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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.
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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.
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Ka kite ano
News
Double Gold for Architecture at Best Awards
Published on 14 October 2025
Ākonga from the School of Architecture have claimed 5 medals at the 2025 Best Design Awards in Auckland, including 2 Gold awards.
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First OP Living Market (22 Oct, 3pm-7pm)
Published on 08 October 2025
Whether you sell handmade goods, upcycled treasures, plants, produce, art, or anything that aligns with the spirit of living well and living green — we’d love to hear from you!
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Charity House in its final year
Published on 06 October 2025
After 18 years and $1.7million donated to local charities, we’re pressing the pause button on the Charity House…but our trades students will still get to build houses!
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Need help with StudyLink?
Published on 13 October 2025
There will be a series of StudyLink sessions to help learners new and existing with navigating the StudyLink process.
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Debrief merch pre-order available now!
Published on 10 October 2025
The School of Design Graduate Showcase merch pre-order is available now - closes Oct 26 so get in quick!
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Top tips for online security
Published on 10 October 2025
As we approach the end of Cyber Smart Week, we've rounded up some tips and resources to help keep you safe online. Remember, if it looks a bit suss, report it to us!
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AKO café open
OP hospitality students
Head to our student-led café for $3 drinks and fresh eats!
Tuesday, 14 October – Tuesday, 28 October 2025Multiple session timesAKO Cafe -
Dress to disrupt climate change
Justina King
Free student-led pop-up! Experiment and play with a bunch of provided accessories, garments and more! This is a no right-or-wrong creative playground - can you wear a scarf as a skirt, a belt as a scarf, a shirt as a top? What styling possibilities exist for clothes you already have?
Sunday, 19 October 20251:00pm – 5:00pmYours, 43 Moray Place -
Youth Lunch
Student Success
We know studying can feel lonely at times and it can be hard to make friends. Head along to our Youth Lunch for some kai and a chat.
Tuesday, 21 October – Tuesday, 04 November 2025Multiple session timesG310 -
Four Courses, Four Pairings at Manaaki Restaurant
Sri Berry, Bachelor of Culinary Arts third year student
Experience a delightful, seasonal, four-course dinner crafted by a third-year Bachelor of Culinary Arts (soon to be) graduate, showcasing seasonal New Zealand ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings. Bookings essential.
Tuesday, 21 October 20256:00pm – 9:00pmManaaki Restaurant
Blogs
Copilot instructions on Student Support website
Published on 08 October 2025
Instructions on how to access Copilot have been added to the Student Success Te Ama Tauira website.
Blogs
Placement Meets Ambush Instinct
Published on 08 October 2025
Here is a cautionary tale shared by an ākonga about a recent incident that occurred during their placement.
At approximately 3:25 PM on October 7th, 2025, my...
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Blogs
Celebrating Neurodiversity: A Powerful Gathering at OP
Published on 30 September 2025
The 3rd Neurodiversity Symposium at Otago Polytechnic was nothing short of extraordinary. Over two vibrant days, 123 attendees from across Aotearoa came togethe...
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Notices
Scheduled Turnitin Maintenance - October 25/26th
Turnitin may experience intermittent availability on October 25th 4am to 10am October 26th.
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Consumer Beef Study seeks participants
This University of Otago sensory study on beef is looking for groups of 17, and will donate to your non-profit organisation in exchange for participation.
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PADA Workshop in Dunedin
Tama’ita’i Toa is a one-day, trauma-informed workshop with a focus on Mama & Papa Perinatal Mental Health - Antenatal and Postpartum challenges.
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Dunedin Youth Orchestra concert
Enjoy the Lord of the Rings Symphonic Suite, Beethovan and more played by the DYO on 20 September.
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PBTech Learner Personal Purchase Membership Key
We have arranged a discount for students at PB Tech's online shop.
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