| $9.5 Million to Improve Behaviour in Schools.
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| $9.5 Million to Improve Behaviour in Schools.Pre-Budget Announcement: Schools will get more help in efforts to tackle disruptive behaviour, with new funding of $9.5 million over four years---------------------------------Budget funding of $9.5 million over four years, says Education Minister Steve Maharey."The Labour-led government is committed to ensuring every school is able to provide a safe a . . . more
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| Author : Hon Steve Maharey
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Created : 05 May 2006
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| College Challenge 2006
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College Challenge 2006
Calling all Careers Advisors, Food Technician Teachers and Secondary Students!!!
Yes it is that time of year again - it is time to start thinking about enroling with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand if you want to be in to win! Last year, 2005 there was an outstanding response from secondary schools. Remember places are limited to a total of 28 students, . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 01 May 2006
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| DORE success with Learning and Behaviour Difficulties
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Media Release
24th April 2006
PROGRAMME TO HELP SUFFERERS TACKLE CAUSE OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES HAVING SPECTACULAR SUCCESS IN NZ
New Zealanders join over 15,000 others worldwide who have successfully overcome debilitating learning and behavioural difficulties through Dore�s unique drug-free treatment
When 12 year old Jamie Lyall comple . . . more
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| Author : Rosie
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Created : 01 May 2006
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| Personalising learning the way forward.
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| Personalising learning the way forward.Personalising education to better meet the needs of individual students will be a key focus for the government over the next three years.---------------------------------Personalising education to better meet the needs of individual students will be a key focus for the government o . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 27 Apr 2006
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| Government determined to lift boys' achievement.
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| Government determined to lift boys' achievement.The government is determined to lift boys' achievement, and the way to do this is to continue our focus on effective teaching for all students.---------------------------------Education Minister Steve Maharey today told the PPTA Annual Conference that the government had rejected a call for it to teach boys and girls differently."The government i . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 25 Apr 2006
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| Pieter Van der Houwen visiting NZ
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Visiting Dutch Photographer to Share his Insight
Dutch photographer and film director Pieter Van der Houwen is visiting Whanganui UCOL as part of a New Zealand tour in early May. Students and staff from computer graphics, fine arts, and creative industries will spend a morning with Mr Van der Houwen discussing the ethics of photography, illustrated by his documentary on cont . . . more
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| Author : Christine
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Created : 19 Apr 2006
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| National secondary school statistics show some encouraging trends.
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National secondary school statistics show some encouraging trends.
6 April, 2006
The latest statistics on the performance of students in secondary school shows an overall increase in the percentage achieving NCEA qualifications.
Qualifications Authority Acting Chief Executive Karen Sewell says the percentage of students gaining NCEA level 1 numeracy and literacy requirements has also increased . . . more
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| Author : NZQA
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Created : 11 Apr 2006
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| Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships hit new records.
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| Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships hit new records.More New Zealanders than ever before enjoyed the benefits of Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships in 2005."The government and industry aimed to get 150,000 workers in the Industry Training system by the end of 2005 and we have done far better than that," Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today.His co . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 11 Apr 2006
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| Education and Training MOU renewed by NZ and China.
