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
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!
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Upcoming system upgrade
Published on 16 May 2025
On Friday May 30th, a system upgrade means that there will be limited access to Kāpehu between 2:30pm and 10pm.
News
Aerolink airport shuttle deal for students and staff
Published on 27 May 2025
Need a lift to the airport? OPSA has arranged a great deal on transport available year-round.
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Lunchtime research seminar
Published on 26 May 2025
Dr Jiyea Park is joining us from Seoul National University in Korea to present ‘Applying photovoice to explore digital solidarity ...
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Heady heights - They did it!
Published on 23 May 2025
With sweaty palms and the cheers of their support crew ringing in their ears, Alecia, Shaun and Chris bravely completed the Toss the Boss 2025 challenge this morning.
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United Machinists delighted with new Cadetship
Published on 22 May 2025
Local company United Machinists is singing the praises of our mechanical engineering students, after welcoming Aleks Hay onboard as their first ever cadet.
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Study Buffet in Central - Every Wednesday
Central Campus
Join us every Wednesday during Semester 1 for Study Buffet at the Bannockburn campus in Cromwell!
Wednesday, 28 May – Wednesday, 11 June 2025Multiple session timesCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus -
Jake Bailey, inspiring speaker and educator visiting OP
Otago Polytechnic
Come along to hear Jake share the lessons and resilience strategies he learned through adversity and lived experience.
Thursday, 29 May 20252:00pm – 3:00pmThe Hub and online -
Delish-Ability
Accessibility
Join us for a weekly lunch and meet fellow neurodiverse and disabled students.
Monday, 09 June – Monday, 23 June 2025Multiple session timesG104
Blogs
Sustainable period products – Tues 3 June in the Hub
Published on 26 May 2025
Learn about sustainable menstrual products.
Blogs
Understand Cyberbullying
Published on 13 May 2025
“New Zealanders under the age of 30, those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+ community members, those with long-term health issues and Auckland residents are mor...
Blogs
🌟 MOVE IT MAY – Central Campus Gets Moving! 👟
Published on 30 April 2025
We're proud to be building movement, connection, and fun into our campus culture
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...
Notices
Keys found on Harbour Terrace
Keys have been found on Harbour Terrace - with a distinct animal on the keyring.If these are yours, please collect from Customer Services, The Hub
Notices
Women's Work Artists Collective exhibition
Join us for the opening at Olga Gallery, 30 May at 5pm
Notices
Clients Wanted!
The Level 4 NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy students are beginning their evidence of treatments this term.
They require models/clients for the following treat...
Notices
House Renovation Project?
I have a house that I'm looking to sell if you are keen on a renovation/development project?
Contact Vanya for more details .... 021 545 329 or vanya.thurston@...
Think something is missing?
We’ve based the menus and content in Kāpehu on your feedback but if you think there’s something missing, we definitely want to know. Fill in our quick form and we’ll be in touch!
