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All Kaimahi Hui 7 June - recording and presentation
Published on 07 June 2023
Links to our all Kaimahi Hui and presentation
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Winter driving advice
Published on 08 June 2023
The return of frosty winter mornings in Dunedin is a timely reminder for motorists to take extra care, slow down and drive to the conditions.
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Cake lovers rejoice!
Published on 07 June 2023
Our Bachelor of Culinary Arts ākonga are putting their baking skills to the test – as well as raising funds for the Otago Community Hospice.
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Hangi fundraiser - Pick up 16th June @ 1pm
Published on 02 June 2023
Feeling hungry? Our Electrical Engineering students are fundraising for their trip to the Manapōuri Hydro Station. Order now!
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Got a learner who's interested in studying abroad?
Published on 02 June 2023
We've created a webpage with all the Study Abroad info they'll need - costs, where they can go, the process etc.
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Go global and study abroad!
Published on 02 June 2023
Did you know that you can spend one or two semesters at an academic institution abroad while earning credit toward your programme at Otago Polytechnic?
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12-13 October – save the date!
Published on 01 June 2023
Neuroability Symposium 2023 promises a diverse range of practitioners working with neurodiverse ākonga. Registrations open soon!
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UniPol open as usual on King's Birthday - 5 June
Published on 01 June 2023
Unipol is open from 6.00am - 10.00pm on King's Birthday (Monday 5 June).
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Homestay hosts urgently needed
Published on 31 May 2023
Earn some money and expand your worldview by hosting a female Japanese high school student in your home from 30 July for 11 nights.
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Homestay hosts urgently needed
Published on 31 May 2023
Earn some extra income and expand your worldview by hosting a female Japanese high school student in your home from 30 July for 11 nights.
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FIFA World Cup parking restrictions and road closures
Published on 31 May 2023
In July 2023, Ōtepoti Dunedin is welcoming teams and spectators to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. This will lead to a series of parking restrictions and road closures.
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FIFA World Cup parking restrictions and road closures
Published on 31 May 2023
In July 2023, Ōtepoti Dunedin is welcoming teams and spectators to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. This will lead to a series of parking restrictions and road closures.
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Relevant Research - May 2023
Published on 31 May 2023
The scope of Relevant Research is changing to an OPSITARA publication, reflecting our closer relationship with our colleagues at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Ara Institute of Canterbury in the southern region of Te Pūkenga.
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Teaching Excellence Symposium - helpers please
Published on 31 May 2023
The Teaching Excellence Symposium is being held on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June here at Otago Polytechnic and we are looking for some extra helpers.
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Forging new pathways
Published on 30 May 2023
Megan Pōtiki (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe Waitaha and Te Ātiawa) says she is honoured to have accepted the role of Tumu Whenua ā-Rohe 4 | Executive Director, Region 4 of Te Pūkenga.
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Pasifika Beat Showcase
Published on 30 May 2023
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the inaugural Pasifika Beat Showcase, proudly organised by the School of Business, Year 3 Event Students in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga Pasifika team.
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Graduating from another institution
Published on 30 May 2023
We now welcome learners from other institutions to graduate at our ceremonies.
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Become a Residential Assistant in our Dunedin Student Village
Published on 30 May 2023
Make an impact helping the residents of Te Pā Tauira, our Student Village, during their time staying with us. Applications close for this part-time role on Tuesday 27 June.
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Celebrate Samoa Language Week (Sun 28 May – Sat 3 June)
Published on 29 May 2023
The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Samoa Language Week 2023 – is ‘Mitamita I lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity'.
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Branching out
Published on 25 May 2023
Talk about branching out! Our arboriculture ākonga enjoyed a bird’s eye view as they honed their skills earlier this week.
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Aotearoa Climate Strike tomorrow 26 May
Published on 25 May 2023
Join together to fight for climate action!
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Brewing expertise rises to top again
Published on 24 May 2023
The beer brewing expertise at Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga has spilled over once again, with Otago Brew School gaining a place in the prestigious 2023 New World Beer and Cider Awards Top 30.
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Cross Pacific Game Jam
Published on 24 May 2023
Otago Polytechnic has teamed with Enterprise Dunedin to co-host the inaugural Cross Pacific Game Jam this weekend (May 27-28).
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P&C drop-in sessions
Published on 24 May 2023
We're on a journey of change and People and Culture have set up a series of drop-in sessions to support kaimahi.
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Dunedin Student Health short-staffed
Published on 23 May 2023
Unfortunately, we have staff illness at Student Health this week which may lead to a delay in your call being answered.
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Have your say on the future of Logan Park
Published on 22 May 2023
The Dunedin City Council are keen to hear your thoughts to feed into their draft management plan.
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We are OPAIC out now
Published on 19 May 2023
The May issue of student newsletter, We are OPAIC, is out now. Check it out here.
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Free employment support sessions for neurodiverse learners
Published on 18 May 2023
These free sessions will be held every second Thursday in The Hub. Please encourage your ākonga to come along to get the employment support they need.
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Free employment support sessions for neurodiverse learners
Published on 18 May 2023
These free sessions will be held every second Thursday in The Hub. Come along and get the support you need to get a job.
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Rainbow peer support appointments
Published on 18 May 2023
Meet with our Rainbow Representative, Jade (Monday - Wednesday).
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Donations of warm clothes for our ākonga
Published on 18 May 2023
Please dig out your unwanted warm jackets, scarves, gloves, etc. and donate to OPSA's "winter warmer" day on Tuesday 13 June.
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Announcing Rohe 4 | Region 4 Leadership appointments
Published on 18 May 2023
This morning Gus Gilmore, Pourangi Ako | DCE Ako Delivery, announced that Megan Potiki (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe Waitaha and Te Ātiawa) has accepted the role of Tumu Whenua ā-Rohe 4 | Executive Director, Region 4.
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Artificial Intelligence and your study
Published on 17 May 2023
With all the recent attention around ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI), you may be wondering about the place it has in your studies.
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Staying safe in the surf with AI
Published on 17 May 2023
A team of our Information Technology lecturers is looking at how to use Artificial Intelligence to keep people safe in the water.
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DPP graduate shares 'laudatium'
Published on 17 May 2023
Laudaium are celebratory texts aimed at making public the contributions of learners who complete the highest qualification an institution offers.
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What do you think Te Pūkenga should teach in the future?
Published on 17 May 2023
We put this question to visitors to the Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga exhibition that closed after a busy six months at Tūhura Otago Museum.
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Meet our Accessibility Team!
Published on 17 May 2023
Meet our wonderful Accessibility Advisors, and find out what services they can offer you.
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Le Va I AM Pasifika Cultural Identity Workshop
Published on 16 May 2023
On Thursday 11 May, the Pasifika team were lucky enough to have a team from Le Va come down to run a workshop with our Pasifika Students.
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ebsOntrack Improvements
Published on 16 May 2023
As part of continuous improvement, we're very happy to make changes to provide staff with as much information about their learners as we can.
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Raise a $1,000 and jump for cancer!
Published on 16 May 2023
The Cancer Society has partnered with nine skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000 in May.
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Native German speakers wanted!
Published on 15 May 2023
Logan Park High School, our local secondary school is reaching out to any native German speakers.
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New in Kāpehu – Student ID and room availability
Published on 15 May 2023
We've added a couple of new things to Kāpehu - your Student ID number and a better room availability view. Read on to find out more.
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Sports massage on campus
Published on 15 May 2023
Have you had a good sports massage before? Book into the student massage clinic to see if we can help you with your sporting performance.
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Neuroability Symposium
Published on 15 May 2023
This is a reminder that you have until May 30th to submit an abstract for the 2023 Neuroability Symposium that is being held on October 12th and 13th at Te Pūkenga | Otago Polytechnic.
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HR coffee connections
Published on 12 May 2023
OPAIC students had the opportunity to connect and learn more about the Human Resources field in New Zealand today.
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Meet our Student Advisors - support for your journey
Published on 12 May 2023
Student Advisors can help with your academic, personal, career pathway and advocacy needs.
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Te Punaka Ōwheo quiz night - Thu 1 June, 5pm
Published on 12 May 2023
Te Punaka Ōwheo are hosting a quiz night for our Māori ākonga - pass the message on!
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Basketball Tickets - 5 more games!
Published on 12 May 2023
We have sponsor tickets for each of the Nuggets' home games this season.
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No concrete truth in new Four Plinths Project
Published on 11 May 2023
The latest sculptural installation in Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Four Plinths Project plays with notions of misinformation, as well as mistakes that can be made in the retelling of stories and histories.
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Meet the team at Te Punaka Ōwheo
Published on 10 May 2023
Meet the friendly folks at Otago Polytechnic's dedicated Māori ākonga support office.
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Student massage clinic is open for bookings
Published on 10 May 2023
Stressed? In pain? Having a rough week? The student massage clinic is open for bookings again.
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Changes to Microsoft's Multi Factor Authentication
Published on 10 May 2023
Microsoft Authenticator has introduced number matching to its app, in an attempt to crack down on MFA fatigue attacks.
