2021 WELCOME to Otago Your guide to frst year Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! We’re excited you’re joining us at Otago You’re about to join a community of more than 20,000 students experiencing the combination of world-class teaching and unique student lifestyle that makes Otago special. This booklet contains information you’ll need to prepare for a great frst year. otago.ac.nz/frst-year 1 Contents

Life at Otago 4 What to do now 6 Fees-free 7 How it all works 8 What to expect 10 Student charter 12 Student support: Just ask 14 Well-being at Otago 16 Things to do in your first year at Otago 18 Academic Orientation 20 OUSA Orientation 25 events 26

This booklet is intended as a general guide for new students. The content was up-to-date and accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. The University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw programmes and facilities, to restrict student numbers and make any other alterations as may be necessary. Published January 2021 by the Division of External Engagement, University of Otago.

2 Welcome to the University of Otago

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai. It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the University of Otago and the beginning of a new and exciting academic year. Throughout your studies here at Otago, you will have access to ’s best teaching and mentoring services, and you will experience our outstanding student culture, which is second to none. Orientation Week (22–26 February 2021) is a time for you to get acquainted with Otago. Our Academic Orientation programme will provide you with information and tips on how to succeed in your studies, and introduce you to the services and opportunities on offer at Otago. I encourage you to attend as many activities as you can during the week. I also request the pleasure of your company at the University of Otago Convocation Ceremony on Monday 22 February, 3:30pm at , Dunedin. This ceremony formally welcomes all first-year students to the University of Otago. There are some letters included with this booklet for your family and whānau. Please share this information with them, especially if you are from outside of Dunedin and they are travelling with you as you settle into your new accommodation. On behalf of us all here at Otago, we look forward to welcoming you on Monday 22 February 2021.

PROFESSOR HARLENE HAYNE ONZM PhD HonDSc FRSNZ Vice-Chancellor

3 “Everyone’s in the same boat – we’re all here to study and Life at Otago: have a good time.” Dunedin is a student city and our World-class teaching campus is right in its centre. All of our world-class lecture theatres, research and the best labs, libraries, recreational facilities and residential colleges are situated student lifestyle together within a two-kilometre radius – so, you’re going to be in a safe and welcoming student community.

4 “There are so many places that you can just go and explore on the weekends.”

From campus, it’s a 10-minute walk to town and Dunedin’s best places for shopping, music, food and entertainment. And make sure you explore the fantastic beaches, mountains and outdoors that offer opportunities for an awesome range of activities, from surfing and kayaking to mountain- biking and hiking. “I was worried that it would be hard to settle in and find people that I like being around. But it’s been way easier than I expected.”

Most first-year students live in one of our 14 undergraduate residential colleges, which offer support and guidance, and amazing facilities and great food. If you are one of our first- years that has chosen to live at home, flat or board, you won’t miss out: our Locals Collegiate Community provides academic support, volunteering opportunities and fun social events. Wherever you live, you’ll meet like- minded people and form lifelong friendships. 5 What to do now

Here’s what you need to do to be prepared for success at university.

Before you arrive Get your study sorted: Life admin: • If you haven’t submitted your paper • If you cannot pay all your fees yourself, selection for course approval yet, now’s StudyLink can help arrange a student the time to do it. loan. Make sure you get your application in early so that it’s processed before the • Once you have had your course start of your course. approved, a course enrolment studylink.govt.nz declaration will be available in your eVision account for you to submit. • If you chose to live at home, flat or board then check your student email for • Log in to Blackboard and look at UNIO messages from Locals. If you haven’t 101: Getting Started At Otago, to get received any, contact us at ready for university (see page 9). [email protected]

• Plan your week of Academic • Apply for a Community Services Card Orientation events. to reduce the cost of GP consultations otago.ac.nz/aow (for domestic students) at Student Health from $25 to $10. • Download the student app. otago.ac.nz/app • Sign up for our social media: • The last step of enrolment is paying /otagouniversity your fees – if you’re starting study at the E beginning of the year you have to pay all D @otago fees by 10 February. otago.ac.nz/tuition-fees Q @universityofotago 0 otagouniversity