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| Education and Training MOU renewed by NZ and China.The value of the NZ-China relationship is underlined by the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding on education and training---------------------------------The value of close ties between New Zealand and China have been underlined by the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Education and Training between the two . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 10 Apr 2006
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| Ensuring quality and relevance - future directions for funding tertiary organisations. Speech to stakeholders
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| Ensuring quality and relevance - future directions for funding tertiary organisations. Speech to stakeholders.Today I am making some announcements regarding the future direction of tertiary education in New Zealand. These are vital next steps in developing a tertiary system that will better fulfil our needs in terms of national identity, economic transformation and support for families young and o . . . more
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| Author : Michael Cullen
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Created : 04 Apr 2006
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| New Era for Student Loan
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| 1 April Marks New Era for Student Loan.From 1 April no further interest will be charged on student loans for those who live in New Zealand, said Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen todayStudents who borrow from that date will only have to repay what they borrow. Those wi . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 30 Mar 2006
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| Shark Attack at Kelly Tarltons
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| Kelly Tarlton�s have an exhibition like no other done before in NZ, or by Kelly Tarlton�s, opening for the Easter holidays & into May� Kelly Tarlton�s �Shark Attack! NZ�s Greatest Shark Exhibition� is everything you want to know, don�t want to know, and must know about SHARKS � all staged in the most fun & interactive environment ever created in NZ! It will reveal the tr . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 30 Mar 2006
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| Auckland Museum Holiday Program
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SATURDAYS (EXCEPT ANZAC DAY) 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM
DAILY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH EXTRA SHOW AT 3PM. ORIGINS GALLERY, FIRST FLOOR PRICE: $4 per child. Accompanying adults and Members free
Astonishing as it seems, Auckland Museum will soon have two dinosaurs! A male dryosaur has been found in Australia and the Museum has successfully negotiated to transport him to Auckland. The Museums . . . more
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| Author : Auckland Museum
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Created : 29 Mar 2006
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| DORE Achievement programme Information Evening
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Information evening on theDORE Achievement Programme
Is your child struggling at school?
The DORE programme is a European developed drug-free programme that has produced remarkable results for those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ADD and many other learning disorders.
The DORE Centre has found that many of those affected by learning disorders exhibit impaired cerebella . . . more
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| Author : Craig
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Created : 27 Mar 2006
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| Why Wait Four Years To Find A Career?
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| Complete your training in just a matter of months. Train to become an I.T. ProfessionalCOME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAYWhere:AMES CAMPUS.500 Queen St. Auckland.When:10:00 am - 12:00 pm, March 20th.1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, March 20th.7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, March 23rd.This day will include:- A tour of the school.- Talk about our courses.- An opportunity to see a class in action.- A chance to meet the tutors and tal . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 13 Mar 2006
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| Appointments to Correspondence School Board.
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| Appointments to Correspondence School Board.Education Minister Steve Maharey today announced appointments to the board of trustees of the Correspondence School.Patricia McKelvey has been appointed as a new chair of the board, and Roger Drummond as a new board member. Four current board members, Russell Ballard, Claire Hague, Polly Schaverien, Roger Taylor and f . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 11 Mar 2006
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| Student loan interest rate set for 2006-07 year
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| Student loan interest rate set for 2006-07 yearThe student loan interest rate for the 2006-07 tax year has been set at 6.9%, down from 7.0%, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. "Most borrowers living in New Zealand will have interest-free student loans from 1 April, thanks to major legislation enacted last year that will reduce the cost . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 06 Mar 2006
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| Approval for Super-fast internet.
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| Government approves $43 million for super-fast internet.Funding has been approved to establish a super high-speed internet link between universities and research organisations in New Zealand and overseas.---------------------------------Funding of $43 million to establish the Advanced Network - a super high-speed internet link between universities and research organisations in New Zealand and over . . . more
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| Author : Govt
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Created : 01 Mar 2006
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| New Visual Imaging Degree
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The
UCOL�s School of Photography, Art and Design have a brand new Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging programme this year. The new degree focuses on contemporary trends and industry relevant skills, and offers strands in photography, design, video, animation, and web. The three year programme offers extensive options and flexibility, allowing students to fine tune their career opp . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 22 Feb 2006
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| Kelly Tarlton's Seaweek Events
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Seaweek Events
Seaweek is a time to celebrate our environment and learn about the state of our oceans and how we can help to make a difference.
To promote this week, Sealab have a poster competition underway with the local primary schools, and have organised 2 seminars and a storytelling evening at the incredible new exhibit Stingray Bay within Kelly Tarlton�s Antarctic Encounter and Un . . . more
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| Author : Jane
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Created : 27 Feb 2006
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| Launch of new Literacy Handbook for Teachers.
