OPSA - Otago Polytechnic Students' Association

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

👨‍🎓Diploma of Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership
⚽️ Head Coach of Women's First XI at Otago University AFC (Also Director of Football 😅)
🇨🇦Moraine Lake is his favorite place visited
🏒 Supports Calgary Flames and Wakatipu Wild in Ice Hockey
☕️Is also a barista at Eden Cafe (Best Cafe in town)
🏃‍➡️Has run 4 half marathons, including one in a kilt, to raise money for Sweat with Pride
🏛 Been with OPSA since the start of 2026 (working with OP since the start of 2024)
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Supporting 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!
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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 FREE

Te Wehi & Hori Shaw are coming to Dunedin!! 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 Cards

Looking forward to meeting bunch of new faces at OPSA

Time to meet El Presidente!! Daiiz Rongo 🇨🇰🇵🇫

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!

😁 Pronouns they/them
📚3rd year in Bachelor of Social Services
🏛Been with OPSA since 2024 (joined as Pasifika Rep/Vice President)
🤸 Can't do a cartwheel (I think it's worth a go though)
👥️In so many groups, Turama ite Ara Performing Arts and NZ mapu steering Committee (just to name a few)
💙 Loves the strong sense of community at OP
👍 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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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 🕺🏽⭐️🤸‍♀️👏🏽 Please note from the 15th of June we will be running on a reduced timetable 🤗🤗

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 Monday’s events.

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.

The best way to start your semester 🔥 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 🎟️