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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.

2022 at Whitecliffe

Other

02/02/2022

We are pleased that all campus-based activities including student orientation and scheduled classes are going ahead in 2022 under the red light setting of the COVID-19 protection framework. ...

Whitecliffe School of Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition 2022

Other

20/01/2022

Whitecliffe invites you to our first Graduate Exhibition for the year. Thursday 27th Jan 5.30pm-7.30pm (please arrive between 5.15pm-6.15pm to register for the event) Friday 28th Jan 10:00am-4:00p ...

New Whitecliffe Degrees Approved by NZQA Ahead of 2022 Launch

Fashion + Sustainability

22/12/2021

We are incredibly proud to announce that our new level 7 bachelor qualifications for the School of Fashion and Sustainability, and the School of Design Innovation have been approved by NZQA. ...

Kerryn Hickson selected as a finalist for Emerging Artist Awards

Fine Arts

09/12/2021

Current BFA Honours student Kerryn Hickson has been selected as a finalist in The Upstairs Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2021. ...

Staff Spotlight: Dr Deborah Green + Hilary Tapper

Art Therapies

08/12/2021

We caught up with Dr Deborah Green and Hilary Tapper to discuss their academic and personal connection to Creative Arts Therapies, coping mechanisms for contemporary times, and what creating meaningfu ...

Monique Lacey: The Truth of the Matter

Fine Arts

17/11/2021

A solo exhibition of new sculpture that's both powerful, relevant, and unmissably bold. ...

Study IT in New Zealand for a Respected, World-Class Qualification

Information Technology

15/11/2021

There are more than 40 universities, polytechnics and specialised learning institutions offering IT short courses, degrees, and post-graduate qualifications in New Zealand. Spanning from software and ...

Deconstructed red pantsuit takes out the 2021 Colour of Fashion prize

Fashion + Sustainability

11/11/2021

When a curious Jordan Tay watched his parents redesign and rebuild their family home in 2001, he was only six. That early memory of exposed, shredded timber became the inspiration for Jordan’s decon ...

MFA Alumni Virginia Leonard wins the international prize Officine Saffi Supreme Award

Other

07/11/2021

A big congratulations to MFA Alumni Virginia Leonard for winning the international prize Officine Saffi Supreme Award for her work 'Pus and Scabs'. ...

Whitecliffe building on Symonds St.

Fashion + Sustainability

01/11/2021

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Enriching Connections Between Creativity + Technology

Information Technology

22/10/2021

Auckland Programme Leader (Information Technology) Dr. Roman Mitch is an artist, full-stack developer, and educator with a long-standing involvement in the arts and culture sector in Aotearoa. His int ...

Staff Spotlight: David Cowlard

Fine Arts

19/10/2021

Meet David Cowlard, our Photo Media Programme Leader. Outside of Whitecliffe, David is a documentary and editorial photographer, digital producer, writer and field recordist. He is widely published in ...

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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.