Wellington Trades Academy (WTA) hospitality ākonga (students) at Whitireia and WelTec have taken gold and silver medals at this year’s regional competition as part of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC). read more

Thinking about getting into a trade? In New Zealand, you could start with a Level 3 pre-trade programme or jump straight into an apprenticeship. Or, you could try your hand at range of different trades with a foundation programme. There are pros to… read more

Level 3 Carpentry graduate Quayeshia Rahiri spent the majority of the year-long course working on a Kāinga Ora house that will soon be a family's new home. In the space of a year, Quayeshia has gone from a beginner, to having completed an entire… read more

Whitireia and WelTec have joined two Wellington events which focus on the wellbeing of local communities, celebrate culture and local talent, and commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The events, Te Rā o te Raukura in Waiwhetū, Lower… read more

Since its inception in 2002, the Whitireia Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 900 ākonga (students), supporting their journeys through tertiary study and into careers that make a meaningful impact in their communities. read more

Civil Engineering student Rhon Joshua Buan didn’t have to wait long to break into the industry – with the help of his tutor he landed his first job before even graduating. After completing his studies, Rhon transitioned into a full-time role as a… read more

Whitireia and WelTec have welcomed more than 500 new ākonga beginning their studies in business, construction, creativity, engineering, health and wellbeing, hospitality, information technology, professional practice and Te Wānanga Māori. read more

Young Wellingtonian Sean Hoffman is forging his own path in civil engineering, inspired by the journey of his mother, Michelle—herself a graduate of the New Zealand Diploma of Engineering (Civil) at Whitireia and WelTec. Their story is a testament… read more

Thinking about your next step into study? Whitireia and WelTec’s new campaign, Find Your Circle, is all about the connections that help you succeed—inside and outside the classroom.  read more

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