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See what’s happening at Whitecliffe! From student projects to exciting events, stay updated with all the latest news from our creative community.

Alumni Spotlight: Karen Sewell

Fine Arts

10/10/2022

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Alumni Spotlight: Hiria Aorangi

Fashion + Sustainability

03/10/2022

We sat down with fashion designer and Fashion Tech alumni Hiria Aorangi, and talked about her experience as a Vogue-featured fashion designer. ...

PhD Qualification Collaboration with AUT

Other

30/09/2022

Suitably-qualified Whitecliffe candidates may apply to enrol in the AUT Doctor of Philosophy programme to undertake research under the co-supervision of AUT and Whitecliffe faculty. Such students are ...

Staff Spotlight: Anton Maurer

Fine Arts

06/09/2022

We sat down with School of Fine Arts Lecturer Anton Maurer, and chatted about Whitecliffe's Photo Media programme. To watch the interview click here. ...

Modest Fashion study tour hosted by the Islamic Fashion Institute in Bandung, Indonesia

Fashion + Sustainability

19/08/2022

This Sunday 15 students from the Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design and the Diploma in Fashion Technology depart Auckland for a 6-week Modest Fashion study tour hosted by the Islamic Fashion Insti ...

Alumni Spotlight: From Graduating with a Certificate Programme to Painting Netflix Sets: Nick Barry’s Journey as an Artist

Fine Arts

22/07/2022

A decade after graduating, School of Fine Arts alumni Nick Barry and his success, creativity and motivation as an artist reflects the immeasurable value in completing a Certificate programme offered a ...

In Celebration of Matariki – How to Honour the Holiday

Other

17/06/2022

Fundamentally, Matariki represents togetherness. Pipiri (June), the month of Matariki, means ‘to draw close’ due to the cold temperature. To honour Matariki and stay true to the meaning of the hol ...

Whitecliffe Announces Partnership with EC-Council

Information Technology

15/06/2022

Whitecliffe College is now proud partners with EC-Council. The joint venture aims to equip the next generation of talent to take the lead in preventing cyberthreats by providing aspiring cybersecurity ...

Whitecliffe releases new Sustainability Plan

Other

10/06/2022

With the help of Sustainability Consultants at Madworld, Whitecliffe has completed a comprehensive assessment of its sustainability practices and released details of new initiatives to reduce its carb ...

In Celebration of Matariki - History and Significance

Other

10/06/2022

For the first time in history, Aotearoa will be acknowledging Matariki, the signifier of the Māori New Year, as an annual national public holiday. This year, Matariki falls on Friday June 24th, 2022. ...

Alumni Spotlight: Julie Cromwell

Fine Arts

09/06/2022

Julie Cromwell graduated from the School of Fine Arts in 2019, and proudly acknowledges that pursuing the Master of Fine Arts programme was the best thing she could have ever done for her practice. Fr ...

Breaking Barriers Down, Fashioning Up A Career

Fashion + Sustainability

30/05/2022

Dihlia Teuru is only 24 but her success in the fashion industry is testament to the wisdom of her advice to school leavers - “Listen to your gut” and “Take a risk”. ...

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Events

There’s always something happening at Whitecliffe. From exhibitions and fashion shows to guest talks and hands-on workshops, our events are all about celebrating creativity and connecting with our community. Come along and be inspired!

01
July
2025

Register your interest in Whitecliffe’s popular Holiday Workshops for July and be the first to receive details and early access to sign up!

22
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

30
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

23
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

03
June
2025

This half-day workshop will give you a hands-on opportunity to experience our Fine Arts programmes at Whitecliffe Manukau.

13
June
2025

Whitecliffe’s June Enrollment Clinic — apply in person and walk away with an offer the same day.

06
June
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.

19
June
2025

Come and explore your future in Fine Arts and see our student exhibitions at the Fine Arts Open Day.

13
June
2025

Whitecliffe’s June Enrollment Clinic — apply in person and walk away with an offer the same day.

21
May
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.