In honour of Cook Islands Language Week, we spoke to one of our Cook Island students, Justino Mariri (left of thumbnail image), who is currently studying Social Work. We asked Justino what it means to be Cook Islands Māori, how she connects with the… read more

We partner with a wide range of tertiary institutions around the world to offer various study pathways. Through the collaboration, students who have already begun the study in their home countries can complete them in Wellington and obtain a Te… 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

Following two years of hard work and collaboration, Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa has opened a new building at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetū, Lower Hutt, to provide extended hauora (health) services to the community. The new structure was built by 44… read more

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 Creative Technologies 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