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Education

Luxon details dire state of education system, and his plan to fix it

  Christopher Luxon says the outcomes being delivered by New Zealand’s education system are dire but his Government has a plan to turn it around. The...

Please be aware of broken yellow lines

The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our new digital publication –...

Complaints about Actura’s collapse referred to Serious Fraud Office

One of the local parents behind an effort to have educational travel company Actura New Zealand placed into liquidation says she wants to see...

Young entrepreneurs enjoying rich academic journey

Because the strength of tomorrow’s economy depends on what we do today, local students have been exercising their ingenuity. “Students at Ormiston Senior College are...

Howick College brings ‘Blood Brothers’ to the stage

By Bianca Day, AUT Student Journalist The cast of Howick College's Blood Brothers is set to take the stage this week for the show's much-anticipated...

We Read Auckland – ‘pause for thought…

It may mark a most challenging time of life but, thanks to health writer and speaker, Niki Bezzant, menopause may be more easily managed. As...

Hip-hop brothers ready to take on world’s best

By Jenna Edwards Two east Auckland brothers have earned their spot to compete in this year’s Hip Hop Unite World Championships. Pakuranga College pupils Raūl...

Steele-ing the deal – local lunch plan … delivers

Sizzling a few snags can serve schools well when fundraising, but dishing up dollars on a regular basis can really bring home the bacon…...

Kip McGrath – smart moves

A specialised tutoring centre, Kip McGrath Howick is making the grade, as affirmed by the team at this local business. Dedicated to providing tailored educational...

BREAKING – Actura New Zealand placed into liquidation

Educational travel company Actura New Zealand has today - July 17 - been placed into liquidation. The move follows its Australian parent company, Actura Australia...

Classroom ‘kings’ – bringing hope to local kids

A former rugby league player and a Howick businessman are teaming up, and going in boots and all, aiming to reduce youth suicide. A recent...

Praise for dedicated school and sports club volunteer

The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our...

Fictional tale of alien encounter named awards finalist

A new written work by gifted east Auckland storyteller Leonie Agnew is a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Book Awards for Children and...

Residents pleased as plans for new school take shape

An east Auckland residents group is pleased to hear construction on a new school in its rapidly growing local community is set to begin...

Book week – just the ticket!

Pakuranga students are among 100,000 children given a ticket to travel far and wide during the school holidays thanks to Government Book Week. Helping youngsters...
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