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14 September 2017

Te Auaha turns on the lights

Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Creativity moved one step closer to its opening with a sneak peek this evening into what is to come when the new world-class campus opens its doors in early... read more

06 July 2017

Sacred ceremony marks laying of mauri stone for Te Auaha

Staff from Te Auaha, Whitireia and WelTec along with engineers, architects, and construction workers watched the sacred ceremony as the mauri stone was laid beneath the ground floor foyer.Tānekaha ... read more

26 March 2017

Victoria Spackman appointed to lead Te Auaha

Recognised as one of New Zealand’s most influential business women and advocate for the creative arts sector, Victoria Spackman ONZM has been appointed to lead Te Auaha.Victoria Spackman, whose ONZM... read more

14 March 2017

Te Auaha seals new agreement with China Cultural Centre

Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity has signed a three-year agreement with the China Cultural Centre in New Zealand (CCCNZ)."As well as attracting international students to study at... read more

12 March 2017

Te Auaha steps up to partner with CubaDupa

The artistic heart of Wellington has received a boost with a new partnership between the CubaDupa street festival and Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity.Announcing their new... read more

26 February 2017

Songwriter and musician Lisa Tomlins

Lisa Tomlins is a lecturer for the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music) and Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music programmes, teaches vocals, band workshops, improvisation and performance.With... read more

08 December 2016

Transformational inner city building project opens for sneak peek

The construction of Te Auaha - New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity was halted temporarily today to allow Wellington's creative and arts community to have an exclusive behind the scene... read more

13 October 2016

Senior lecturer in arts and design sees international links for Te Auaha

Experienced designer Brenda Saris is a senior lecturer in the Visual Arts and Design programme at Whitireia and that only begins to describe her role. Brenda’s experience over 25 years working as an... read more

28 June 2016

Introducing the ambassadors of Te Auaha

The inaugural Te Auaha ambassadors are drawn from a number of the areas in which Whitireia and WelTec teach. They are renowned writer Dame Fiona Kidman; creative performance director and entrepreneur... read more