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 it’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.

Let's meet some of the humans of OPSA!! Kicking things off is the Office Manager, Rammy!!Rammy has been a part of the OP...
29/05/2026

Let's meet some of the humans of OPSA!! Kicking things off is the Office Manager, Rammy!!

Rammy has been a part of the OPSA crew since 2019, starting out as a student rep, building his knowledge and working his way up. You'll see his face in the office Mon- Fri and is always up for a chat! (Unless he sprinting round the hub chasing his own tail)

Here's some info around our Office Manager

👨‍🎓Degree in Business Management with a diploma in accounting
🏊‍♀️ He loves a good gym and swim
⛑️Currently training for Red Cross emergency rescue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Grew up in England and Egypt before moving to NZ at 9 years old
🦈He is an adrenaline ju**ie and has been swimming with sharks, sky diving, climbed bridges, and so much more
🐈‍⬛ Has a massive collection of cat memes
🎶Indie rock is his absolute jam

Rammy is a real people person and is always round to help where he can. He loves a good joke (he may use it when he does his stand-up routine).

OPSA is full of wonderful humans, and we are here to help with the student experience!

Next week, the president of OPSA, the man the myth, it's Daiiz!! (He doesn't know about this yet 🤣)

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On 8, 9 & 10 June, any OP ākonga who would like to choose to receive a FREE vaccination (and free kai of course, because...
26/05/2026

On 8, 9 & 10 June, any OP ākonga who would like to choose to receive a FREE vaccination (and free kai of course, because we know food always helps) can do so at one of our three 'Boosted OP' events on campus.

We will be offering FREE vaccines to ākonga to offer additional protection against:
Meningococcal disease (normally $150)
Flu (normally $15 +)
Covid (normally free but you have to go to it!)

You are also able to let us know if you are interested in receiving vaccines for:
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
HPV
If we have enough interest, we will strongly consider offering these as well.

Register your interest here so we know how many vaccines to order.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=JGgORauI0kqRTbDzhdpgDAGCen0vadxOuYeqrBri1BRUOUVKVjJOSTFQUTFKWllVTlYxUkRFOEdSVy4u&route=shorturl

Please register by Monday 1 June at 5pm.

You are also very welcome to come along just to find out more about the different vaccines before you make a decision. And enjoy the kai of course.

We respect that people have a range of different ideas about vaccination, and would like to request that it is returned in all directions.

Think you may need a haircut or trim up on campus - just get hold of our team at our School of Hairdressing - hairdressi...
25/05/2026

Think you may need a haircut or trim up on campus - just get hold of our team at our School of Hairdressing - [email protected] then the students will confirm and book an appointment - you can get a quote prior to your booking. Cuts are generally $20 - $25, but check in first.

23/05/2026

Open to all genres of photography, we want to see your perspective! Entries close Sunday 9th August!

Want a fun night out ? join us in the HUB tonight for TPO's famous BINGO NIGHT. all welcome - FREE entry + prizes & ka...
20/05/2026

Want a fun night out ? join us in the HUB tonight for TPO's famous BINGO NIGHT. all welcome - FREE entry + prizes & kai

Friday June 19th!!9am-130pmCultural awareness workshop, culturally responsive practice, lived experience, improve commun...
14/05/2026

Friday June 19th!!
9am-130pm

Cultural awareness workshop, culturally responsive practice, lived experience, improve communication and engagement and much more!!

Facilitated by local health care professionals

Scan the QR code, check out poster, all the information is here for you!!

What a wonderful event!!

Come and join OPSA board members for a lunch time FEES FREE BBQ tomorrow (Thursday 14th) from 12 noon outside the HUB - ...
12/05/2026

Come and join OPSA board members for a lunch time FEES FREE BBQ tomorrow (Thursday 14th) from 12 noon outside the HUB - let us know what you think about the govt abolishing the FEES FREE - we want to know how this will affect YOU !

Pink Shirt Day! Free lunch, spot prizes, stand up together!See yall next week 💓
07/05/2026

Pink Shirt Day!
Free lunch, spot prizes, stand up together!
See yall next week 💓

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival are looking to recruit more volunteers for this years carnival event!There are two volunteeri...
29/04/2026

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival are looking to recruit more volunteers for this years carnival event!
There are two volunteering options available, one being supporting children and whanau in the lead up to the event creating lanterns to be used in the procession and then volunteers for the event itself! A great way to get involved in the local community and support the Dunedin arts.
Check out https://www.midwintercarnival.co.nz/volunteers/ for more information.
1🏮Art Team Assistant (Lantern Workshops) - Support children and families in creating their lanterns for the Carnival! A hands-on and rewarding role across four weekends leading up to the event. Creative energy and a friendly vibe welcome!

2🌟Midwinter Carnival Event Volunteer (Carnival Weekend) - Join the magic of Midwinter Carnival! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help with ticketing, food sales, lantern wrangling, crowd safety, info & merch stands, and more. Bring your energy and be part of an unforgettable night in the heart of winter!

Parking at the Stadium ?We have been notified that some students are not parking in the designated OP parking areas at t...
29/04/2026

Parking at the Stadium ?
We have been notified that some students are not parking in the designated OP parking areas at the Stadium. Please be advised that vehicles which are not parked correctly or are not displaying a valid 2026 parking permit may be towed.

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

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