| Tertiary capital investment panel appointments
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| Tertiary capital investment panel appointments A new process for capital investment in tertiary institutions will be overseen by a panel that includes sector experts, Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. The Minister has appointed David Shand, Chair of the Tertiary Education Commission's Board of Commissioners, to chair the new Tertiary Education Capital Investment Fund . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 27 Oct 2008
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| $14m investment in new school buildings
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| $14m investment in new school buildings A further 31 New Zealand schools will benefit from a $14 million investment into school property announced Education Minister Chris Carter today. The School Property Guide Deficiencies Programme is an annual discretionary fund aimed at addressing high priority deficiencies in state school buildings. "These schools have existing property that is in need . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 21 Oct 2008
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| $18 million goes to Special Education in the Capital
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$18 million goes to Special Education in the Capital
Education Minister Chris Carter gave special education in Wellington a boost by announcing today that $18 million will be invested into the rebuilding of two special schools in the region.
Kimi Ora Special School, which provides for students with high levels of physical disability, will be relocated and rebuilt on a site at Naenae Intermedi . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 17 Oct 2008
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| Teachers' one-stop shop for subject resources
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Teachers now have an online "one-stop shop" to find materials relating to the subjects they are teaching.
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/resources/index.html
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 04 Oct 2008
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| More students involved in Youth Apprenticeships
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More students involved in Youth Apprenticeships
Minister of Education Chris Carter today announced that another 56 schools will be offering students the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme next year.
Extending the apprenticeship scheme to all schools by 2011 is a key component of Schools Plus programme that the Prime Minister outlined today.
Today the government also released the Schools Plu . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 21 Sep 2008
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| Launch of One Stop Shop at new tertiary education community
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People in the Wanganui region will soon have a unique way to map out the best study route to their chosen careers.
The new One Stop Shop resource is part of a ground-breaking education pilot based at Wanganui�s new tertiary education campus Matapihi ki te Ao and is the first exciting step in a new concept for tertiary education in New Zealand. The resource provides information on all tertiary s . . . more
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| Author : KT
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Created : 15 Sep 2008
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| Education Bill to improve safety and accountability
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| Education Bill to improve safety and accountability Measures introduced into Parliament today will make early childhood services and schools safer places for students and introduce measures to improve student attendance and engagement, Education Minister Chris Carter says. The Education Amendment Bill proposes police vetting of all people who have unsupervised access to children during the op . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 14 Sep 2008
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| UCOL Nursing set for another 100% year
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UCOL�s iconic Nursing programme, available in Wanganui, Palmerston North, Masterton and Gisborne, is already well subscribed for next year.
The School of Nursing is also seeking approval for changes to the programme�s curriculum, to further enhance the Nursing study experience at UCOL.
Director of Nurse Education Brian Gilchrist says applications for places on the Bachelor of Nur . . . more
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| Author : KT
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Created : 08 Sep 2008
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| NZ Electronic Text Centre
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The New Zealand Electronic Text Centre�s free online archive of New Zealand and Pacific Islands texts and heritage materials, offers an ever expanding, fully searchable, set of images and full-text books, manuscripts and journals.
http://www.nzetc.org/
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 07 Sep 2008
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| Success is a State of Mind
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Success is a State of Mind
"Young people often face many challenges as they move from childhood to adolescence. The important thing to remember is that those experiences help to shape your character and outlook on life," said Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
The StepUP Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a goal of educating and exciting teenagers about the possibilities f . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 07 Sep 2008
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| Minister praises workplace literacy and numeracy programme
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| Minister praises workplace literacy and numeracy programme Associate Tertiary Minister Maryan Street saw the direct benefits of learning literacy and numeracy skills on the job at her visit to Queensberry Leather Ltd today. �Today was an excellent opportunity to see first hand what workplace literacy and numeracy programmes can achieve for New Zealand businesses,� said Maryan Street. �Our con . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 31 Aug 2008
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| KRISTIN SOUNDS IN HIGH DEFINITION
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KRISTIN SOUNDS IN HIGH DEFINITION
Kristin School in Albany have successfully completed the very first New Zealand Schools High Definition Video Conference Music lesson and performance this week with Canterbury University and Christ's College in Christchurch.
