Saturday, November 29, 2025

Education

Wesley College challenges hostel closure in court

Wesley College Trust Board last night lodged an appeal with the Auckland District Court, challenging the Ministry of Education’s Suspension Notice requiring closure of...

Teachers join nationwide strike as pressure grows on Govt over pay and staffing

Secondary and area school teachers will walk off the job again this afternoon as part of nationwide strike action highlighting stalled negotiations, teacher shortages...

Junior Journalist: Inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders

By Amy Roux, Franklin Junior Journalist Why is Robogals so amazing that I would recommend it to everyone my age? As a 13-year-old who has...

Wesley College principal says progress overshadowed by past issues

Wesley College Principal Brian Evans says the South Auckland school is being unfairly portrayed in some reports that describe it as “embattled.” Evans says the...

Bursary gives helping hand to local women

Time is running out to apply for the annual BPW Franklin Bursary Award. BPW Franklin (Business and Professional Women) has been running the scholarship since...

Great gains: Culture and community lead school’s revival

Great gains and growing pains: A two-part series exploring how Papakura High School is balancing success, space, and a renewed sense of community. A decade...

Teachers from Franklin attend rally at Aotea Square

  Rallies around New Zealand are underway as joint union strike action continues today. In Auckland, the rally began at 12pm at Aotea Square and will...

New school for Pokeno

Construction of a new school in Pokēno is expected to begin next year. On October 17, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced funding for a new...

Manukau charter school for Pasifika girls to open in 2026

Sisters United Academy, a new charter school opening in Term 1, 2026, will focus on helping Pasifika girls become more successful. Announced by Associate Education...

Wesley College to close hostels for major safety and culture review

Wesley College in Paerata near Pukekohe has announced it will close its student hostels at the end of Term 4, 2025, following ongoing concerns...