Information evenings for students and parents in 2026
At one of our information evenings, you'll learn all about:
- Otago overview – What the University of Otago can offer you
- Accommodation – Life in a residential college, admission, scholarships, costs, support
- Study options – Arts, Law, Business, Sciences and Health Sciences
| Location | Date | Venue |
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Wellington (Hutt Valley) University of Otago Information Evening | Wednesday 13 May, 6pm | Lower Hutt Events Centre, Town Hall |
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Wellington (Central) University of Otago Information Evening | Thursday 14 May, 6pm | Sky Stadium Function Centre, Members Gallery 105 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington |
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Waikato University of Otago Information Evening Register – Waikato | Thursday 28 May, 6:30pm | Bronze Lounge, FMG Stadium, Hamilton |
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Hawke's Bay University of Otago Information Evening Register – Hawke's Bay | Wednesday 3 June, 6:30pm |
Napier War Memorial Centre, 48 Marine Parade |
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Cromwell University of Otago Information Evening | Monday 15 June, 7pm | Cromwell College |
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Wanaka University of Otago Information Evening | Tuesday 16 June, 6pm | Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka |
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Christchurch University of Otago Information Evening Register – Christchurch | Wednesday 17 June, 6pm |
Silks Lounge, Addington Events Centre 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch |
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Wakatipu University of Otago Information Evening | Wednesday 17 June, 6pm | Wakatipu High School , Queenstown |
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Auckland University of Otago Information Evening Register – Auckland | Thursday 18 June, 6:30pm | Tasman Room, Alexandra Park, Auckland |
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North Otago Otago Tertiary Information Evening | Tuesday 23 June, 7pm |
The Inbox Theatre, Ōamaru Opera House, Ōamaru |
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South Canterbury Otago Tertiary Information Evening | Wednesday 24 June, 7pm |
The Landing Service Conference Centre, 2 George Street, Tīmaru |
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Tauranga University of Otago Information Evening Register – Tauranga | Thursday 25 June, 6:30pm |
Tauranga Boys’ College, 664 Cameron Road |
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Manawatū University of Otago Information Evening Register – Manawatū | Tuesday 30 June, 6pm | Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys' High School |
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Southland University of Otago Information Evening Register – Southland | Thursday 2 July, 7pm |
Waiau Room, Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill |
Careers Expos 2026
| Expo | Region | Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porirua Expo NEW | Porirua | Tuesday 5 May 2026 | |
| Careers Out West | West Auckland | Wednesday 6 May 2026 | |
| Tahatū Careers Expo NZ | Christchurch | Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May 2026 | https://careersexpo.org.nz/event/christchurch |
| Tahatū Careers Expo NZ | Dunedin | Wednesday 13 May 2026 | https://careersexpo.org.nz/event/dunedin |
North Shore Schools Careers & Pathways Expo | North Shore | Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 May 2026 | https://northshorecareerexpo.nz |
| Tahatū Careers Expo NZ | Palmerston North | Thursday 21 May 2026 | https://careersexpo.org.nz/event/palmerston-north |
| Nelson / Tasman Career Expo NEW | Nelson | Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026 | |
| Whanganui Career Expo | Whanganui | Friday 22 May 2026 | |
| Tahatū Careers Expo NZ | Hamilton | Sunday 7 and Monday 8 June 2026 | |
| Eastern Careers School Expo | East Auckland | Wednesday 10 June 2026 | https://www.chamberemployment.co.nz/eastern-schools-career-expo |
South Auckland Expo | South Auckland | Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June 2026 | https://www.chamberemployment.co.nz/south-auckland-schools-career-expo |
| Tahatū Careers Expo NZ | Wellington | Wednesday 24 June 2026 | https://careersexpo.org.nz/event/wellington |
| CareerFest Southland | Invercargill | Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August 2026 | |
| Taranaki Careers and Training Expo | Taranaki | Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August 2026 | https://www.taranakicareersexpo.com |
Careers Advisers’ Update Days in 2026
| City | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | Friday 27 March 2026, 8:30am |
Harbourside Function Centre, Waterfront Room, 4 Taranaki St, Wellington Central |
| Auckland | Thursday 2 April 2026, 8:30am | Sorrento in the Park, Cornwall Park, Auckland |
| Dunedin | Monday 4 May 2026, 9.30am | Architecture Atrium, O Block, Otago Polytechnic (as part of Tertiary Open Day) |
| Christchurch | Thursday 18 June 2026, 8:30am |
Blossom Lady Lounge, Addington Events Centre 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch |
Open Days 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Otago Open Days 2026 in Dunedin on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 May. If you missed out, or would like to relive the experience, you can check out the highlights from Open Days here: