OPSA - Otago Polytechnic Students' Association

OPSA - Otago Polytechnic Students' Association OPSA is an student run organisation that is all about providing for Otago Polytechnic students.

Otago Polytechnic Students' Association

Student advocacy organisation for Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin

Find us in the Atrium off the Hub, main Otago Polytechnic campus, Forth Street, Dunedin. OPSA's aims include: Promote and supply services, facilities and amenities for students; Working towards removing barriers to education, Represent the views of students at all levels; Promote the advancement

of education. OPSA services & benefits:
Free gym access
Student Job Search
Discounts negotiated for you at local businesses
Representation on academic committees
Access to funding grants & help
Advocacy and support
Orientation events
Subsidised campus events
International Food Festival
Sporting Blues Awards
Office services (cheap)
Tenancy and Budget Advice
Class rep system
Social Events
Loads of free BBQs and giveaways
Free handbook diary & student survival guide
Education issues
DCC rubbish bags at cost price
Discounted phone top-up cards
Annual elections to choose how itโ€™s all run
Student General Meetings
Lobbying voice to Dunedin City Council & Otago Regional Council
Graduation Parades
Lost Property service
Teaching Awards to reward good teachers
Thursdays in Black anti-violence campaign

Access to:
Clubs and Socs and UniPol which offers a huge network of clubs and societies to join, sporting tournaments, musical instruments, hire vans, fully equipped gym facilities, and so much more.

Time to meet OPSA newest human, the man behind the media, it's Hamish!!Hamish is an absolute football ju**ie that finds ...
18/06/2026

Time to meet OPSA newest human, the man behind the media, it's Hamish!!

Hamish is an absolute football ju**ie that finds time between games to attend work! From studying at Polytechnic many moons ago, to returning to work at OP and OPSA!

Let's learn more about Hamish

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“Diploma of Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership
โšฝ๏ธ Head Coach of Women's First XI at Otago University AFC (Also Director of Football ๐Ÿ˜…)
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆMoraine Lake is his favorite place visited
๐Ÿ’ Supports Calgary Flames and Wakatipu Wild in Ice Hockey
โ˜•๏ธIs also a barista at Eden Cafe (Best Cafe in town)
๐Ÿƒโ€โžก๏ธHas run 4 half marathons, including one in a kilt, to raise money for Sweat with Pride
๐Ÿ› Been with OPSA since the start of 2026 (working with OP since the start of 2024)
๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟSupporting two teams in world cup, Scotland and whoever is facing England

First pic, you'll see Hamish and his shiny head!
Second pic, alongside his beautiful fiancee and his parents
Final pic you see him alongside his assistant coach

As you can see, he is a super serious guy . . .
Always up for a yarn to support and keen to always ensure students are getting the best experience at OP!

OPSA is full of interesting humans!
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

come along and support the All Whites at 1pm - game showing live in the HUB - join us on the couch
15/06/2026

come along and support the All Whites at 1pm - game showing live in the HUB - join us on the couch

Don't forget our Cultural Night - it will be awesome with performances, kai, DJ and more .... see you all there - it is...
15/06/2026

Don't forget our Cultural Night - it will be awesome with performances, kai, DJ and more .... see you all there - it is FREE

12/06/2026

Sat 18th July - Union Hall, Dunedin
8pm to 12am - Lock your tickets in now!!

Starting up new program at Otago Polytechnic in Semester 2? From 1st July we will be able to process ID CardsLooking for...
11/06/2026

Starting up new program at Otago Polytechnic in Semester 2? From 1st July we will be able to process ID Cards

Looking forward to meeting bunch of new faces at OPSA

Time to meet El Presidente!! Daiiz Rongo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ซDaiiz, is a massive asset to the OPSA crew since the day they stepped foot ...
11/06/2026

Time to meet El Presidente!! Daiiz Rongo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ซ

Daiiz, is a massive asset to the OPSA crew since the day they stepped foot on Polytechnic grounds. A leader, listener and all round awesome human!

Let's learn more about Daiiz!

๐Ÿ˜ Pronouns they/them
๐Ÿ“š3rd year in Bachelor of Social Services
๐Ÿ›Been with OPSA since 2024 (joined as Pasifika Rep/Vice President)
๐Ÿคธ Can't do a cartwheel (I think it's worth a go though)
๐Ÿ‘ฅ๏ธIn so many groups, Turama ite Ara Performing Arts and NZ mapu steering Committee (just to name a few)
๐Ÿ’™ Loves the strong sense of community at OP
๐Ÿ‘ Advice to students, use all the services! Student success, especially academic support!

Within the photos of Daiiz, we get a wee insight of the legend!
Family- Always comes first! It's the why!
Culture- Turama ite Ara Performing Arts (During Cook Island Language Week)
Doggo- Honey!! (Sorry Daiiz had to edit pic to see the super star Honey!!)
Fun- Tak 25' Cook Island students conference 2025

Even though Daiiz is a Panthers fan (Up the Panthers? Hmmm) we absolutely are stoked to call them El Presidente of OPSA!

Some final words from Daiiz, the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

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10/06/2026

TWO MORE WEEKS OF FREE GROUP FITNESS! All students with a valid university or polytechnic ID can join in our classes for free during the exam period. Please make sure you bring your student ID card to scan in and show at the group fitness class. Check out our timetable ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿฝโญ๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ Please note from the 15th of June we will be running on a reduced timetable ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

Boosted OP will restart at 11:00am TODAY (9 June) and TOMORROW (10 June) in The Hub. Vaccines available from 11am, kai f...
08/06/2026

Boosted OP will restart at 11:00am TODAY (9 June) and TOMORROW (10 June) in The Hub.

Vaccines available from 11am, kai from 12pm.

There will be no Boosted events in O Block or Sargood, due to Mondayโ€™s events.

Join us at Otago Polytechnic on the 19th of May for an evening of fashion and art, featuring local designers and Gallery...
08/06/2026

Join us at Otago Polytechnic on the 19th of May for an evening of fashion and art, featuring local designers and Gallery De Novo. Enjoy live entertainment, raffles, and an auction. This event is raising awareness for Ovarian Cancer and all proceeds support K9 Medical Detection.

01/06/2026

Here is your official lineup for Re:Ori 26 a week packed to the brim with events and music to kick start your semester 2!! Tickets are on sale now ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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