Education

New accommodation for Tauranga university students

A morning karakia held in Tauranga city earlier this week marks the beginning of safe and affordable accommodation for tertiary students in the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

Papamoa playground developed with student input

A new playground at Tahatai Coast School has been a big hit with students and the wider Papamoa community. The playground features slides, poles, balance ropes,... Read More

Massey University stops new domestic enrolments

Massey University has closed its doors to new domestic students to avoid breaching government enrolment limits. It says it is not accepting new domestic students... Read More

Locals dancing up a storm for Life Education Trust

Bay of Plenty locals with no dance experience will be hitting the dance floor to support the Life Education Trust. Ten couples have been chosen to receive 15... Read More

Major marine conference heading to Tauranga

Tauranga is set to host the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference for the first time in more than 40 years. Hundreds of scientists from around the country... Read More

Changes to firearms dealer licencing

Police are alerting firearms dealers to the next round of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 changes that impacts the current dealer licencing regime. "One of the... Read More

Gate Pa School welcomes new entrance way

It was a crisp still morning at Gate Pa School on Tuesday as members of the community walked through the gates for a very special unveiling. At 7am, just as... Read More

Jonah Lomu’s legacy lives on at Rotorua school

The legacy of rugby great Jonah Lomu will live on at Rotorua Boys' High School, with the school being selected as the only secondary school in New Zealand to provide... Read More

Gate Pa School welcomes new entrance way

A crisp, but still morning greets members of the Gate Pā School community as they walk through the gates for a very special unveiling. At 7am today a formal... Read More

Te Puke single mum’s pursuit of a Waikato degree

Born and raised in Te Puke, Kristy Manley-Griffin says her biggest motivation for studying at the University of Waikato in Tauranga has been her daughter Ivy. Now... Read More

Submissions open for 2021 grants program

Now in its 16th year, Canon Oceania has supported almost 80 schools, not for profits, and community groups with more than $450,000. Canon New Zealand Chief Executive... Read More

Matariki art competition tonight

Otumoetai College's Ruamano committee welcomes the public to come along to their Matariki art competition this evening. The event begins at 5pm in the Okohanga,... Read More