6 Fees-free in 2021 – are you eligible? Most domestic students who are new to When you get here tertiary education will be eligible for one • Attend Academic Orientation. year of fees-free study at Otago. • UNIO 101 is your first lecture to learn If you meet the eligibility criteria, the New key info to help you succeed (see p.23). Zealand Government will pay up to $12,000 to cover tuition fees and student services fees • Get your student ID: you will need for one year of full-time study. If you are it to use the library, Unipol gym, to studying part-time, your fees-free entitlement access buildings after hours, and much can be spread out over more than one year. more. otago.ac.nz/student-ID To find out if you are eligible, use the • Check your study timetable: it will be Government’s online tool at available in eVision just before the feesfree.govt.nz beginning of the semester. If you are new to tertiary study and your • Look up the key information about eligibility is confirmed by the online tool, the each of your papers on Blackboard Government will let us know, and you won’t before classes begin. be charged fees for 2021. blackboard.otago.ac.nz If the online tool indicates that your eligibility • Set up your student email: this is how is unconfirmed, you will need to complete a the University will contact you. statutory declaration before the University otago.ac.nz/studentIT/online-services can treat you as a fees-free student. This will involve getting papers witnessed, so you may • See student IT for free Office365 and need the assistance of your family or whānau. antivirus software downloads. otago.ac.nz/studentIT New students are encouraged to check their eligibility as soon as possible, and to complete • Register with Student Health. their declarations (if required) before the end otago.ac.nz/student-health of January 2021 to avoid being charged fees. • If you need information, advice and Please note that fees-free does not cover help with disability-related study residential college accommodation fees or support, register with Disability other associated accommodation costs. Information and Support. otago.ac.nz/fees-free otago.ac.nz/disabilities 7 How it all works

Studying at university is different to secondary school in many ways. Teaching periods Terms Workload The academic year is divided For some papers, students You need to treat being a into two main teaching must gain “Terms” before student as a full-time job. If periods called semesters. being able to sit the final your programme allows, study Each consists of 13 weeks examination. This can vary three papers in semester 1 to of teaching followed by an from paper to paper but may help you get used to university. exam period. Most papers include attending a number A full-time workload at are completed in a single of tutorials or laboratories, Otago is six 18-point papers. semester, while others run for taking part in seminars However, if you are doing well the whole year. and practical sessions, or you can take four papers in submitting an amount semester 2. You are expected Teaching of written work. Terms to do a large amount of requirements are made clear independent study (reading, Lectures are the main at the start of each paper in writing up notes, doing teaching method. They your course documents. assignments and studying normally last 50 minutes and for tests). Independent study in many first-year subjects Assessment plus lectures, practicals and there can be up to 500 students tutorials will work out to at a lecture. It is important Examinations are an about 12 hours per week that you go to your lectures – important form of for each paper. lecturers will tell you what you assessment and will generally need to know and cover core make up most of your final information for your paper. mark. Most papers end with Changing course Laboratory sessions (labs) a three-hour examination. We understand that not involve experimental or These finals are held at the all students know exactly practical work for hands-on end of each semester. Full- what they want to study learning. Attendance may be year papers are examined at when they first enrol. Don’t a Terms requirement. the end of semester 2. worry, if you decide you Tutorials (tutes) are small Many subjects also have need to change direction, group sessions, led by a tutor, internal assessment: our student advisers can where you discuss what short tests during the help you change your you need to learn and get semester, essays, assignments papers, your major or even individual help. Attendance and laboratory work that your whole degree. may be a Terms requirement. count towards your final grade. otago.ac.nz/course-advice 8 Digital tools to help with your study. Blackboard Student IT Online learning and Blackboard is an online Student IT can help COVID-19 academic space where course you with any computing The University of Otago materials, class discussions, questions you have while rapidly responded to the assignments and assessments studying at Otago. Our COVID-19 pandemic to can be made available for virtual student desktop ensure its students were safe each of your papers. All gives you access to all your and that their learning was students have access to UNIO files and the software you supported online. Otago 101: Getting Started at need for your courses. It is has clear COVID-19 Otago. This is a paper about available in the computing information available at studying at Otago. Get a labs on campus and on your the top of its home page head start on your first year own devices anytime and to ensure every student has of study by accessing UNIO anywhere via the web. We access to the knowledge 101 in Blackboard in mid- supply Microsoft Office free they need. Otago has also January before the academic of charge and an antivirus completed its planning to year starts, and refer back program for your devices. deal with every COVID-19 to it any time during your otago.ac.nz/studentIT situation (Alert Levels degree. Use your student ID Student app 1–4). We will be delivering and password to log in to your education in-person Blackboard. Make your life easier with in 2021 – when permitted blackboard.otago.ac.nz the official University of by the New Zealand Otago student app. Check Government – and, if eVision your timetable and grades, required, we are ready find lectures and exam to deliver your teaching eVision is your admin site venues, and quickly access online. There will also be for everything about your online resources. Download distance and online options university study. It is where for free at the app store for students that need it. you apply to study, access (search “University of We will provide general information about your Otago”) or from: learning support via UNIO programme, exam results otago.ac.nz/app 101: Getting Started at and timetable, and maintain Otago on Blackboard, and your personal information. we will provide specific evision.otago.ac.nz paper information via each paper’s webpage. 9 What to expect

