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Tour our Campuses
Here at Whitireia and WelTec we have campuses all across Wellington. If you are a new student or just want to get to know your campus a little better check out one of the videos below. Take a tour and find out about each campus and its awesome facilities from childcare, salons or even just a place to heat up your lunch. Whitireia Campus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38kl-oFgU-o WelTec Campus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaZK2xnDco Te Auaha Campus https://www.y...
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Petone Campus
Our Petone Campus is located in the vibrant suburb of Petone which is only a 15-minute drive from Wellington city. The area is full of cafes, bars and restaurants as well as being home to the Light House Cinema, Remutaka Cycle Trail and Petone Settlers Museum. Our address is 21 Kensington Avenue, Petone, Lower Hutt.
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Porirua Campus
The Porirua Campus is where Whitireia began and continues to offer a number of community-driven courses. Located just 20 minutes from Wellington City, the Porirua Campus is one of New Zealand's most beautiful sites for a tertiary institution.Our address is 3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022
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Facilities
Our Petone campus has a lot more to offer you beyond study. Take advantage of a range of facilities from Childcare, to Hair and Beauty salons.
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Location
Everything you need to find our Petone campus!
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Te Kāhui Auaha
Te Kāhui Auaha is our creative campus that opened in 2018. Located right in the heart of Wellington City, situated on the corner of Cuba Street and Dixon Street, it’s just around the corner from Wellington's best loved bars, venues, restaurants, shops, and attractions. Te Kāhui Auaha facilities include two theatres, 55 seater cinema, exhibition gallery and a performance studio.Our address is 65 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.
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Hospitality Campus - Wellington CBD
Our modern Hospitality Campus is located on Wellington’s famous Cuba Street, just a 15-minute walk from Wellington railway station. Being on Cuba Street means we’re in the middle of everything that goes on culinary wise. Walk out the door, and you’re never far away from Wellington’s most well-known attractions like Te Papa and Wellington Cable Car. There are loads of bars, restaurants, cinemas and venues along the street, and tucked away in secret lanes. This campus is also home to our...
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Facilities
Our Porirua campus has a lot more to offer you beyond study. Take advantage of a range of facilities from Childcare, to Hair and Beauty salons.
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Study Programmes
Our Regional School of Construction campus is home to our Construction and trades study programmes.Check the campus name on the programme page to see if it's available at our Petone campus.
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Hospitality
Gain skills to work around the world. Benefit from tutors who have worked in New Zealand and abroad. Learn in our state of the art facilities at our Cuba St campus, right among the city’s bars and restaurants. There are also entry-level cookery options in Petone.
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Our Programmes
We offer a range of Whitireia and WelTec programmes of study from across the creative industries. Come and learn in our purpose-built campus where creativity and innovation is at the heart of what we do.
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Music
Develop your skills and learn what it takes to be a working musician or DJ. At Te Auaha you will collaborate, and fine-tune your talent and technical know-how as a musician, DJ, composer or songwriter.
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New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) - Workplace
Are you working in office administration and want to gain a qualification for the work you are doing or would like to upskill and improve your career opportunities? Then contact us to discuss this programme further. Enrolments for flexible distance study (1 year) are accepted from February to August. The programme is run off-campus, but workshops are provided for students at the Porirua campus.
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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
This Programme is owned by WelTec but taught at both the Whitireia Campus in Porirua and the WelTec Campus in Petone. Introductory 17-week programme. Learn basic PC maintenance such as how to install, configure and maintain office network computers. Build knowledge of computer programming, hardware and operating systems. Develop your understanding of the internet and foundation knowledge of automated office applications and web page design.
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WelTec New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
This Programme is owned by WelTec but taught at both the Whitireia Campus in Porirua and the WelTec Campus in Petone. Introductory 17-week programme. Learn basic PC maintenance such as how to install, configure and maintain office network computers. Build knowledge of computer programming, hardware and operating systems. Develop your understanding of the internet and foundation knowledge of automated office applications and web page design.
