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WHAT YOU NEED
TO SUCCEED
an A-Z
of your time at OP
CONTENTS
Forth Street Campus Map 4
A-C 5-6
D-E 7
F-G 9 - 10
H 11
Our Vision
I 12 - 13
TO MĀTOU MATAKITE
J 14 - 15 Our people make a better world
‘Kia tū ki te tahi’
K-O 16 - 18
P 19
R-S 22 - 23
Front/back cover design by Teresa Hight
MISSION STATEMENT
“To have an effective student controlled organisation that imple-
ments policies and promotes the provision of services, facilities
and amenities which will foster the educational, social, cultural,
recreational, emotional, physical and welfare needs of all enro-
lled students, present and future.”
Student Health 24 - 25 U - Z 33
Student Hub 26 Important Dates 34
Student Success 27 - 29 Cromwell Campus 35 - 38
S-T 30 Phone Numbers 39
Te Punaka Ōwheo 31 - 32
Kia Ora and a very warm welcome the Programme and College there are many ways you can be, get
to the Polytechnic and to your Otago Representative system and an elected onto our student advisory
Polytechnic Students’ Association opportunity for all students to board or pop along to our regular
(OPSA) provide a voice into the quality of meetings and have your say or you can
courses and development of the be nominated as a Programme and/or
Driven by student participation, polytechnic College representative
we provide services and support
alongside and on behalf of the We remain independent, but also So where can you find us? OPSA is
Polytechnic focused on student retain a key partnership with the located in the HUB – just past Customer
engagement, well-being and success Polytechnic Services – Fort Street Campus.
while offering an excellent learner
experience…. No matter what year you are in, or We have an open door policy and always
your previous experiences studying, welcome student visitors so if you ever
Students are the heart of our we hope when you leave Otago have any issues or just want to chat, pop
OP culture and it is vital to have Polytechnic with amazing memories in and see one of our friendly team.
an independent organisation to you made while you were here with
represent and promote their views us. Study hard, have fun and enjoy your
and interests. time here with us at Otago Polytechnic.
OPSA is your students’ association;
OPSA provides that link between we are run by students and are here To find out more about what’s
OP management and students to support you through your studies. on offer here at OPSA visit www.
while promoting students’ rights The Advisory Board and association OPSA.org.nz or ‘like’ our page on
and welfare. staff are here to provide you with a Facebook https://www.facebook.com/
wide range of services. OtagoPolytechnicStudentsAssociation/
We ensure effective lines
of communication through Want to be involved in OPSA? Well
“Budgeting has only one rule,
don’t go over budget”
ACCOMMODATION Contact our campus cop for advice
on safety and security
There are many accommodation
options open to students – make
your stay in Dunedin a positive one
– see OPSA if you need assistance
to sort your budget prior to signing BUDGET ADVICE - Adjusting to student life – how do I
your agreement – check out: https:// fit in?
www.opsa.org.nz/information/ Immediate confidential assistance - Spiritual and religious guidance
accommodation/ with your personal budget and access - Prayer and blessings
to emergency funding if applicable
Problems? Tenancy issues? Contact – just call into OPSA to discuss your
OPSA or Dept of Building & Housing needs – OPSA is a satellite service of CAMPUS COP
Tenancy Services 0800 83 62 62 or Financial Capability Charitable Trust
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/tenancy- (Dunedin Budget Advisory Service) John WOODHOUSE
index Cell: 0211905950
CAMPUS CHAPLAINS
Proctor’s Office - Security Centre - St
BICYCLES
David Street, Dunedin
Tel 64 3 479 4883
Email: chaplain@op.ac.nz Email campus.cop@otago.ac.nz
Are a great way to get around. No Phone: 03 479 3743
carbon footprint or parking hassles. H106 or Student Success in the Hub PROGRAMME & COLLEGE
Check out the community bike REPRESENTATIVES
workshops/sources of second-hand Kia ora! Campus Chaplains are
bikes “Crooked Spoke” and the “Valley here at OP as people who can walk Full-time courses from each school
Community Workspace” on Facebook alongside you on life’s journey. will be asked to nominate at least two
– borrow a “Poly-bike” free of charge Wherever you are on that journey, (2) students to represent you during
from Sargood, Art School reception highs or lows, we consider it a the year who will be the ‘voice’ of the
and Customer Services in the HUB privilege to be part of that. students.
BLUES SPORTING AWARDS We are here to listen and walk Programme Reps can also be
with you through whatever issues nominated as a College Rep who will
OPSA recognises those individuals are important to you, regardless be members of the OPSA Advisory
who have achieved sporting of whether you consider yourself board. Most importantly all Reps will
excellence at local, national and often spiritual, religious, or neither. be able to assist students, develop
international levels. OPSA as a professional student
Qualifying period is from 1st October Our services include: focused and run organization and
2018 - 30th September 2019 have input into the development
- Someone to listen of the Polytechnic and it’s student
- Support for those grieving services
- Practical life advice
Steve Downey, Chaplain
the old law about an “eye for an
eye” leaves everybody blind
CAMPUS CHAPLAINS COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE COUNSELLING
Email: chaplain@otago.ac.nz tele (03) 474 1922 Kia ora, this is a free and confidential
Phone: 03 479 3743 communitylawotago.com service available to all enrolled
H106 or Student Success in the Hub Open by appointment. To make students.
an appointment please ring (03)
Kia ora! Campus Chaplains are 4741922 and leave a message or On the Dunedin campus we are
here at OP as people who can walk email: located upstairs in S block on the
alongside you on life’s journey. reception@dclc.org.nz corner of Harbour Terrace and Union
Wherever you are on that journey, FOR hours - check the Community Street.
highs or lows, we consider it a Law website out to see the opening
privilege to be part of that. times of the free legal advice clinic’ Counsellors are:
We are here to listen and walk Offer free legal advice and Anne Tacon, Morag Cunningham &
with you through whatever issues information - help with traffic, Rhona Shaw
are important to you, regardless employment, tenancy, police,
of whether you consider yourself consumer/debt, criminal, ACC, APPOINTMENTS – Weekdays 9am –
spiritual, religious, or neither. neighbours, govt depts and family 5pm – we do our best to offer you an
matters appointment within a week of your
Our services include: request.
