Education

Free courses offered in high-demand industries

As New Zealand unites to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology will be offering free courses in a range of high-demand industries.... Read More

KidsCan schools eligible for sports grants

KidsCan partner schools are able to apply for financial grants to fund sporting activities for students, teams, or school participation under a new scheme.... Read More

New alcohol labelling rules to protect Kiwi kids

New Zealand will be moving to mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol products, Food Safety Minister Damien O'Connor has announced. The move was agreed... Read More

New school bus tendering ‘a phenomenal cock-up’

Bus companies are worried a new Ministry of Education plan for tendering school bus routes will annihilate medium-sized firms, particularly in the regions. It... Read More

First ever trans-Tasman education virtual expo

COVID-19 restrictions have driven the interest of Australians and New Zealanders to undertake higher education study. With people working from home or out of... Read More

Remember to register your furry friend

Tauranga City Council is reminding dog owners that there's still time to register their furry friends. Dog registration fees are discounted if paid before... Read More

300k students benefit from free wellbeing services

The Government is expanding and accelerating frontline mental health and wellbeing services at tertiary education institutes - TEI - to help students manage... Read More

Matariki this week focuses on Waiti and Waita

During Matariki which runs from June 21 to July 21, there are many resources available to explore on line including links, recipes and activities. Every week... Read More

Intermediate named Apple Distinguished School

Tauranga Intermediate has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2020-2022 for its use of Apple technology to enhance learning. Apple Distinguished... Read More

“Don’t Get Sucked In” is the vaping message

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ - ARFNZ, along with their Scientific Advisory Board members want to see New Zealanders quit smoking, however not to the... Read More

Truancy frustration ‘reaching a crescendo’

The principals' federation says the government must bring truant service workers inhouse to schools because teachers know their students better. This comes... Read More

Brookfield School joins free lunches programme

Brookfield School students will enjoy free, healthy lunches from Term 4 this year. Principal Ngaere Durie took to Facebook earlier this week, announcing they will... Read More