Transitioning from secondary school to university is a big step. Here is a guide to what you can expect in your first semester.

February March April  Academic Orientation: an  Semester 1 starts.  Mid-seme ster break: most important programme to prepare  If you want to change direction you students stay around Dunedin you for the academic journey ahead. can add new papers by 5 March. during the o ne-week break, although so me like to head home  OUSA Ori’ 21: packed with music Reality sets in: struggling with  and catch up with family, whānau gigs, sports day, a market day and the new environment? Homesick? and friends. heaps of other activities. Trouble managing your workload?  Join one of our 160+ clubs and Take advantage of all the help  Assignme nt season: expect societies: they are a great way to that is available from our support to be studyi ng a lot – there will settle in and make friends. services. be multiple assignments and assessments due around this time.  Contact Student Learning Development for help with  Check out a ll of the different study academic skills, or talk with your spaces on ca mpus and find your tutors, lab demonstrators etc. favourite sp ot.  If your course isn’t working out, you can drop papers by 19 March. There will be ups and downs – it’s normal... UP 10 5 0 -5

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WEEK OF SEMESTER 1 10 April May June Mid-seme ster break: most  Exam preparation: as the  Mid-year exams: make sure you students stay around Dunedin semester comes to a close, you will sleep and eat well, keep active and during the o ne-week break, be completing your last assessments double-check your exam timetable! although so me like to head home and studying for final exams.  Exams are over and you can enjoy and catch up with family, whānau  Make use of the exam prep your two-week semester break and friends. resources from Student Learning before semester 2 starts. Assignme nt season: expect Development and the Blackboard to be studyi ng a lot – there will paper UNIO 101: Getting Started be multiple assignments and at Otago. assessments due around this time. Check out a ll of the different study spaces on ca mpus and find your favourite sp ot.

