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
Culinary Arts student creates Spudtacular ice cream
Published on 27 August 2025
From waste to wow! New Zealand’s first-ever potato ice cream has been launched in Dunedin.
News
T Block Closure September 20th - 28th
Published on 29 August 2025
T Block Temporary Closure (20-28 Sept)
Contractors will be applying non-slip products to the Level 2 floor in T Block from Saturday 20 - Sunday 28 September. T...
News
NOMAD Four Course Experience
Published on 29 August 2025
Enjoy an evening of culinary mastery, showcasing local ingredients and fusion-inspired flavours at Manaaki on Tuesday 9 September.
News
Electrical students give charity a boost
Published on 28 August 2025
Electrical Pre-Trade students are using their skills to assist local charity Orphans Aid, by testing & tagging donated appliances for their Dunedin OpShop.
News
Upcoming eduroam maintenance
Published on 27 August 2025
During semester break, we'll be running maintenance on the authentication servers for eduroam. As a result, you may need to update your connection details.
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Kapahaka, Thursday 12-1pm, Weekly
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Join our weekly Kapahaka sessions – a fun, welcoming space for staff and students to connect, learn waiata and haka, and celebrate te ao Māori together
Thursday, 04 September 202512:00pm – 1:00pmThe Atrium (near the touchstone) -
Kapahaka, Thursday 12-1pm, Weekly
Te Punaka Ōwheo
Join our weekly Kapahaka sessions – a fun, welcoming space for staff and students to connect, learn waiata and haka, and celebrate te ao Māori together
Thursday, 11 September 202512:00pm – 1:00pmThe Atrium (near the touchstone)
Blogs
AI tip of the week: Quick quiz builder
Published on 29 August 2025
Ever wondered if you’ve really understood a topic — or wanted a fast way to check your learners understanding?
Blogs
Research: Looking for Participants
Published on 27 August 2025
Where do I Belong? Why do I belong?
Blogs
Spread some kindness this coming RAK Day
Published on 27 August 2025
As well as being Fathers Day, Sunday 1 September is NZ's Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Notices
Vounteers needed for women's baseketball
Southern Hoiho Women's Basketball needs volunteers for games at the Edgar Centre in October/November. Free tickets and perks!
Notices
Toyota Aqua for sale
Toyota Aqua (2014) purchased from HVS Dunedin in 2022. Just over 144,000 km. Runs well and has been regularly serviced. Very economical. Great around town. Look...
Notices
Urgent Clients required
We need you! Our Level 4 NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy students require clients this term to complete evidence of treatments in makeup. We use the beautiful...
Notices
Motion Sickness
This innovative performance blends contemporary dance with New Zealand Sign Language.
Notices
Women's Ice Hockey Championships
Looking for something to do this weekend? Catch a game or two of ice hockey on 26 and 27 July.
Think something is missing?
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