Education

Apanui School moves into hall following fire

Teachers and students will be locked out of Apanui School grounds for up to three weeks following a fire that burned down a block of classrooms. Classes for Apanui... Read More

Thousands of foreign student visas due to expire

Study visas for thousands of foreign students are expiring, and many are preparing to leave the country. Official figures show half of the 40,000 international... Read More

Toi Ohomai donates Christmas party funds

Opotiki's KO Kollective Trust has just received a $4,500 boost thanks to the staff at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, which will enable the trust to reach... Read More

Great family outing for TECT Rescue open day

Children headed along with their families today to check out the array of services on display at the annual rescue services open day. To meet the crew... Read More

Apanui School community devastated by fire

Apanui School staff and leadership are feeling devastated following a fire which razed the nearly-completed administration block renovation and a block of eight... Read More

Bromeliads on trend

It's time to get up close with one of nature's chic plants - the bromeliad. For those who love spectacular foliage and bright colours, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad... Read More

Third Pukehinahina Summer Lecture confirmed

The third and final lecture for the Pukehinahina Summer Lecture Series 2021 at St. George's Anglican Church, Gate Pa, is now confirmed. On the last two Sunday... Read More

Rangi’s Reo in Mount Maunganui

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

Science educators raise concerns about neglect

Teachers are worried science may be neglected in the rush to halt the decline in students' maths scores. The Ministry of Education is convening experts, asked... Read More

Sugar treatment cuts risks for newborn babies

Rubbing sugar gel inside the mouths of newborn babies at risk of hypoglycaemia reduced their odds of developing the disorder, a four-year trial conducted in maternity... Read More

Learning about the Battle of Gate Pa

The second in a series of informative talks about the early days of Tauranga will be held this evening in Gate Pa. The Battle of Pukehinahina - Gate Pa - in 1864... Read More

To be or to do, that is the question

Deborah loves her profession, which she balances with resting, rejuvenating and slowing life down a little. 'Although I teach I'm learning a lot at the same... Read More