Central Otago - Alexandra,
• Someone to listen Cromwell, Queenstown and You can also request an book your
• Support for those grieving Wanaka, 1st Tues and Wed of the own appointment online https://
• Practical life advice month. (Check local papers for studentservices.op.ac.nz/home/
• Adjusting to student life – how details). student-success/
do I fit in?
• Spiritual and religious South Otago - Balclutha and Milton Remember to confirm “Book” at the
guidance 3rd Thurs of the month. (Check end of the online information or
• Prayer and blessings local papers for details.) please email studentsuccessdn@
op.ac.nz
We operate an 0800 number for the
Otago province – 0800 169 333. For Also – check out the great self care
people calling from out of town, resources on The Wellbeing Toolbox
we have a telephone roster to give https://studentservices.op.ac.nz/
advice between 2.30 and 4.30 each
afternoon.
For general legal information:
https://communitylaw.org.nz/legal-
information
Grab your free Radio One discount
card at OPSA.
DOGS ON CAMPUS
Dogs must be in a controlled
environment and kept under
appropriate control at all times.
Any dog that is not under control,
causes a health and safety related
concern or has an instance of
unsatisfactory animal behaviour will
no longer be allowed on an Otego
Polytechnic site.
Dogs are only permitted in shared
environments provided all staff
and students in the workspace have
consented. Dogs must not be allowed
in shared spaces where food is
prepared or eaten.
EDEN CAFE
wellbeing-toolbox/ Our Café in the HUB – with Fair Trade
CUSTOMER SERVICES DCC RUBBISH BAGS tea & coffee in reusable cups !
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Atrium – F Block Visit the OPSA Office with your
03 474 7293 or 0800 762 786 Polytechnic student ID to obtain Due to disruption and distraction, cell
65 litre bags ($3.20 each) or $16 phones and other electronic devices
Customer Services is your first for a 5 pack. must be completely turned off while
point of contact - we can assist with in class, on course-related activities
application or enrolment enquiries, DISCOUNTS and in changing areas ie. texting,
or we can connect you with all areas pixting or photographing from a
of the Otago Polytechnic as required. OPSA organises student cellular telephone, PDA or camera is
discounts in the Otago area. not permitted.
We offer help with: Most require you to show your Exceptions to this rule may occur only
Studylink; payments; international ID card https://www.opsa.org.nz/ with the express permission of the
admissions; graduation; lost property information/discounts/ lecturer and this must be obtained
& visitor parking prior to commencement of a class or
activity.
Assessments, such as tests and
examinations: these devices MUST be
turned off and stored in bags at the
front of the room.
EVENTS
Organising a programme or college
event ? OPSA can help with your
budget and organisation, and if
necessary, handle your ticket sales
and pay your accounts!
“You were born with the ability to “The true wealth is found in the ra-
change someone’s life, diant joy of being - not in the figures of
don’t ever waste it” your bank account”
FAIR TRADE in a confidential manner – forms
available at OPSA or on line: https://
www.opsa.org.nz/support/grants-
Otago Polytechnic is a fair trade and-hardship/
campus that means every time you
purchase a tea, coffee or hot chocolate Emergency Funding
from Eden Café, you are supporting If you find yourself without food
people in developing nations with or in need of assistance to help you
fair wages, wage security and support through a “rough patch” - you are
with education and sustainable welcome to chat to OPSA staff about
farming how best we can help you out in the
short term (strictly confidential
FINANCIAL SUPPORT service – no appointment necessary)
& ADVICE
Student Hardship FOOD / FRIDGE / FREEZER
OPSA operates a Student Assistant
Fund which can assist students that Located in the HUB near the FREE
may find themselves in unforeseen bins – please feel free to either donate
financial difficulty. Each case is or help yourself if you need food
individually assessed by a Committee
FREE BINS / FREE
CLOTHING RACK
Located in the HUB – feel free to take
anything of use to you – we welcome
all donations of unwanted goods
(no rubbish or dud electrical goods
thanks) or clothing.
FACEBOOK
like us on facebook – this is where all
the action is happening
www.Opsa.org.nz/facebook
GRADUATION AWARDS
Every year OPSA invites you to
nominate a graduating student for an
award who has been an inspiration
to study with etc. Forms available at
OPSA or fill out on line:
https://www.opsa.org.nz/support/
graduation-awards/
GRANTS
Exhibition or study, recreation or
social, travel and promotional grants
OPSA has a contestable fund that
any programme, class or group may
apply for a request form will need to
be filled out and signed by current
programme representative
https://www.opsa.org.nz/support/
grants-and-hardship/class-grants/
Development Grants
Grants may be made at the discretion
of the OPSA Advisory Board for any
student or group who may require
some financial help with a special
“one-off” project or event (signed by
“A bank is a place that will lend you
the current Programme Rep).
money, if you can prove that you
don’t need it”“If something is worth saying, but
no-one will listen, you sing it”
HARASSMENT & BULLYING - written or visual behaviour –
writing, drawing, taking or displaying
PREVENTION AND pictures (includes use of computer,
PDA, other electronic devices, text
MANAGEMENT pixt)
- physical behaviour – inappropriate
You have the right to study in a touching, gestures or standing too
harassment free environment. close
If you have a concern or complaint, - behaviour that is hurtful,
names of trained harassment contact unwelcome or offensive to the person
people are displayed throughout receiving it.
