Education

Western BOP GoGirl Program Kicks Off on Monday

An introductory girls cricket program, that was delivered to over 600 Year 4 - 6 participants throughout the Bay of Plenty last season, kicks off again on Monday... Read More

Anamaya‘s avocado invention on display at MOTAT

An award-winning Tauranga Intermediate student will have her invention on display at the Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT - this coming month as part... Read More

Too many Kiwis dying in NZ waters

New Zealand's first Water Safety Month was launched yesterday because too many people are dying in New Zealand waters. Already this year 57 people have died in... Read More

Bay women make an impression

Three Bay of Plenty people from quite different walks of life are amongst some of the most influential women in the country. One is making science fascinating... Read More

Toi Ohomai takes out institution of the year award

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has taken out an Institution of the Year award against some tough competition. The institute was up against some of Australia... Read More

Students get passport to Tauranga Arts Festival

Tauranga and Western Bay students have no excuse not to get involved with the Tauranga Arts Festival which starts on October 24 - not only are student ticket prices... Read More

Sun safe summer for Tauranga Special School pupils

Tauranga Special School students are safe from the sun thanks to the installation of new shade sails. A NZ Community Trust grant of $35,000 has fully funded the... Read More

Tuia Matauranga Roadshow comes to Tauranga

A free interactive roadshow that brings to life Pacific voyaging and New Zealand's histories will be in Tauranga from 17 to 18 October. It will be open to the... Read More

Zespri launches horticultural science scholarships

Zespri has launched a new scholarship for up to five students each year studying Massey University's Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree. Dr Kylie Phillips,... Read More

World class facilities for Tauranga

The University of Waikato has opened new laboratories at its Tauranga campus to increase its Science and Engineering teaching and research capabilities in the... Read More

Rotary supports schools in Papamoa

Papamoa Rotary have boosted Papamoa primary schools with $3000 of funding to help keep students safe while biking on its local roads. Partnering with Council's... Read More

Kiwi Can – needing help to keep transforming lives

As I sat in the hall at Otumoetai College, I couldn't help but remember back to my first year there as a 13-year-old, sitting in assembly. A quiet introvert, involved... Read More