Whitireia and WelTec have acknowledged the excellent work of kaimahi (staff) with the presentation of the 2022 Whitireia and WelTec Tertiary Educator Awards, Research Medals and Kaimahi Excellence Awards. Awards were presented to kaimahi across a… read more

Michael Toetoe, who works as a housing advocate at the Wellington City Mission, and Lily Talamaivao, who is a part-time support worker for the Oasis Community Cafe in Waitangirua, have both recently graduated from the Level Four Certificate in… read more

Universities and polytechnics both help you expand your skillset and knowledge. But what’s the big difference? Check out what makes a polytechnic different from a university, and the major myths about studying at a polytechnic. read more

We recently spoke to Amanda Krieg, tutor for the Veterinary Nursing Assistant (Level 5) programme. She gave us the rundown on the programme, the skills she teaches, her favourite part about being a veterinary nurse, career opportunities for… read more

“If it wasn’t for the student support I have had at Whitireia I would not be on this journey to complete my social work degree,” says Sara Mclaughlin, who is in her first year of the four year study programme and is also the disability… read more

When Anouska first saw the job posting for a painting tutor, she thought, “That’s the dream, that’s what I want to do”. A year later, she’s loving it. We spoke to her about what students learn in the programme, being a female in a male-dominated… read more

Tongan IT student, Donald Nolo, will graduate with a Bachelor of Information Technology after facing various obstacles throughout his study journey.  read more

On 5 April, Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga will hold two graduation ceremonies at Te Rauparaha arena in Porirua to celebrate 668 students graduating from diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes spanning Health and Social Practice, Creative… read more

On the eve of its formal graduation ceremonies this week, Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga recognised the success of Pacific learners with its signature Pacific Graduation Celebration event, held at its Porirua campus. read more

The What’s Outside the Box? Expo, aimed at helping disabled school leavers explore their opportunities after high school, was held at Whitireia and WelTec’s Porirua campus in March. read more