An interest in sports and health science at school led Andrew to study the Bachelor of Nursing at Whitireia. The practical skills he gained in the hands-on learning environment allowed him to jump straight into work at the Emergency Department at… read more

Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga were delighted to welcome Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng at their Wellington city campus, Te Kāhui Auaha. The Minister was joined by a delegation, including from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of… read more

Culinary creations using cauliflower and chicken were on the menu at the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge held at MIT | Te Pūkenga last week. read more

To celebrate Uike Lea Faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week, we spoke to Pacific Nursing student, Soane Tuangalu. He talks about the culture and language of Tonga, and discusses the significance of the ta'ovala. read more

Wellington Trades Academy (WTA) students Max Calvert and Eisha Scerri won the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NZSSCC) held at MIT | Te Pūkenga in Auckland recently. The students' teamwork and calm under pressure saw them take… read more

It wasn't until his thirties that Hayden decided to study Digital Media and Design at WelTec, where he picked up skills in VR, game development, animation and more. Now, he's the creative mind behind game development company, WildEye.    read more

In honour of Te Wiki o Te Reo 2023, we spoke with Level 2 Te Reo Māori tutor Manawaroa about what she likes about teaching Te Reo, tips for people wanting to learn more Te Reo, what Te Wiki o Te Reo means to her, and more.   read more

To celebrate 30 years of Publishing education at Whitireia, tutors Odessa Owens and Theresa Crewdson called for contributions from the industry for a one-of-a-kind release: Everything I Know About Books: An insider look at publishing in Aotearoa. 75… read more

Purchase a digital copy of Everything I Know About Books: An insider look at publishing in Aotearoa for $19.99. From creating a festival of dreams to nurturing a space for Māori storytelling, from establishing an anarchist press to crafting an… 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