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Open Polytechnic kaimahi present research at flexible learning conference

Open Polytechnic was well represented at the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) Conference 2026: He Tāngata at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin recently.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Open Polytechnic's Wellbeing hub

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 12-18 October 2026, Open Polytechnic's wellbeing hub provides resources to help ākonga (learners).

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show judge continues 10-year involvement

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show head judge and Open Polytechnic kaimahi Megan Parker celebrated her 10-year involvement at the event, earlier this year.

Open Polytechnic continues its commitment to flexible learning

Open 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…

Academic Staff Member arranges flowers for 80th anniversary graduation

Award-winning florist, Megan Parker, Academic Staff Member at Open Polytechnic arranged the flowers for this year’s 80th anniversary Wellington graduation ceremony.

Open Polytechnic’s Education programmes well received at principals’ conference

Open Polytechnic kaimahi (staff) showcased its Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes at an industry event recently.

Open Polytechnic kaimahi hosts international World Master Florist event

Megan Parker, Open Polytechnic Academic Staff Member in floristry, hosted Gregor Lersch, World Master Florist at Lindale Village in Paraparaumu…

Open Polytechnic showcases new sterilising technology programmes

Open Polytechnic kaimahi (staff) unveiled two new Sterilising Technology programmes to attendees at an industry event in Christchurch recently.

Open Polytechnic project manager presents at Asian Humanities event

Dr Anna Gubinskaya, Project Manager, Learning Design and Development presented a paper at the inaugural Australian Society for Asian Humanities (ASAH) conference…

Open Polytechnic kaimahi volunteers dish up mid-winter festive cheer

Some Christchurch-based Open Polytechnic kaimahi (staff) spent their volunteer leave serving the elderly community at a mid-winter Christmas-themed lunch at St Albans Baptist Church in Christchurch recently.