Education

WBOP Students Urged To Apply For $100K Scholarship

Western Bay of Plenty students with significant physical or intellectual disabilities can now apply for their share of a unique $100,000 scholarship fund to help... Read More

Student loan warning for those heading overseas

People are being warned to sort out their student loans before heading overseas. Many young KIwis are planning on moving overseas now New Zealand's borders... Read More

Tauranga‘s carbon capture researcher‘s Earth study

The goal of understanding the deep history of carbon cycling on Earth and how - and if - we can make that work for us in the fight against climate change has secured... Read More

New Tauranga scholarships look to the future

A new scholarship for first year engineering and environmental science students in Tauranga aims to create new connections between students and industry in the... Read More

Crescendo to empower youth in BOP town

In smaller communities across New Zealand, rangatahi/youth do not have the same level of access to the arts, and exposure to relevant opportunities can be limited. Auckland-based... Read More

UOW students solve sustainability problems

Students have been working to find solutions for sustainability problems posed by local organisations, and have shared their insights as part of the University... Read More

Contest to launch young creatives’ careers

Students from across Tauranga and the Western Bay are being given the chance to launch their careers in the creative industries by entering a prestigious competition. ... Read More

Pre-schoolers get messy in the name of art

The aprons are on, and the paint brushes out as the children at BestStart Judea think outside the box to create masterpieces to showcase at their annual art exhibition. Centre... Read More

Ōmokoroa Point School‘s new billboard design

The beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) are just a few of the great ideas from Ōmokoroa Point School to feature on a new billboard sign at the entrance to... Read More

Volcanic “trombone music” research

New research using infrasound to monitor volcanic activity could be used to help warn of potential eruptions. University of Canterbury postdoctoral researcher... Read More

Tauranga student lands American internship

Tauranga hospitality student Matthew Hemingway-McPhee is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime. The Toi Ohomai Hospitality Management student will finish... Read More

Pāpāmoa College brings 80s back to life

Pāpāmoa College students currently in rehearsals for ‘Fame Jr.' the musical are becoming well-acquainted with the big hair, bright clothing, and sharp... Read More