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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.

Whitecliffe College partners with Mediadesign University in a global alliance.

Other

02/02/2024

Whitecliffe College, a prominent figure in New Zealand's creative arts education scene since 1984, is embarking on a global expansion journey through a strategic partnership with Mediadesign Hochschul ...

Whitecliffe: Finding your core purpose

Design Innovation

26/01/2024

Whitecliffe’s Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation (MCEI) students recently caught up with Logan Wedgwood, Managing Director of Auckland-based business consultancy Advisory Works, published ...

MCEI Panel discussion - the nuts and bolts of a new business

Design Innovation

18/12/2023

Entrepreneurship 101: Managing Stress, Building Resilience, Finding Your ‘Who’ Being a founder can be stressful – as students on Whitecliffe’s Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation ( ...

Whitecliffe alumni blazing a Trail at Avgar

Information Technology

18/12/2023

Whitecliffe alumni Avalie Zhang is helping athletes and coaches lift their game as a senior software developer at Avgar. ...

Whitecliffe announces Disability Inclusion Plan 2024-2025.

Other

15/12/2023

Disabled student engagement at Whitecliffe is inclusive, authentic, and respectful. ...

Lecturer Sujin Lim wins World Jewellery Design Awards 2023-2024.

Other

12/12/2023

Sujin Lim, Lecture of the Bachelor in Jewellery Design + Technology, won multiple awards at this year's World Jewellery Design Awards held in Dubai. ...

Insider’s guide to launching a business.

Design Innovation

11/12/2023

Starting a business – especially your first business – can come with equal parts excitement and terror, not to mention a boatload of burning questions. Kiwi founders Chris Chong, Heidi Renata, Ste ...

Whitecliffe Jewellery Lecturer Denise Callan

Fashion + Sustainability

08/12/2023

Returning to study after a 25-year hiatus was no barrier to success for contemporary jewellery artist Denise Callan. In fact, since launching her jewellery design studies in 2018, the former Whiteclif ...

Entrepreneur Kale Panoho reveals secret habits.

Design Innovation

04/12/2023

Inc. 5000 Top 30 Founder Kale Panoho (Ngāpuhi) knows a thing or two about start-ups, now based in LA, Kale knows just what it takes to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. ...

Creative Arts Therapies explores the outdoors.

Art Therapies

01/12/2023

Whitecliffe student Sarah Rossiter is transforming the lives of Wellington locals with a nature-based arts programme that promotes creativity, well-being, and connection. ...

Melbourne-based Artist Harry McAlpine

Fine Arts

16/11/2023

In the seven years since graduating with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Whitecliffe, artist Harry McAlpine has been blazing a trail. ...

Close Encounters at Te Tuhi

Fine Arts

12/11/2023

You don’t have to believe in UFOs to be captivated by Disco Volante - a new show by Caryline Boreham that has just opened at Te Tuhi. ...

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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!

13
June
2025

Whitecliffe’s June Enrollment Clinic — apply in person and walk away with an offer the same day.

06
June
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.

19
June
2025

Come and explore your future in Fine Arts and see our student exhibitions at the Fine Arts Open Day.

13
June
2025

Whitecliffe’s June Enrollment Clinic — apply in person and walk away with an offer the same day.

21
May
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Mini Open Day.

01
July
2025

Register your interest in Whitecliffe’s popular Holiday Workshops for July and be the first to receive details and early access to sign up!

22
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

30
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

23
August
2025

Come and explore your future at Whitecliffe Open Day.

03
June
2025

This half-day workshop will give you a hands-on opportunity to experience our Fine Arts programmes at Whitecliffe Manukau.