The Education (Pastoral Care for Tertiary and International Learners (Code of Practice) 2021.
Naming of Otago Polytechnic Buildings Policy
Section
Corporate
Approval Date
5 May 2025
Approved By
Executive Director
Next Review
5 November 2027
Responsibility
Deputy Chief Executive: Operations
Pastoral Care Code Outcomes
Outcome 3: Safe, inclusive, supportive, and accessible physical and digital learning environments
Compliance
Purpose
To provide guidance regarding the naming of buildings at Otago Polytechnic.
Policy
1. The naming of Otago Polytechnic buildings will be in consultation with Kaitohutohu Office (KTO) and relevant stakeholders, with final approved from Te Kāhui Manukura (TKM) and will apply
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to buildings greater than 1,000 sq. m in size.
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leased premises where the lease is greater than eight (8) years.
2. Otago Polytechnic buildings names will
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be in Māori reflecting local history, geographic locations or functionality (bilingual names will be provided from KTO Office).
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be retained for the life of the building, change in functionality or occupation will not lead to change in name of building.
3. Smaller buildings, spaces, outbuildings, or defined areas may be referred to by their functional names with approval from TKM, for instance Eden Cāfe.
Approved by
Approved BY:
Dr. Megan Pōtiki
Executive Director
Dated: 05/05/2025
Policy Version: V3:
