Invercargill Farewells a True Original: Remembering Sir Tim Shadbolt
Invercargill is today mourning the loss of one of its most iconic and influential figures. Sir Tim Shadbolt, the city’s longest-serving mayor and one of the most recognisable local politicians in New Zealand, passed away […]
Life Skills Are Booming — and Traditional Subjects Are Slipping
If you want a snapshot of how secondary education in New Zealand is changing, the numbers from 2025 tell a clear story: students are increasingly choosing life skills and personal development, while traditional academic subjects […]
$105,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Western Bay of Plenty Students
Seven high-achieving students from across the Western Bay of Plenty are set to receive a major boost to their tertiary studies, thanks to the 2025 Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships. Each recipient will receive $15,000 […]
Holiday Money Tips to Keep Your Finances Safe This Season
The holidays are meant to be a break — not a financial headache. With more spending, travel bookings, and online shopping happening at once, it’s also peak season for scams and money mishaps. The Banking […]
Kindergartens Aotearoa: New Education Law Puts Children Second
A major law change passed last week — the Education and Training Amendment Act — is raising serious concerns across the early childhood sector. According to Kindergartens Aotearoa, the new direction puts cost-cutting and business […]
Education Leaders Unite to Defend Te Tiriti in Schools
A powerful coalition of iwi and education organisations has come together to oppose the Government’s decision to strip Te Tiriti o Waitangi from New Zealand’s education law. The move follows last-minute changes to the Education […]