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Performing Arts
Train in our studios and theatres. We have a number of rehearsal and performance spaces and hold shows throughout the year. Our culture is warm and embracing and you’ll learn alongside others who share that creative spark. There are opportunities for collaboration with students from a diverse range of art forms.
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Film Production
Learn from industry practitioners and get hands-on experience in screen production. Shoot on the ARRI Alexa, edit on AVID, and learn skills in key roles, including directing, cinematography, and production management.
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Creative Technologies
Creative Technologies at Whitireia feature traditional and digital streams of art and design, with specialisations in painting, printmaking, motion graphics, 3D modelling and graphic design.
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Your Guide to Foundation Level Study
Foundation courses are designed to give new students an introduction into an area of study. They give students an easy and accessible way to get started on a new path either straight out of high-school or as someone studying after years of working. You might often have ambitions to get a new job, earn a new qualification or increase your income but the path to achieving these ambitions can seem unclear and sometimes daunting. Foundation courses remove the uncertainty and give you a clear path wh...
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Which jobs are in demand in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s current economy is strong, and with an unemployment rate of just 4.2%, the demand for new graduates is high. Booming industries aren’t able to tap into the current labour market to fill new and vacant positions and therefore look to employ new graduates who are jumping into the job market for the first time. There are many reasons why certain jobs may be in high demand, and some are not. In some sectors the workforce is reaching natural retirement age, so a new workforce is n...
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Is polytechnic or university right for you?
One decision students are often faced with is should I study at a polytechnic or a university? This is a question that many students ask themselves before they take the next step in their education. There can be many deciding factors to consider such as the learning environment, the teaching methods, work prospects, income levels, study options and so on. Before you make this decision it is important to have a really good understanding of the differences regarding polytechnics and universiti...
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Tour our Campuses
Here at Whitireia and WelTec we have campuses all across Wellington. If you are a new student or just want to get to know your campus a little better check out one of the videos below. Take a tour and find out about each campus and its awesome facilities from childcare, salons or even just a place to heat up your lunch. Whitireia Campus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38kl-oFgU-o WelTec Campus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaZK2xnDco Te Auaha Campus https://www.y...
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Porirua Campus
The Porirua Campus is where Whitireia began and continues to offer a number of community-driven courses. Located just 20 minutes from Wellington City, the Porirua Campus is one of New Zealand's most beautiful sites for a tertiary institution.Our address is 3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022
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Petone Campus
Our Petone Campus is located in the vibrant suburb of Petone which is only a 15-minute drive from Wellington city. The area is full of cafes, bars and restaurants as well as being home to the Light House Cinema, Remutaka Cycle Trail and Petone Settlers Museum. Our address is 21 Kensington Avenue, Petone, Lower Hutt.
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Location
Everything you need to find our Petone campus!
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Te Kāhui Auaha
Te Kāhui Auaha is our creative campus that opened in 2018. Located right in the heart of Wellington City, situated on the corner of Cuba Street and Dixon Street, it’s just around the corner from Wellington's best loved bars, venues, restaurants, shops, and attractions. Te Kāhui Auaha facilities include two theatres, 55 seater cinema, exhibition gallery and a performance studio.Our address is 65 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.
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Facilities
Our Petone campus has a lot more to offer you beyond study. Take advantage of a range of facilities from Childcare, to Hair and Beauty salons.
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Hospitality Campus - Wellington CBD
Our modern Hospitality Campus is located on Wellington’s famous Cuba Street, just a 15-minute walk from Wellington railway station. Being on Cuba Street means we’re in the middle of everything that goes on culinary wise. Walk out the door, and you’re never far away from Wellington’s most well-known attractions like Te Papa and Wellington Cable Car. There are loads of bars, restaurants, cinemas and venues along the street, and tucked away in secret lanes. This campus is also home to our...
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Facilities
Our Porirua campus has a lot more to offer you beyond study. Take advantage of a range of facilities from Childcare, to Hair and Beauty salons.
