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Study the health and wellbeing sector in New Zealand with the aim to see where it should focus in the future anytime and anywhere you want with New Zealand's specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ
Learn to apply an advanced level of knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medicines used in the treatment of health disorders anytime and anywhere you want with New Zealand's specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ
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. Since Megan is based in the Wellington region, it made perfect sense for Open Polytechnic...
Recognising the growing need for effective managers who possess both technical and conceptual managerial skills, the Open Polytechnic has introduced the new Bachelor of Applied Management to its range of distance learning qualifications.Designed to equip graduates for middle and upper management...
Open Polytechnic regional lecturer, Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) in the School of Education Studies, Fi McAlevey, has been awarded the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Award to continue her doctoral studies at Otago University focused on early childhood education. “My...
World class student achievement levels for distance learning and helping the Government to achieve Better Public Service targets are highlights of the Open Polytechnic’s 2012 Annual Report tabled in Parliament recently. The Open Polytechnic is New Zealand’s specialist provider of flexible...
principles of design and fundamental practical techniques of floristry. It is ideal for those currently working in the flower industry who wish to gain a Level 3 qualification, or those who have completed the
Open Polytechnic hosted a technology focused event called ‘Bring your science teacher to breakfast’ on Friday 12 May, 7.30-8.30am, at its Lower Hutt campus, as part of the 2017 Hutt STEMM Festival.During the event, NCEA science students and teachers from the Hutt Valley explored the...
The Open Polytechnic released its 2010 Annual Report this week, detailing the transformational pathway the organisation is on as it drives for continual improvement as a flexible learning provider.New Zealand’s specialist provider of flexible distance learning services, the Open Polytechnic is...
On 3 February a Pōwhiri was held at Open Polytechnic’s Lower Hutt campus to formally welcome new Chief Executive Sharon Cooke as the organisation returns to standalone governance. The Pōwhiri was led by local Ahi Kaa (Mana Whenua) and Open Polytechnic’s Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Executive and...