Education

Omokoroa campaigns for a local college

While other secondary students are eating their breakfast, the students of Omokoroa and the surrounding areas are already on the bus, preparing to be stuck in... Read More

Re:Maker launches today with an open day and party

It's all about remaking, revaluing and re-purposing. A new initiative that revalues items seen as waste and creates a community of ‘remakers' is... Read More

Prioritising mental health at Otumoetai College

Otumoetai College school leaders are doing their bit to break down barriers and open up the conversation about mental health. Year 13 students Lilly Muspratt... Read More

$10m grant to research racial oppression

Researchers at the University of Waikato are leading a project that will investigate racial oppression across society. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, Dr Arama Rata... Read More

NCEA credits reported to authority drops 20%

The pandemic has caused a 20 per cent slump in the number of NCEA credits schools have reported to the Qualifications Authority. The authority says schools are... Read More

Tauranga teen dominates awards at Blue Light Camp

Tauranga teenager Bryan Murray, 17, walked away with two of the three top awards at the recent Blue Light Life Skills camp held at the Burnham Defence Force Base... Read More

Māori students question if uni is a safe space

The fear and intimidation Waikato University professors have experienced when calling out racism has been putting prospective students off from going to university,... Read More

Art on sale at Pillans Point

Pillans Point School is ‘giving back' to local artists who have been helping mentor students as part of its term three arts curriculum. The school is holding... Read More

BOP teachers to inspire environmental education

Seven Bay of Plenty teachers with a passion for the environment have been selected to take part in a national environmental education programme. The BLAKE Inspire... Read More

New exhibition captures Bay of Plenty history

The newest exhibition opening in the Whakatāne Community Board Gallery this month will bring a dark chapter in our region's history into sharp focus. Te Kupenga... Read More

A new approach to mental health in nursing

With mental health needs rising sharply and services already stretched, the University of Waikato is responding to the challenge with the launch of the new Bachelor... Read More

Otumoetai teens on a te reo quest

What is the Maori word for visitors? This is one of dozens of questions you will find the answer to in Kiwi Quest, a new board game that aims to increase people's... Read More