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Celebrating Our Gold Sponsor: Open Polytechnic

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We are pleased to welcome Open Polytechnic as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming FLANZ 2026 Conference in Ōtepoti Dunedin. As New Zealand’s largest specialist provider of open, distance, and flexible learning, Open Polytechnic empowers over 40,000 learners each year

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FLANZ Awards 2026

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Would you like to be recognised for making an outstanding contribution to flexible, open and online learning in Aotearoa? Applications are now invited for the 2026 FLANZ Awards, which will be presented at the FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata networking

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Introducing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adrian Woodhouse 

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FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata, in association with ODLAA We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Adrian Woodhouse (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) as a confirmed keynote speaker for the upcoming FLANZ 2026 Conference, hosted at Otago Polytechnic in Ōtepoti Dunedin

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Principle Sponsors Announcement

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Proudly announcing the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) as the Principal Sponsor for the upcoming FLANZ 2026 Conference! FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata, in association with ODLAA. Scheduled to take place from 7–9 October 2026 at Otago

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FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata

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We’re excited to announce the FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata. Brought to you in association with ODLAA, the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia. Supported by Open Polytechnic | Kuratini Tuwhera and Massey University | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa. This national

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The convergence point: What the 2026 Education Environment Scan means for flexible and online learning

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Join the conversation on change in education in Aotearoa on 24 June 2026 at 1pm NZST. The 2026 Education Environment Scan maps eight domains of change bearing down on education in Aotearoa. Its central argument is that these forces don’t

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Securing the Future of Online Networked Learning in New Zealand Schools

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In a recent webinar hosted by FLANZ and the Kōtuitui Online Teachers Network, educators and leaders from across Aotearoa gathered to discuss a pivotal point for our education system: securing the future of online networked learning in NZ schools. This

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Securing the future of online networked learning in NZ schools

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Join the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) and the Kōtuitui Online Teachers Network for an engaging webinar discussing the newly released FLANZ advocacy paper, ‘Enhancing Education Access in the New Zealand Schooling Sector Through Online Networked Learning‘. Register here Currently,

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FLANZ Release New Advocacy Paper on Online Networked Learning

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The Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) is proud to announce the public release of our latest advocacy paper, “Enhancing Education Access in the New Zealand Schooling Sector Through Online Networked Learning” This critical document was initiated as part

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Supporting Access to Ako Aotearoa Resources

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Ako Aotearoa has made a significant contribution to tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand, developing a rich body of research, guides, tools, and sector insights. While Ako Aotearoa’s operations have now concluded, its online resources will remain available on ako.ac.nz

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