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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.

Highlights: Wellington Diploma Showcase 2019

Fashion + Sustainability

18/12/2019

At the end of two intensive years of study, students on the Diploma Programme with Whitecliffe Fashion Tech, produce a Diploma Showcase for industry, family and friends. The Diploma programme pulls ...

Tongan artist challenges social fabric of society

Fine Arts

17/12/2019

Budding Tongan artist Hulita Koloi says her practice always functions within the parameters of the four Tongan pillars - Faka’apa’apa (respect), Anga fakatokilalo (humility), Tauhi vaha’a (kinsh ...

MFA Graduate Featured on Contemporary HUM

Fine Arts

25/11/2019

Whitecliffe MFA graduate, Hikalu Clarke has been featured in a recently published article on Contemporary HUM which looks into his experience at the Gasworks residency in London. "It's being able t ...

Richard Maloy's Found in Translation opens at Artetage Museum of Modern Art

Fine Arts

25/11/2019

Whitecliffe Fine Arts lecturer Richard Maloy's solo exhibition Found in Translation has opened at Artetage Museum of Modern Art Russia. ...

Whitecliffe International Student Experience: Yuxin Zou, Jinyang Liu and Weiyang Zhang

Design Innovation

25/11/2019

Three Whitecliffe BFA Photo Media Year 3 students have landed internships in the film crew and production department with Chinese TV33 where they are responsible for filming and editing daily news and ...

Whitecliffe Graphic Design Lecturer Rebecca Steedman

Other

25/11/2019

Having been a part of the Whitecliffe faculty for 7 years, Rebecca Steedman lives and breathes Whitecliffe life. The Graphic Design Lecturer says what makes the college stand out from others is the st ...

Press release: Whitecliffe collaborates with Nottingham College on 18K

Design Innovation

25/11/2019

An exciting trans-global photographic collaboration has been initiated by Nottingham College photography course leader Matt Bunn and Head of Department, Photo Media at Whitecliffe College in Auckland. ...

Whitecliffe Educated - The Student Experience: Melody-Jazz

Design Innovation

25/11/2019

Taking photos at family functions was the spark for Year 3 Photo Media student Melody-Jazz Aliivaine Makavani’s love of photography. From a young age, she sought inspiration from those around her, w ...

Christina Pataialii wins the 2019 Rydal Art Prize

Fine Arts

25/11/2019

The inaugural Rydal Art Prize, New Zealand’s newest art award with a specific focus on contribution to contemporary painting, has been awarded to Whitecliffe 2018 Master of Fine Arts graduate Christ ...

Whitecliffe student projects sweep up at 2019 Best Awards

Design Innovation

25/11/2019

Whitecliffe is thrilled to see the success of students and recent graduates who were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in the 2019 DINZ Best Awards. Past and present students in the graphic de ...

Benjamin Alexander Winner of First Project Runway New Zealand

Fashion + Sustainability

25/11/2019

We are thrilled that recent Whitecliffe BFA Fashion Design & MFA Fashion Sustainability graduate Benjamin Alexander was announced as winner of the first season of Project Runway New Zealand. ...

Asia New Zealand Foundation Residency awarded to Hikalu Clarke

Other

25/11/2019

Hikalu Clarke who graduated with his MFA in 2017 and completed the prestigious Gasworks Residency in London in November 2018 – January 2019, has recently been awarded an Asia New Zealand Foundation ...

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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.