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
Mānawatia a Matariki | Celebrate Matariki
Published on 04 June 2025
Matariki is a special time of the year where we come together to celebrate and remember. Our Te Punaka Ōwheo team are running some fab events so come along and join in!

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Careers team in The Hub every Tues and Thurs
Published on 30 May 2025
Need some career advice? Or maybe want a hand with pulling together your CV? Come and chat to our Career Advisors in The Hub, every Tuesday and Thursday between 12pm-12.30pm.

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Become a Student Mentor!
Published on 21 May 2025
Do you want to help build a strong student community? In this paid role, you will help our Student Success team run student events and come up with new initiatives. Apply now!

News
Student redesign helps "smart doorbell assistant"
Published on 05 June 2025
Learning the art of App Design encouraged full-time Dunedin web developer Xinyue (Luna) Zhang to add part-time study to her busy schedule.

News
Design Research Seminars... June series
Published on 04 June 2025
Join the Design team for delicious soup, followed by a guest presentation of academic research

News
Student massage clinic opening special
Published on 03 June 2025
If you have not yet had a massage in the student massage clinic we're offering you your first one for free this week.
To claim this please email david.mcquilla...
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Delish-Ability
Accessibility
Join us for a weekly lunch and meet fellow neurodiverse and disabled students.
Monday, 09 June – Monday, 23 June 2025Multiple session timesG104 -
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, 11 June 20255:00pm – 8:00pmCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus -
Mahi toi
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Creativity inspired by Matariki.
Monday, 16 June 2025 – Thursday, 19 June 20259:00am – 5:00pmThe Hub -
Matariki huka nui
Te Punaka Ōwheo
As part of our Matariki celebrations, remember those who have passed, write their names and decorate the star.
Monday, 16 June 2025 – Monday, 23 June 20259:30am – 5:00pmPounamu (in the atrium of The Hub)

Blogs
AI tip of the week: Keeping it legal
Published on 03 June 2025
The explosion of generative AI tools—like ChatGPT, CoPilot, and countless others—has made it easier than ever to generate content, solve problems, and explo...

Blogs
Sustainable period products – Tues 3 June in the Hub
Published on 26 May 2025
Learn about sustainable menstrual products.

Blogs
Understand Cyberbullying
Published on 13 May 2025
“New Zealanders under the age of 30, those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+ community members, those with long-term health issues and Auckland residents are mor...
Notices
Need to send stuff home?
As the end of semester nears, OUSA has arranged a great deal on shipping your stuff.
Notices
Petrol Powered Woodchipper For Sale - $675.00 ONO
Grunty wee chipper for sale. This unit has only been used a few times a year since it was purchased from The Stihl Shop in Andy Bay.
It has been serviced and...
Notices
Women's Work Artists Collective exhibition
Join us for the opening at Olga Gallery, 30 May at 5pm
Notices
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@...
Think something is missing?
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