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Porirua Grand Traverse
We are pleased to support the 2021 Porirua Grand Traverse on Sunday 28th March.Established in 2006, the Porirua Grand Traverse was created to showcase the region's awesome outdoor resource and active lifestyles. It is a non-profit event organised locally by the Porirua Grand Traverse charitable trust. The race HQ is based out of our Whitireia Campus and is also the finish line for competitors. Alongside this wonderful event we will have our Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students and staff runnin...
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You will need to Re-enrol for each new Academic Year
As we move from one year to another, students studying at Whitireia and WelTec will need to re-enrol for each academic year.We have organised four sessions where our enrolment advisors can support you with the re-enrolment process. Porirua Campus: D101 Wednesday 30 September 12noon – 1pmD101 Thursday 01 October 1pm – 2pmD101 Wednesday 14 October 12noon – 1pmD101 Thursday 15 October 1pm – 2pm Petone Campus:T304 Wednesday 30 September 12noon – 1pmT304 Thursday 01 October 1pm-2pmT304...
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Whitireia and WelTec celebrate teaching staff
Whitireia and WelTec have celebrated academic excellence and innovation with two teaching awards to recognise achievements of an emerging tutor with less than six years experience, and a more experienced teacher or team. Talking about the awards, Mark Oldershaw, Chief Executive of Whitireia and WelTec said: “We recognise that this year has been hugely challenging for our staff due to the quick pivoting in how we delivered our programmes and the extra guidance required for our learners in l...
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Whitireia Artists-in-Residence showcase work in Porirua ahead of International Arts Festival
Three Pacific Artists-in-Residence at Whitireia have been selected to represent Tokelau at The Festival of Pacific Art & Culture in Hawaii in June 2020.The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture is the world’s largest celebration of visual and performance art and culture of indigenous Pacific Islanders. It is held every four years in a different Pacific Island nation.The trio made up of Moses Viliamu, Zac Mateo and Jack Kirifi will be doing a dry run of the visual installation that they...
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Whitireia awarded a contract with the Ministry of Health
Under the contract, Whitireia will offer its one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care programme to at least 20 forensic mental health workers from across New Zealand. The students will be registered health professional or counsellors currently working at least 22.5 hours per week in adult FMHS services.“Forensic practice” refers to supporting and working with patients in the justice system with mental health or addiction issues, including prisoners who have committed serious crime...
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Whitireia partners with Wellington Free Ambulance to host Restart a Heart Day and help save lives
On Friday, 16 October, Whitireia will be joining forces with Wellington Free Ambulance to give free CPR training to staff, students and members of the public at the Whitireia campus in Porirua.This will be the third time Whitireia and Wellington Free Ambulance have partnered to promote international ‘Restart a Heart Day’, but the first time they are hosting the event on campus. Commenting on the event Leanne Ivil, Director Teaching and Learning at Whitireia and WelTec, said: “This is an a...
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Young Whitireia Graduate Becomes Essential Service Provider
Having graduated with a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) from Whitireia at the Porirua campus, and then snapped up by electrical company, Paradise Power, to work as an apprentice, Cori spent the COVID-19 lockdown providing emergency electrical services to families in the Hutt Valley."Ovens, hot water cylinders and lights break all the time, even when the country is in lockdown", says Cori. “So we were pretty much run off our feet the whole time. It was quite stressfu...
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Calendar & Key Dates 2021
Academic Calendar and important dates for 2021In the list below, dates in bold refer to standard trimester dates and mid-year break.For programmes with non-standard teaching dates, only the start dates are shown. For further detail, check with relevant School. January Tues 5 Trimester Three resumes Mon 25 Wellington Anniversary observed (no teaching) February Mon 1 Auckland Anniversary observed (no teaching) Mon 8 Waitangi Day (no teaching...
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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 Wellington calendar, the 2021 New Zealand Fringe Festival ran for a jam-packed 23 days in March, with performances of all kinds staged in venues of every size and shape across the city. Te Auaha - Whitireia and WelTec’s Dixon street campus - had four performance spaces in action for this year’s Fringe, an...
