Education

The right ‘attitude’ for high schoolers

Talking to 400 or so high school students at a time might sound like a nightmare for some people, but for Christian Gallen it's, quite literally, all in a day's... Read More

Local students poised for leadership

A group of local college students are well positioned to take on future leadership roles, thanks to a specific Bay of Plenty Education Trust programme. The group... Read More

Funding boost for TeenAg initiative

A new initiative aiming to get more young people interested in agricultural careers from an early age is set to receive $146,000 in funding. Youth Minister Nikki... Read More

A ‘major shift’ in education

Eight Tauranga schools have united to form one of the largest Communities of Learning in the country. The Ministry of Education initiative seeks to build greater... Read More

Boy knocked off bike after school

Police say the driver who knocked a Maungatapu Primary School pupil off his bike after school today is not at fault. The child suffered scrapes and received treatment... Read More

School roll surges with region’s growth

ACG Tauranga has experienced a substantive surge in its roll, with numbers up to 113 in 2017, from just 18 students two years ago. Principal Shawn Hutchinson says... Read More

Meeting focusing on Sea Change plan

Anyone wanting to learn more about New Zealand's first marine spatial plan Sea Change - Tai Timu Tai Pari is being invited to a public meeting taking place in Whangamata... Read More

Stung by their own silliness

They're worldly wise, have been travelling for years. But at the same time the Chilean cousins are a little naïve and now they're slapping themselves. 'It's... Read More

Claim information for flood victims

Homeowners whose properties suffered damage from landslips or flooding, during the recent storms, have three months to lodge a claim with the Earthquake commission.... Read More

Have you seen this plant?

Have you seen this plant? Bay of Plenty Regional Council is on the hunt for it. 'Of all the invasive weeds people have brought into their gardens over the years,... Read More

Celebrate outstanding young Kiwis

Do you know a spectacular young person whose leadership and contributions to their communities are worthy of celebration? Nominations are now open for the 2017... Read More

Trust backs potential museum sites

The Tauranga Moana Museum Trust is happy to have a bob each way. It's pleased the Tauranga City Council will focus on just two sites for the proposed museum - that's... Read More