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Student Story: Christiaan William
South African Christiaan William landed on New Zealand soil just before the world had heard about Covid-19. In November 2019, he took leave from his job at Nort...
19 April, 2021
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Biggest Orientation of Covid times
This week we are welcoming our largest intake of new students since borders closed last year. Our new intake includes students throughout the world who will stu...
1 April, 2021
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Master’s research projects shared
Our Master of Applied Management students showcased an interesting range of research projects to peers and staff at our most recent round of Professional Projec...
26 March, 2021
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Putting IT theory into practice with autonomous car
A Graduate Diploma in Information Technology student is looking forward to putting his model self-driving car to the test. Zengshuai (Frank) Li designed and bui...
25 March, 2021
READ MORE
Research day a success
We held our second Student Research Forum and Sustainability Industry Open Day on campus yesterday. It attracted twice as many participants as the first event h...
12 March, 2021
READ MORE
Industry insights for IT students
We were fortunate to have an industry expert on campus yesterday speaking to our Bachelor of Information Technology and Graduate Diploma in Information Technolo...
10 March, 2021
READ MORE
Welcoming our new Student Representative
We’d like to introduce our new Student Representative, Chris William. Chris is from South Africa and is completing his Graduate Diploma in Applied Management...
19 February, 2021
READ MORE
Student Industry Projects showcased
Our Applied Management students had the opportunity to showcase their Industry Projects and celebrate their success recently. OPAIC’s Applied Management Depar...
19 February, 2021
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year
We celebrated the Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Ox on campus today. The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia and around the world. I...
12 February, 2021
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Success Story: Olga Rashchepkova
Olga Rashchepkova gave up a great, well-paid job as a commercial lawyer in Russia to come to New Zealand and start a new life. Having completed her master’s d...
2 February, 2021
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Welcoming our first cohort of the new year
We’re welcoming our first new cohort of students for 2021 to the campus this week. They are predominantly international students who have been living in New Z...
22 January, 2021
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Graduate Address: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino spoke about his life-changing decision to come to New Zealand, when he delivered the OPAIC student address at Graduation last Tuesday. JC re...
24 November, 2020
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Celebrating the success of our graduates
More than 270 students crossed the stage at Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus’s 13th graduation ceremony yesterday. They included OPAIC and Capa...
18 November, 2020
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Celebrating Diwali on campus
We celebrated Diwali on campus today with a festival organised by our students, which included traditional outfits, rangoli, food, and dancing. Check out the ph...
11 November, 2020
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Sharing sustainability research through new initiative
Students are sharing bite-sized pieces of sustainability research through our new 3n5 initiative. The 3n5 Sustainability initiative involves students creating t...
11 November, 2020
READ MORE
OPAIC students compete in IT challenge
Two OPAIC Information Technology students competed in a series of cloud computing challenges last month, with one finishing fourth out of all entrants in New Ze...
9 November, 2020
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New course preparing students for world of work
A new Information Technology course offered at OPAIC is helping our students prepare for the industry. The course gives students a foundation in Amazon Web Serv...
30 October, 2020
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Sustainability ideas brainstormed at workshops
Students and staff from a range of departments got together to discuss campus sustainability initiatives at two workshops this week. Otago Polytechnic and OPAIC...
30 October, 2020
READ MORE
Hands-on learning during a pandemic
Providing quality hands-on experience to students during a pandemic isn’t easy, especially when gatherings and on-site activities are restricted. But for new...
28 October, 2020
READ MORE
Providing financial support to students in need
OPAIC has been providing financial support to students facing hardship due to Covid-19, through two rounds of funding this year.
Applications for our first rou...
21 October, 2020
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Sustainability at OPAIC
Otago Polytechnic is renowned for Sustainability. Sustainability is embedded in all that we do, as we develop sustainable practitioners. Study Block 5 at OPAIC...
21 October, 2020
READ MORE
New Student Representative for OPAIC
We’d like to introduce our new student representative, Polina Artiushkina. Polina comes from Moscow, Russia and is studying the Master of Applied Management a...
19 October, 2020
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New students welcomed at Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Deputy Chief Executive Gagan Sachdeva welcomed our new cohort at Orie...
15 October, 2020
READ MORE
Using machine learning to predict crime risk
A group of OPAIC students are using their IT skills to predict crime risk in New Zealand and they hope the police will one day be able to make use of their rese...
