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.
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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
Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ki Te Kura Matatini ki Otago
Published on 01 September 2025
With events, music, mahi toi, kapa haka and kai, join in the celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori from 14–20 September.
News
OP at the SISS Netball Tournament
Published on 04 September 2025
OP students and staff were on hand to make the South Island Secondary Schools Netball Tournament an extra memorable event.
News
Fully funded 7-week study trip to India
Published on 04 September 2025
Explore sustainable food systems and indigenous knowledge across India with a Prime Minister's Scholarship.
News
PBTech Learner Personal Purchase Membership Key
Published on 03 September 2025
With the arrival of the new PBTech Store in South Dunedin we have arranged the creation of a Membership Key for OP Learners to use when making personal PBTech p...
News
T Block Closure September 20th - 28th
Published on 29 August 2025
Contractors will be applying non-slip products to the Level 2 floor in T Block from Saturday 20 - Sunday 28 September.
News
NOMAD Four Course Experience
Published on 29 August 2025
Enjoy an evening of culinary mastery, showcasing local ingredients and fusion-inspired flavours at Manaaki on Tuesday 9 September.
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Kapa haka, Thursday 12-1pm, Weekly
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Join our weekly kapa haka sessions – a fun, welcoming space for staff and students to connect, learn waiata and haka, and celebrate te ao Māori together
Thursday, 11 September 202512:00pm – 1:00pmThe Atrium (near the touchstone) -
OPTalks: The Tragedy & Joy of Cold Water Immersion
Geoff Ockwell
Come to the second OP Talk on the topic of Cold Water Immersion. Please note: drowning will be discussed.
Thursday, 11 September 202512:15pm – 12:50pmG203 and online -
Karakia and waiata
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Start your day with karakia and waiata during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Monday, 15 September – Friday, 19 September 2025Multiple session timesPounamu in the Atrium -
Dumplings in the Hub
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Grab some delicious dumpings, courtesy of Te Punaka Ōwheo!
Monday, 15 September 202512:00pm – 1:00pmThe Hub
Blogs
Come Down and Support! Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Published on 04 September 2025
The Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon is just around the corner, with more than 3,500 people already signed up. It is great to see so many of our ākonga and kaimahi...
Blogs
Support child cancer - get wiggy with it!
Published on 02 September 2025
Pop on a wig to show your support for the Child Cancer Foundation on 24 September!
Blogs
Breathe Better September is here
Published on 01 September 2025
One in five Kiwis are affected by respiratory disease, of which asthma is the most common.
Notices
Traffic notice – Dunedin Marathon
There will be road closures on the evening of Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September.
Notices
Vounteers needed for women's baseketball
Southern Hoiho Women's Basketball needs volunteers for games at the Edgar Centre in October/November. Free tickets and perks!
Notices
Toyota Aqua for sale
Toyota Aqua (2014) purchased from HVS Dunedin in 2022. Just over 144,000 km. Runs well and has been regularly serviced. Very economical. Great around town. Look...
Notices
Urgent Clients required
We need you! Our Level 4 NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy students require clients this term to complete evidence of treatments in makeup. We use the beautiful...
Notices
Motion Sickness
This innovative performance blends contemporary dance with New Zealand Sign Language.
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