the Polytechnic or if you wish,
you can contact any lecturer, Head HUB
of programme or college, Hall
Supervisor or Residential Assistant, H block ground floor – a relaxing
HR Advisor or OPSA area with leisure and study spaces,
computers, printer and ATM. You
Harassment may be sexual in nature can visit the Eden Café, have comfy
or based on that person’s gender, seating and access to Student Success,
race, colour, age, disability, physical Learner Services, OPSA, Customer
appearance, marital or family status, Services and more….. check it out
religion, political opinion or sexual
orientation -
Harassment can be:
- verbal behaviour – saying things to
or about a person, or talking within
the hearing of others about subjects
that may be offensive“Be yourself, everyone is
already taken”
ID CARDS IT SUPPORT SERVICE DESK
H Block room H107 – visitors most
ID Cards which are processed at the
welcome
OPSA Office.
or call 0800 POLY IT (0800 765 948)
email servicedesk@op.ac.nz to
- Dunedin students - bring photo ID if
contact our IT Service Desk Staff.
you are a new student
- Distance students - email your
8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday,
details (including ID number, name
fully staffed
& return address) and attach a photo
5pm to 8pm - Monday to Friday,
in jpg. format (plain background, no
one person on duty
sunnies or hats) to idcards@op.ac.nz
2pm to 6pm – Sundays, one person
on duty
This card will be your access to
- Robertson Library (ID bar code will
Closed Public Holidays
need to be activated at the Library)
- UNIPOL gym and recreation facili-
We can provide support and advice
ties (University Plaza)
for most IT difficulties you may
- OUSA Clubs & Societies Centre
encounter on Windows or Apple
(Albany Street)
computers, including the compu-
- OP Student Health & Counselling
ters you might be using from home.
- Discounts throughout the country
- H1 and approved door access to
Distance Students: Remember we
buildings
are here to help should you need it.
- Some courses may not charge a Stu-
dent Services fee, but an alternative
Printing and Copying Process
“access” card is available for library
paper cut is used to manage all
and computer services
network printing
Every print job that you submit is
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
analysed and charged according to
- number of pages, size, colour,
Kia Ora - Greetings and welcome to
duplex.
you all – please refer to information
provided by your International Advi-
Learners can log onto the photoco-
sory Team on campus
piers using their OP Student Cre-
dentials, and access copying, andI changed my password to “The first computer dates back to
“incorrect”, so whenever I forget Adam & Eve. It was an Apple with
what it is, the computer will say limited memory, just one byte. And
“your password is incorrect” then everything crashed !”
scanning services. All copying and
printing is charged from your Paper https://studentservices.op.ac.nz/
Cut account. it-support/eduroam-wi-fi-network/
Scanning documents to be sent to Student E-mail and Free Microsoft
your Student Email account and is Office for Students
FREE to use from these same selected
MFDs. To access the Windows Office 365
You can top up your prepaid account, service, check out “My email” at
and make further enquires about https://www.op.ac.nz/hub/ Di-
printing and photocopying at any of rect Link to Office 365: http://mail.
the following locations: student.op.ac.nz
- IT Service Desk – situated in Room
H107, (for Cash only and you don’t You can download a full version of
have an EFTPOS card as an alterna- Microsoft Office from your Office 365
tive) account, which will be licensed for
- All are now located just inside the as long as you are a student at Ota-
entrance to the Robertson Library go Polytechnic. Both Windows and
-close to the Otago Polytechnic MFD/ Apple versions are available.
copier (Self Service Kiosk EFTPOS
only) Just log into Office365 with your
- Open Area, H Block Level 1 (Self student name and password (same as
Service Kiosk EFTPOS only) you use for Moodle) and click on
Being taught “what’s up”
Round Icon (with your Initials) on the
Wireless Access top right, then select “My account”.
at orientation
In the next window the “My account”
Otago Polytechnic has provided wire- tab shows “Install status” – click
less connectivity for students to use “Install Office” to start the download
their own network connected devices, and install. Once installed, you will
such as laptops, smart phones, and need to open Word, then “File”, then
tablet computers. “Account” and log into Office 365 to
For information regarding the Otago license your copy of Office 365.
Polytechnic Eduroam Wi-Fi network, Install, and all the best with your
check out: studies!JOBS
Enrol at Student Job Search vacancies
may be posted on facebook as we
receive them.
Student Job Search is a not-for-profit
organisation, dedicated to helping
students find work while studying.
Thanks to OPSA, Student Job Search
is 100% free for you to use. Kevin Tansley
Justice of the Peace
SJS will connect tertiary students
looking for work with employers who
are looking for talent. We can help
you find work during the semester
or over the summer holidays and
All JPs are available by appointment H210, H Block
advertise a range of different jobs
only. Cnr Forth St & Union St East
to suit your study schedule and
Dunedin Campus
experience.
Kevin Tansley Otago Polytechnic
New to SJS? Register online now to
Justice of the Peace Karole.Hogarth@op.ac.nz
start your job hunt!
Principal Lecturer 03 470 3902
www.sjs.co.nz 0800 757 562
College of Engineering, Construction
and Living Sciences Steve Downey
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (JP)
L Block Justice of the Peace
Anzac Avenue Student Success Team
Otago Polytechnic has Justices of
Dunedin Campus The Hub, H Block
the Peace (JPs) on campus who can
Otago Polytechnic Cnr Forth St & Union St East
assist with witnessing signatures,
Kevin.Tansley@op.ac.nz Dunedin Campus
certifying documents and recording
Otago Polytechnic
declarations or affidavits. JPs are
Dr Karole Hogarth-Caulfield
“people of good sense, character
Principal Lecturer
and integrity” in the community
School of Nursing
appointed by the Governor General to
work in an unpaid capacity to assist
the public.OPSA is the home of your Student
Assn and Executive – check in with us
regularly, as we would love to have you
on board during the year
IMPORTANT appointment please indicate the
INFORMATION FOR YOUR type of JP service you are seeking
JP APPOINTMENT e.g. “affirmation” or “certification
of documents”. This enables the JP
Otago Polytechnic’s JPs are to prepare for your appointment
first and foremost committed appropriately and provide you
to their paid roles at Otago with the best possible service.
