Registered Nurse Anoushka Alo began her nursing career over ten years ago. After working in Gynaecology for five years, Anoushka decided it was time to expand her learning and enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care, specialising… read more

Cookery graduate Zach Meech has recently stepped into the role of Head Chef at Abandoned Brewery’s new Petone site. From the get-go, Zach has been hands-on, hiring his own team, and building the kitchen from scratch. Zach’s role has him dealing with… read more

Kaya Clark began studying the Level 5 Diploma in Business at the beginning of 2024. Before they had even started their first class, they had formed the beginnings of ‘Alphabet Soup’, a new queer group based at Whitireia and WelTec’s Petone campus… read more

In Aotearoa, Youth Week is a festival of events which celebrates the talents, passion and success of our rangatahi. For Youth Week 2024, first-year Youth Work student Taare and his tutor Toni were selected to represent Youth Work education on behalf… read more

A bit of prep goes a long way during the exam period! We spoke to Team Leader of Academic Support Jackie about how to stay organised, manage your wellbeing, and give yourself the best shot at nailing your exams.  read more

Salote recently graduated in the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing programme. She was the student speaker at this years Porirua Graduation. Salote’s journey embodies the values of service and support, drawing back to her upbringing in Tonga. We sat down… read more

Classmates, whānau, friends and the wider Whitireia and WelTec community celebrated today at the graduation of over 100 Innovation, Design and Technology students. read more

Forty ākonga (students) have been awarded scholarships to the total value of $96,000 to support study at Whitireia and WelTec in 2024. The scholarships were awarded at a recent ceremony attended by whānau, friends, sponsors, local council members… read more

Vocational is practical, applied learning. It’s degrees, apprenticeships, pathway qualifications, post-graduate study and so much more! If it is hands-on, industry-led, career-focused training – it’s vocational learning. read more

Wellington Trades Academy (WTA) hospitality ākonga (students) at Whitireia and WelTec have taken gold and silver medals at this year’s regional competition as part of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC). read more