Education

Community event backing Golden Sands School

One of Papamoa's favourite community events is returning for another year, promising an even bigger and better day for the whole family. The Golden Sands School... Read More

Teaching borders official skill shortage list

The government is considering fast-tracking work visas for foreign teachers by recognising teaching as an official skill shortage area. The Ministry of Business,... Read More

Te Puke youth trust under threat

A charitable trust working to support Te Puke youth may have to close its doors if it can't make its rent payment this month. The Vector Group Charitable Trust,... Read More

Lights, camera, action!

International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) NZ project coordinator Jannine Bishop is delighted that actor and director David de Lautour is one of the celebrity... Read More

ACG Tauranga: Growing a sporting culture

When Thea Kilian started as ACG Tauranga principal last term, she asked around to find out how people perceived the school. The same messages kept coming through.... Read More

Assault law needs changing, says principal

The assault laws need changing to protect teachers acting in good faith, says the President of the Tai Tokerau Principals association. Pat Newman says the case... Read More

Remembering the class of ’57

When Tauranga Girls' College celebrates its 60th anniversary this Labour Weekend, there will be a small group of women quietly celebrating 61 years since they... Read More

Cultural art works breathe life into campus

In the short space of a year, the landscape of Tauranga's CBD has change dramatically. The University of Waikato's new Tauranga Campus is gradually revealing... Read More

Book for young parents to be launched

Te Whakatipuranga - The School for Young Parents Tauranga was established in 2002 to provide a second chance education for teens who became pregnant while at school. This... Read More

Admissions open for BayTrust’s Dillon Scholarship

Bay of plenty students who have a significant physical or intellectual disability can now apply for their share of the BayTrust's $100,000 Dillon Scholarship fund... Read More

Celebrating in style

Tauranga Boys' College will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this Labour Weekend with a jubilee event and a reunion. Events will take place throughout Labour... Read More

Paying-it-forward to strengthen the avo’ industry

A Bay of Plenty company is doing its part to help more students through tertiary education. AVOCO has announced a new scholarship available for tertiary students... Read More