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
A labour of love
Published on 02 May 2025
Bachelor of Midwifery graduate thrilled to uplift Pasifika midwives and midwifery practices.

News
OCLC System Alert: Planned maintenance May 5th
Published on 02 May 2025
The Online Computer Library Center which hosts Otago Polytechnic's databases has alerted us to maintenance on EZProxy, scheduled for Monday May 5th, 8am-2:40pm....

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Swan Plant Give Away !
Published on 02 May 2025
Mitre 10 Mega Dunedin has given Otago Polytechnic' Living Campus a large amount of Swan Plants that staff and students can collect from The Hub on May 5 between 11.30 and 12.30.

News
Thileena Jayakody loves Accounting
Published on 01 May 2025
This second year international student has found a sense of belonging at Otago Polytechnic. And it's true, she loves accounting!

News
A jump to success at the World Uni Games
Published on 30 April 2025
Congratulations to post-grad Design student Max Renaud who's been selected to represent New Zealand & Otago Polytechnic in Men's Artistic Gymnastics at the FISU World Uni Games.

News
Shaun & Chris prepare to leap off the stadium
Published on 28 April 2025
Shaun Tāhau and Chris Williamson are representing Otago Polytechnic's senior leadership team TKM in tackling Toss the Boss 2025.
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Delish-Ability
Accessibility
Join us for a weekly lunch and meet fellow neurodiverse and disabled students.
Monday, 05 May – 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, 07 May – Wednesday, 11 June 2025Multiple session timesCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus -
Jake Bailey, inspiring speaker and educator visiting OP
Otago Polytechnic
Come along to hear Jake share the lessons and resilience strategies he learned through adversity and lived experience.
Thursday, 29 May 20252:00pm – 3:00pmThe Hub and online

Blogs
🌟 MOVE IT MAY – Central Campus Gets Moving! 👟
Published on 30 April 2025
We're proud to be building movement, connection, and fun into our campus culture

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.
Notices
Clients Wanted!
The Level 4 NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy students are beginning their evidence of treatments this term.
They require models/clients for the following treat...
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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.
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Free mental health workshop
[External notice] Mental Health 101 workshop in Dunedin has spaces for participants.
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