Education

Tauranga brass concert aims to boost band numbers

Tauranga City Brass is putting on a show for members of the community to display their skills and draw in some much-needed new members. 'Celebrations of Brass”... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More

Growing and strengthening the education workforce

The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids benefit from quality teaching and leadership in the classroom by growing the number of teachers and backing school... Read More

Parents, educators back bill to curb social media

Bay of Plenty parents and educators are welcoming a bill in Parliament to restrict social media access for under-16s. The bill, put forward by National Tukituki... Read More

Crafting friendship and community in Te Puke

Improving mental and physical health and creating a sense of belonging, Te Puke Menz Shed is more than just a workshop. It's the life skills, opportunities... Read More

Teen fundraises for Fiji mission trip

If you get asked to donate money to Alaska - don't panic, you won't be bankrolling an entire state of America. Bethlehem College student Alaska Shaw, 13,... Read More

Free horticulture courses on offer

Bay of Plenty residents have the chance to start part-time horticulture courses - which usually cost $1000 each - for free this winter. Tauranga's branch... Read More

Schools get tickets to groundbreaking show

Tauranga school students are being gifted tickets to a world-class, groundbreaking show in their own town this August - thanks to Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. The... Read More

Have a say on Education & Training Amendment Bill

The Education and Workforce Committee is calling for submissions on the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill with... Read More

'Natural’ pacemaker successfully tried in humans

A pacemaker with a 'beat' that responds to breathing is showing good results in studies and is now being trialled in Kiwi heart patients. A pacemaker... Read More

Teen volunteer empowers youth with disabilities

Sukhmani Dhillon is only 17, but she's already committed to helping and leading others. Lately, she's fulfilled that passion through volunteering for Recreate,... Read More

Building life skills and confidence in youth

No day is the same for Hato Hone St John paramedics, but for Mat Delaney, the desire to serve his community remains constant. 'You're there in a patient's... Read More