Education

Bands for the Papamoa evacuation event

Tauranga City Council is encouraging people to practise their evacuation plans with an invitation to walk or cycle to the official opening of the purpose-built... Read More

Celebrating a special volunteer

Local man Brian Albrecht has recently been honoured by Tauranga Hospital for his many years as a volunteer supporting people who've lost their voice, with a special... Read More

Funds available for creative communities

Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More

A new generation of jazz artists

A relaxed jazz festival brought about 30,000 people into Downtown Tauranga over the Easter weekend. 'It was very relaxed crowd, lots of families quite a few tourists.... Read More

What noise in a library is good noise?

'The truth is, libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community.” Paula Poundstone, the American comic, author, actress amongst... Read More

National Youth Jazz winners announced

The 41st National Youth Jazz Competition held at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on Wednesday 28 March to Friday 30 March featured the most competitors in its... Read More

Tauranga student off to Singapore

A Tauranga high school student is one of 10 selected from throughout the country to take part in a business challenge field-trip to Singapore in April. The Southeast... Read More

Greerton school's ‘gut-wrenching’ theft

The power of social media has been shown after a Tauranga school was burgled in the weekend. Greerton Village School is thanking the community for their assistance... Read More

Students get insight into horticulture

The event ‘Cultivate Your Career' is taking place for 150 students from 10 Western Bay of Plenty schools today under the theme of ‘multi-faceted innovation'. In... Read More

Bay schoolgirl to spend Easter with PM

A Bethlehem schoolgirl renowned for her kind heart and willingness to give to others, is proving good deeds always pay off. Emma Mischewski, 8, is one of nine children... Read More

Language school wins prestigious award

Mount Maunganui Language Centre, Tauranga's longest established private English language school, has won a prestigious award for the second year running, the ‘Japan... Read More

Grace Hospital helps Harold

Grace Hospital continued its 20 year support of Life Education Trust Western Bay of Plenty Region when it presented a new vehicle to educator Michael Chemis. The... Read More