28 September, 2020
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Success Story: Malde Keshvala
Otago Polytechnic’s Auckland International Campus felt like home for Malde Keshvala, who came all the way from India to study the Graduate Diploma in Informat...
16 September, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Jenny Yang
Willingness to learn and a can-do attitude are essential for succeeding in the New Zealand workforce, according to a recent graduate who is now working for a pr...
10 September, 2020
READ MORE
Top scholars grateful for support
Our most recent batch of Excellent Scholars are grateful to their lecturers for the support they’ve provided to help them succeed. Staff and students gathered...
1 September, 2020
READ MORE
Exploring career opportunities at expo
Our students and new graduates had the opportunity to explore the job market at the Careers Expo at ASB Showgrounds last week. Three staff and about 25 students...
13 August, 2020
READ MORE
New students welcomed at historic Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Our current students have gradually been returning to campus over the...
5 August, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Alimahmad Hudda
Alimahmad Hudda came to OPAIC to gain some international experience and pursue his interest in business. He previously studied Information Technology in his hom...
30 July, 2020
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Students and staff volunteer to help NZ environment
Winter is the planting season and OPAIC students and staff have joined Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to plant native trees to help restore parks and reser...
28 July, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Tavish Sehgal
Management student Tavish Sehgal is thriving at OPAIC and helping other students to achieve. He’s grateful for the early challenges he faced during his Englis...
23 July, 2020
READ MORE
Summer jobs in Central Otago
There are good summer jobs available for international students studying in Central Otago. Central Otago is the location of our boutique Cromwell campus, which...
20 July, 2020
READ MORE
Research team reflects on virtual teaching experience
A cross-department team from Otago Polytechnic has reflected on their online teaching experiences for a new research paper. The lockdown pushed tertiary educati...
16 July, 2020
READ MORE
IT industry partnership reaping benefits
OPAIC’s partnership with an Information Technology professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry is reaping benefits for everyone involve...
3 July, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino came to OPAIC to gain a qualification that would back up his work experience. JC studied advertising back home in the Philippines and was a...
25 June, 2020
READ MORE
Top achievers celebrated
We would like to congratulate all of our Excellent Scholars and Student Ambassadors who were recognised at today’s awards ceremony. Excellent Scholars recipie...
22 June, 2020
READ MORE
A great time to work in the rural industries
Covid-19 has certainly changed employment markets and work opportunities. In New Zealand, what were considered traditional skills areas are making a come back....
3 June, 2020
READ MORE
Introducing our new Student Representative
Our new Student Representative is Bachelor of Applied Management student Hardik from Chandigarh, India. Hardik has already been an active Student Ambassador at...
2 June, 2020
READ MORE
Developing IT skills through real-world project
Two of our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology students have recently built a business intelligence dashboard for a retail company as part of their studi...
29 May, 2020
READ MORE
Graduate shares wisdom with construction students
An OPAIC construction graduate who has gone on to a successful career in the industry has shared his wisdom with current students. Bruce Kang graduated from OPA...
28 May, 2020
READ MORE
Proud to be an essential worker
OPAIC student Bhavdeep Singh is proud to be an essential worker helping to serve the community during Covid-19. He’s one of many students and graduates helpin...
25 May, 2020
READ MORE
Alumni share wisdom in online session
Our students were fortunate to hear stories and tips from successful graduates during an online Alumni Panel Discussion last week.
Our Employability and Indust...
21 May, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Sikandar Hirani
Sikandar Hirani enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) to gain technical knowledge and grow professionally. He works for Auc...
15 May, 2020
READ MORE
Keeping up with study despite distance
Ramandeep Kaur is staying up until the early hours of the morning to attend online classes from her home in India. Ramandeep was unable to return to New Zealand...
13 May, 2020
READ MORE
COVID-19 and the student voice
Students are by and large happy with the way OPAIC has reacted to COVID-19 and are adjusting well to the new ways of learning. When COVID-19 restrictions came i...
6 May, 2020
READ MORE
Thai students safe in lockdown
Eight international students from Thailand have been caught up in the COVID-19 lockdown and are staying at the Central Campus until flights become available. Th...
5 May, 2020
READ MORE
Observing Ramadan during COVID-19
Otago Polytechnic’s Muslim whanau are observing Ramadan differently this year. Ramadhan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community for Muslims ar...
5 May, 2020
READ MORE
Hard at work from her bubble
Rashmiben Patel has been keeping busy in her bubble – attending online classes and helping a flower company connect with customers. Rashmi studies the Graduat...
