Waharoa is a Māori word which translates as "gateway" or "main entranceway", and usually refers to the entrance to a pā (fortified village) or marae (meeting ground).
Waharoa at the University of Otago is the authentication gateway for accessing secure University online services such as:
The online services or applications you are able to access using your University username and password will depend on what permissions you have been granted.
Note that it's not possible to "bookmark" the Waharoa webpage, as it is an interface between webpages and the University authentication system.
If you need more information about accessing online services through Waharoa or if you encounter issues when trying to access University services, contact AskOtago.