News
First year Fashion duo shine at Hokonui awards
Published on 29 July 2026
Two of our talented first year Fashion Design ākonga have excelled at the 2026 Hokonui Fashion Awards, claiming top category awards.
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Cold or flu got you?
Published on 29 July 2026
There’s load of bugs floating around so we’ve pulled together some handy tips about staying well and what to do if you do feel under the weather.
Events
Meraki Café open
Published on 29 July 2026
Head along to our student-run, pop-up cafe over in AKO Cafe (51 Harbour Terrace). Open 9am-3pm.
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Meraki Café pops up
Published on 29 July 2026
Woohoo - somewhere else to get that all important caffeine fix! A new student-run, pop-up café in AKO Café space. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays (9am – 3pm) until 17 September.
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AIC lecturer mentors women building careers in technology
Published on 29 July 2026
Principal Lecturer Lorraine Skelton is once again helping support women working in New Zealand's technology sector as a facilitator in the Women in Tech NZ Mentoring Circles programme.
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Evening Beauty Clinic services
Published on 29 July 2026
Our student-led Beauty Clinic is open for evening services for select Wednesdays during August, October and November (4.30pm-7.30pm).
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Matariki reflections and collection of whānau star
Published on 28 July 2026
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Matariki events. If you would like to collect the star bearing the name of a loved one, please visit Te Punaka Ōwheo before Wednesday, 5 August.
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Winter Wellness Week is here!
Published on 27 July 2026
Get fed, connected and inspired, all at the same time!
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Work at Te Pā Tauira
Published on 27 July 2026
Help make our student village a comfortable, safe and fun place to live.
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Podcast episode explores Matariki in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published on 17 July 2026
What is Matariki, and why does it matter for students in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Events
Vaka Moana
Published on 16 July 2026
Find the path to your dream career at our Pasifika Careers Expo!
News
Otago Polytechnic Students' Association (OPSA)
Published on 16 July 2026
OPSA is an independent organisation within the Polytechnic and is run by students for students. They run events and supply advice. They also process student ID cards.