5 May, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Jiahui (Joelle) Li
Graduate Joelle Li is enjoying life in sunny Nelson where she works as Marketing Representative for a New Zealand sea salt company. Joelle studied the Graduate...
29 April, 2020
READ MORE
Success Story: Rachit Kushwaha
Graduate Rachit Kushwaha has been making his mark in New Zealand through his initiatives to help new migrants. Rachit came to New Zealand from New Delhi to stud...
24 April, 2020
READ MORE
Using VR to promote sustainable buildings
An OPAIC team has published a research paper about using virtual reality to promote sustainable buildings. Buildings made of raw earth are popular around the wo...
22 April, 2020
READ MORE
Making the most of the lockdown
Aleksandr Taran is making the most of the lockdown by engaging in online learning and using his spare time to practise his English. Aleksandr, who is from Russi...
22 April, 2020
READ MORE
Continuing to study from afar
Roman Nazarov found himself unable to return to New Zealand when COVID-19 border restrictions came into effect, but he hasn’t let that get in the way of his s...
21 April, 2020
READ MORE
Celebrating our top scholars in a virtual setting
We’d like to congratulate all the students recognised at our Excellent Scholars award ceremony today. Excellent Scholars takes place every study block and rec...
20 April, 2020
READ MORE
Gaining global construction experience online
A group of construction students have made OPAIC proud at a global online competition. OPAIC selected a team of four undergraduate construction students to part...
17 April, 2020
READ MORE
Keeping online learning interesting through gamification
Our lecturers are finding innovative ways of keeping their students engaged during the lockdown period. Senior Business Lecturer Lorraine Skelton has started us...
17 April, 2020
READ MORE
Overcoming COVID-19 challenges to continue study
OPAIC student Alexey Zernov intended to take a short holiday in Russia between completing his English language programme and starting his Master of Applied Mana...
16 April, 2020
READ MORE
Adapting to teaching under COVID-19 lockdown
When New Zealand went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our staff needed to quickly adapt. For our academic staff, this meant moving all class...
6 April, 2020
READ MORE
A new approach to Orientation
We took a new approach to Orientation at OPAIC last week. COVID-19 prevented our new students from attending their traditional on-campus Orientation. Fortunatel...
31 March, 2020
READ MORE
‘Amazing opportunity’ for management students
Two OPAIC students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the project management industry and to network with professionals recently. Postgraduate Dip...
26 September, 2018
READ MORE
News and events
Student Story: Christiaan William
South African Christiaan William landed on New Zealand soil just before the world had heard about Covid-19. In November 2019, he took leave from his job at Nort...
19 April, 2021
Biggest Orientation of Covid times
This week we are welcoming our largest intake of new students since borders closed last year. Our new intake includes students throughout the world who will stu...
1 April, 2021
Master’s research projects shared
Our Master of Applied Management students showcased an interesting range of research projects to peers and staff at our most recent round of Professional Projec...
26 March, 2021
Putting IT theory into practice with autonomous car
A Graduate Diploma in Information Technology student is looking forward to putting his model self-driving car to the test. Zengshuai (Frank) Li designed and bui...
25 March, 2021
Research day a success
We held our second Student Research Forum and Sustainability Industry Open Day on campus yesterday. It attracted twice as many participants as the first event h...
12 March, 2021
Industry insights for IT students
We were fortunate to have an industry expert on campus yesterday speaking to our Bachelor of Information Technology and Graduate Diploma in Information Technolo...
10 March, 2021
Welcoming our new Student Representative
We’d like to introduce our new Student Representative, Chris William. Chris is from South Africa and is completing his Graduate Diploma in Applied Management...
19 February, 2021
Student Industry Projects showcased
Our Applied Management students had the opportunity to showcase their Industry Projects and celebrate their success recently. OPAIC’s Applied Management Depar...
19 February, 2021
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
We celebrated the Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Ox on campus today. The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia and around the world. I...
12 February, 2021
Success Story: Olga Rashchepkova
Olga Rashchepkova gave up a great, well-paid job as a commercial lawyer in Russia to come to New Zealand and start a new life. Having completed her master’s d...
2 February, 2021
Welcoming our first cohort of the new year
We’re welcoming our first new cohort of students for 2021 to the campus this week. They are predominantly international students who have been living in New Z...
22 January, 2021
Graduate Address: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino spoke about his life-changing decision to come to New Zealand, when he delivered the OPAIC student address at Graduation last Tuesday. JC re...
