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
Careers team in The Hub every Tues and Thurs
Published on 30 May 2025
Need some career advice? Or maybe want a hand with pulling together your CV? Come and chat to our Career Advisors in The Hub, every Tuesday and Thursday between 12pm-12.30pm.
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!
News
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
Take a warm wellness break
Published on 30 May 2025
Did you know OUSA has a sauna? You can book a session for just $6 with your Student ID!
News
IT student wins scholarship
Published on 30 May 2025
With a passion for maths, web design and coding, Akaljot Singh Sodhi is putting his scholarship to great use studying the Bachelor of IT. He's also enjoying getting a taste of Kiwi life!
News
Arboriculture ākonga at Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Published on 30 May 2025
Arboriculture ākonga wrap up another year of felling pines and eucalyptus to support native bush regeneration in the sanctuary
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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, 04 June – Wednesday, 11 June 2025Multiple session timesCommon area and Room 16 located upstairs in the trades building at the Bannockburn campus -
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
Need to send stuff home?
As the end of semester nears, OUSA has arranged a great deal on shipping your stuff.
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...
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Women's Work Artists Collective exhibition
Join us for the opening at Olga Gallery, 30 May at 5pm
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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@...
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2025 Ice Hockey World Championships in Dunedin
Catch the international ice hockey action this April at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.
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!