Polytechnic. Sometimes this If you are unable to make an
may mean that their work appointment with one of Otago
commitments need to take Polytechnic’s JP’s you may wish to
priority. attend a ‘no booking required’ JP
It is your responsibility Clinic available on Wednesdays
to have your documents from 9.00am-1.00pm in the
organised prior to your JP University Information Services
appointment. This means Building (near the Central Library)
you need to bring original and Saturdays mornings from
documents and photocopies 10.00am to 12.00pm at Citizens
that you would like verified. Advice Bureau, Rodgers House,
Please do not pre-sign any Ground Floor, 155 Princes St,
documents before your visit. Dunedin.
When you make yourKIDS ON CAMPUS skills, interpreting instructions
and marking schedules)
• research strategies
Children on campus - please be • academic writing, including
considerate - the presence of clarity of expression,
children in the classroom may paraphrasing and referencing
affect the teaching and learning • oral presentations
environment for others so it is • basic numeracy
important to obtain permission
from lecturers in the exceptional Appointments can be made
circumstance of needing to bring by phone/email or online:
your child to class. studentservices.op.ac.nz
LEARNING ADVISORS
We offer individual face-to-face
and online appointments, group
tutorials and email support to
develop the following:
• being an effective learner (study
Studiosity provides 24/7 on-line
feedback on writing (see student hub)
In addition to Studiosity’s services, you can make an
appointment with a Learning Advisor
(studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz).
Learning Advisors can help with study skills,
understanding and working on assignments, as well as
academic writing and research skills. Support can be
face-to-face, online or via phone/skype.“A student walks into the Library
and asks for a book on ‘finding
bigfoot’ – the librarian directs them
to the large print section”
LIBRARY SERVICES in person with a current OP
ID card or request books
through the Library catalogue
Support your learning at Otago (instructions are on the
Polytechnic by using the resources, Library website).
facilities and services at the • Need some help find finding
Robertson Library: research for assignments?
Contact a Subject Librarian
• Borrow course textbooks (with (contact details are on the
your current OP ID card) and relevant Subject guides on the
access a large collection of Library website).
quality research online • Studying at a distance / living
• Use the student computers, outside Dunedin? Utilise the
printing, copying and Library service for Distance
scanning facilities. OP Wi-fi learners
also available.
• Study on your own, book a More information about using
group room (online) or make the Library’s collections, services
use of the kitchenette facilities and facilities is available from the
in the common room area. Robertson Library website or pop
• Friendly, helpful Library staff in to the Library and ask us.
are available in the Library or
contact them online. Contact details and links:
• Borrow from the University • Phone: 03 479 3793
of Otago’s Library physical • Email: ask.library@otago.
collections (excludes online ac.nz
databases, journals and • Website: studentservices.
books). Visit these libraries op.ac.nz/library/
• LibChat: - link to LibChat
from the Library catalogue
(hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Mon –
Fri)
• Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am
– 11pm
• [Hours can vary over public
holidays and term breaks -
check the Library website for
more information]
• Library tour online: https://
studentservices.op.ac.nz/
library/library-tour/
• Subject guides: https://
studentservices.op.ac.nz/
library/subject-guides/“If you have a garden and a library,
you have everything you need”
LIVING CAMPUS GARDENS MANAAKI (M Block) NOTICE BOARDS
Forage for vegetables, fruit and herbs
On the ground floor is the Ako Located on the ground floor of
- look out for the ‘pick me now’ signs
Espresso, Manaaki fully licensed most blocks – feel free to place
or ask the friendly horticulture staff
Training Restaurant, Student Health, your own notices, but to avoid
for assistance.
Student Village food hall, water cooler removal, PLEASE date and place on
& toilets. appropriate board – check out the TV
Living Campus Tours and
OP Food Design Institute & Functions screens for current events.
Workshops
manage all the catering, café and
restaurant services. – bookings for
Contact us:
catering and venue hire should be OPSA OFFICE
directed to functions@op.ac.nz
kim.thomas@op.ac.nz
Located in the Hub
mobile: 021 735 498
www.opsa@org.nz
or
MĀORI STUDENTS tele: 03 477 6974
lisa.burton@op.ac.nz
mobile 021 735 209
Maori students are supported by the This is the centre for all student
friendly team at Te Punaka Ōwheo. activities and provision of services -
For more information go to T staff are there to assist you with any
LOST PROPERTY requirements you may have.
All lost property from campus is
MICROWAVES OPEN: 8.30 am – 3.30pm Tues/Wed/
eventually returned to OPSA – we
Thrs, and open 9am – 3pm Mon & Fri
operate a lost property register, so
Located around campus for your
if you find any item, please hand in
convenience – please keep clean and Hours may be reduced over the
at the OPSA Office or check to see
tidy and report any faults to OPSA breaks but will be notified.
if we have your missing item. Lost
property from the Robertson Library
will be sent to OUSA office at the
University – you can phone them to
check on any items 03 479 5332QUEER* SUPPORT
“Queer Support is a part of the
OUSA Student Support Centre, 5
Ethel Benjamin Place
Email: q.support@ousa.org.nz
Text: 022 571 3530
Call 0800 12 10 23
website: http://www.ousa.org.nz/
support/queer-support/
I was complimented on my parking
today….someone left a note on my OUSA Queer Support
car saying “parking fine” Coordinator - provides
information and support for
Queer and Questioning students
from Polytechnic and University.