24 November, 2020
Celebrating the success of our graduates
More than 270 students crossed the stage at Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus’s 13th graduation ceremony yesterday. They included OPAIC and Capa...
18 November, 2020
Celebrating Diwali on campus
We celebrated Diwali on campus today with a festival organised by our students, which included traditional outfits, rangoli, food, and dancing. Check out the ph...
11 November, 2020
Sharing sustainability research through new initiative
Students are sharing bite-sized pieces of sustainability research through our new 3n5 initiative. The 3n5 Sustainability initiative involves students creating t...
11 November, 2020
OPAIC students compete in IT challenge
Two OPAIC Information Technology students competed in a series of cloud computing challenges last month, with one finishing fourth out of all entrants in New Ze...
9 November, 2020
New course preparing students for world of work
A new Information Technology course offered at OPAIC is helping our students prepare for the industry. The course gives students a foundation in Amazon Web Serv...
30 October, 2020
Sustainability ideas brainstormed at workshops
Students and staff from a range of departments got together to discuss campus sustainability initiatives at two workshops this week. Otago Polytechnic and OPAIC...
30 October, 2020
Hands-on learning during a pandemic
Providing quality hands-on experience to students during a pandemic isn’t easy, especially when gatherings and on-site activities are restricted. But for new...
28 October, 2020
Providing financial support to students in need
OPAIC has been providing financial support to students facing hardship due to Covid-19, through two rounds of funding this year.
Applications for our first rou...
21 October, 2020
Sustainability at OPAIC
Otago Polytechnic is renowned for Sustainability. Sustainability is embedded in all that we do, as we develop sustainable practitioners. Study Block 5 at OPAIC...
21 October, 2020
New Student Representative for OPAIC
We’d like to introduce our new student representative, Polina Artiushkina. Polina comes from Moscow, Russia and is studying the Master of Applied Management a...
19 October, 2020
New students welcomed at Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Deputy Chief Executive Gagan Sachdeva welcomed our new cohort at Orie...
15 October, 2020
Using machine learning to predict crime risk
A group of OPAIC students are using their IT skills to predict crime risk in New Zealand and they hope the police will one day be able to make use of their rese...
28 September, 2020
Success Story: Malde Keshvala
Otago Polytechnic’s Auckland International Campus felt like home for Malde Keshvala, who came all the way from India to study the Graduate Diploma in Informat...
16 September, 2020
Success Story: Jenny Yang
Willingness to learn and a can-do attitude are essential for succeeding in the New Zealand workforce, according to a recent graduate who is now working for a pr...
10 September, 2020
Top scholars grateful for support
Our most recent batch of Excellent Scholars are grateful to their lecturers for the support they’ve provided to help them succeed. Staff and students gathered...
1 September, 2020
Exploring career opportunities at expo
Our students and new graduates had the opportunity to explore the job market at the Careers Expo at ASB Showgrounds last week. Three staff and about 25 students...
13 August, 2020
New students welcomed at historic Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Our current students have gradually been returning to campus over the...
5 August, 2020
Success Story: Alimahmad Hudda
Alimahmad Hudda came to OPAIC to gain some international experience and pursue his interest in business. He previously studied Information Technology in his hom...
30 July, 2020
Students and staff volunteer to help NZ environment
Winter is the planting season and OPAIC students and staff have joined Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to plant native trees to help restore parks and reser...
28 July, 2020
Success Story: Tavish Sehgal
Management student Tavish Sehgal is thriving at OPAIC and helping other students to achieve. He’s grateful for the early challenges he faced during his Englis...
23 July, 2020
Summer jobs in Central Otago
There are good summer jobs available for international students studying in Central Otago. Central Otago is the location of our boutique Cromwell campus, which...
20 July, 2020
Research team reflects on virtual teaching experience
A cross-department team from Otago Polytechnic has reflected on their online teaching experiences for a new research paper. The lockdown pushed tertiary educati...
16 July, 2020
IT industry partnership reaping benefits
OPAIC’s partnership with an Information Technology professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry is reaping benefits for everyone involve...
3 July, 2020
Success Story: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino came to OPAIC to gain a qualification that would back up his work experience. JC studied advertising back home in the Philippines and was a...
25 June, 2020
Top achievers celebrated
We would like to congratulate all of our Excellent Scholars and Student Ambassadors who were recognised at today’s awards ceremony. Excellent Scholars recipie...
