Welcome! You are about to embark on your own unique study journey with us. It is an exciting time and our aim is to support you every step of the way – starting with a Pōwhiri or Mihi Whakatau and Orientation.
Pōwhiri
You are invited to attend a Pōwhiri or Mihi Whakatau officially welcoming you to WelTec, Whitireia and Te Kahui Auaha. This celebrates both the beginning of your relationship with us and the start of your study journey.
Not sure what to expect? Check out our Guide to Pōwhiri >
Please note: The times for some events are still being finalised so make sure you check back closer to orientation. Also, we will confirm which programmes are attending which Pōwhiri at Te Kahui Auaha soon.
For International Orientation information, please head to the Whitireia or WelTec websites.
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Māori Student Orientation |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
18 February 2019 |
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International Orientation |
28 February 2019 1 March 2019 |
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| Youth Guarantee Kick-off | 10:00am - 1:00pm | 28 February 2019 |
| Pasifika Student Welcome | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | 28 February 2019 |
| All Students Mihi Whakatau |
9:30am Please assemble at the |
4 March 2019 |
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Porirua |
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| 10:00am - 1:00pm | 26 February 2019 | |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm | 26 February 2019 | |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm | 27 February 2019 | |
| All Students Pōwhiri |
11:00am Please assemble at the
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4 March 2019 |
Wellington City Campuses |
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Pōwhiri #1 - Te Kahui Auaha |
10:00am Performing Arts |
25 February 2019 |
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Pōwhiri #2 - Te Kahui Auaha |
9:30am Hair & Beauty Therapy, Radio School, Film School, Publishing, Creative Writing, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Tourism |
4 March 2019 |
| Pōwhiri #3 - Te Kahui Auaha |
11:30am Make-up Skincare, Make-up Artistry, Barbering, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Music, Cookery
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4 March 2019 |
Auckland |
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| Pōwhiri - Auckland Campus Common Room | 9:20am | 4 March 2019 |
Contact LSS@wandw.ac.nz for orientation queries.
Nau mai, haere mai koutou nga kaimahi, nga kaiako ranei, hei tautoko ratou nga tauira hou ka eke mai ki te Kura Matatini o Whitireia.
Staff and students are invited to meet and greet new Māori students at Te Onepu at 12 noon Tuesday 26 February. Lunch provided.
Whakawhanaungatanga or relationship building will occur as a result of this brief but rewarding hui. Nau mai Haere mai, please come help support a warm welcome for our new tauira/students. For dietary and catering purposes, please confirm your attendance to LSS@wandw.ac.nz
Are you a new Youth student enrolled for 2019? Have you received Youth Guarantee in 2019? Are you a parent of a youth guarantee student?
Come, engage and be informed how Youth Guarantee can lead you to success. Parents are welcome to attend and be informed about Youth Guarantee. A fun packed information session with a few giveaways and light lunch provided. For dietary and catering purposes, please confirm your attendance to LSS@wandw.ac.nz.
Bula Vanaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Mauri, Taloha ni, Talofa, Talofa Lava & greetings.
We invite you to attend our Pasifika Students Welcome, an orientation event that aims to give you the best possible start to study this year. Connect with other Pacific students & key staff and engage in activities to help you succeed in tertiary study.
Join us, we look forward to seeing you there. Lunch & Laughter provided. For dietary and catering purposes, please confirm your attendance to LSS@wandw.ac.nz
The Auckland campus pōwhiri is a very friendly process. All new students are asked to arrive around 9am and gather at reception. There will be a short briefing with new students before the ceremony begins to answer any questions or concerns. The pōwhiri itself will begin at 9:20.
For more information on International Student Orientations, visit the Whitireia or WelTec websites.