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WEEK OF SEMESTER 1 11 Student Charter

Our Student Charter promotes mutual respect and recognises that students and staff have rights and responsibilities to each other and to the University community. Your rights 1. To experience high-quality teaching. 2. To have learning experiences that are challenging and stimulating. 3. To be provided with course content that is up-to-date and informed by current scholarship. 4. To acknowledge the Treaty of Waitangi, including support for Māori student participation within the University. 5. To receive clear and accurate information and advice regarding all courses. 6. To be informed well in advance how and when your work will be assessed. 7. To receive fair, timely and useful feedback on your performance and progress. 8. To “have a say” about the value, relevance and effectiveness of your academic programmes and the teaching you experience. 9. To be treated with respect and courtesy by University staff and other students in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. 10. To expect that the University will provide a safe and secure environment. 11. To have reasonable opportunities to participate in University decision-making. 12. To be informed about what is expected of you as a student. 13. To have access to clear administrative guidelines and procedures. 14. To have access to clear and appropriate procedures for dealing with grievances. 15. To have reasonable, equitable and scheduled access to University staff and services. 16. To have reasonable access to quality facilities, student support services and resources necessary for achievement of academic goals. 17. To be a member of a students’ association.

12 Your responsibilities 1. To be a self-motivated and self-directed learner. 2. To participate appropriately in your course of study. 3. To prepare for classes that require work in advance. 4. To put the best effort possible into assignments and to hand them in on time. 5. To seek to develop critical thinking skills and apply these to your course of study. 6. To submit work which is your own. 7. To provide fair and appropriate feedback to University staff. 8. To treat all staff, students and neighbours of the University with respect and courtesy. 9. To listen and participate in classes. 10. To observe appointment times and office hours. 11. To promote an environment that is safe and free from harassment and discrimination. 12. To respect both University and private property. 13. To be aware of opportunities to participate in University affairs. 14. To make yourself aware of and comply with University rules and policies. 15. To use appropriately the services and resources that the University provides.

13 Student support: Just ask

A big part of what makes the Otago experience so good is all of the support that is on offer. Our systems are focused on helping you to study hard and enjoy your time with us.

AskOtago is your one-stop shop for all Our seven university libraries offer an questions about studying at Otago. If they outstanding range of information services don’t know the answer, they know who and resources to support your learning. to ask! otago.ac.nz/library ask.otago.ac.nz The International Office has experienced The Campus Watch teams ensure that advisers who can provide advice about our campus is a safe and friendly place to insurance, study, social, personal and live and study, and can even walk you home. student visa matters. otago.ac.nz/campus-watch otago.ac.nz/international

The Career Development Centre assists Te Huka Mātauraka – the Māori with your career planning. Check out their Centre creates a supportive whānau- workshops and drop-in times. learning environment for our Māori otago.ac.nz/careers students from pre-enrolment through to graduation. It creates opportunities for The Chaplaincy team is available Māori students to meet, and operates from to offer pastoral care, spiritual support, a kaupapa Māori base to provide services encouragement and a confidential listening including Māori orientation and mentoring ear to all students. programmes, study advice, tutorials and otago.ac.nz/chaplain seminars, and counselling and advocacy. otago.ac.nz/maoricentre If you have a disability, impairment, injury or medical condition that impacts your Otago ranks first in study, Disability Information and New Zealand for student Support is there to help. performance and retention. otago.ac.nz/disabilities (TEC Annual Educational Performance Indicators) 14 The Pacific Islands Centre provides academic, social and cultural support to Locals collegiate community help Pacific students succeed at their studies. If you have chosen to live at home, They work collaboratively with the academic flat or board in your first year, Locals divisions and the Pacific community to will help you connect with other make your time at Otago memorable and first-year students living in the local successful. community. otago.ac.nz/pacific They offer social events, volunteering Student Health provide services to opportunities and academic support help you remain well, both mentally and to help you through your first year at physically, in order to reach your full Otago. academic potential. Locals also provides the opportunity otago.ac.nz/studenthealth for our students to engage with other first-year students across campus Student Learning Development through inter-college sports and provides free academic development including cultural competitions. workshops, peer learning and support otago.ac.nz/locals programmes, and online study resources. otago.ac.nz/sld locals Supporting fi rst year students living locally

Student services Come and check out our desk in the St David Complex, next to the Visitor’s Centre, during Orientation Week.

