News | Whitireia and WelTec

21 September 2022

Statement on music programme consultation

Following a standard annual review of programmes, Whitireia and WelTec are currently in a consultation period with staff regarding the provision of music programmes. No decisions have been made and… read more

14 September 2022

Creative and performing arts students at Whitireia and WelTec launch inaugural festival - E/MERGE

Students enrolled in creative and performing arts programmes at Whitireia and WelTec, based at the Te Auaha campus in central Wellington, are gearing up to launch an inaugural arts festival to… read more

8 September 2022

Whitireia and WelTec host interactive events at recent Open Days

Following three years of disruption to Open Days, Whitireia and WelTec went all out this year to ensure prospective students could learn about the variety of programmes on offer, and have fun while… read more

25 August 2022

Whitireia and WelTec boost Māori research capability to improve community outcomes

Whitireia and WelTec have appointed a dedicated Kaiwhakahaere Rangahau to lead a new initiative supporting and developing academic research and rangahau by and for Māori - Te Kawenata… read more

11 August 2022

WelTec students help iwi Te Āti Awa with new build as need for community services grows

In response to a growing need from the community for immunisations, parenting support, financial advice, food relief and other hauora services, Te Āti Awa wanted to create more space at their main… read more

10 August 2022

Whitireia and WelTec become part of Te Pūkenga

Whitireia and WelTec will become part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, on 1 Mahuru (September) 2022. read more

3 August 2022

Whitireia and WelTec host Porirua launch of Regional Workforce Plan for Wellington

The Wellington Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) today held the Porirua launch of the Regional Workforce Plan for Wellington at Whitireia Community Polytechnic.

Regional Workforce Plans (RWPs… read more

1 August 2022

Ngāti Toa and Whitireia open new centre in Porirua to support Māori students

Following the relocation of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira offices to their whenua (land) on the Whitireia Community Polytechnic campus at the end of last year, an exciting new initiative has been… read more

19 July 2022

‘Anything can happen in fantasy’: Infinite possibilities a reality for young Wellington author

18-year-old Lower Hutt author, Denika Mead, is investing in her creative writing skills at Whitireia Community Polytechnic ahead of her fifth book release.

Having sold over 2000 copies across her… read more

12 July 2022

Whitireia and WelTec business graduate earns while he trains

When Wellington-based personal trainer Max Hall decided to upskill in business, he knew he’d need to split his time between study and the gym.

Max enrolled in the New Zealand Certificate in Business… read more