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We are proud to welcome Dr Mark Nichols as keynote speaker for the FLANZ 2026 Conference, taking place at Otago Polytechnic in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 7–9 October 2026. Dr Mark Nichols is a global leader in open, distance, and innovative education, known for his contributions to the advancement of learning systems that expand availability, inclusivity,…
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We are delighted to welcome Dr Selena Chan as keynote speaker for the FLANZ 2026 Conference, taking place at Otago Polytechnic in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 7–9 October 2026. Selena is an educational/capability developer at Ara Institute of Canterbury/Te Pūkenga. Her work includes facilitating curriculum development, technology-enhanced learning/integration of AI projects, and academic educator development. She…
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We are delighted to welcome Massey University as the official Awards Sponsor for the upcoming FLANZ 2026 Conference in Ōtepoti Dunedin. As New Zealand’s truly national university, Massey University boasts a proud 80-year tradition of academic excellence. With a leading distance learning programme that delivers top-tier university qualifications across the country and beyond, their commitment…
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We are delighted to introduce Professor Kathryn MacCallum as a confirmed keynote speaker for the FLANZ 2026 Conference, taking place at Otago Polytechnic in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 7–9 October 2026. Kathryn is a Professor of Digital Education Futures at the University of Canterbury, where she serves as Head of the School of Leadership and Professional…
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The Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ), in partnership with ODLAA, invites submissions for FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata. 7–9 October 2026 | Otago Polytechnic | Ōtepoti Dunedin. Conference Theme The theme, he tāngata (the people) draws on the understanding that education is about our people. This conference will showcase the sector’s achievements in…
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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 to seamlessly combine work and study. Now celebrating its milestone 80th year, their continuous evolution…
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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 event on 8 October 2026. The FLANZ Awards are open to individuals or groups in…
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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 from 7–9 October 2026. As an Associate Professor and Head of School at the Food…
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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 Polytechnic in beautiful Ōtepoti Dunedin, this year’s conference centres around the vital theme, He tāngata…
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We invite you to this webinar with Yong Liu from Manukau Institute of Technology. When: 11 August 2026, 1pm NZSTWhere: Online in Zoom Registration is open for this free webinar. Abstract How can you help your institution’s lecturers shift their teaching perspective from face-to-face teaching to online facilitation? How can you help your lecturers create…
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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 gathering brings together education practitioners and innovators from across Aotearoa, Australia and Oceania. This conference…
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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 arrive one at a time. They converge, amplify one another, and demand responses that cut…
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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 advocacy initiative, supporting the International Council for Distance Education (ICDE) Global Advocacy Campaign, aims to…
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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, our Years 0–13 schooling sector faces significant challenges, including a lack of integrated policy and…
