Main Campus – Porirua

Study at the original Whitireia campus on the banks of the Porirua Harbour

Situated just 20 minutes from Wellington City, the Porirua Campus was established in 1986 and boasts one of New Zealand’s most beautiful sites for a tertiary institute. The Porirua campus houses extensive resources, from an award-winning library, students services and student learning centres, to a brand new purpose-built atrium for students to enjoy.

The Porirua campus offers a huge range of qualifications and includes the Trades Training Centre at Mohuia Campus, a two minute trip up the road.

Porirua offers extensive services to students, including:

• The Learning Resource Centre
• A well-equipped Library
• The Learning Skills Centre
• Extensive Student Support services
• Cafeteria
• Polyshop
• Facilities for child care, students with disabilities and international students

The School of Catering and Hospitality operates Te Onepu, a training restaurant, cafe and bar. It is open to the public on a regular basis for evening meals and buffet lunches. Bookings are essential.