Study links youth mental health and the environment
Data from nearly one million young people used in a newly published study demonstrates a link between environmental factors,…
Native plant used in sand dune restoration in short supply
A Coromandel environmental group has warned that spinifex, a native plant used in sand dune restoration after erosion events, could be in short supply this year.
Crown intent on absorbing kura kaupapa into mainstream system
A Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into inequities alleged by kaupapa Māori schools has opened in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Celebrating 40 years of children’s literature
A line up of exciting writing events is planned to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bookrapt – the Bay of Plenty Children’s…
Secondary teachers taking industrial action
Secondary school teachers will stop teaching different year levels of students on certain days as their industrial action…
ERA to intervene in teacher pay talks before strike action
The Employment Relations Authority says it will try to break the impasse in secondary teachers’ stalled pay talks.
$10,000 available for BOP students
Up to $10,000 is available for Bay of Plenty students through the He Toka Tū Moana Scholarship.Funded through the Bay of…
Golfing fundraiser for youth
Youth across Te Puke and Pāpāmoa are benefiting from a successful golf tournament that has raised over $38,000.A glorious…
Tickets open for third annual BWN Speaker Series
One of New Zealand’s best loved media personalities and an internationally renowned Kiwi entrepreneur are set to inspire…
Teaching the ‘basics’ is critical – but what teachers really want are clear guidelines and expectations
Analysis – The ‘back to basics’ debate over curriculum policy obscures what teachers say they really need: clear guidelines and expectations.