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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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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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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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News

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

Congratulations to the Whitecliffe 2019 Graduates!

Fine Arts

20/12/2019

A huge congratulations to the students who graduated from the 2019 Whitecliffe Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts - Arts Management ...

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February 2020 Open Day: Manukau Campus

Fine Arts

15/01/2020

Explore your unique voice, and turn it into a meaningful creative practice. With the support of knowledgeable artists, and with access to your own studio space, you will learn to develop your technica ...

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The Water Sustains Us featured in Auckland Festival of Photography

Fine Arts

29/05/2020

The 18k Collaboration between Whitecliffe and Nottingham College last year is featured as part of the Core Exhibitions for this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography. Date & time 28 • 05 • ...

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Returning to campus on June 2nd

Other

29/05/2020

A big thank you to all our staff and students who have returned to campus so far and have followed the guidelines and protocols we have put in place to keep our Whitecliffe community safe. ...

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Certificate Graduate Exhibition - Manukau Campus 25th June

Fine Arts

09/06/2020

Welcome back to Level One! And just in time for Mid-Year Exhibitions! Join us in celebrating our Graduates Exhibition for our Certificate in Arts + Design students. The showcase and graduation cere ...

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Graduate Exhibition: Emerging Artists 2020

Fine Arts

14/01/2020

Sanderson’s annual Emerging Artists exhibition supports promising new talent - this year, showcasing a collection of works from recent graduates of Elam and Whitecliffe. This exhibition provides a p ...

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Campus Access during Level 1

Other

10/06/2020

A big thank you to our staff and students who have returned to campus and have followed the guidelines and protocols to keep our Whitecliffe community safe. ...

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Capturing Gisborne in the Lockdown

Other

12/06/2020

When New Zealand went into Level 4 Lockdown, Whitecliffe student Mahalia Rush travelled back home to Gisborne to be with her family. It ended up being the perfect opportunity for the Photo Media stude ...

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Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Auckland 2019 Graduation

Fashion + Sustainability

09/01/2020

Join us on Thursday 23 January for the Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Auckland 2019 Graduation. Grandaunts will be celebrated at The Podium, 67 Symonds Street Campus. Graduates may bring 4 guests Guests ...

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Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Wellington 2019 Graduation

Fashion + Sustainability

09/01/2020

Join us on Thursday 30 January for the Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Wellington 2019 Graduation. Grandaunts will be celebrated at St Andrews on The Terrace, 30 The Terrace, Wellington. Graduates may bri ...

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Meet our new Digital Media tutor Kennedy

Other

19/06/2020

With over 13-years’ experience in Digital Art + Design, he’s keen to share his knowledge on how you can turn your creative ideas into incredible digital artworks. ...

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Whitecliffe Manukau Gallery Opening

Other

24/06/2020

Join us for the grand opening of our gallery showcasing a collection of artworks by our talented students at Whitecliffe. We are excited to showcase our new Whitecliffe Manukau campus with our very ow ...

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