OARiNZ Partners

The initial OARiNZ project steering group was formed as a result of the workshop conducted by TEC on 7 April, 2006. Preliminary concepts were presented and discussed, and the synergies identified. This formed the basis of concerted discussions that were to take place over the ensuing two weeks, with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) playing a central role in negotiations with various stakeholders. The core steering group during that time included representatives of CPIT, The Open Polytechnic, The University of Otago, and two non-TEO stakeholders - The National Library and John Rankin of Affinity Limited .

Following subsequent consultations, the membership grew to include:

• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
• Tairawhiti Polytechnic
• Lincoln University
• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
• Northland Polytechnic
• Waikato Institute of Technology
• Waiariki Polytechnic and
• Wellington Institute of Technology

Formal support from other TEOs included Massey University (particularly with regard to the Rubric project), and TANZ.

OARiNZ Implementation Steering Committee

• Nicki Page (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)
• Richard Wyles (Open Polytechnic of New Zealand )
• Kris Thornley (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)
• Graham McGregor (Otago University)
• Nigel Stanger (Otago University)
• Steve Knight (National Library of New Zealand)
• John Rankin (Affinity Limited)