Otago Polytechnic will postpone Friday's graduation ceremonies after an earlier threat against the University of Otago ceremonies.
On Wednesday the University of Otago was forced to postpone its graduation ceremonies and associated events due to a security threat.
The university says following advice from police, ceremonies for Friday and pre-grad ceremonies on Thursday and Friday will be postponed.
Otago Polytechnic chief executive Dr Megan Gibbons said they were closely monitoring the situation and were in regular dialogue with police.
"We know how much work, passion, heart and soul goes into study, as well as academic provision and all the various student support services," Dr Gibbons said.
"Many, many people are affected, including those who work so hard to organise graduation ceremonies. However, the safety of students and staff is Otago Polytechnic's number one priority."
Otago Polytechnic Students' Association president Nathan Laurie said postponing the planned celebrations did not diminish the achievements of students in what was a really challenging year.
