Petone Campus (Te Pukenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec)

"Previously had gained a degree and Dip HE in the UK and Middlesex University which I completed and qualified. Spent 3 years at Weltec accumulated a $32000 in debt and ended up with no qualifications. Had a good attendance rate, was engaged in classes. The issue was support. When I was studying Architectural Tech the tutor would show up, tell us what she wanted, and then disappear to her office. She did not know ArchiCAD (only one tutor did and he didn't teach us). Was diagnosed with ADHD and got almost no assistance that was applicable to my course. When I ended up with Serotonin Syndrome, of which I had been studying with (google it, its impossible to study with) I got an extension, but no assistance to help me with work. Moral of the story. Weltec is a cookie cutter institute. They provide a recipe and expect all students to follow the recipe and qualify without taking into account the needs of the student. They were absolutely awful to deal with. They told me that I'd had more tutorial time than others and that they would not provide any more face to face time with a tutor, or assistance with ArchiCAD and suggested I get help from peers rather than the Tutors. Don't waste your money on them. One of the biggest regrets of my entire life and I'm still in debt."

"Making complaints must be made easier and addressing them, transparent. Writing letters are a thing of past. Absolutely hopeless institution, DO NOT BELIEVE published details on their website, they are capable of and will change course structure and duration to suit them and then ask for more fees. My son enrolled into one which was under 'Fees Free' and they messed up his course arrangement due to their organizations restructure and asked him to pay, we complained several times, spoke to their executive secretary who said someone will call me and instead I received an email asking to write my Complaint and the Registrar Martin says I was rude. Raise a complaint and make yourself clear then you're 'Rude'. You need to introduce more than one mechanism for a complaint Mr. Martin. PLEASE DON'T GO TO THIS INSTITUTE OR SEND YOUR WARD HERE IF YOU CARE ENOUGH FOR THEM, INSTEAD CHOOSE ANY OTHER GOOD ALTERNATIVE."

"I had a very positive experience with WELTEC. From the admin staff, head of departments and lecturers - great people and super helpful. I did mechanical engineering level 3 and was very happy with the quality of training I received. I found a job even before the program concluded. Much of your experience will depend on your own attitude. Great job WELTEC(Thanks Richie!!)"

"Bullying tutors pointless courses that don't have any relevance to intended goal"

"Very good polytechnic with practical training, professional tutors, supportive staff and international environment. I enjoyed my learning a lot when I was studying there."