Whitireia and WelTec are proud to celebrate hairdressing tutor Michelle (Shelly) McAuley, who has been appointed as the Hair Supervisor for the 2025 World of WearableArt Show: RISE. read more

Kiri was inspired to begin her Reo journey by her late father, a fluent speaker of Te Reo. Through studying Te Reo, she is experiencing lasting impacts in both her personal journey and role as a Family Court Navigator at the Porirua District Court… read more

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A new partnership between Whitireia and WelTec and the Southern Cross Health Trust is offering nursing ākonga (students) in the Wellington region unparalleled support during their studies and clinical placements. read more

Te Warena brings decades of international experience in hairdressing, makeup artistry, and special effects to her teaching at Whitireia and WelTec. Currently, she leads the Wellington Trades Academy Salon Environment programme at the Petone campus… read more

All newly enrolled ākonga are invited to join us for Pōwhiri at our Whitireia Porirua Campus. This is a special moment to be welcomed and supported as you begin your study journey with us.  read more

Audiences are invited to experience never-before-seen creative works in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, as E/Merge Festival of Creativity returns from 8 - 23 October 2025. read more

All newly enrolled ākonga are invited to join us for Mihi Whakatau at our Petone Campus. This is a special moment to be welcomed and supported as you begin your study journey with us.  read more

Lower Hutt is set to become a hub for creative learning in 2026, with Whitireia and WelTec offering their Animation, Digital Media and Design and Screen Production (Film) programmes at the Petone campus. read more

A groundbreaking partnership between Whitireia and WelTec and Qingdao Huanghai University (QHHU) in China has welcomed its first students this month, marking the launch of the Joint Institute Huanghai WelTec (JIHW). read more