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

A group of 103 students from Whitireia and WelTec (Te Pūkenga) are set to enter the workforce as electrical apprentices having just graduated with the level three New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory. The one year programme of… read more

Students and graduates of the performing arts programme at Whitireia and WelTec (Te Pūkenga ), based out of the campus Te Auaha in central Wellington, are taking their talents and skills to NZ Fringe this February and March. Five shows at this… 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

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“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

In response to demand from organisations in the world of publishing and editing, Whitireia and WelTec (Te Pūkenga) has launched the first micro-credentials to support training and development in this sector. The two micro-credentials are… 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

The International IIHM Young Chef Olympiad global culinary event which took place in India has finished with young Wellingtonian and Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga student finishing 5th out of 50 contestants, and with three special awards. As… read more

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