15 Well-being at Otago

It is normal to get stressed, and it is normal to feel anxious. University is new, it’s big and it’s different. Finding a balance between your study and social life is important for your mind, body and learning goals. Here are some simple tips to help you achieve this*:

STAY CONNECTED KEEP LEARNING BE ACTIVE GET INVOLVED TAKE NOTICE Take regular study Try something Find exercise you Share your time, Appreciate the breaks and keep in new – go to OUSA enjoy, and keep energy and talent. little things, the touch with friends Clubs and Societies. doing it. environment and the Get involved with and whānau. They have over people around you. Go for a walk up volunteering. The 150 groups you Reach out to OUSA Baldwin Street. University’s Social Go and sit down at could join. Student Support if Impact Studio has the Botanic Garden Visit Unipol and try you need some uni Visit Otago Museum many groups that and enjoy nature. one of the many life advice. – it’s just across the need your help. activities on offer. Listen to your road from Uni. Support is also Check in on your favourite music. Step outside and available through the Listen to an inspiring friends to see how enjoy the fine colleges, the Māori podcast. they are doing. weather Dunedin Centre, the Pacific (occasionally) has Islands Centre, the to offer. International Office and Locals.

* The Five Ways to Well-being were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK and adapted for New Zealand by the Mental Health Foundation who have extensive resources that help you understand these five ways. mentalhealth.org.nz

16 Unipol School of Physiotherapy Clinics Dunedin Unipol Recreation Centre includes first-class Our physiotherapy clinics are open to the gym facilities that you can use free of charge, public, offering student rates for professional and a huge choice of recreational activities. treatment by expert physiotherapists or Our fitness and well-being leaders can supervised students. We can help with provide gym-based personalised programmes rehabilitation in acute injury, chronic injury, or advice on what recreation activities are post-surgery, sport specific, study-related pain available that will fit your study timetable. and discomfort, concussion, headaches, and Plus there’s a range of outdoor equipment for women’s and men’s health. We are located hire – from the beach to the hills, Unipol has centrally on campus, across the road from you covered. Student Health. otago.ac.nz/recreation otago.ac.nz/physio-clinic

Volunteer OUSA Student Support Centre Join our Social Impact Studio and get Otago University Students’ Association involved with your community. We can help (OUSA) Student Support is here to support you find meaningful roles that fit in well with you through anything life throws at you, your life as a student, no matter how much including academic issues, flatting, well- time you have to spare. being support, financial hardship, safety, otago.ac.nz/volunteer advocacy and queer support. This service is free, professional and confidential. Student Health ousa.org.nz/support Student Health treat illness and injury, and actively encourage and promote healthy OUSA Clubs and Societies lifestyles and maintenance of general The OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre is physical and mental well-being. Our Mental the ultimate student hub where you can Health and Well-being team (MHWB) embrace new experiences and activities, and can help with a range of problems, from meet new people along the way. With over homesickness, relationship break-ups and 150 campus clubs and societies, we provide stress, to more serious mental health issues. a renowned recreation programme, a variety otago.ac.nz/studenthealth of services (including the Cuddle Fix and $3 lunches) and rooms and spaces for students to book free of charge. ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs 17 Things to do in your first year at Otago

 Take a selfie in front of the Clocktower.  Visit the Dunedin Chinese Garden. 1  Make it to the top of the steepest street in the world (Baldwin St).  Brave the polar plunge at St Clair beach.  Try surfing at one of Dunedin’s many beaches. 2  Sign up for one of our 150 clubs and societies.  Watch the mid-winter festival lantern parade. 3  Walk up to the Signal Hill lookout.  Explore Tunnel Beach. 4  Visit the stadium for a sports game, concert or event. 5  Eat a triple scoop from Rob Roy Dairy.  Play frisbee golf at Chingford Park. 6  Visit the Tūhura Science Centre at Otago Museum. 7  Try all the libraries across campus – each has a different fantastic view!  Buy some fresh produce at the Otago Farmers Market. 8  Audition for the Capping Show.  Walk to a waterfall at the Ross Creek Reserve. 9  Check out the glow-worms in Leith Valley.  Go to the OUSA Cuddle Fix.  Go for a swim at St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool. 10  Go to the organ pipes near Mt Cargill. 11  Walk the Pineapple Track.  Walk to the top of the Richardson Building by stairs (just to say you’ve done it).  Join the UniCrew volunteers and get involved in your community.  Follow the Dunedin street-art trail. 12

