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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!

Auckland and Manukau Campus

Contemporary Drawing at our Auckland Central and Manukau Campus Click to view the available schedules ...

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Across campuses - Auckland Central, Manukau, Wellington 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.

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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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). ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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Whitecliffe building on Symonds St.

Other

25/11/2019

MEDIA RELEASE: Whitecliffe College has unveiled major plans for the future of the tertiary organisation, including an education merger with NZ Fashion Tech and Computer Power Plus, which now all sit u ...

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