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
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.
News
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
Winter is flu season
Published on 13 June 2025
It's a good time to get a flu jab and make sure your Measles vaccinations are up to date.
News
OP staff deliver practical EV training in Illinois
Published on 13 June 2025
Kevin O'Neill and Tim Wallace headed over to Illinois to carry out Electric Vehicle Training for Community Colleges across the state
News
Matariki huka nui (remembrance) for those off-site
Published on 11 June 2025
Matariki huka nui - Remember those who have passed, write their names on one of our online stars
News
June 2025 Policies Notification Updates
Published on 09 June 2025
2025 Otago Polytechnic Policies/Procedures Updates – June 2025
Below is an update of Otago Polytechnic policies and procedures.
Please note all Te Pūke...
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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) -
Tukutuku
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Part of our Matariki celebrations, come along to this free event hosted by local master weaver, Lucy Smith.
Tuesday, 17 June 202510:00am – 1:00pmThe Hub -
Shared kai for Matariki
Te Punaka Ōwheo
As part of our celebrations for Matariki, come and join us in The Hub for some shared kai.
Tuesday, 17 June 202512:00pm – 1:00pmThe Hub
Blogs
NeuroAbility Symposium 2025 register for tickets
Published on 13 June 2025
Otago Polytechnic are proud to be sponsoring the NeuroAbility Symposium 2025, alongside Ako Aotearoa.
Blogs
Eid al-Adha Mubarak!
Published on 07 June 2025
Assalamu'alaykum and Kia ora,
Today 7th June 2025, Muslims kaimahi and ākonga join others in NZ to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
Eid al-Adha is the second of the...
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...
Notices
Donate to the 40 Hour Challenge
King's High School students are fundraising for climate-smart farming in the Solomon Islands.
Notices
Parking at Tennis Otago, Logan Park
Parks available Monday to Friday opposite Sport Otago at the Sargood Centre. Cost: $15 per week plus GST. Tony Culling 021 202 1633
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...
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Women's Work Artists Collective exhibition
Join us for the opening at Olga Gallery, 30 May at 5pm
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