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| Launch of new Literacy Handbook for Teachers.Education Minister Steve Maharey launches a new literacy handbook for teachers---------------------------------Speech to National Literacy Conference, Brentwood Hotel, WellingtonGood morning everyone. I am delighted to be here today to talk with you and launch this new handbook on literacy teaching for years 5-8. I want to start by talking briefly about . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 21 Feb 2006
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| Media Exhibition at UCOL
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An exhibition of media shows with video and interactive components from two of New Zealand�s top artists in this area opens at Whanganui UCOL�s Quay School of the Arts gallery on Friday 24 February. The exhibition will profile media work by New Plymouth artist Ian Clothier and Auckland artist Stella Brennan.
�Silicon chips are made of sand� is the title for Ian Clothier�s e . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 21 Feb 2006
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| Review of Funding.
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| Promised review of funding for medical and dental study underway.Funding arrangements for medical and dentistry students will be reviewed to ensure this country continues to produce the highest quality graduates Minister for Tertiary Education Michael Cullen announced today."More than 1700 students are enrolled in medicine and dentistry. That's a significant investment in a vital area that de . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 18 Feb 2006
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| Parents� role vital in kids� education success.
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| Parents� role vital in kids� education success Summary: Television advertisements mark the next stage of the 'Team Up - helping our kids learn' programme. A media statement from the Secretary for Education, Howard Fancy. .Last update: 18-Oct-2005 Media Statement 14 October 2005 "The new television advertisements hitting our screens this weekend remind us how impo . . . more
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| Author : Ministry of Education
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Created : 10 Nov 2005
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| Top researchers get funding boost.
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| Top researchers get funding boost.High quality New Zealand research undertaken by our smartest scholars is getting a near $6m boost thanks to the latest round of Bright Future Scheme scholarships.Seventy-two graduate and postgraduate students have been awarded Enterprise Scholarships and 47 PhD students have been awarded Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships by the Tertiary Education Commission.The n . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 16 Feb 2006
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| Student loan repayment threshold to rise
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| Student loan repayment threshold to riseThreshold for compulsory repayment rises to $17,160 on 1 April.---------------------------------22 December 2005 Media StatementStudent loan repayment threshold to riseThe income threshold at which students must begin repaying their loans will rise at 1 April next year from $16,588 to $17,160, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister P . . . more
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| Author : MOE
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Created : 23 Dec 2005
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| NZ Undergrad Study Abroad Awards
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Third year Whanganui UCOL Fine Arts (Sculpture) student Clare McNamara is about to embark on one of life�s great adventures, an overseas exchange. Clare is the lucky recipient of a 2006 New Zealand Undergraduate Study Abroad Award, to the value of $4000. Shortly after receiving her award Clare was informed that her application for a $3000 grant from Akoranga Education Trust had been successful. . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 09 Feb 2006
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| IT Students are Hot Property
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Information and Communication Technology students from UCOL have become hot property with employers around the country. Most of the students who completed their Bachelor of Communications Technology degree in 2005 were snapped up by employers, who impatiently waited for the students to finish their studies so the graduates could begin employment.
UCOL Head of School for Information . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 01 Feb 2006
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| Free �n� Easy Computer Training at UCOL
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UCOL�s Free �n� Easy Computer Training programme is back for 2006 and there is no better time than right now to enrol and get ahead in computing. An enrolment in Free �n� Easy allows for up to eighty hours of computer learning. Participants are supplied with a study manual which they can work through at their own pace, friendly support staff are on hand when help is needed.
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 01 Feb 2006
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| Win-Win for Waiariki�s BASS Degree
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Win-Win for Waiariki�s BASS Degree
Students, staff and graduates of Waiariki Institute of Technology�s Bachelor of Applied Social Science (BASS) are delighted their degree has been given a tick of approval for quality and one of the remaining specialist subject areas, Kaupapa Maori, has been officially recognised by the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB).
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| Author : Waiariki
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Created : 03 Jan 2006
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