With New Zealand borders opening to international students, Whitireia and WelTec are readying for a new intake of 50 students from overseas. “While Covid-19 has had an impact on international enrolments, our teams have continued to work closely… read more

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 (Small Business) at Whitireia and WelTec shortly… read more

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 four published books to date, Denika is no stranger… read more

The concepts of Kotahitanga (togetherness, unity and collective action lifting each other up, identifying as one) and Poutama (the pursuit of knowledge) guided the design of the two tohu - Kaitiakitanga and Ākonga - crafted by Manukorihi Winiata… read more

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 launched with a specific focus on supporting ākonga… read more

Making the switch from hairdressing to painting was daunting, but Danyelle's never looked back. Her supportive tutors and friendly classmates make WelTec feel like one big family, and she's learning new things every day.  read more

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) set out regional aspirations, priorities and… read more

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

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 complex in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, and has turned to… read more