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
BCA students broaden their international tastes
Published on 08 August 2025
Manaaki Restaurant was taken over on Wednesday by 2nd year Bachelor of Culinary Arts students, who opened a special pop-up restaurant, ‘The Global Table’.
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Central - Light Up Winter Highlights
Published on 06 August 2025
Glow Golf and Community Connection at Cromwell’s Light Up Winter
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Beauty therapy clinic open on Mondays!
Published on 04 August 2025
Kia ora,
Our beauty therapy clinic is open every Monday until the end of the year. Incredible prices range from $5 to $45, offering everything from facials,...
News
Cook Islands Māori Language Week
Published on 01 August 2025
'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week is 3 to 9 August, 2025. This week we celebrate the languages of the Cook Islands.
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OP fashion students shine in Hokonui
Published on 30 July 2025
Four of our fashion students were recognised over the weekend, at the 37th Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.
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Hairdressing services
Published on 29 July 2025
Our Level 4 hairdressing students need some clients for perms, chemical straightening and BKT smoothing. Get in touch if you're keen!
No upcoming events at the moment
Blogs
Learn Beekeeping, starts September 2025
Published on 29 July 2025
Introductory Beekeeping programmes (no previous experience required)
Blogs
Success Backed by Data
Published on 28 July 2025
OP’s Success in the Numbers: Reflecting on 2024 Qualification Completion
Blogs
AI Tip of the Week: Consent Isn’t Just a Tick-Box
Published on 28 July 2025
What does "consent" really mean in the age of AI?
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.
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Passive House Hui in Christchurch
Interested in energy-efficient buildings? Student discount for Hui tickets.
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Lunchtime Concert at Hanover Hall
Take a music break on Wednesday at 1pm and attend French Masterworks for Two Pianos.
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48 Hours Film Competition
Film Otago Southland is sponsoring one lucky local team to compete in the 48 Hour Film Competition. Get your applications in!
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Attention artists!
Do you dream of illustrating children's books? Entries are now open for the 2026 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award.
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Otago Farmers' Market
Check out the Otago Farmers' Market, featuring local food. Open every Saturday morning from 8am to 12:15pm.
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!
