Whitireia is offering first-year nursing students in the Bachelor of Nursing Māori programme the chance to make a real difference and gain clinical experience within their community through hands-on training in different community situations, with… read more

After spending an unexpected 17 months in China when New Zealand borders closed due to COVID-19, Yongzhi Sun was met with a warm welcome upon his recent return to campus. Yongzhi was one of Whitireia and WelTec’s first offshore international… read more

As a result of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout increasing in New Zealand, Whitireia has embedded immunisation training as a focus in their nursing programmes. To ensure all communities have access to the vaccine and information surrounding it, cohorts… read more

The theme of this year’s Pacific Language Weeks are all about strengthening our health and wellbeing. In celebration of Kiribati Language Week, we thought what better way to deep dive into the topic of wellness than to talk to our very own… read more

Animal lover Katie Storey has won an award for her commitment to vulnerable cats and kittens. Storey, an SPCA volunteer, won the charity’s Outstanding Young Volunteer award, announced last week to coincide with National Volunteer Week. “I knew I was… read more

We are committed to providing a safe and positive learning and working environment for all students, so everyone can meet their learning goals. You can expect to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect by staff and other students. We will… read more

Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, will lead and illuminate our communities through tertiary education. read more

Concerns around equity in mental health and addiction treatments take centre stage as Te Kura Hauora School of Health and Social Services adapts teaching methods to better reflect commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The 2021 edition of the… read more

Nikki studied our Diploma in Enrolled Nursing at Whitireia. Now an Enrolled Nurse at Keneperu Hospital, Nikki says studying at Whitireia was the stepping-stone towards a meaningful career. read more

Tui studied our Bachelor of Social Work at Whitireia. Now a Social Worker at Wellington HELP, Tui says Whitireia gave her the tautoko (support) to succeed. read more