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01 August 2019

Decisions on reform of sector announced

Whitireia and WelTec Chief Executive Chris Gosling has welcomed the Government’s announcement regarding plans for New Zealand’s vocational education system.The Minister’s announcement clearly... read more
26 July 2019

Review of teaching staff numbers announced

As part of their ongoing change programme to ensure future sustainability, Whitireia and WelTec are consulting with their teaching staff on proposals to ensure the institutes are the right size to... read more
11 June 2019

WelTec & Whitireia rewarded for applied research excellence

Significant growth in the quantity and quality of applied research by WelTec and Whitireia staff has been recognised by the latest government research funding allocation. read more
22 March 2019

New partnership opens doors

Whitireia and WelTec Polytechnic trade students are putting their carpentry skills to good use by building new state housing for families.Forty-seven new 2-bedroom homes will be built over the next... read more
07 March 2019

Decision on Whitireia and WelTec merger business case

Late last year Whitireia and WelTec submitted a business case to the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, proposing to merge our two institutes. This followed engagement with our community... read more
15 February 2019

Proposal to broaden role of providers welcomed

Whitireia and WelTec share Minister Hipkins’ aspiration to strengthen the provision of vocational education and welcome the proposal to broaden the role of ITPs to support people studying on campu... read more
06 November 2018

WelTec and Whitireia announce organisational change programme

The Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia Community Polytechnic have today announced an organisational change programme E Tū Ma Tātou – Our People. Our Challenges. Our Future. – to restore... read more
26 October 2018

Whitireia Nursing & Health Journal Celebrates 25 Years

The 2018 edition of the Whitireia Nursing & Health Journal celebrates 25 years of collaboration between Te Kura Hauora School of Health at Whitireia New Zealand (Whitireia) and the Whitireia... read more
24 October 2018

Bus Disruptions - Thursday 25th October

Wellington bus customers face potential disruption from bus drivers’ strike. read more
10 October 2018

Minister of Education’s decision to appoint a Commissioner

Following earlier announcements by the Minister of Education, the Council of Whitireia Community Polytechnic and the Wellington Institute of Technology was consulted over the appointment of a... read more

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Events

01 January 2019 — 31 December 2019

Key Dates & Calendar

Academic Calendar and important institute dates.
23 August 2019

Wellington Open Day

This year, we are excited to be showcasing all our Whitireia and WelTec offerings in two convenient locations – Te Auaha at 65 Dixon Street and School of Hospitality & Tourism at 52 Cuba Street.