PARKING POHO OUSA Queer Support also runs a
peer support programme, a group
POHO is a common space dedicated for international LGBTQIA+
Limited street parking is available
to Māori students. There is always students and events throughout
all around campus – BUT CHECK to
kai in the cupboard and information the year.
ensure you are parking in the right
about what’s on in the Māori
spot ! Please do not park in any staff
community both on and off campus. UniQ Otago is a OUSA officiated
(numbered) parks or student village
parks as you may be towed ! club for queer and queer-friendly
Come for a hot lunch on a students. They run a weekly
Parking is available at the Stadium, so
Wednesday and any other time to coffee group and other social
please register on your student HUB
study or have a break. Open from events. Search for UniQ Otago on
to activate parking in that area.
7.30 to 5pm Mon to Fri, Māori Facebook or email:
students can also access Poho out
PASIFIKA SPACE OtagoUniQ@gmail.com.
of hours with student ID. Contact
tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz Links:
Pasifika students have their own
designated space to study, get - Curious - Full of resources,
together and meet with other Pasifika
POLY-BIKE forums, questions and answers.
students on campus “Our Space G Very interactive and youth-
It is FREE to pick up keys/lock and friendly. http://curious.org.nz
Block Room G107”
helmets from Customer Services or - SouthTrans – support for
from reception at Sargood or Art transpeople in Dunedin
School http://southtransnz.wix.com/
southtransnz
- Rainbow Youth - NZ’s national
queer youth site.
http://www.rainbowyouth.org.
nz/
- Agender – National support for
transpeople
http://www.agender.org.nz/
- Dunedin Pride - Frigays, 18+
Trans & Gender Diverse Social
Groups, and Alphabet Soup.
https://www.facebook.com/
DunedinPride/RECREATION
CLUBS AND SOCS
OPSA provides services and
Come find the perfect club or
facilities at UNIPOL Recreation
society to complete your uni
Centre and OUSA Clubs &
experience. Hang with like-
Societies Centre.
minded people, create lasing
friendships, try something new
FREE entry with your ID card.
or indulge a budding interest.
There are a great selection of
OUSA CLUBS &
clubs and societies across:
SOCIETIES CENTRE
• Cultural
Find Clubs and Socs on 84
• Religious
Albany Street right by main
• Politics
campus. It’s a hub for student
• General interest
activity, meetings and study, and
• Sports
general social get-togethers!
• Academic
Join a club, a society, or find
With 150 groups there is
a recreation programme that
something for everyone, so find
suits. Hungry? Grab a delicious
your fit and #comeplayousa
daily $4 lunch offered, five days
a week.
RECREATION:
Everyone is welcome.
Offering anything from sport to
#comeplayousa
the arts. From a new language
to personal development. From
OUSA Clubs and Societies
living sustainably to everything
Centre
you love about food.
With over 100 activities each
84 Albany Street Dunedin
semester you are spoilt for
choice.
Open 9am to 10:30pm weekdays,
10am to 8:30pm weekends
Rooms for hire
(reduced hours through breaks
Study, meeting, exercise and
and summer)
dance spaces
Free* for Otago University and
ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs
Polytechnic students
#comeplayousaIs your body feeling like a temple
...or a messy student flat?
Keen to view? Take the virtual Polytechnic students everyone from group fitness,
tour and book: ousa.org.nz/ cardio, weights and functional
clubsandsocs For more info head to ousa.org. training zones, social sport,
nz/clubsandsocs table tennis, pool, foosball,
Hospitality drop-in court spaces as well as
$4 Lunch, frozen meals, UNIPOL the comprehensive Outdoor
kitchenette facilities, cooking RECREATION CENTRE Rental Centre where you can
classes and shared meals. For hire anything from surfboards
more information, and daily University Plaza, 130 Anzac Ave to skis. Best of all entry into
menus head to ousa.org.nz/ Dunedin Unipol is free with your 2021
clubsandsocs OP ID card!
Ph: 03-479-5888
Sauna email: recreation@otago.ac.nz HOURS:
84 degrees of goodness www.otago.ac.nz/recreation Mon - Fri: 6am-10pm
$5 for Otago University and Sat: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Polytechnic students Facebook: Unipol Recreation Sun: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Services Instagram: unipol_
For more info or to book head recreation
to ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs
Amenities The team at Unipol provide
Showers, Pianos, lockers (for recreational opportunities
daily use), guitars to ensure you optimise your
wellbeing while studying.
Free for Otago University and There really is something forREDUCE WASTE , REUSE,
THEN RECYCLE
At OP we separate compostable,
recyclable and rubbish for landfill
PLEASE reduce the packaging
waste you bring to OP or chose glass
packing over plastic.
It is really important for us all to
recycle correctly – ie. Devoid of
residual food to be clean – too much
contaminated or incorrect material
can compromise the quality, not to
mention difficulties for the sorting
team. Glass bottles and jars are all
recycled. on your Programme. Enquire at
Te Punaka Ōwheo or with Pasifika
If eating in the HUB, ensure left over Liaison for any available Māori or
food in place in the organic bin to Pasifika scholarships.
assist with our composting for the
Living Campus. For information about scholarships
available at Otago Polytechnic check
out: https://www.op.ac.nz/students/
RIDESHARING scholarships/
Check out the OPSA website and givME is an extensive online database
if you can offer or need a ride to providing information about
campus, let us know – just follow available scholarships, awards and
the link https://www.opsa.org.nz/ grants based on criteria, level of study
information/ride-share/ and discipline along with closing
dates, application requirements and
contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS
It is available at the Dunedin Public
When information about any Library, or if you have a Dunedin
scholarships is received, it will be Public Library Card, you can
posted on Facebook or check with access this on-line at http://www.
