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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.

Creativity the key to dollmaker's battle with anxiety

Fine Arts

14/01/2020

MFA Alumni Hilary Tapper makes custom dolls for people all over the world by using upcycled materials and to promote messages of love ...

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Graduate Exhibition: Cut from the Cloth

Fine Arts

14/01/2020

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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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February 2020 Open Day: Christchurch Campus

Information Technology

15/01/2020

Be part of the change that technology is making to our world. Learn the latest technologies used to build digital platforms and exceptional user experiences. With strong skills in information technolo ...

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February 2020 Open Day: Wellington Technology Campus

Information Technology

15/01/2020

Be part of the change that technology is making to our world. Learn the latest technologies used to build digital platforms and exceptional user experiences. With strong skills in information technolo ...

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February 2020 Open Day: Wellington Fashion Tech Campus

Fashion + Sustainability

15/01/2020

Find a voice for your ideas and creative expression with the different Whitecliffe pathways offered to fashion students. At Fashion Tech, students learn the technical skills to propel them into the fa ...

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February 2020 Open Day: Auckland Campus

Fine Arts

15/01/2020

Register for the Whitecliffe Auckland Campus Open Day on Thursday 13th February 2020 to ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options. Date & time 13 ...

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Fine Arts

20/01/2020

Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts graduate Helen Dowling, along with Priscilla Kinnaird present a series of paintings that explore the existence of distraction within everyday life. Sidewalk Gallery. ...

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Exhibition: Queer Pavilion 2020

Fine Arts

20/01/2020

Queer Pavilion is a drifting structure for art, performance and conversation that will reside in the Rangipuke Albert Park for six days during the Auckland Pride Festival. Date & time 01 • 02 � ...

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Hot New Things 2020 – Katie Paterson

Design Innovation

20/01/2020

Each summer DA profiles a selection of the top design graduates coming out of our tertiary institutions. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn about their passions, f ...

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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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Yolunda Hickman's Signal Forest installed outside Te Papa

Fine Arts

29/01/2020

Acting Programme Director for Whitecliffe's Master of Fine Arts Programme Yolunda Hickman's artwork Signal Forest has been installed on Wellington's waterfront. ...

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