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Design ākonga to fore in international contest
Published on 10 May 2023
Otago Polytechnic School of Design ākonga have shone in an international competition, Map the System.
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Pasifika wellbeing session with He Toki
Published on 09 May 2023
Last week we had our first wellbeing art session with the He Toki group.
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Celebrate Rotuman Language Week, 7-13 May
Published on 09 May 2023
Spoken by around 2,000 people, the Rotuman Language is an important part of Fiji's cultural heritage.
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All Black Pre Sale Access
Published on 09 May 2023
As part of our partnership with Otago Rugby, Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga staff can access presale tickets for the upcoming All Blacks test.
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Pink Shirt Day
Published on 08 May 2023
On Friday 19 May 2023, Aotearoa will become a sea of pink as schools, workplaces and communities join the Pink Shirt Day movement.
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Meet our Wellbeing Advisors - here to help
Published on 05 May 2023
Self-care starts here! Our advisors can help with your wellbeing.
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Timetable Fix - Monday 6am
Published on 05 May 2023
On Monday 6am we'll be making a change to the timetable mobile view to improve visibility of your class/course information.
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Meet Our Wellbeing Advisors
Published on 05 May 2023
Our Wellbeing Advisors provide support for learners who are having personal challenges that might impact their studies.
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NZ Sign Language Week 8-14 May
Published on 05 May 2023
NZSL is the natural language of Deaf New Zealanders, used daily by more than 20,000 Kiwis. Try the 7 minute challenge this week.
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Ka Mua, Ka Muri: Walking Backwards into the Future – Exhibition closes 14 May
Published on 03 May 2023
Over 30,000 people have visited our exhibition, have you?
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Free online course - Zero waste for everyday people
Published on 03 May 2023
This free, five-week course will take you through the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of waste and arm you with lots of easy ways to reduce your waste at home.
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Parking heads-up - Dunedin Campus, Mon 8 May
Published on 02 May 2023
With buses, taxis and cars arriving for Tertiary Open Day, the roads around campus will be super busy so please plan ahead for getting to Poly that day.
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Book recommendations for Te Pā Tauira residents
Published on 02 May 2023
Read any awesome books recently and want to let others know about it?
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Free webinars for Privacy Week
Published on 02 May 2023
20 free webinars about 'Privacy rights in the digital age'.
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Professional development coming up
Published on 01 May 2023
Keep up to date with meeting professional requirements, enhancing your skills to be effective in your role, and ensuring you have the capabilities to achieve performance priorities.
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Meet our Contact Centre Team!
Published on 01 May 2023
Ever wonder who answers the phones and responds to emails at OP?
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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?
Published on 01 May 2023
Consider a gift voucher to our wonderful Student-Led Salon and be in to WIN a gift basket!
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OP Exhibition gets enthusiastic response
Published on 28 April 2023
Read some messages from visitors to the Otago Polytechnic exhibition currently on at Tūhura Otago Museum.
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Celebrating 'Our Sacred Māori Voices'
Published on 27 April 2023
Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga last night celebrated the official launch of Our Sacred Māori Voices, a book about six ākonga Māori journeys that it is hoped might inspire other ākonga...
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Get some fresh air and exercise and help prospective students!
Published on 26 April 2023
Tertiary Open Day (Mon 8 May) is just around the corner and we’d love some of you to help with our guided tours.
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How to add news, events, blogs & notices to Kāpehu
Published on 26 April 2023
Everyone can add content to Kāpehu and we’re really keen for kaimahi to use this platform to communicate with ākonga. Find out how with these handy training docs.
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Timetable view on mobile
Published on 26 April 2023
Thanks to those of you who have let us know that the mobile timetable view headings aren’t working properly. We’re fixing this up and hopefully it’ll look better soon.
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Studylink support with essential dental treatment
Published on 24 April 2023
Did you know you can now apply for up to $1,000 a year (any 52-week period) to help with immediate and essential dental treatment?
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Meet our Learning Advisor team - here to support you
Published on 24 April 2023
Ever wondered what kind of help you can get from the Learning Advisors? Or who they are? Your Learning Advisors are here to help you with your academic study. They offer practical support, guidance and encouragement.
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How to add content to Kāpehu
Published on 24 April 2023
This is your student hub and we really want you to add your own content, news and events!
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Ready for a visit to the salon?
Published on 24 April 2023
Our trainee stylists are offering a range of hairdressing services at affordable prices!
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Meeting our newest arrivals
Published on 21 April 2023
We’re welcoming another intake of students to Auckland City and Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus this week.
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How to use Kāpehu
Published on 20 April 2023
This handy overview should help you as a learner find your way around this new Student Hub and check out our video tour at the top of the page!
