Max Stockley, has always had an interest in Japan, starting with Japanese pop culture when he was growing up in Hamilton as a teenager - now, in the final year of his degree, Max has secured an internship in Japan, as part of the Prime Minister’s… read more

A grandmother of seven is among 40 ākonga (students) who have signed up for a new diploma to support Pacific-trained nurses into the New Zealand workforce. read more

Jordyn Angus has just stepped into the industry as an apprentice plumber, drainlayer and gasfitter having completed her level three certificate at WelTec. She is currently doing on-the-job training with a Wellington-based company helping fit Rinnai… read more

Forty ākonga (students) have been awarded scholarships to the total value of $96,000 to support study at Whitireia and WelTec in 2024. The scholarships were awarded at a recent ceremony attended by whānau, friends, sponsors, local council members… read more

Taking the leap into tertiary education is exciting, but choosing what and where to study can feel overwhelming. With so many factors to consider—funding, career paths, location and support—it’s easy to feel unsure. To help you navigate this… 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

A new partnership between Whitireia and WelTec and the Southern Cross Health Trust is offering nursing ākonga (students) in the Wellington region unparalleled support during their studies and clinical placements. read more