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
Winter Wellbeing Week
Published on 08 July 2025
Chase away those winter blues! Winter Wellbeing Week will help you feel nourished, healthy and happy during these long, chilly winter days in Ōtepoti.
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Re-Ori 2025
Published on 03 July 2025
Re-Ori starts 14 July! Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, this post has all the info you need about Re-Ori events and getting started at OP.
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Careers team in The Hub
Published on 30 May 2025
Need some career advice? Or maybe want a hand with pulling together your CV? Starting July 29, Career Advisors will be in The Hub, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00–12:30pm.
News
He Mihi Aroha – A Message of Sadness and Support
Published on 08 July 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the tragic passing of Jock Davies, an akonga in our Institue of Sport, Exercise and Health.
Jock was a valued...
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Network Upgrades: D Block 9th July
Published on 07 July 2025
A network outage has been planned for D Block on Wednesday 9th July between 5:00pm and 6:30pm
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Scholarship opportunity for Māori learners
Published on 07 July 2025
2026 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships are open for applications for non-degree, degree and postgraduate learners. Deadline is 17 August.
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Re-Ori 2025
Welcome to Semester 2! Visit the Hub at lunch time for information, music and giveaways.
Monday, 14 July – Thursday, 17 July 2025Multiple session timesThe Hub -
Employment Expo
Get employment advice, network and learn about job opportunities at our Employment Expo.
Thursday, 24 July 202510:30am – 1:30pmThe Hub
Blogs
Policies Policy Changes July Notification
Published on 07 July 2025
2025 Otago Polytechnic Policies/Procedures Updates – 6 July 2025
Below is an update of Otago Polytechnic policies and procedures.
Please note all Te Pū...
Blogs
Fire System Repair – Tuesday 8 July (T Block)
Published on 07 July 2025
The fire sprinklers in T Block will be temporarily shut down for a period (7.30am – 5.00pm) on 8 July.
In the unlikely event of the need to evacuate please f...
Blogs
Ai tip of the week: Help me prepare for a meeting
Published on 30 June 2025
Ever had a meeting or a class looming where you know you should be prepared, but you’re not quite sure what “prepared” means?
Maybe it’s a class or com...
Notices
Donate to the 40 Hour Challenge
King's High School students are fundraising for climate-smart farming in the Solomon Islands.
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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
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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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