History, Affiliations and Rankings
Whitireia Community College was established in 1986 in Porirua under the name Parumoana Community College. Whitireia Community Polytechnic was renamed Whitireia New Zealand in 1989, and Whitireia Community Polytechnic was renamed Whitireia New Zealand in 2010. It later formed a joint venture with Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), with the two organisations sharing a council. Whitireia was rescued by the government with a NZ$15 million subsidy in 2018 after running into financial difficulties. The united board was disbanded soon after, and a commissioner was appointed in its place. Academic ties with Tertiary Education Institutions (TEI) exist at the university. Whitireia's programmes are all government-accredited and recognised, and they provide students with a solid basis for a relevant job.
Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses
Whitireia has five campuses in Auckland , Petone , Porirua and wellington. Whitireia originated on the Porirua Campus, which continues to provide a variety of community-driven courses. The Porirua Campus is one of New Zealand's most attractive educational institutions, located just 20 minutes from Wellington City. The welcome area, Learning Commons, Carparks, and Cafés are all available on campus. Business, Creativity, Environment, Hair & Beauty, Health, and Information Technology are just some of the programmes available at the university.
Accomplishments and Alumni
In 2018, approximately 30,000 international students studied in New Zealand's institutions, which provide high-quality education while also being internationally diverse. The Library has books, E-books, many online databases, journals, DVDs, and novels. Other conveniences include multi-function printers, wireless internet access, and laptops for student use. The institution's management team is highly skilled and experienced, and they are committed to maintaining the best educational standards. Whitireia has a long list of graduates, including some of the most renowned professionals and pioneers in their industries. The institution takes pride in honouring and recognising its alumni's efforts.
Student Diversity and Visiting Companies
Te Pkenga's Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary corporation noted for its strong student success rates and culturally diversified student body. They educate nearly 4,900 students each year at their three modern campuses in Porirua, Wellington, and Auckland. Freshmen can join one of over 200 recognized student organisations to broaden their horizons. The university's career services division works relentlessly to guarantee that every student is placed in a large corporation. The top employers of university graduates are TTC, Super Value Stores Ltd., Massey University, Ok Tedi Mining Limited, and CodeBlue New Zealand.