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19 Academic Orientation 22–26 February 2021 To ensure your success at university it is important that you quickly adapt to the new educational environment, so we have arranged a programme of academic events during Orientation Week to help you find out more about studying at Otago.

20 Welcome events Convocation ceremony All first-year students are Meet Locals in Your Area invited to this formal welcome An afternoon filled with opportunities to meet other Locals ceremony. It marks the start of in your papers. We will have lots of food and drink as well as the academic year and provides your Locals t-shirt and goodie bag. Afterwards, we will walk an opportunity for you to down to the stadium for the official convocation ceremony. hear from mana whenua, the Monday 22 February, 1:30–3pm leaders of the University and Main Common Room, Union Building the city. This is your first formal ceremony at Otago. Your next Welcome Repeat big ceremony will be your graduation! Did you miss our first welcome event or did you want to meet Monday 22 February, 3:30pm more Locals? Don’t worry because here we will make sure Forsyth Barr Stadium you have the same chance to meet some new Locals and the Locals team, as well as more free food and locals t-shirts! Thursday 25 February, 11am Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)

Māori students Te Huka Mātauraka – the Māori Centre will welcome new tauira Māori to the University with a pōwhiri at the Otakou Marae. Monday 22 February, 8:30am–3pm Buses depart Te Huka Mātauraka at 8:30am and 11am

Pacific students Pacific students and their families are invited to hear from University leaders, meet academic and support staff, and fellow students, and be welcomed by Otago’s Pacific Performing Arts Group. Thursday 25 February, 5:30pm Castle 1 Lecture Theatre

21 International students

New international students are invited to an International students should also attend: official welcome from the Vice-Chancellor, with guest speakers and a kapa haka Thrive and survive performance, followed by lunch. Information and tips to navigate the Otago Wednesday 24 February, 11:15am–12:45pm community as an international student. Castle 1 Lecture Theatre Wednesday 24 February, 2:15–3:15pm Castle 1 Lecture Theatre International students new to Otago are also required to register and attend an enrolment/orientation seminar. For times and locations, and to book a seminar, see: otago.ac.nz/international/orientation

22 Introductory sessions

UNIO 101: University Transition and Success Bachelor of Arts (BA) orientation Come along for your first official lecture, This orientation is your introduction to which will focus on the “hidden curriculum” everything about the BA at Otago. of university – key advice on how to succeed Wednesday 24 February, 3:15–4:15pm in your studies. St David Complex Lecture Theatre All held in St David Complex Lecture Theatre Business overview Mornings: An introduction to the Bachelor of Monday 22 to Thursday 25 February, 10–11am Commerce (BCom) degree. Afternoons: Friday 26 February, 11:30am and 3pm Monday 22, Wednesday 24, Thursday Castle 1 Lecture Theatre 25 February, 1–2pm Science students eTransition A team of student advisers is available to These interactive 20-minute sessions cover help answer your questions about your accessing and knowing how to use the IT chosen qualification every weekday during systems essential for successful study at the Orientation. University. Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March Monday 22 February, 9am–3pm (weekdays), 9am–5pm Tuesday 23 February, 9:30am–12pm AskOtago Central Hub (last session 11:30am) Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February, Combined degrees overview 9:30am–5pm (last session 4:30pm) An introduction to the combined degrees: St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) and Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc). Friday 26 February, 1–2pm Castle 1 Lecture Theatre

23 Preliminary lectures Many departments hold preliminary lectures – short presentations that give you important introductory information about the papers for which you are enrolled. otago.ac.nz/study/preliminary-lectures

