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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!

Across campuses - Auckland Central, Manukau, Wellington Click to view the available schedules ...

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Auckland and Manukau Campus

Contemporary Drawing at our Auckland Central and Manukau Campus Click to view the available schedules ...

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IT Holiday Programmes July 2026
Auckland Central 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:30am

Hands-on experience with networking equipment and tools used for network security. ...

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Whitecliffe School Holiday Programme, Information Technology, July 2026
Auckland Central 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 1:30pm

Take your first steps into mobile app development by creating a translator phone app with some amazing tool and technologies! ...

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MBIL Webinar, Leading When There Is No Map: The Art of Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Online 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 6:30pm

Join Whitecliffe’s free online webinar with industry speaker Dr. Shireen Chua who will be sharing insights into Future-ready leadership. ...

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Whitecliffe School Holiday Programme, July 2026
Manukau Campus 14 Jul 2026
14 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Come along for a fun, hands-on character design workshop where you’ll explore the exciting world of concept art, visual storytelling, and character creation. Learn how artists develop original chara ...

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Tech Exhibition 2026 – Winter Edition
Auckland Central 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Join us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing the innovative projects developed by Whitecliffe Information Technology students across software development, web technologies, artificial intelligence, ...

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Whitecliffe IT Holiday Programmes July 2026
Manukau Campus 16 Jul 2026
16 Jul 2026, 10:30am

This workshop introduces participants to the transformative power of AI tools like ChatGPT, blending hands-on activities and real-world examples to demonstrate how effective prompt design can boost pr ...

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Online 24 Jun 2026
24 Jun 2026, 6:00pm

Join Whitecliffe’s free online webinar delivered by Dr Sana Alyaseri, as we explore how AI is shaping the future of web development and the skills that may become more important in the industry. ...

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Whitecliffe IT Holiday Programme July 2026
Wellington Campus 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Join us for an interactive session where you’ll discover how cyber threats are identified and prevented, and by learning the basics of mobile app development as you build and test your own simple ap ...

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Christchurch Campus 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:00am

This session provides a fun and practical introduction to computer hardware and networking, giving you a real taste of what studying and working in IT can be like. ...

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Natural Dyeing Workshop at Whitecliffe
Auckland Central 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Come along for a fun, hands-on natural dyeing session where you’ll experiment with sustainable processes and eco-dye techniques. No experience needed, just curiosity and a love of making and creatin ...

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Whitecliffe School Holiday Programme, July 2026, Create a Website
Christchurch Campus 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 12:30pm

Show off your talents with a custom portfolio website! Learn how to mix coding with design to create a space that reflects you. ...

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Auckland Central 6 Jul 2026
6 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Try jewellery-making at Whitecliffe’s Holiday Programme. Create a metal pendant using sawing, drilling and filing in a hands-on studio workshop. ...

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Auckland Central 27 Jun 2026
27 Jun 2026, 11:00am

Join Whitecliffe for an IT Industry Connect Session exploring key topics shaping the future of technology, including AI safety and security, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, financial cri ...

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Wellington Campus 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Join us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing the innovative projects developed by Whitecliffe Information Technology students across software development, web technologies, artificial intelligence, ...

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Auckland Central 14 Jul 2026
14 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Come along for a fun, hands-on 3D modelling workshop where you’ll explore the basics of creating digital objects, environments, and forms in 3D software. ...

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Riso Printing Workshop - Whitecliffe Faculty of Art and Design
Auckland Central 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:00am

This is a relaxed drop-in style workshop, so you can stay as long as you like, get creative, and take home your own printed poster. ...

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News

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 ...

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Manukau Experience

Other

12/01/2023

Date & time 25 • 01 • 23 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Location Whitecliffe, 3, Osterley Way, Manukau ...

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Symonds St Experience

Other

13/01/2023

Date & time 25 • 01 • 23 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Location 67 Symonds Street, Auckland ...

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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 ...

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How Maggie Hewitt is designing a new future for fashion

Fashion + Sustainability

08/10/2021

Maggie founded her fashion label Maggie Marilyn on the belief that the fashion industry needs to be revolutionised to ensure absolute transparency, the wellbeing of all in the supply chain, and the sh ...

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Caryline Boreham wins National Contemporary Award 2021

Other

21/09/2021

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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'. ...

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Whitecliffe building on Symonds St.

Fashion + Sustainability

01/11/2021

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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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Winners announced for the Vanguard Awards 2021

Other

13/10/2021

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