your College who may have specific dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/digital-
ones you can apply for depending library/funding“Security is always excessive until Quitline NZ
it’s not enough” 0800 778 778
SECURITY SMOKING
There are CCTV cameras on site Smoking (including electronic
around campus, but you are advised devices) is prohibited in ALL areas of
to keep your valuables with you at all Otago Polytechnic and includes:
times – OPSA can look after items for all buildings, including balconies,
you during office hours if necessary outdoor areas on site and the
Students enrolled in particular Childcare Centre
courses may be granted after hours Other spaces
or specialised access – please see your We encourage smokers to be
school administrator to activate your considerate of others in open spaces
ID card for this purpose. not controlled by the Polytechnic,
such as public footpaths, and also
Important for after hours encourage smokers to consider the
- Ensure you have your cell phone effects on the environment when
with you disposing of cigarette butts and to
- Tell your family or flatmates be aware that there is a risk of fire if
which building you are going to and cigarettes/butts are placed in rubbish
expected time of return bins. Storm water drains and gutters
- Ensure that doors to the building are lead directly to waterways and
properly closed behind you when you cigarette butts may harm these.
leave Support
“Quality and persistence will get
- Use well lit entrances and walkways Student Health supports smokers
after dark and avoid walking home who wish to stop or phone:
you the outcomes you need”
alone Quitline 0800 778 778, a free service
which includes after hours support
(there is a nominal fee for nicotine
patches if desired).STUDENT HEALTH Manaaki – ground floor – Harbour Tce phone: 479 6082 or 477 3014 or 0800 762 786 OPEN 8.30am – 5pm weekdays PROVIDING A FRIENDLY AND CONFIDENTIAL FULL GENERAL PRACTICE MEDICAL SERVICE for students who have paid the Student Health Levy International Students, please check with your International Advisors and or Student Health staff regarding costs and insurance cover prior to making an appointment. Depending on who your insurance provider is, a consultation will either be free or cost $15 which you can claim back through insurance. - 15min appointments available 9am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri. - Free medical consultations for ACC or Community Service card holders (card must be presented), otherwise $15 per visit. - Please check with reception in regards to costs as some services such as minor surgery, dressings, immunisations etc. may be extra. - After hours service is available at Dunedin Urgent Doctors until 10pm and then overnight at the Emergency Department at Dunedin Public Hospital.
“Healthy sleep not only
makes your life longer, but
also shortens the workday”
NURSING SERVICES fee is added to the total. If you need
– free by appointment longer please talk to Reception.
- treatment of accidents and injuries
– ACC providers Please contact us directly if you
- sexual health, contraception advice change address or phone number
and pregnancy testing or are unable to attend your
- cervical screening and vaccinations appointment (otherwise a charge will
- assessment and advice of minor be added onto your account)
illness
- wound care and dressing, wart clinic It is not our policy to do prescriptions
and smoking cessation or give out test results over the phone.
You need to make an appointment for
To get the most out of your studies, these.
you need to be healthy, both
physically and emotionally so please
apply for your Community Services
card early to avoid unnecessary costs.
Student Health is a non-profit
organisation so prompt payment of
accounts helps keep the service going.
We are happy to send out accounts
but request that these are paid within
14 days. If not, a $3 administration
“You are what you eat, so don’t be an instant noodle and
your body needs eight hours sleep a night (not a week)”This is the place where you can
securely access all student related
information including results,
important dates, student support.
STUDENT HUB Please update your details if
you change your contact details
(address, phone number, personal
https://www.op.ac.nz/hub/
email address) while studying at
OP. You can do this from the “My
Details” section.
If you have a comment, complaint
or suggestion, this is one avenue to
voice your opinionSTUDENT
SUCCESS TEAM
Big Green Desk in the Hub, 0800 762 786
studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz
Life on campus can be exciting CAREERS
and challenging, so our Student careers@op.ac.nz
Success Team are here to support
and help you through any issues We can assist you with:
that might arise. - Individual career guidance and
planning
Come and seek help for any - Drop in career support and
issues impacting on your information
opportunities to study or to - Employability workshops
engage fully in your learning. - Individual Career Consultation
- book in advance through Student
Our Services include: Success
- Help with CV’s, cover letters, job impacting your study
• Academic support searching, & job interview skills
• Peer Tutors Check out our wellbeing toolbox
• Access to counselling Check out our Career information
• International and domestic at: https://studentservices.op.ac.nz/ https://studentservices.op.ac.nz/
support career-counseling/ wellbeing-toolbox/
• Pasifika support and
scholarships WELL BEING and DISABILITY
STUDENT ADVISOR
• Advocacy
• Career guidance Kerry Rushton INTERNATIONAL
• Homestay Kerry.rushton@op.ac.nz
• Pastoral care Sheena Roy
• Adjustment to student life Trici Grothe-Robertson Sheena.roy@op.ac.nz
• Balancing workload and Trici.grotherobertson@op.ac.nz
family commitments Services we provide include:
• Isolation and relocation Kathy Lockwood
issues Kathy.lockwood@op.ac.nz • Orientation and student
• Removing barriers for activities
students with disabilities We look forward to meeting • Pre graduation celebrations
• Health concerns and any student who identifies with • Assistance with Medical and
referrals a disability to ensure you are Travel Insurance
• Referral to community and supported in your studies • Student Visa Renewals
government agencies • Advocacy
• Student Visa Renewals for • Advocacy, liaison, equipment
International students and furniture We are also available to help with
• Wellbeing • Campus orientation and any concerns you have regarding
classroom support your studies, personal issues,
To make an appointment with • Alternative assessment and adapting to life in New Zealand.
any of our Student Support exam arrangements We have the patience, empathy and
Services, go to: • Peer tutors for one on one understanding to communicate with
https://outlook.office365. academic assistance people for whom English is not their
com/owa/calendar/ • Wellbeing or emotional first language. Please come and
bookingsstudentsuccess@ support speak with us and let us help and
op.ac.nz/bookings/ • liaising with lecturers and support you.
outside agencies
• goal setting Emergency 24/7 support –
• anything else that you feel is 021 735 421HOME STAY
ACCOMMODATION
Christine Aitken & Mark Jory
homestay@op.ac.nz
Homestay – your home away from
home - available for all students
You will have the security of living
with a good family while studying. All
families have been visited to ensure
your stay is a comfortable one.
