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1 June 2021

Whitireia graduate takes student experiences back into the classroom

Ken made the move to New Zealand to study a Master of Professional Practice at Whitireia. Now a tutor of the Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) programme, Ken says the unparalleled sense of... read more

31 May 2021

Whitireia programme a stepping stone into New Zealand music industry

Sam Howard, fourth year music student at Whitireia, did not have any formal music training when he chose to pursue his dream career in music. But he knew that having a formal qualification would be... read more

24 May 2021

Whitireia nurse overcomes challenges to return to study and graduate

Shawnee Watson-Darbyshire, 28 years, always wanted to be a nurse, but when she left college in 2010 she felt like her dream was out of reach.After withdrawing from study in 2011, nine years later... read more

12 May 2021

International Nurses Day: Whitireia nursing tutor highlights smartphone risks in nursing curriculum

Smartphones are a part of nursing education. Student nurses use smartphones to access textbooks, pharmacology resources, standards for practice and lots of other knowledge as part of their everyday... read more

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21 April 2021

Whitireia social work graduate believes representation must occur at all levels to create meaningful change for Pacific people in New Zealand

Whitireia social work graduate, Rosalie Maiava-Zajkowski, sees the representation of Pacific people in government spaces as key to creating meaningful and lasting positive change for Pacific people... read more

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7 April 2021

Industry and family donors award 36 Whitireia students scholarships to complete their 2021 study

On Tuesday 30 March, 36 Whitireia students received scholarships from the Whitireia Foundation to assist with their 2021 studies.The Whitireia Foundation is a volunteer-run trust, established in... read more

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29 March 2021

Whitireia and WelTec students create award-winning work at Fringe Festival

Another successful Fringe Festival has been and gone in the capital city and, this year, Whitireia and WelTec students played a big part in its success.One of the most vibrant events on the... read more

17 March 2021

Whitireia student wins inaugural Māori and Pasifika scholarship from publisher Penguin Random House NZ

Wellingtonian Luke Finnigan has been awarded the first ever Māori and Pasifika Publishing Scholarship thanks to a collaboration with Whitireia Community Polytechnic Ltd and Penguin Random House New... read more

5 March 2021

WelTec responds to need by offering evening classes for business students

WelTec School of Business has responded to student needs for flexible study by offering evening classes in Central Wellington for the New Zealand Diploma of Business (Level 5).“There are a lot of... read more

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23 February 2021

Whitireia offers nursing diploma as Government covers student costs

It will come as no surprise to hear that New Zealand has a shortage of nurses, with a particular need for nurses of Māori and Pacific descent.In efforts to bolster these numbers, Whitireia is the... read more