Education

Pedal power in Papamoa

Bicycles may outnumber cars in central Papamoa on Sunday as up to 500 cyclists come out for the annual Pedal Papamoa event. The free family-friendly ride leaves... Read More

Tick for New Zealand’s future

If you would like to have your say, now is the time to head to your nearest voting station. Today is Election Day, the last day to vote for the party that you think... Read More

Future secured from playing hockey

Ngahuia Muru's dream to become a nurse will become a reality next year, thanks to a new Wintec scholarship. The young Maori female achiever from Whakatane will... Read More

Rural school gets new tech

Pyes Pa School pupils will be well-prepared for a future filled with technological changes, thanks to the assistance of TECT. The local community trust has made... Read More

Digital learning for schools

The Ministry of Education are introducing a new initiative which will see a strengthening of digital technology learning areas in the curriculum. MOE are proposing... Read More

Cerebral palsy no barrier for Mark

When Mark Wilson was younger his parents were told he'd never walk or talk. Born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects around 7000 New Zealanders, Mark... Read More

Lego fans celebrate in Te Puke

Lego fans young and old descended on Fairhaven School in Te Puke on Saturday, where elaborate Lego creations and collections were displayed by the Hamilton Lego... Read More

Wired for the future

Robots are the way of the future and four students are getting into the nuts and bolts of it all for the national Vex Robotics competition. Around 12 weeks ago... Read More

Mount Maunganui teacher digital expert

A Mount Maunganui teacher has been recognised as a digital expert. Sandy Bornholdt from Mount Manganui's Te Kura o Matapihi has been recognised as the country's... Read More

Sausage sizzles are sooo yesterday

How many cooks is too many cooks? How many cooks does it take to spoil the broth, the creamy potato and leek soup or the country pumpkin soup that'll be on offer... Read More

Gate Pa school up for Cycle award

Gate Pa School is a finalist in the 2017 Bike to the Future Awards for the establishment of a community cycleway on school grounds. The awards are organised by... Read More

Open days on Te Tumu this week

Open days are being held at the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club this week discussing the proposed new housing development at Te Tumu. The public is invited to learn... Read More