Education

Buckle up on the farm

WorkSafe New Zealand is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that occur on farm could have... Read More

Entries open for Education Excellence Awards

The 2021 Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards are now open for submissions through until April 16. There are four main award categories: Excellence in... Read More

Parents fed up with $75 school bus fare

Parents of some students at Tauriko School are growing frustrated at having to pay for bus travel for their children to attend school. Families living in... Read More

Bursaries help grow Maori mental heath workforce

More than 120 Maori students who have received bursaries for their mental health studies have been welcomed at two-day hui at Massey University. 'We are committed... Read More

Student scholarships for primary industry

Young New Zealanders heading into primary industry are receiving scholarships to help fund their studies. New Zealand cooperative Ballance Agri-Nutrients... Read More

Scholarships awarded to UOW Tauranga students

There are many congratulations and words of appreciation flowing following a scholarship function held this week for a group of University of Waikato Tauranga... Read More

Rangi’s Reo

Finding an easier method or a ‘hack' for gaining knowledge about anything always appeals to me, and this week I'm embarking on learning Te Reo with Rangi... Read More

Communities rally as school begins

School is back and some families are struggling to afford new uniforms and stationery. Many schools and the community are doing what they can to ensure no one... Read More

Have a go at junior softball

The 2021 WBOP Junior Softball season starts this morning with a ‘Have a Go' session at Carlton Reserve in Otumoetai. 'We are holding a ‘Have a Go'... Read More

Salvation Army courses offer hope for whanau

The Tauranga Salvation Army is running two courses aimed at building resilience and improving people's relationships. The Positive Lifestyle Programme and Building... Read More

Students receive financial support from BOP trust

Eighteen young Bay of Plenty students have just received $108,000 worth of scholarship money to share as they head off on their tertiary education journeys. Thirteen... Read More

Students learning history outside the classroom

Bellevue School students are taking their learning outside of the classroom for the next two day. Year five and six students from the school will take part in a... Read More