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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!

Guests visiting Whitecliffe Campus on Campus Visit Day
Auckland Central 16 Jan 2026
16 Jan 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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Guests visiting Whitecliffe Campus on Campus Visit Day
Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch 13 Feb 2026
13 Feb 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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Students visiting Whitecliffe Campus on Open Day
Auckland Central 31 Jan 2026
31 Jan 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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See what’s happening at Whitecliffe! From student projects to exciting events, stay updated with all the latest news from our creative community.

November events at Whitecliffe

Fashion + Sustainability

04/11/2024

Join us at Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Exhibitions and Open Studios! This is your chance to see the incredible work our Fine Arts, Digital Media, and Fashion students have created. From paintings and ...

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14 September 2024 Open Studio Day: Christchurch Campus

Art Therapies

02/09/2024

Register for the Whitecliffe Christchurch Campus Open Studio Day on Saturday, 14th September 2024, to ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options. D ...

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Understanding the importance of cybersecurity today.

Other

03/09/2024

As AI continues to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape, a burning question emerges: will AI take over the jobs of cybersecurity professionals? While AI can handle routine tasks and analyze data ...

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Whitecliffe students excel at 2024 Eden Arts Award.

Other

01/11/2024

Whitecliffe is incredibly proud of our Fine Arts students who stood out at the 2024 Eden Arts Art Schools Award. Five of our talented students—Caleb Steven, Helena Whitfield, Christian Turner, Varun ...

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Trent Williams: Creator and Pathfinder

Information Technology

01/06/2023

“I absolutely love what I do, it’s just so exciting to be involved in learning at this level. Don’t get into software or tech if you don’t want to learn more!” ...

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Walking the talk with Eric Thompson

Design Innovation

29/06/2023

We spoke with Eric about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur – and what sets this cutting-edge master’s programme (MCEI) apart. ...

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Seven Reasons why you Should enrol in Whitecliffe’s New Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation (MCEI)

Design Innovation

15/06/2023

This July, Whitecliffe will launch a cutting-edge new master’s degree, specifically designed for founders and startup entrepreneurs ready to debut their new great idea. Got a product or service you ...

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July 2023 Holiday Programmes

Other

24/05/2023

Holiday Programmes for Year 12 + Year 13 high school students. Whitecliffe is offering a range of holiday programmes and workshops that allow you to learn more about studying Art, Design, Fashion, ...

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UFO Encounters: Caryline Boreham's artistic journey.

Other

08/07/2024

Award-winning artist and Whitecliffe Fine Arts Lecturer Caryline Boreham delves into New Zealand’s legendary UFO sightings, including the 1978 Kaikōura Lights. Since 2016, she has transformed her r ...

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Open Studio Day at Wellington Campus, 23 August 2024.

Design Innovation

19/07/2024

Register for the Whitecliffe Wellington Campus Open Studio Day on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, to ensure you have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your tertiary study options. ...

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Wellington Technology Workshop

Information Technology

19/06/2023

Join us in our Wellington campus, meet our lecturers and learn some amazing tech skills before you build your career in Technology. Date & time 29 • 06 • 23 9:00 AM—3:30 PM Location 110 La ...

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From Trash To Treasure

Fine Arts

05/07/2023

Bobbie’s latest installation Kōwhai Grove has seen her light up the Tauranga CBD with 3000 illuminated flowers painstakingly crafted from 16,000 unwanted plastic bottles. Commissioned by the Tauran ...

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