Proud family members watch their loved ones make their way to the ceremonies yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands

PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands

Vishal Pabby (left) and Leah Volkers with DY the dog, during the graduation ceremony. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands

Nell Watherston, Madi Pont, Rebecca King, Aria Monoghan, Tahee Te Kanawa and Laura Munro enjoy yesterday’s parade. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands

Lucy Mayne, 21, Ryan Dombroski, 22, and Olivia Reihana, 21, doff their caps during the parade. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands

Hundreds of graduands make their way to the Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduation ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga graduands