22 June, 2020
A great time to work in the rural industries
Covid-19 has certainly changed employment markets and work opportunities. In New Zealand, what were considered traditional skills areas are making a come back....
3 June, 2020
Introducing our new Student Representative
Our new Student Representative is Bachelor of Applied Management student Hardik from Chandigarh, India. Hardik has already been an active Student Ambassador at...
2 June, 2020
Developing IT skills through real-world project
Two of our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology students have recently built a business intelligence dashboard for a retail company as part of their studi...
29 May, 2020
Graduate shares wisdom with construction students
An OPAIC construction graduate who has gone on to a successful career in the industry has shared his wisdom with current students. Bruce Kang graduated from OPA...
28 May, 2020
Proud to be an essential worker
OPAIC student Bhavdeep Singh is proud to be an essential worker helping to serve the community during Covid-19. He’s one of many students and graduates helpin...
25 May, 2020
Alumni share wisdom in online session
Our students were fortunate to hear stories and tips from successful graduates during an online Alumni Panel Discussion last week.
Our Employability and Indust...
21 May, 2020
Success Story: Sikandar Hirani
Sikandar Hirani enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) to gain technical knowledge and grow professionally. He works for Auc...
15 May, 2020
Keeping up with study despite distance
Ramandeep Kaur is staying up until the early hours of the morning to attend online classes from her home in India. Ramandeep was unable to return to New Zealand...
13 May, 2020
COVID-19 and the student voice
Students are by and large happy with the way OPAIC has reacted to COVID-19 and are adjusting well to the new ways of learning. When COVID-19 restrictions came i...
6 May, 2020
Thai students safe in lockdown
Eight international students from Thailand have been caught up in the COVID-19 lockdown and are staying at the Central Campus until flights become available. Th...
5 May, 2020
Observing Ramadan during COVID-19
Otago Polytechnic’s Muslim whanau are observing Ramadan differently this year. Ramadhan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community for Muslims ar...
5 May, 2020
Hard at work from her bubble
Rashmiben Patel has been keeping busy in her bubble – attending online classes and helping a flower company connect with customers. Rashmi studies the Graduat...
5 May, 2020
Success Story: Jiahui (Joelle) Li
Graduate Joelle Li is enjoying life in sunny Nelson where she works as Marketing Representative for a New Zealand sea salt company. Joelle studied the Graduate...
29 April, 2020
Success Story: Rachit Kushwaha
Graduate Rachit Kushwaha has been making his mark in New Zealand through his initiatives to help new migrants. Rachit came to New Zealand from New Delhi to stud...
24 April, 2020
Using VR to promote sustainable buildings
An OPAIC team has published a research paper about using virtual reality to promote sustainable buildings. Buildings made of raw earth are popular around the wo...
22 April, 2020
Making the most of the lockdown
Aleksandr Taran is making the most of the lockdown by engaging in online learning and using his spare time to practise his English. Aleksandr, who is from Russi...
22 April, 2020
Continuing to study from afar
Roman Nazarov found himself unable to return to New Zealand when COVID-19 border restrictions came into effect, but he hasn’t let that get in the way of his s...
21 April, 2020
Celebrating our top scholars in a virtual setting
We’d like to congratulate all the students recognised at our Excellent Scholars award ceremony today. Excellent Scholars takes place every study block and rec...
20 April, 2020
Gaining global construction experience online
A group of construction students have made OPAIC proud at a global online competition. OPAIC selected a team of four undergraduate construction students to part...
17 April, 2020
Keeping online learning interesting through gamification
Our lecturers are finding innovative ways of keeping their students engaged during the lockdown period. Senior Business Lecturer Lorraine Skelton has started us...
17 April, 2020
Overcoming COVID-19 challenges to continue study
OPAIC student Alexey Zernov intended to take a short holiday in Russia between completing his English language programme and starting his Master of Applied Mana...
16 April, 2020
Adapting to teaching under COVID-19 lockdown
When New Zealand went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our staff needed to quickly adapt. For our academic staff, this meant moving all class...
6 April, 2020
A new approach to Orientation
We took a new approach to Orientation at OPAIC last week. COVID-19 prevented our new students from attending their traditional on-campus Orientation. Fortunatel...
31 March, 2020
‘Amazing opportunity’ for management students
Two OPAIC students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the project management industry and to network with professionals recently. Postgraduate Dip...
26 September, 2018
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