Otago Polytechnic

A dozen Te Kura Tapuhi - School of Nursing - Otago Polytechnic students across the first, second, and third years gathered for a social Blokes Lunch as part of Men's Health Week this week 👋

Third year Nursing student Jury Zaal says the Blokes Lunch was an opportunity to get all the males from the course together, talking to each other, sharing experiences, and giving some guidance to their younger peers 🤝

Fellow third year Nursing student Keegan Hall says that support network of “men supporting men” was valuable for him starting out.

“There's a lot of areas in healthcare in general where we need more male staff, and it's important that we look after each other and support each other because we need to be in these environments,” he says.

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Blokes Lunch a chance to check in | Otago Polytechnic Male students from Otago Polytechnic's School of Nursing came together this week for the chance to connect and discuss challenges over a Blokes Lunch, as part of Men's Health Week.

You’re invited to our upcoming He Toki Trades Training Whānau Evening! 🛠️👋

Our Whānau Evening is a chance for Māori and Pasifika whānau to get to know us in a relaxed atmosphere, with food and activities for the whole family 🤩

Information about study will be on hand, and you can ask as many questions as you’d like.

He Toki ki Ōtepoti supports whānau to gain skills and qualifications, connect with iwi and explore industry opportunities, with the goal of securing wealth-enriching futures for Māori and Pasifika.

Find out more, and register to secure your FREE place on our website, link below 👇

Congratulations to ākonga Hudson Ross who was named 2026 New Zealand Student Winner at the 40th Dulux New Zealand Colour Awards in Sydney this week! 🏆🇦🇺

The Master of Architecture (Professional) student was praised for his expansive project hot&cold, which envisaged a four-day regenerative walking trail across Otago Peninsula.

It was a double celebration for OP, with fellow School of Architecture student Ryno Von Wielligh named as runner-up in the category for his project, The Lighthouse Entertainment Precinct 🙌

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Hudson Ross takes NZ Student honours at Dulux Colour Awards | Otago Polytechnic Otago Polytechnic student Hudson Ross has been named 2026 New Zealand Student Winner at the 40th Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney. The Master of Architecture (Professional) student was praised for his expansive project hot&cold which envisaged a four-day regenerative walking trail across Otago Peninsul...