All International students under
the age of 18 must live in home stay
accommodation.
Otago Polytechnic is a signatory to
the Code of Practice for the Pastoral
Care of International Students
STUDENT ADVISOR
DOMESTIC LEARNERS
Celia Hepburn
celia.hepburn@op.ac.nz
My goal is to help ensure that you
have the best possible chance to
succeed at tertiary study.
For any issues or concerns you have
that may be impacting your ability
to attend class or complete work, you
are welcome to contact the Student
Success Advisor to help identify a way
forward.
Text, phone, email or come on in to
the big green desk at Student Success
in the HUB for a chat.
STUDENT ADVISOR
for refugee background students
- Mariam Abdul – Dayyem
Coming to a new country, learning a
new language and trying to integrate The advisor can assist with
into a new culture are big challenges several areas including:
for anyone, let alone for former
refugees. My main goal is to assist • Advocacy, advice and
refugee background students to liaison with different
understand, navigate and adapt to the services in OP
different systems in order to achieve • Help with issues and/or
the best educational results possible. structural systems outside
OP to ease the study
At the same time, I see my role as a process
“bridge” for the staff at OP, so that • Accompanying and
the interplay between the students navigating students
and staff would become more through the different
understandable, enjoyable and services
prosperous. • Making plans for future
studies within OPKo te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata
whakamaua kia tina – Seek out distant horizons
and cherish those you attain.
STUDENT ADVISOR - PASIFIKA
LEARNERS
Litea Ikahihifo
pasifika@op.ac.nz
Talofa lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei,
Fakaalofa lahi atu, Bula vinaka, Malo
ni, Halo ola keta, Mauri, Fakatalofa
atu and Warm Pacific greetings
“What a great choice you have
made in choosing to study at Otago
Polytechnic”.
Choosing pathways for studies can
be difficult, but you have now taken
another step to better your future.
There are great resources available to
help support you and your learning
and Pasifika students have their
own designated space to study, get
together and meet with other Pasifika
students on campus “Our Space G
Block Room G107”
I can organise academic or peer
tutoring as well as a range of other
supports and services to help you
with your individual needs
- You will be contacted by the Student
Advisor Pasifika via a letter, e-mail,
phone call or text welcoming you to
Otago Polytechnic.
- Regular events are held during the
year and all Pasifika students are
encouraged to attend.
- There are scholarships for
prospective and enrolled students
including health related courses“Buy less, choose well, make it last”
STUDYLINK Check out the website for more in
depth information on Scholarships,
www.studylink.govt.nz extra help with costs, to tell us about
apply online early any changes or MyStudylink or call
Student Allowance can help with us on 0800 88 99 00 or drop into your
your living expenses while you study. local Studylink office
It’s money that you don’t have to pay
back
SUSTAINABILITY
Student Loan can help to finance your
study. It’s made up of three parts – Is a core value at Otago Polytechnic
compulsory fees, course-related costs - we help to achieve our goals of
and/or living costs. When you apply minimising our environmental
for a loan, you choose what parts you footprint and encouraging staff and
need. students to embrace sustainable
practices.TE PUNAKA
ŌWHEO
Our Māori student success
team work to ensure
Māori students have the
academic, cultural and
social support they need.
This includes access to a range of
services, resources and facilities for
example:
Poho – a dedicated space for Māori
Tauira/whanau events and
whanaukataka
Kai – always kai at Poho plus a cooked
lunch every Wednesday at noon – a
great way to meet other students
Tuakana-Teina (mentoring)
programme
Whaia te mātauranga, hei oranga
Academic support and advocacy mo koutou – Seek knowledge for
Computers and printers the sake of your wellbeing
Financial advice and mentoring
Grants and scholarship assistance
Studylink support
General advice, support, guidance
and referral
Our dedicated team of kaiawhina
are here to support you through any
of the challenges and opportunities
study presents you with. Get in touch
with us and learn more.
tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/students/ Poipoia te kākano, kia puawai
maori-students/ - Nurture the seed and it will
blossomto vote for OPSA positions such as
President, Advisory Board members
and Programme and College
Representatives.
WATER COOLERS
These are located in most blocks
around campus – drinking fountain
and bottle filling available
WEBMAIL
Your student webmail address will
be printed on your ID Card – please
make sure you activate this prior
to registering your card at the
Robertson Library – we advise you
“A goal without a plan is just a wish” UNIPOL to check your mail regularly to avoid
missing out on important campus
great place, great times ! information.
- refer to “Recreation” for more
information
X-CHANGE
VISION We can help you exchange your
unwanted goods, textbooks or
The Otago Polytechnic’s vision is “Our personal items – use the FREE bins in
people make a better world” the HUB
VOLUNTEERING YEAR PLANNER
All students will have the opportunity Pick up your free planner + welcome
to volunteer throughout their studies pack from OPSA. Public & Primary
– we ask each programme to organise school holidays are listed, but we urge
a volunteer event to suit your you to check with your OP progamme
timetable, skills and passion – join timetable about term breaks and
the Polysquad of valued volunteers holidays as some courses may differ.
and make a difference in your
community.
ZERO
VOTE
Tolerance of bullying, harassment,
Students will be given several illegal drugs or smoking on campus
opportunities throughout the year“I don’t have a solution,
but I do admire the problem”
Monday 8th March
Nominations open for any unfilled
positions on the 2021 OPSA Advisory
Board. Nominations close for all on
Friday 26th March
Tuesday 9th March
International / Pasifika / Maori
student lunch
Tuesday 24th March
OPSA first Programme
Representative Meeting - Each full-
time course or class from each school
will be asked to nominate at least two
IMPORTANT DATES
(2) students to represent you during
FOR YOU TO FOCUS ON THIS
the year. OPSA will give these Reps
YEAR!
all the support they need to fulfil this
role.
