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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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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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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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News

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

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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Whitecliffe, Four founders, four ‘whys’

Design Innovation

05/02/2024

Starting your own business isn’t easy – if it was, everyone would be doing it. So how do you ride the ups and downs of entrepreneurship? What gets you through the bad and the ugly? According to th ...

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Fay Amaral appointed Chief Executive of Whitecliffe Education for New Zealand and Australia.

Other

11/03/2024

Whitecliffe Education is delighted to announce the appointment of Fay Amaral as the Chief Executive Officer for New Zealand and Australia (Australasia). ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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Whitecliffe announces Disability Inclusion Plan 2024-2025.

Other

15/12/2023

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

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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Dr. Michel Tarko Appointed President and CEO of Whitecliffe Canada

Other

21/10/2023

Whitecliffe Education, a leading institution from New Zealand in the field of arts and education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michel Tarko as its new President and CEO, effective 8 J ...

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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 ...

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