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Calendar & Key Dates 2020
In the list below, dates in bold refer to standard trimester dates, including mid-trimester and mid-year breaks. For programmes with non-standard teaching dates, only the start dates are shown. For further detail, check with the relevant School. January Mon 6 Trimester Three resumes. Mon 20 Wellington Anniversary observed (no teaching). Mon 27 Auckland Anniversary observed (no teaching). February Thu 6 Waitangi Day (no teaching). Mon 24 Trimester Three Exams. Fri 28...
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External Events Enquiry Form
Kia Ora Thank you for enquiring about using a space on one of our campuses. To get started, please answer a few quick questions about your organisation and the requirements of your event. Once we receive your information, we'll get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments. $UserDefinedForm
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Annual Research Symposium
Every year we hold a research symposium that aims to bring together our faculty and faculty from other tertiary providers. The symposium involves a wide range of presenters, submissions, presentations, and exhibitions. It’s always an exciting and inspiring time where we discuss challenges and opportunities while showcasing the variety of interdisciplinary and collaborative research already taking place. WWOPRS 2018: November The 2018 Whitireia and WelTec Research Symposium were held on 2...
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Our Spaces
Host your event at Te Auaha! With a range of tailor-built spaces for theatre, dance, film, art and general functions, we can help you deliver your dream event at Te Auaha. Enquire about a space
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Software Defined Storage
Team William Edmeades Jesse Beatty-Ward Vincent Cherry IntroductionThe Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) has an opportunity to improve storage availability and access for students and staff. WelTec wants a solution to better manage the current storage situation within the B-block of the Petone Campus. Currently student storage is local to each machine within the B-block, this causes drawbacks to students that must work on different workstations as files are not accessible unless co...
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Privacy statement
... support, administrative and management activities, legal and regulatory obligations such as reports to the Board and Ministry of Education.We work together to offer students more study options and more places to study. We provide shared services across our campuses including Library and Information Services, Learning Support, Disability Support, Careers Advice, and the confidential management of student complaints. To do this, Whitireia and WelTec share student information between the two insti...
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Research Selection Expert System
Team Avneet Kaur Rohan Jaideep Singh Dhinakar Loganathan IntroductionResearch Selection Expert System is a project to develop four IBM Watson Assistant or Chatbots for WelTec’s Management. Our team has four members and each team member developed an individual chatbot.Details of chatbots:Chatbot for Project Selection: Our first Chatbot is for project students to find a project of their interest. Developer: Dhinakar Loganathan.Chatbot for Research Topic Section: Second Chatbot is for resea...
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RDANZI Web & App System
Team Piyush Sharma Chandan Waila Uriah Twohill Gautam Mehta IntroductionRoller Derby Association of New Zealand Incorporated (RDANZI), is the organisation responsible for organizing Roller Derby events throughout New Zealand. The goal of this project is to create a web-based application for event booking system that allows users to assign, create and manage roller derby events, rosters of volunteers for the events, and User Game Histories.Currently, there is no booking or roster system for RDA...
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Porirua War Stories 2
Team Kishan Gondaliya Harpreet Kaur IntroductionPorirua war stories are a website which publishes the stories of the families whose histories are connected to the WW1, WW2, and Boer War etc. This website contains over 500 war stories and is frequently updated. When the website is completed the young generation will learn about the history of the different wars.The main purpose of this website is to connect with society so that our client can share the stories of Porirua men and women who serve...
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Gallery
Located on the ground floor of Te Auaha with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Dixon street, the Gallery hosts a range of exhibitions from New Zealand and International artists.Te Auaha Gallery welcomes proposals from professional artists and curators from the local, national and international community as well as from our students in their final year of study, our graduates and our tutors. The gallery is a public arena, where the best of creative practice is exemplified by professional exhibition...
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Tapere Nui Theatre
Located on level one of Te Auaha, Tapere Nui is our largest flexible black box theatre and hosts a range of theatre performances, comedy shows, concerts and more from New Zealand and International artists.Tapere Nui boasts a retractable seating block, allowing the space to be reconfigured to suit your event or show. Our two most popular configurations are: Stage footprint of 7.7 x 9.2m with a seating capacity of 126 patrons Stage footprint of 5.5 x 9.2m with a seating capacity of 216 patrons Flo...
