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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.

Whitecliffe Alumni Priscilla Hunter Ventures into the Colourful World of Art-Fashion with Her Label Poison Spike

Fine Arts

12/05/2022

Despite the endless challenges that the last few years have brought, visual artist and Poison Spike co-founder Priscilla Hunter remains creatively inspired and boldly hopeful about the future of art a ...

Staff Spotlight: Uelese Vavae

Design Innovation

03/05/2022

Uelese Vavae is a Samoan artist and a graduate of the Whitecliffe School of Fine Arts. Raised in South Auckland, he is excited to be teaching the Certificate of Digital Media + Design at the Manukau c ...

Whitecliffe announces three new appointments to the Board

Other

02/05/2022

Whitecliffe is pleased to announce three new appointments to the Board, with a wealth of experience from the University, ITP, Online Learning, and Private Education sectors that will support Whiteclif ...

Alumni spotlight: Hulita Koloi

Fine Arts

29/04/2022

Hulita Koloi’s five years of studying at Whitecliffe have recently come to an end, and although she has already achieved so much in only a short amount of time, her career as an artist is only just ...

Alumni Spotlight: Georgia Johnstone

Design Innovation

08/04/2022

We caught up with BFA - Graphic Design Alumni Georgia Johnstone to talk about her time at Whitecliffe and life after graduating. ...

Natural Dye Garden Project

Fashion + Sustainability

05/04/2022

The Whitecliffe School of Fashion & Sustainability has established a Natural Dye Garden at the Symonds Street Campus. The school understands the imperative need of imparting education that creates mea ...

Toi Tū Toi Ora Artist Profile: Hiria Anderson

Fine Arts

30/03/2022

MFA Alumni Hiria Anderson sat down with the Auckland Art gallery and spoke about her personal history, inspiration, and painting, including her works in the collection 'Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary M ...

Staff Spotlight: Joanna Campbell

Fashion + Sustainability

22/03/2022

Meet Joanna Campbell. She is an award-winning jeweller and has been making jewellery since graduating with a Bachelor of Design, in 3-Dimensional (jewellery major) from Unitec in 2001. In 2002 she won ...

Get to know Whitecliffe student Alexandra Simpson ahead of her 2022 Pacific Fusion Fashion Show Debut

Other

08/03/2022

Although the new date has not been announced yet, the anticipation continues to grow. This excitement is particularly prevalent for Whitecliffe School of Fashion + Sustainability student, sewing tutor ...

Whitecliffe building on Symonds St.

Other

02/03/2022

Whitecliffe is pleased to announce two new appointments to our leadership team to support quality assurance and curriculum development. Dr. Kathy Garden - Director of Quality Operations and Dr. Amy ...

The Cost of Ethical Fashion

Other

17/02/2022

Whitecliffe is at the forefront of providing sustainable and ethical fashion education in Aotearoa. We cultivate talent, teach valuable skills and encourage sustainable practices throughout our school ...

Eden Art Art Schools Award Winners 2021

Fine Arts

11/02/2022

The Eden Arts Trust is delighted to congratulate the winners of the eleventh annual Eden Arts Art Schools Award announced on Saturday 5 February 2022. ...

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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!

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.

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.