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
Fashion Design showcase 'Supersized' for iD25
Published on 02 April 2025
Otago Polytechnic Fashion Design graduates will be front and centre at the prestigious iD 2025 Dunedin Fashion Show this week at the Dunedin Railway Station.
News
Antarctica a "cool OE" for Engineering lecturer
Published on 01 April 2025
Heavy Automotive Engineering lecturer Daniel Oskam relished the opportunity of a 6-month stint in Antarctica, working as a summer mechanic.
News
What do you want to hear about?
Published on 03 March 2025
Watch this space! We’re going to be launching our new Otago Polycasts channel soon and we’re keen to hear what you want to know about.
News
Platform exhibition, Dunedin School of Art Gallery
Published on 02 April 2025
Final days, Thursday 3 April and Friday 4 April, 10am - 4pm
News
Family Fun Day - extra help needed
Published on 02 April 2025
If you have ANY time available between 9am and 3pm Saturday, we would LOVE your help.
News
Hub toilets out of action (15-16 April)
Published on 01 April 2025
Due to building works, the toilets in The Hub will be out of action on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April. Toilets on all other H Block floors will be available during this time.
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STUDENT SUCCESS FAMILY FUN DAY
Student Success
Come and hang with us and YOUR FAM! We'd love to see you and your little (and not so little) ones here!
Saturday, 05 April 202511:00am – 2:00pmThe Hub and Harbour Terrace out door area (or just the Hub, if the weather isn't kind!) -
Delish-Ability
Accessibility
Join us for a weekly lunch and meet fellow neurodiverse and disabled students.
Monday, 07 April – Monday, 23 June 2025Multiple session timesG104 -
Parents Lunch
Student Success
Kai and Connection with fellow students who are parents
Monday, 07 April 202512:00pm – 1:00pmH603 -
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, 09 April – Wednesday, 11 June 2025Multiple session timesCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus
Blogs
Eid Mubarak!
Published on 31 March 2025
1st April 2025 is Eid Al-Fitr in Aotearoa: A Celebration of Faith and Community
Blogs
Notification of Policy Changes March 2025
Published on 31 March 2025
Below is an update of Otago Polytechnic policies and procedures.
Blogs
"Wahine Mātātoa" a powerful and entertaining play
Published on 17 March 2025
Wahine Mātātoa: the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi will be presented as part of the Dunedin Arts Festival at Allen Hall Theatre, with five showings 27th-30th March.
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@...
Notices
Network Maintenance: 3rd April
Our ISP (REANNZ) is performing required maintenance that may disrupt internet connectivity
Notices
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.
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