Education

What‘s on - music, markets and giant rock hunt

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Me whai wa ki te noho tahi me to whanau me o hoa. Today we are expecting some cloudy periods with occasional showers and northerlies.... Read More

Free backyard rat traps for Mount residents

A free backyard rat trap for Mount Maunganui residents wishing to combat predators and help native species thrive is the goal of Tauranga's wildlife experts. 'We... Read More

Down in the dunes

Dune restoration specialist Greg Jenks says healthy dunes play a crucial role in preventing erosion of Tauranga beaches. Forest and Bird Tauranga is hosting... Read More

Getting from A to B with Mr D

Darrell Hellier, commonly known as Mr D, truly does put the word ‘care' into his role of caretaker at Bethlehem School. He has gone above and beyond his... Read More

Tertiary providers collaborate on study options

They say that good things come in threes. It's fitting, then, that when University of Waikato kaiako Ngairo Eruera was invited to name the study options expo... Read More

New writer in residence for the Waikato Uni

From small towns in Waikato to a Japanese text - the newest writer in residence at the University of Waikato is set to take inspiration from a range of places... Read More

Buzzing their way to success

Otumoetai College student-entrepreneurs have been recognised for their work producing a sustainable alternative to zip lock bags. Bumble make and sell beeswax... Read More

Wildlife biologist speaking about pest control

Wildlife biologist Cam Speedy is talking to Te Puke residents about the need for pest control in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges. Te Puke Forest and Bird are hosting... Read More

Dazzling day at TRYathlon

It's been a hot day out there for the hundreds of children from around the Bay of Plenty who took part in today's Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Arataki.... Read More

Growing competitive swimmers in Papamoa

New competitive swimming coach Andy McLay has been making waves at the Papamoa Swimming Club. Arriving with wife Anna in June, Andy has come on board as the new... Read More

From Tragedy to Success

Stepping into Barbara Wilson's garage, one expects to see a car. Instead a large loom nearly fills the single garage space. 'I used to have four of these,”... Read More

Katikati College seeks ‘complex matters’ support

Katikati College's Board of Trustees has made the decision to seek Ministry of Education support for some complex employment matters, says the chairman of the... Read More