Education

250 years ago today a tall sailing ship went by

Papamoa's Steve Morris headed down to Papamoa beach about 2pm this afternoon to gaze out to sea. Steve has been researching his own family history or whakapapa... Read More

First cadet announced for Kawerau Pathway to Work

The first cadet employed under Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau or ISK's Kawerau Pathways to Work Cadetship programme has been announced. Tanaya Rudolph-Wilson... Read More

Poor diets and dental habits lead to tooth damage

Dental experts are calling for Kiwis to make dietary changes and reduce their consumption of food acids to protect their oral health following the release of new... Read More

What‘s on - pool party, boat show, painted decks

Kia ora and welcome to a sunny Saturday. Expect a fine day with light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's a two-layer-clothing day, with an expected high of... Read More

Cycling programme receives national accreditation

A local bike safety team has received accreditation for New Zealand's national cycling education programme, BikeReady. The Travel Safe team's Kids Can Ride programme... Read More

New scholarship lets students breathe easy

Whatever step of the tertiary journey a student is on, ‘struggle street' is a destination all would rather avoid. The worry of making financial ends meet... Read More

Partnering up with Omanu Primary

An alliance programme has been set up between Luke Nobilo from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty and Omanu Primary School. Luke says within the... Read More

Hard rules to swallow

Some early childhood centres are worried proposed rules recommending a ban on some foods are too strict. The Ministry of Education is considering guidelines... Read More

Wonder women paving the way in sport

Assistant coach of the New Zealand Silver Ferns, Debbie Fuller, and author Rachel Grunwell - marathon runner and health and wellness coach, both share a love of... Read More

Vibrant celebration of the Pacific Islands

The Pasifika Festival in the Bay is currently taking place today and event manager Melanie Cottingham has summed up the event perfectly. 'If you are at home... Read More

The important transition from primary to college

Tatyana Duffin is the Dean of Years 7, 8 and 9 at ACG Tauranga. She talks about what makes a successful transition to the College years. Years 7, 8 and 9 are... Read More

From garden to table to classroom

The garden beds appear overgrown as flowers, grass and a few weeds weave their way between the plants, but everything is planted with a purpose. The barley is... Read More