Campus tours Take a 45-minute tour of the campus. Tours will cover the particular area in which you intend to study (Commerce, Humanities, Science, Health Sciences) as well as services like Student Learning Development, the Library, AskOtago, Student Health, and the Disability Information and Support Centre. Monday 22 to Friday 26 February Tours start at front entrance, St David Complex

Find out about all of the events that are part of Academic Orientation and plan your week: otago.ac.nz/aow

24 OUSA Ori’ 21 22–26 February 2021

Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) proudly host the country’s largest Sports day and most heavily attended Orientation experience. First-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats and Locals meet – Make sure you head to their website to check complete with chants and flags in their out everything they’re putting on, and to grab tribal t-shirts – for an afternoon of social your tickets. sport. This is the chance to cement Orientation includes the country’s largest toga newly-formed friendships and get party, world-class concerts, an International involved in some healthy competition. Food Festival, Clubs Day, Tent City and more. Tuesday 23 February, 1:30–4:30pm Logan Park ousa.org.nz

25 Dunedin events

Here is a snapshot of what’s on at the start of the year, as you settle into life in Dunedin.

Thieves’ Alley Market Day Howard Morrison Quartet – Take Two Saturday 13 February Saturday 20 February 2021 The Octagon and surrounding streets Glenroy Auditorium ticketmaster.co.nz Enjoy Dunedin’s biggest market of the year. Browse through a variety of creative goods on Join the Howard Morrison Quartet Take offer, hunt for gifts and goodies, and sample Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell treats from over 200 stalls. Thieves’ Alley Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King as Market Day attracts thousands of customers they celebrate and recreate the magic of the as they search for bargains. Food and non-stop New Zealand entertainment phenomenon fun and entertainment guaranteed. Dunedin’s that was the original Howard Morrison biggest market is an all-weather, must-do Quartet, with superb vocals, entertainment, event. and first hand family stories in a memorable two hour show. Merging family-friendly music with unique New Zealand humour, the Howard Morrison Quartet is considered this country’s most successful show band that helped to create the New Zealand entertainment industry.

26 An Evening With Marlon Williams Crowded House – To the Island Tour Tuesday 2 and Friday 5 March 2021 Thursday 11 March 2021 Glenroy Auditorium Dunedin Town Hall ticketmaster.co.nz ticketmaster.co.nz In celebration of new material, March 2021 In great news for their longtime loyal fans, will welcome the long-awaited return to the iconic band Crowded House have announced stage of Marlon Willliams. The audience that they will tour New Zealand in March will be treated to a very different show from 2021 on their “To the Island” tour. The tour, Marlon – a full solo performance unearthing including new music, will feature founding some early material, beloved album songs and members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour along an introduction to some sparkling new works. with producer and keyboardist Mitchell This will be part of Marlon’s first solo tour in Froom, guitarist and singer Liam Finn and over six years. drummer Elroy Finn.

Blackcaps vs Australia T20 Thursday 25 February ticketek.co.nz The exciting, high energy atmosphere of T20 cricket will take over the city and the University of Otago Oval as the Blackcaps take on Australia.

Blackcaps vs Bangladesh ODI cricket Saturday 13 March University of Otago Oval ticketek.co.nz The Blackcaps take on Bangladesh at the University of Otago Oval in one of three one-day internationals.

27 The Pulse Energy Highlanders have two great deals for the families and whānau of our 2021 students!

Highlanders vs Crusaders Friday 26 February Forsyth Barr Stadium Receive a 15% ticket discount using promo code: OTAGO21

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Friday 26 March Forsyth Barr Stadium Receive a 15% ticket discount using promo code: OTAGO21

® For info and tickets: thehighlanders.co.nz

28 Key dates

Residential college moving in days: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February

Academic Orientation and more: Monday 22 – Sunday 28 February

Semester 1 starts: Monday 1 March

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