Wondering what happens on campus outside of class? Hear about student groups that you can join and get involved with events that happen during the year. read more

Whitireia and WelTec have developed an innovative new approach to support ākonga Māori and Pacific ākonga, the first of its kind at a polytechnic. The institutions have launched a new framework of support and learning development for ākonga Māori… read more

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Here, you will find out how your voice is heard, and how to raise issues of concern as a student at Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga. read more

Lisa Fuemana-Foa'i has been awarded the 2022 Māori and Pacific Publishing Scholarship thanks to a collaboration with Whitireia Community Polytechnic Limited and Penguin Random House New Zealand (PRH). The scholarship offers funding for a Māori or… read more

Lisale studied a Bachelor of Design and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Design with his sights set on a career at Weta Digital. It wasn't until his tutor at Whitireia inspired him did Lisale change his path. Now a teacher at Porirua College, Lisale is… read more

Driven by her love for photography, Olivia enrolled in a New Zealand Diploma in Creativity at Te Auaha. After just a few weeks into her programme, Olivia says studying creative technologies has opened up a world of new opportunities.  read more

Piripi never thought he had a career in hairdressing, until he gave it a go at WelTec. Now working at Vivo Hair Salon, Piripi is proud to use his skills everyday to make people feel good. read more

Along Lambton Quay and tucked above the famous Plimmer Steps you’ll find Urban Sanctuary – an award-winning beauty therapy clinic and day spa providing a relaxing oasis from Wellington’s bustling CBD. Busy at work performing treatments, liaising… read more

Josh jumped between many career paths before he finally found his passion. Now a Mechanical Engineer at the Wellington railways for Hyundai Rotem, Josh says his decision to study WelTec’s Level 3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering was… read more