Otago Polytechnic

25/06/2026

Dunedin designer and Otago Polytechnic School of Design fashion lecturer Amber Bridgman has had her latest collection showcased recently as part of Fiji Fashion Week! 🇫🇯

Amber’s 20-piece collection was featured in the premiere event Resort Luxe, which showcased Pacific glamour, couture and evening wear from 24 designers 😍

She has her own Māori fashion brand KAHUWAI, and based her latest collection on the paua shell, handmaking jewellery using her traditional carving and weaving skills.

Read more on Amber and her work our website:

Dunedin designer and Otago Polytechnic fashion lecturer Amber Bridgman (Kahuwai) has had her latest collection showcased recently as part of Fiji Fashion Week.

24/06/2026

TOMORROW, head along to our Retooled Charity Auction to bid for one-off pieces designed by our talented students, and raise funds for New Zealand Red Cross ⛑️

This awesome project brings together 28 students from Culinary Arts and the Otago Polytechnic School of Design into one fantastic collaboration 🤝

Our students have taken gifted or pre-loved objects and reworked, reimagined and repurposed these for a new life 🙌

The result is a diverse range of unique items including furniture, lamps, dress coats, casual bags, beanies, womenswear, menswear and even a slot-car set!

📍 The Hub, Dunedin Forth Street campus
⏰ Viewing from 5:30pm, Auction at 6pm

You won't want to miss out. Get your hands on some unique pieces. Find out more below 👇

19/06/2026

it's finally fridayyyyyyyyyy, how are you spending the weekend? 🤩

check out this guide from occupational therapy student Rebecca on making the most of Dunedin! ☀️👉

17/06/2026

A dozen Te Kura Tapuhi - School of Nursing - Otago Polytechnic students across the first, second, and third years gathered for a social Blokes Lunch as part of Men's Health Week this week 👋

Third year Nursing student Jury Zaal says the Blokes Lunch was an opportunity to get all the males from the course together, talking to each other, sharing experiences, and giving some guidance to their younger peers 🤝

Fellow third year Nursing student Keegan Hall says that support network of “men supporting men” was valuable for him starting out.

“There's a lot of areas in healthcare in general where we need more male staff, and it's important that we look after each other and support each other because we need to be in these environments,” he says.

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Male students from Otago Polytechnic's School of Nursing came together this week for the chance to connect and discuss challenges over a Blokes Lunch, as part of Men's Health Week.

15/06/2026

Jordan McVicker’s studies in Beauty Therapy have given her the skills and confidence to pursue a versatile career pathway 🙌

Jordan started her OP journey in Year 12 through our Otago Secondary Tertiary College. She went on to study Beauty Therapy and aced her Level 4 and 5 qualifications with A and A+ grades 💅

“I'm a visual learner so hands-on learning was a big positive for me. It was also a lot of fun, working in an actual beauty clinic on campus, and finishing the day with a facial or getting your nails done.”

Read more about Jordan's story on our website: https://www.op.ac.nz/about/news-and-media/news/jordan-mcvicker

12/06/2026

Are you a Year 11, 12 or 13 student with a passion for game development? Join us at the 6th annual Game Jam, hosted by the Otago Polytechnic School of Information Technology 👾

Immerse yourself in the world of game development over three days, and discover the process from start to finish. You don't need any previous experience, we'll teach you everything you need to know as you go! 🎮

Registration costs $40, which includes some great merchandise to take home and spot prizes.

Visit our website for more information and to register your place:

Calling Year 11, 12 and 13 students! Sign up for Otago Polytechnic's 6th annual Game Jam. Make your own game over three days of workshops and launch your game dev career.

10/06/2026

Get ready to start with us in Semester 2! 🤩

Whether you’re still trying to decide what to study, or you’ve already applied for your chosen programme, this event will help you take your next step.

Find out what it’s like to be an OP student, the different support services we offer and what to expect in each of our Semester 2 programmes.

PLUS, register for the event and go in the draw to win some prizes, including Prezzi cards and merch! 🤑

Find out more and register on our website: https://www.op.ac.nz/explore/events-and-important-dates/events/get-study-ready

09/06/2026

A partnership between Otago Polytechnic's Living Campus team and Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is helping teach Dunedin tenants how to grow their own food 🥬🥕🥦

The gardening workshops have also planted a seed for some tenants who are now planning to pursue a free New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) 💪

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A partnership between Otago Polytechnic's Living Campus team and Kāinga Ora is giving Dunedin tenants valuable gardening skills and teaching them how to grow their own food.

02/06/2026

You’re invited to our upcoming He Toki Trades Training Whānau Evening! 🛠️👋

Our Whānau Evening is a chance for Māori and Pasifika whānau to get to know us in a relaxed atmosphere, with food and activities for the whole family 🤩

Information about study will be on hand, and you can ask as many questions as you’d like.

He Toki ki Ōtepoti supports whānau to gain skills and qualifications, connect with iwi and explore industry opportunities, with the goal of securing wealth-enriching futures for Māori and Pasifika.

Find out more, and register to secure your FREE place on our website, link below 👇

29/05/2026

Congratulations to ākonga Hudson Ross who was named 2026 New Zealand Student Winner at the 40th Dulux New Zealand Colour Awards in Sydney this week! 🏆🇦🇺

The Master of Architecture (Professional) student was praised for his expansive project hot&cold, which envisaged a four-day regenerative walking trail across Otago Peninsula.

It was a double celebration for OP, with fellow School of Architecture student Ryno Von Wielligh named as runner-up in the category for his project, The Lighthouse Entertainment Precinct 🙌

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Otago Polytechnic student Hudson Ross has been named 2026 New Zealand Student Winner at the 40th Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney. The Master of Architecture (Professional) student was praised for his expansive project hot&cold which envisaged a four-day regenerative walking trail across Otago Peninsul...