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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.

Breaking barriers

Information Technology

21/11/2019

The rise of Maori women in IT ...

Fashion + Sustainability

14/11/2019

Our students are innovators and creative thinkers with a personal vision. The annual Whitecliffe Fashion Show is your opportunity to see the directional and unique collections presented by emerging de ...

Guest Speaker: Aaron Lister

Fine Arts

29/10/2019

Aaron Lister, curator at the City Gallery in Wellington, is our Guest and External Examiner for the Whitecliffe MFA programme’s January seminar themed Art as Research. Aaron has worked on artist ...

MFA graduate Julie Cromwell wins Glaister Ennor 2019 top award

Fine Arts

29/10/2019

The recent Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts graduate’s work Transitions (8/13) enthralled judge John DalyPeoples. “This elegant, imposing urn work has been made recently but it could have been m ...

Fashion Graduate Julie Pyun

Fine Arts

29/10/2019

“My journey at Whitecliffe truly prepared me for the fashion industry to say the least. The school helped me understand my design aesthetic and who I wanted to be as a young designer. The internship ...

Beth Ellery Collaborates with Whitecliffe Fashion Tech on Zero Waste Project

Fashion + Sustainability

31/08/2019

Whitecliffe Fashion Tech is excited to introduce a collaboration with designer Beth Ellery. BE baby launched in 2018 with the incentive to encourage sustainable practice in the workroom, as well as ...

Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Invited to 2019 NZFW Graduate Show

Fine Arts

14/08/2019

Whitecliffe Fashion Tech is excited to announce that they are one of three schools to have been invited to take part in the 2019 New Zealand Fashion Week’s Graduate Show. ...

Armour-like 'Swirl' Fashioned into Winning Dress

Fashion + Sustainability

07/08/2019

MEDIA RELEASE: Bryony Acraman (22) was handed the paint colour Resene Valour and a length of silk dyed to match. It was May, the beginning of this year’s Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion ...

MEDIA RELEASE: Darryn Melrose announced as new Whitecliffe CEO

Other

12/11/2018

Darryn Melrose, former Chief Executive of Media Design School, is the new CEO of the country’s leading private art and design school, Whitecliffe College. ...

NZFT FAM: Annmarie Williams

Fashion + Sustainability

02/10/2018

The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show is on THIS WEEKEND. One of our students, Annmarie is showcasing her label MOTFAW, so we sat down with her to ask about her inspirations, her life leading up to the show ...

Press Release: Asia Pacific Education Purchases IT Tertiary Provider Computer Power Plus

Information Technology

21/09/2018

Asia Pacific Education Group (APEDU) announces today (4 September 2018) the acquisition of IT Tertiary Education Provider, Computer Power Plus (CPP). ...

NZFT FAM: Makyla Ata

Fashion + Sustainability

18/09/2018

Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion has come to an end for 2018 and what an incredible competition it was. This year saw once again, amazing talent and designs that pushed the boundaries in all t ...

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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!

10
July
2025

Get hands-on with IT at Whitecliffe’s Holiday Programme—designed for Year 11–13 students interested in exploring computer hardware, networking, and app development.

11
July
2025

Step into the world of tech with Whitecliffe’s Coding for Girls workshop—an entry-level session designed to introduce Year 11–13 students to the basics of coding and digital problem-solving in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

11
July
2025

Curious about how technology works behind the scenes? Whitecliffe’s IT Essentials Taster Day is a free, hands-on holiday programme designed for Year 11–13 students ready to explore the foundations of the tech world.

22
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

10
July
2025

Get hands-on with IT at Whitecliffe’s Holiday Programme—designed for Year 11–13 students interested in exploring computer hardware, networking, and app development.

30
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

11
July
2025

Event intro: Step into the world of tech with Whitecliffe’s Coding for Girls workshop—an entry-level session designed to introduce Year 11–13 students to the basics of coding and digital problem-solving in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

23
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

10
July
2025

Curious about how technology works behind the scenes? Whitecliffe’s IT Essentials Taster Day is a free, hands-on holiday programme designed for Year 11–13 students ready to explore the foundations of the tech world.

31
July
2025

Book a Call with the Programme Leader Have questions about the Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation (MCEI)?

07
July
2025

Bring Characters to Life: Design & Animate with Uelese Vavae

07
July
2025

Mon 7 July + Tues 8 July | 10.00AM-3:00PM - Step into the world of Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe with a hands-on holiday programme workshop designed to spark creativity and introduce key industry skills.

09
July
2025

Curious about a future in design? This holiday workshop is your chance to experience the creative process firsthand. Perfect for beginners, it’s also a great way to get a taste of what studying design at Whitecliffe is really like.

09
July
2025

Explore the future of design with AI in this thought-provoking, hands-on holiday programme led by Dr Roman Mitch.

08
July
2025

Step into the world of Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe with a hands-on holiday workshop designed to spark creativity and introduce key industry skills.

07
July
2025

Mon 7 July + Tues 8 July | 10.00AM-3:00PM - Step into the world of Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe with a hands-on holiday workshop designed to spark creativity and introduce key industry skills.