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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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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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Open Day June 2026 - Whitecliffe
Auckland Central 20 Jun 2026
20 Jun 2026, 9:00am

Open Day brings all faculties together for a full-campus experience, with more staff, activities and opportunities to explore what studying at Whitecliffe is like. ...

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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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Open Day June 2026 - Whitecliffe
Manukau, Christchurch, Wellington Campus 18 Jun 2026
18 Jun 2026, 10:00am

Open Day brings all faculties together for a full-campus experience, with more staff, activities and opportunities to explore what studying at Whitecliffe is like. ...

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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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Auckland Central 3 Jun 2026
3 Jun 2026, 10:00am

Whitecliffe is proud to host the Top Art Exhibition at our Auckland City Campus from 3–10 June. ...

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

You’ll be able to walk through our spaces, meet staff, and ask questions at your own pace. ...

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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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Online 17 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026, 6:00pm

Join Whitecliffe’s free online webinar with one of our IT lecturers Dr Sarmad Soomro as he explores key trends shaping the IT job market and the skills that are becoming increasingly important acros ...

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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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News

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

October Open Day: Wellington Technology Campus Agenda

Other

02/10/2020

Ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options in arts, design, fashion and technology. The Whitecliffe Wellington Technology Open Day will be filled with ...

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Whitecliffe students celebrated at Eden Arts Art Schools Awards 2020

Fine Arts

06/08/2020

The Eden Arts initiative presents the very best student works from each of Elam, Unitec, AUT and Whitecliffe in a single exhibition, awarding a cash prize to the overall winners. ...

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COVID-19: Alert level changes

Other

12/08/2020

Auckland and Manukau campuses We are instructing all students and staff not to come into the Auckland and Manukau campus today, Thursday and Friday, but instead, study and work from home for the re ...

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Whitecliffe Tech Scholarship

Other

13/10/2020

In celebration of Whitecliffe's accreditation from IT Professionals NZ, we are excited to offer five scholarships for our technology courses in 2021. This year has sparked an acceleration in demand ...

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Whitecliffe Bachelor of Applied Information Technology receives IT Professionals New Zealand Te Pou Hanarau Ngaio Accreditation

Information Technology

08/10/2020

Whitecliffe is delighted to announce that the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology has received formal accreditation from IT Professionals New Zealand Te Pou Hanarau Ngaio. This makes Whitecliff ...

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Whitecliffe Graduate: Maia Wharewere-Ballard

Other

05/10/2020

Maia Wharewere-Ballard spent much of her time at Trident High School in Whakatāne with a paintbrush in her hand. “I spent all my time painting in every class at high school,” she remembers. � ...

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October Open Day: Wellington Technology Campus Agenda

Other

02/10/2020

Ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options in arts, design, fashion and technology. The Whitecliffe Wellington Technology Open Day will be filled with ...

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October Open Day: Christchurch Technology Campus Agenda

Ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options in arts, design, fashion and technology. The Whitecliffe Christchurch Technology Open Day will be filled wi ...

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October Open Day: Auckland Campus Agenda

Other

30/09/2020

Ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options in arts, design, fashion and technology. The Whitecliffe Auckland Open Day will be filled with presentation ...

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Whitecliffe Graduate: Benjamin Alexander

Fashion + Sustainability

03/09/2020

If you watched Project Runway New Zealand, you would recognise the name Benjamin Alexander. Since winning the inaugural competition two years ago, Benjamin has presented his first solo show at New Ze ...

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Making your own Mask

Fashion + Sustainability

17/08/2020

Handy COVID-19 Whitecliffe links: Whitecliffe FAQ on COVID-19 Tech support while studying remotely Getting ready for studying online Currently there is evidence of limited community transmission ...

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COVID-19: Level 3 and Level 2 Extensions

Other

14/08/2020

Auckland and Manukau at Level 3 From Monday (17th of August) through to Friday (21st of August), all onsite campus activities will move to remote online learning, This will be communicated through ...

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