Education

Cost of living: “lonely, cold and hungry”

Principals in even middle-income schools are reporting unprecedented levels of need as the cost of living crisis bears down on some of the youngest New Zealanders. They... Read More

Primary principals set to vote new offer

Primary school principals are set to vote on a new pay offer this week, which includes a total pay increase of more than 10 per cent over two years. The offer... Read More

Rubbing the lamp in Te Puke

From the bright lights of Broadway, now the panto-musical version, ‘Aladdin Trouble' is being brought to the stage of Te Puke. The show features 11 catchy... Read More

Bay of Plenty schools competing at Showquest

Schools from around the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua have taken up the Showquest challenge - preparing short but powerful performances exhibiting art, music, dance,... Read More

Mentoring makes a difference

The Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty reaches more than 3800 youth each week through their proven programmes Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator and... Read More

Battle of Te Ranga commemoration

On Wednesday, June 21, a significant date in Tauranga's history, a few hundred people are expected to gather at dawn at the Te Ranga battle site. The public are... Read More

Date announced for STEMFest 2023

New Zealand's largest free science, technology, engineering, and mathematics festival is returning for 2023. Since 2018 STEMFest has been nurturing the Bay of... Read More

Volunteers ensure safe and licensed youth on roads

Sometimes, it's the little things that bring the greatest satisfaction - like knowing you made a difference. 'It feels great when you get a text from your young... Read More

Unleashing young creativity with writing workshops

With an exciting line-up of award-winning authors and experienced librarians, expectations are high that some upcoming literary workshops will ignite children's... Read More

Mātauranga Māori science fair - bigger and better

New Zealand's only dedicated mātauranga Māori science fair is returning to Rotorua for its second year, boasting new categories and a surge in entries from schools... Read More

Students unleash chess power in Tauranga today

The power of chess is being unleashed in Tauranga today as local school students battle it out to win a place in the national tournament. Chess Power are holding... Read More

What‘s happening for Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023?

Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023 celebrations kick off this week, with a star-studded line-up of events to celebrate the Māori New Year. This year's programme embraces... Read More