Education

Tauranga students creating eco-friendly home

Students at Ōtūmoetai College are working on their businesses for another year of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. Students Megan Van Wyk, Robert... Read More

Sensory garden nurtures student’s potential

‘Garden' was the first word of a five-year-old Tauranga Special School student after the school created a sensory garden and pathway to provide a calm and... Read More

Students feel the pinch

Tauranga tertiary students have not escaped the cost of living crunch and are taking on more work and eating less nutritious food to make ends meet. 'It's got... Read More

NCEA students: bonus credits third year in a row

Blanket credits will be issued for students sitting NCEA for the third year in a row amid the ongoing challenges caused by Covid-19, the Government has announced... Read More

Govt announces changes to NCEA & Uni Entrance

The Government is announcing changes NCEA and University Entrance in what it says is a response to Covid-19 disruptions. Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti... Read More

Struggling BOP students to benefit from $15K grant

Hard-to-teach students from three more Western Bay schools will now have access to a unique programme to lift their self-confidence and improve their learning... Read More

BOP dominating in Smokefreerockquest semi-final

New Zealand's 30 top placing young musicians moving on to the Smokefreerockquest Semi-finals have been announced, four of which are from the Bay of Plenty. Representing... Read More

Comforting those passing on

Bay of Plenty duo Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson are gearing up to provide 'assistance and comfort” to those who are nearing their final days of life. ... Read More

Mother-of-four earns L’Oréal fellowship

Te Puke woman and University of Waikato PhD student Kiri Reihana has become the first Māori PhD pupil to receive the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science... Read More

Dream careers on offer at expo

The Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo opens its doors next Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at TrustPower Arena, in what will be the region's most comprehensive... Read More

Aviation careers expo: The sky is the limit

A possible career in aviation is capturing the attention of Western Bay of Plenty college students. Almost 50 Year 12-13 students and careers advisory teachers... Read More

Principal wants action for children’s safety

A Pāpāmoa principal is worried a child may be seriously injured or killed if more isn't done to reduce speeding outside his school. Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa... Read More