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Tūhono and Kāpehu: things we’re fixing up!
Published on 20 April 2023
To save anyone logging a job for things that look like they’re not working properly on Tūhono or Kāpehu, here’s a list of the things we’re aware of and are fixing up.
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A message from Jase
Published on 20 April 2023
This morning, Gus Gilmour, Pourangi Ako | DCE Ako Delivery, announced that Jase Tibble will be leaving his role to take on a new position outside of Te Pūkenga on 24th May, and to confirm the appointment of Chris Williamson as our new Executive Director.
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Learning online toolbox
Published on 20 April 2023
If you’re learning via distance or online, this handy section of the student support website has loads of great info. Plus, you can contact our Online Learning Advisor for support.
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Inclusive learning and Teaching Environments
Published on 19 April 2023
Click on this link for more details and how to register.
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Build your Bicultural Competency
Published on 18 April 2023
Short courses for the Certificate in Bicultural Competency starting soon.
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Birdhouse workshops part of exhibition
Published on 18 April 2023
As part of our Ka Mura, Ka Muri – Walking Backward into the Future exhibition at Tūhura Otago Museum, our carpentry team have stepped up to help with an exciting school holiday project – a series of birdhouse workshops on Saturday, 22 April.
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Want to be a peer tutor in 2023 or need peer tutor support?
Published on 18 April 2023
Peer tutors work one-to-one and/or with small groups of students to support their learning of course content.
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Flu Vaccination and Covid Vaccination information
Published on 18 April 2023
Te Whatu Ora Southern have shared some information with us related to the flu vaccination season 2023.
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Where's the side menu gone? - Changes to Tūhono
Published on 18 April 2023
You’ll have noticed that Tūhono looks a little different. This is because we’ve just launched our new Student Hub, Kāpehu (https://kapehu.op.ac.nz)
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Our 2024 Prospectus is here
Published on 18 April 2023
The new-look 2024 Prospectus is now available online and printed copies will arrive in time for Tertiary Open Days on 7-8 May.
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UPDATE: Deadlines for Creditor payments
Published on 17 April 2023
As payment processing within the banking sector is transitioning to 7 day payment processing from Saturday 22 April 2023, we will be now scheduling payments on non-business days (i.e. on public holidays and in the weekend).
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Kāpehu (new Student Hub) now live!
Published on 17 April 2023
At around 10.30am on Tuesday 18 April, we’ll be launching the new Student Hub. Named Kāpehu (which means ‘compass’ in Māori), this is an exciting moment to reach.
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Introducing Student Representative Paolo Duran
Published on 17 April 2023
New Student Representative Paolo Duran has embraced the New Zealand culture during his time here.
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Ready for a visit to the salon?
Published on 17 April 2023
Our trainee stylists are offering a range of hairdressing services at affordable prices!
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Adobe License Expiry warning message
Published on 17 April 2023
We are currently seeing Adobe License Warnings stating our license has expired.
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Rock star opportunities offer fresh focus for learner
Published on 06 April 2023
An opportunity to photograph international music stars Sir Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper has confirmed Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga learner Ryley Wilson’s decision to focus on a creative career.
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Staying in the know – Communications update
Published on 05 April 2023
Since the introduction of Te Whare, Te Pūkenga intranet, more information is available than ever before about our people, projects and progress across the network.
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Administrative Professionals Day
Published on 04 April 2023
Acknowledging our hard working Administrative Professionals - thank you for your mahi
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Professional development coming up - find out what's on the calendar
Published on 09 March 2023
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Graduation another step in Wildlife Hospital expert’s passionate journey
Published on 08 March 2023
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Otago Polytechnic unveils poutokomanawa to signify journey to date
Published on 12 December 2022
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Te Pūkenga unveils enhanced Te Tiriti o Waitangi Excellence Framework
Published on 12 December 2022
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Otago Polytechnic helps community group with innovative recycling solution
Published on 28 September 2022
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From world golfing stage to provincial rugby – student’s juggling act
Published on 27 September 2022
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Neuroabilities Symposium: Ministry of Superpowers
Published on 16 September 2022
This symposium focuses on Kanorau ā-roro superpowers and neuro-abilities; we ask individuals, learners, and educators to share their knowledge of neurodiversity with us.
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More than 300 to attend Otago Polytechnic “catch-up” graduation
Published on 15 September 2022
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Ceremony to mark raising of Māori flag at Otago Polytechnic - all invited
Published on 08 September 2022
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Otago Polytechnic continues to play leading role in Dunedin economy
Published on 30 August 2022
