Education

Growing green initiatives beyond the school fence

The Gardening Club at Tauranga Girls' College is growing beyond the school, unfurling and running its vines into greater sustainability projects within the community. The... Read More

Children’s chamber music festival takes Tauranga

Applications are open for children and teenagers keen to work with world-class musicians this summer developing skills playing viola, cello and violin. RimuFest... Read More

NCEA and NZ scholarship exams end today

Qualifications Authority figures show students went into exams with fewer NCEA credits under their belts than in any of the previous three years. NCEA and scholarship... Read More

Western Bay teachers to discuss govt offer

More than 600 Western Bay of Plenty secondary teachers will attend a paid union meeting on Friday afternoon, during school hours, to discuss a recent collective... Read More

Teachers granted access to rocket control centre

A selected group of New Zealand teachers have gained exclusive access to Rocket Lab's Mission Control Centre and rocket factory for the first time. This is part... Read More

School students share significant safety slogans

Encouraging safer parking, improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion, and showing consideration for younger students are all winning themes of the annual... Read More

New game to help Kiwis adapt to sea level rise

A new online game is being used to help New Zealanders think about how they might adapt to rising sea levels. My Coastal Futures takes players on a journey to... Read More

Time ticking on relocation fundraising

Mount Maunganui Playcentre has had massive support following the news of its potential closure, but the support may not be enough. Only time will tell if Mount... Read More

Mount Maunganui Jump Jam stars

Mount Mystics have jumped with pep in their step to the very top - placing first in their division for the National Jump Jam Championships 2022. The team of 12... Read More

New charity launches to feed families

Grassroots food charity, Kura Kai, has this week launched an easy online donation platform Feed our Cause, Feed our Kaupapa with set amounts from as little as... Read More

Chemistry education contribution wins big

A team of scientists from New Zealand have been named the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Horizon Prizes for Education. House of Science New Zealand... Read More

Lower speeds near schools on the way

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is now consulting on its draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan. This document proposes speed-related safety improvements... Read More