Education

UOW Tauranga Acorn and TECT scholarships awarded

Congratulations flowed this week for 19 local students from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus. These awards are provided by Acorn Foundation donors... Read More

Life sciences crucial for future on NZ‘s economy

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the New Zealand's and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world. The benefits... Read More

PM hopes school strikes can be averted

The prime minister hopes a last minute meeting with teachers will avert this week's schools and preschools strike action. About 50,000 teachers have planned... Read More

Women in Trade Network inspiring female tradies

Chanelle Moke was nervous about studying in a male-dominated industry, but she's thriving in the workshop and hopes a new initiative will help other women feel... Read More

Healthcare: Database to help rainbow patients

Rainbow community members in Aotearoa could soon be able to jump online to find doctors who are friendly and well-informed when it comes to meeting their health... Read More

Strike action “last resort” for WBOP educators

'The job has become insurmountable so why would you do it?” These are the words of Oropi School principal Andrew King who will be striking alongside... Read More

Primary school teachers reject second pay offer

About 30,000 primary school teachers will be going on strike around the country next Thursday. The New Zealand Educational Institute says primary school and kindergarten... Read More

Two new schools to open in Ōmokoroa

Two new schools have been given the green light for the Western Bay of Plenty. Ōmokoroa will get a new primary school and secondary school in the southwest of... Read More

Some teachers agree trial NCEA tests ‘too hard’

Some teachers agree the Qualifications Authority unwittingly made trial NCEA literacy and numeracy tests too difficult last year. Documents show the Ministry... Read More

Funding boost for Te Puna Kindergarten

Te Puna Kindergarten has kick-started 2023 with a new and improved composting system, thanks to a funding boost from the Earthwise Action Fund. And this, says... Read More

The 86-year-old early learning childhood teacher

'You're a bit old”, says one four-year-old boy, on meeting Mike Carter, a new teacher at his daycare. 'Am I? How old do you think I am?” replies Mike. 'Um,... Read More

Public talk on Gate Pā cultural centre

A talk on the proposed Gate Pā cultural centre this afternoon will provide those interested in the development of the national institute an opportunity to learn... Read More