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Upcoming Events: Study Block 1 2024

Auckland Public Library Tour

We will meet on campus and apply for library cards online, before heading to the library to pick up the cards and take a tour.

Auckland public libraries have an extensive collection of books, magazines, eCollections, movies, and eLearning materials. Not to mention free Wi-Fi and a comfortable and quiet place to study!

Friday 9 February

10.30am

Room 301, OPAIC (FREE)

Follow this link to sign up.

 

Student Ambassador Meeting

Student Ambassadors play an important role in supporting and representing their fellow students. It’s also a great way to make connections with learners from other courses.

If you would like to join our team, please follow this link.

Thursday 15 February

12pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Ten-Pin Bowling

Join us for an evening of ten-pin bowling just across the street from OPAIC. New students are most welcome.

Two games for only $15 (usually $30).

Follow this link to sign up.

Friday 16 February

From 5pm

Meet at Metrolanes, Queen Street

 

Gaming Club Events 

Join us for a fun hour of intense video game competition hosted by OPAIC’s very own gaming club. Invites will be sent through your student email so make sure to sign up ASAP as slots are limited.

Wednesday 21 February

Wednesday 6 March

Wednesday 13 March

12pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Muriwai and Wine Tasting

Join us and the Action Tours team visiting some popular West Auckland wineries on the way to Muriwai Beach, famous for its black volcanic iron-rich sands. Two wine-tastings are included. Bring your own lunch or buy something from the café at Muriwai Beach.

$35 (usually $60)

Follow this link to sign up.

Thursday 29 February

All day

Meet at OPAIC

 

Student Forum

Your feedback is important to us. Come along to a confidential discussion with the Student Success team and let us know how things are going for you at OPAIC. Your feedback is important to help us improve our services. Lunch will be provided.

Thursday 7 March

12pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

 

Weekly events

 

Employability and Green Office Toitū workshops and events 

Join the Employability and Green Office Toitū teams for a range of workshops and events to help you get ‘Work Ready’ and support our sustainability initiatives.

Watch your student email for further information about upcoming sessions.

Tuesday lunchtimes

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Academic Skills Workshops, 

A series of workshops designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your courses. Topics include: Understanding assessments, research skills, and referencing.

Refer to the Learning Support newsletter in your student email for further information about upcoming sessions.

Thursday lunchtimes

Level 8, OPAIC

 

 

External events

 

Music in Parks

Auckland Council provides fantastic live music in parks in Auckland for free. Find out more here.

Saturday 13 January - Saturday 23 March 2024

 

Movies in Parks

As the sun goes down, gather with friends and whānau for a picnic and free movie under the stars. Find out more here.

Friday 9 February - Saturday 9 March 2024

 

Auckland Live Outdoor Summer Cinema in the Aotea Square

Cast your vote and choose what whānau-friendly film you want to see at Outdoor Summer Cinema. Head over to the Facebook page from 14 February and vote for the film you’d most like to see on the big screen in Aotea Square. Find out more here. (Free).

Saturday 24 February 2024

 

Lunar New Year in the Aotea Square 

Bring the whole whānau down and be immersed in the vibrant pulse of pan-Asian communities as they come alive to celebrate new beginnings at Lunar New Year in the Aotea Square. 

Find out more here.

10am - 7pm

Sunday 25 February 2024

 

Pasifika Festival 

Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs Park in 2024 for a celebration of all things Pacific. The iconic festival’s eight villages are set to showcase the best of the 11 Pacific Island nations with world-class traditional and contemporary performances, soul food, and much more. Find out more here.

 Saturday 9 March - Sunday 10 March 2024

 

Auckland Arts Festival

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is a globally recognised celebration of art and culture taking place each March in Tāmaki Makaurau, the country’s largest city. Find out more here.

Thursday 7 March - Sunday 24 March 2024