February / March - Orientation
events on Polytechnic and University
Wednesday 31st March
campuses & around town
OPSA Annual General Meeting
This meeting adopts the OPSA 2020
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 12
Financial Statement, elects remaining
noon (venue will be confirmed prior)
2021 OPSA Advisory Board MembersCROMWELL
CAMPUS
11 Bannockburn Road
PO Box 16, Cromwell
telephone (03) 445-9900
freephone 0800-765-9276
CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS: Available through the Central
Campus at Cromwell. Students in
8.00 am - 5.00 pm - student queries; Wanaka should phone 0800 765
urgent messages; photocopying 9276 or work directly with their Central Otago offers a relaxed
Programme Manager outdoor lifestyle. It’s a unique and
STUDENT CAMPUS FACILITIES: beautiful place with much to offer.
Pre-School Centre Like many, you might come here to
Common room: Molyneux Educare is adjacent to the study and never want to leave
Kitchen facilities (supply own mugs); Molyneux Ave entrance to Campus
indoor recreation, microwaves, at Cromwell – phone 03 445 0632
fridge, stereo and filtered chilled Hours 8.00 am - 5.30 pm (6 months
water, (no smoking) -7 years)
Outdoor facilities:
Cycle parking; hoops; outdoor Chaplain
furniture – ample street car parking Steve Downey (located in Dunedin)
available offers a service that is inclusive, non-
judgmental and free to all students at
Library: the Central Campus
Campus collection of books Contact Steve on (03) 972 7124 or
and journals for local courses - chaplain@op.ac.nz
Internet and database searching, Steve is happy to visit the campus on
interloans. Web based catalogue request
of Cromwell and Dunedin libraries
accessible anywhere, requests from
The Robertson Library, Dunedin
collection delivered to Cromwell
within 2 days. Relevant collections
based in Wanaka classroom for
duration of courses
Customer ServicesGET ORGANISED TODAY
AND NOMINATE YOUR REPS TO
WORK WITH OPSA!
Visual aids: Shop - Dairy (Achil St)
video tapes / player and distance for snacks, lunches and general
learning facility (class use available provisions
through tutor / office)
Computer suite: SPORTING FACILITIES:
Monday - Friday 8.00am to 9.00pm Cromwell boasts a range of excellent
Saturday & Sunday 8.00am to amenities, including
5.00pm • heated pool / squash courts / golf
course / sports clubs / central to five
ski fields
OTHER SERVICES o Check out discounts available
AVAILABLE at both Cromwell & Wanaka pools
• SUBSIDISED Concession
Student Health Tickets available at both Cromwell
- Cromwell: Cromwell Medical and Wanaka pools on production of
Centre, 182 Waenga Drive, Cromwell your current ID card – check out the
445 1119 posters for more detail
- Wanaka: Aspiring Medical Centre,
23 Cardrona Valley Road Wanaka 443 THE CHALETS: Barry Ave - provides
1226 students with
- Queenstown: Queenstown Medical • single, fully furnished rooms
Centre, 9 Isle Street, Queenstown 441 (provide own linen) / all meals /
0500 laundry facilities
If you live in Central Otago and
your medical centre is not one of the Central sites need to nominate a
above, please talk to the Central office student to act as a Class Rep for each
staff at the start of your course so we full time course
can sort something for you. • OPSA will keep in monthly
contact with them via phone/email
Student ID and Community • Feedback from these Reps,
Services card required for medical will help administer your campus
consultations. Out of hours funds which provide student services,
consultations charges will apply amenities and activities on each
campus.
Student Counselling Services
please book appointment through the
Central Campus office at Cromwell
0800 765 9276Richards Bea
c h Ro a d
Plant Nursery
Glasshouse
Potting Shed
CARPARK
Brewery Trades Building
& Classrooms
Main
Entrance Administration
Fruit
Stall
Cromwell
BANNOCKBURN
ROAD CAMPUS
Bannockburn Road
Administration Office
Brewery
ORCHARD Orchard
Vineyard
Turf
Classrooms
Horticulture Zone
11
Common
Room Shed
CHIP N’ PUTT
13 12
VINEYARD
ShedCromwell
Ray Street
TOWN
Staff 26 24
CAMPUS
Offices
odation Classrooms
22 A 20 A Teaching Kitchen
Carpark
Accomm
Shed Molyneux Bike Workshop
Restaurant Student
Student
22 B
Accommodation
20 B
Student
Teaching
Carpark Kitchen
20 C
Rm
t
et
Stree
8
re
Bike Rm
Workshop
Erris St
9
Blyth
Play Area
Rm Rm Common Rm Molyneux
3 2 Room 1 Office Educare
Molyneux AvenueIMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS
Dunedin Community Law
Otago Polytechnic Students’ Student Health & Counselling Centre
Association Office Centre 474 1922
(OPSA) 477 6974 479 6082
Family Planning Association
Otago Polytechnic OUSA Clubs & Societies Centre 477 5850
all departments (Albany Street) Healthline
477 3014 or 0800 762 786 479 5960 0800 611 116
Campus Watch UNIPOL Recreation Centre / Urgent Doctors (Dunedin)
03 479500 Gym (Anzac Avenue) 479 2900
0800 479500 479 5888
Problem Gambling
Cromwell Campus Office University Print 471 6172
03 445 9900 (Cnr Albany & Forth Streets)
479 9143 Lifeline Otago
Student Support/Services 474 9111
Robertson Library Otago University Students’
479 3793 Association (OUSA) Citizens Advice Bureau
479 5332 471 6166
Te Punaka Owheo
0272019614 Campus Cop Rape Crisis
479 4883 474 1592
Chaplain
Steve Downey Student Job Search Anglican Methodist
972 7124 0800 757 562 Family Centre
477 0801
Need to Talk ? StudyLink
Call or text 1737 contact to a 0800 88 99 00 Presbyterian Support Services
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