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Open Polytechnic continues support for NZ Defence Force

Open Polytechnic attended the Marlborough Tasman Veterans’ Support Forum in Nelson recently.

Houseplant enthusiast starts blossoming horticulture career

Peti Morgan has gone from a houseplant enthusiast to a qualified horticulture professional with help from Open Polytechnic’s NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)…

From café worker to architectural technology ākonga

Open Polytechnic ākonga (learner) Hannah Hall has always enjoyed the design aspect of architecture, but it wasn’t until January 2024 that she decided to turn it into a career…

Open Polytechnic to lead future of Tai Poutini on the West Coast

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ) has today, (Tuesday 31 March), confirmed it will take responsibility for Tai Poutini Polytechnic from 1 January 2027, securing the future of vocational education…

Open Polytechnic ākonga wants to help businesses run ‘smarter, not harder’

Completing a NZ Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) with Open Polytechnic has helped Gabriela Olivera’s career change gears and given her a fresh perspective…

Kaimahi gets flexible working research published

Dr Neeru Choudhary, a Principal Academic Staff Member at Open Polytechnic, has co-authored a recent research article that was published in the Journal of Work-Applied Management.

Open Polytechnic kaimahi becomes Member of the Archives Council  

Dr Eric Boamah, Principal Academic Staff Member of Open Polytechnic’s Library 
and Information Studies programmes, has been appointed as a Member of the Archives Council… 

Open Polytechnic study leads to a promotion for ECE graduate

Christchurch-based Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education (ECE) graduate, Tessa Karati is grateful for the important role that Open Polytechnic…

Open Polytechnic welcomes new Chief Executive and Council members

Yesterday 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.

Open Polytechnic prepares for the future with appointments of Council and Chief Executive

Following the Government appointment of three Ministerial members to its governing Council, Open Polytechnic has taken the next step towards independence…