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The Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. FLANZ 2026 AGM agenda and meeting link FLANZ 2026 Annual report Call for Nominations FLANZ is seeking nominations to join the Executive Committee. We strongly encourage anyone working in this field to…
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Ahead of the upcoming FLANZ 2026 Conference, He Tāngata, the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) is urging the government to acknowledge flexible learning as the new normal across Aotearoa’s education sector. Central to FLANZ’s advocacy is the call for formal recognition and sustainable funding for Virtual Learning Networks (VLNs) in primary and secondary…
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Register Now for FLANZ 2026: He Tāngata
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We are delighted with the large number of submissions to present at the conference. It will be a packed programme with high quality presentations and workshops. The outline of the conference programme is now available on our conference website. The draft programme will be released soon alongside messaging for our presenters. Thank you to all…
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We are inviting educators in Higher Education (in the broadest sense) to contribute one image (a photograph, artwork, drawing, collage, or other visual) that says something about how you conceptualise or practise hope in higher education, accompanied by a short written, audio, or video reflection. Across the two-week symposium, contributions will form a collective online…
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Both early bird and submission deadlines have been extended to Monday 31 August. We hope this will provide time and opportunity for delegates and presenters to confirm their participation at the FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata, in association with ODLAA.
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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…
