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
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
"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.
News
Road Closures Cricket double header - 18/3/25
Published on 17 March 2025
We have received the below comms from Fulton Hogan regarding the upcoming road closure on the 18/03/2025.
Roads will be closed from 6am on the 18/3/25, please...
News
Doctor of Professional Practice laudatiae
Published on 13 March 2025
Congratulations to our five new Doctors of Professional Practice. Read their laudatiae to learn about their research.
News
Master of Fine Arts student wins national award
Published on 13 March 2025
Congratulations to Master of Fine Arts student Sylvia Peattie, for winning one of two Rosemary Seymour Awards for 2025.
News
Bumper crop of graduates celebrate success
Published on 13 March 2025
More than 655 Otago Polytechnic graduates will cross the stage at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday 14 March, spread over two graduation ceremonies.
No upcoming events at the moment
Blogs
Volunteers needed for the Dunedin Arts Festival!
Published on 07 March 2025
Dunedin Arts festival is looking for volunteers from the 26 March to 6 April
Blogs
Central Campus 2025 Welcome
Published on 20 February 2025
Our 2025 Welcome Day for Cromwell and Wānaka students.
Blogs
Policies/Procedures Updates January 2025
Published on 04 February 2025
Otago Polytechnic Policies/Procedures Updates – January 2025
Below is an update of Otago Polytechnic policies and procedures.
Please note all Te Pūkeng...
Notices
Fringe show ticket GIVEAWAY
Score a FREE ticket to this one-night-only Fringe comedy on March 21st.
Notices
4 Poster Queen Bed & Roll Top Desk for sale
We are moving to a smaller house next Tuesday and hoping to sell
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Parking spots available at Tennis Otago
There are parking spots available at Tennis Otago, near Sport Otago and Tapuae Gym. Tennis Otago has parks to let for $23 per week, Monday to Friday. If you are...
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Dunedin Fringe
Dunedin Fringe Festival is coming up! Check out the online programme for weird, wonderful and wacky events.
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Get climbing this O-Week!
[External offer] Get a FREE climb with your 2025 student ID at Resistance Climbing.
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