

Collaboration benefits industry and students

Enquiring minds and an openness to new ideas is what makes Open Polytechnic students stand out, says Anita Vandenberghe Librarian at Saint Kentigern College, adding that the knowledge shared by the Information and Library Studies students who have worked with…

New strategic alliance between Lincoln University and Open Polytechnic

A new agreement signed in July between Lincoln University and Open Polytechnic will give domestic and international students increased access to agriculture, horticulture and environment qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Open Polytechnic proud to be part of new trades training consortium

A new Māori and Pasifika trades training consortium is an innovative blend of distance learning, community support, industry partners and employers says Open Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Caroline Seelig.