Nau mai ki te poka pū hou, ara, ko Kāpehu
Kia ora and welcome to your new student hub - Kāpehu.
Kāpehu means compass in te reo Māori.
If you’re feeling lost, Kāpehu is here to help you find your way.
Let’s get started…
Your profile menu. All your personal details are now accessible from this menu in the top left corner.
Quick links help you find the most commonly used items and will be visible on all pages in Kāpehu.
From software and learning tools to room bookings, this is your study toolkit.
Are we missing anything? Let us know and we can add it for you.
Need support or guidance? Find a full list under Support Services.
Never miss a free feed or event again.
Find out what’s happening around campus, keep up with important news, find a flatmate or sell a car – it’s all here.
We’ll be adding more features to these pages soon but welcome any suggestions you might have.
Tēnā rawa atu koutou
Ka kite ano
News
How are we doing?
Published on 08 April 2025
Fill in the Check In survey and you could win one of five $50 gift cards!
News
The 2025 Rangatahi-Led Fund is Now Open
Published on 15 April 2025
Are you under 25 and leading a community project or event? Check out this funding opportunity.
News
Startup Dunedin Open Day
Published on 15 April 2025
Interested in local startups? Get networking on Wednesday April 30.
News
Student Health Easter break
Published on 11 April 2025
Student Health will be closed from April 18 to 27. Check this post for alternatives during the break.
News
Fashion reimagined on Quarantine Island
Published on 11 April 2025
15 current or former Otago Polytechnic fashion students ventured across to Kamau Taurua / Quarantine Island earlier this year, for the inaugural 'Fashion Reimagined' programme.
News
'Big Blue' Bath Bombs for OSTC Beauty students
Published on 10 April 2025
It’s been a lush project this week for high school students studying Beauty Therapy through the Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC) programme at Otago Polytechnic.
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Delish-Ability
Accessibility
Join us for a weekly lunch and meet fellow neurodiverse and disabled students.
Monday, 28 April – Monday, 23 June 2025Multiple session timesG104 -
Youth Lunch
Student Success
Kai and connection for Students 18 and under
Tuesday, 29 April 202512:00pm – 1:00pmG310 -
Study Buffet in Central - Every Wednesday
Central Campus
Join us every Wednesday during Semester 1 for Study Buffet at the Bannockburn campus in Cromwell!
Wednesday, 30 April – Wednesday, 11 June 2025Multiple session timesCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus
Blogs
A great opportunity
Published on 17 April 2025
This morning I had the chance to see some nursing staff and students in the new Simulation Suite.
Blogs
Kiwi Challenge Philippines 2025
Published on 12 April 2025
Otago Polytechnic empowers future entrepreneurs in the Philippines.
Blogs
Eid Mubarak!
Published on 31 March 2025
1st April 2025 is Eid Al-Fitr in Aotearoa: A Celebration of Faith and Community
Notices
King's and Queen's Present Shrek the Musical
King's and Queen's present Shrek the Musical jr
About
Shrek the Musical is a stage adaptation of DreamWorks’ animated film Shrek (2001), based on the book by...
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House Renovation Project?
I have a house that I'm looking to sell if you are keen on a renovation/development project?
Contact Vanya for more details .... 021 545 329 or vanya.thurston@...
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2025 Ice Hockey World Championships in Dunedin
Catch the international ice hockey action this April at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.
Notices
Free mental health workshop
[External notice] Mental Health 101 workshop in Dunedin has spaces for participants.
Notices
New Zealand Beer Awards design competition
[External ad] You could design this year's New Zealand Beer Awards t-shirt and win prizes.
Think something is missing?
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