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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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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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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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MBIL Webinar, Leading When There Is No Map: The Art of Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Online 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 6:30pm

Join Whitecliffe’s free online webinar with industry speaker Dr. Shireen Chua who will be sharing insights into Future-ready leadership. ...

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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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Tech Exhibition 2026 – Winter Edition
Auckland Central 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Join us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing the innovative projects developed by Whitecliffe Information Technology students across software development, web technologies, artificial intelligence, ...

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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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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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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 27 Jun 2026
27 Jun 2026, 11:00am

Join Whitecliffe for an IT Industry Connect Session exploring key topics shaping the future of technology, including AI safety and security, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, financial cri ...

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Wellington Campus 2 Jul 2026
2 Jul 2026, 10:00am

Join us for an inspiring exhibition showcasing the innovative projects developed by Whitecliffe Information Technology students across software development, web technologies, artificial intelligence, ...

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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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News

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

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership, Ross Pearce, Innovation Distilled

Design Innovation

24/10/2025

We are excited to welcome Ross Pearce to the MBIL (Master of Business Innovation & Leadership) programme sharing his insights, deep understanding & experience on innovation with our students. ...

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Virginia Leonard, Glad that you are not here all the time — an urn for unwanted limbs and other things, 2025. Clay, pure gold, and resin. Winner of the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Sydney. Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts. Alumna

Fine Arts

20/10/2025

Master of Fine Arts alumna Virginia Leonard wins the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize in Sydney for her powerful clay, gold, and resin work. ...

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Jewellery design by Whitecliffe Lecturer Sujin Lim — 1st Place winner in the Daily Wear category at the 2025 World Jewellery Design Awards.

Fashion + Sustainability

15/10/2025

Whitecliffe Jewellery Lecturer Sujin Lee has received international recognition at the 2025 World Jewellery Design Awards (WADA Awards), winning 1st place in the Daily Wear category and placing in thr ...

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Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design student Kensa Munroe named the winner of the 2025 Circular Design Award presented by Mindful Fashion New Zealand.

Fashion + Sustainability

13/10/2025

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design student, Kensa Munroe, has been named the winner of the 2025 Circular Design Award - Clothing Design Innovation Award and the winner of the Cotton Innovation Awa ...

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Whitecliffe Fine Arts students at 2025 Eden Arts Art Schools Award exhibition at Webb’s Mt Eden

Fine Arts

11/10/2025

Five of our Year 3 Bachelor of Fine Arts students represented Whitecliffe at this year’s Eden Arts Art Schools Award, held at Webb’s in Mt. Eden earlier this month. ...

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Best Awards 2025 Finalists, Design Innovation, Whitecliffe

Design Innovation

02/10/2025

Four talented Bachelor of Design + Digital Media students from Whitecliffe are among the finalists in this year’s Best Design Awards. ...

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Whitecliffe, Sustainability Fashion, Programmes, Circular Design Awards 2025, Finalists, Kensa Munroe, Pip Stevenson, Article

Fashion + Sustainability

04/10/2025

Whitecliffe is represented by both a student and a lecturer as finalists in the Design Innovation Award (Clothing Innovation category) at the 2025 Circular Design Awards, presented by Mindful Fashion ...

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Whitecliffe, Fine Arts, Bachelor, Barbara Versfelt, Fotofest Exhibit, Depot Artspace Exhibit, article

Fine Arts

02/10/2025

Whitecliffe BFA student Barbara Versfelt is sharing her photographic work across Aotearoa this month with her photographs featured in two exhibitions: FotoFest Hawke’s Bay (19 Sept – 3 Oct 2025) a ...

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Ari Tresadern, Whitecliffe, Resene Colour of Fashion, News, Article, Sustainability, Fashion

Fashion + Sustainability

17/09/2025

Whitecliffe is proud to announce that Arionne (Ari) Tresadern, student in Fashion + Sustainability - Diploma in Fashion, has been named the Resene Colour of Fashion 2025 winner. ...

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Whitecliffe Information Technology Micro-credentials

Information Technology

25/09/2025

Whitecliffe’s flexible microcredentials are designed for professionals and career-changers who want to upskill, retrain, or certify in areas the industry needs most. ...

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Whitecliffe, Programmes, Information Technology, Master of IT, Bachelor in Computing Technologies

Information Technology

26/09/2025

Discover who should study a Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe NZ and how it leads to advanced IT careers in cybersecurity and data. ...

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Applied Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT bachelor programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology

Information Technology

26/09/2025

Explore what you can do with an IT qualification in New Zealand. Discover career paths and how Whitecliffe prepares you for success in tech. ...

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