The project titled �musicGrid�, was initiated by Merryn Dunmill of the Music Education Research Centre at Canterb . . . more
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| Author : Kristin
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Created : 26 Aug 2008
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| TEC Board Appointments
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TEC Board Appointments
Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson has appointed Deirdre Dale as a Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). He also announced the reappointment of Dr Bill Rosenberg who has been a Commissioner of the TEC since 26 May 2006.
Deirdre Dale will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brian Rhoades. Her term of appointment commences on Sept . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 20 Aug 2008
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| Lecturers show how it�s done at hairdressing awards
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| Lecturers show how it�s done at hairdressing Awards Whanganui UCOL lecturers have scooped the overall prize as part of a five-award haul from the New Zealand Association of Regional Hairdressing Regional Awards. The awards were held in Wanganui last weekend. Whanganui UCOL Hairdressing Lecturer, Robyn Collins, won the Overall Champion prize, Top . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 19 Aug 2008
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| WITT comeback good news for Taranaki
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WITT comeback good news for Taranaki
Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson today announced that the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Council would be re-established in October and its Crown debt written off over a five-year period.
�These significant developments show that WITT�s �repair and rebuild� plan is succeeding. These are key milestones in WITT coming back on track . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 11 Aug 2008
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| NZQA Board appointment announced
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| NZQA Board appointment announced Education Minister Chris Carter has today announced a new appointment to the board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Shona Smith, Deputy Principal of Waitakere College, will serve a three-year term with the NZQA board from 1 August 2008 until 31 July 2011. �Ms Smith has a wide range of curriculum, assessment and qualifications expertise. She . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 30 Jul 2008
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| Massive improvements for Maori students
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Massive improvements for Maori students
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said there has been massive improvement in Maori educational achievement since 1999.
Responding to questions in the house on Maori achievements in education, Nanaia Mahuta said Maori have achieved more in the past nine years, than under the previous National government.
�There�s been massive improvement in Maori educ . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 28 Jul 2008
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| Outstanding Tertiary Teaching Celebrated
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Outstanding Tertiary Teaching Celebrated
This year�s Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award recipients form an extraordinarily high calibre and motivated group of teachers, Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson said tonight.
Hosting the awards event at Parliament, Pete Hodgson said, �It is a real pleasure to see recognition for excellence in Tertiary teaching. Between them these nine people inf . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 18 Jul 2008
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| Donate helps schools, preschools and charitable orgs.
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Get rid of your unwanted stuff to a good home, support your local community and help save the environment! Join DonateNZ today and turn your trash into someone else's treasure.
Donate NZ provides the ultimate simple portal where individuals, organisations and companies can donate time, expertise and goods in any condition to schools, early childhood and not-for-profit organisati . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 15 Jul 2008
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| Carter announces new initiatives for safer schools
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Carter announces new initiatives for safer schools
Education Minister Chris Carter today launched a range of initiatives aimed at making schools safer for students and to ensure schools have anti-bullying programmes in place.
�These initiatives are aimed at focusing schools on this issue and changing school culture to encourage zero-tolerance to bullying,� said Chris Carter.
�Following a numb . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 07 Jul 2008
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| Tertiary education review for Greater Auckland
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| Tertiary education review for Greater Auckland Today Pete Hodgson Minister for Tertiary Education announced a Review of Tertiary Education across the Auckland region to identify the contribution of tertiary education sector to the development of Auckland as a globally competitive city. �Auckland is New Zealand�s major centre of population growth and home to a range of diverse and vibrant commu . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 07 Jul 2008
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| Free Correspondence School for AE students
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Free Correspondence School for AE students
Education Minister Chris Carter announced today that Alternative Education (AE) providers will now be able to get free access to the Correspondence School for their students.
Chris Carter said that AE students will be able to participate as dual enrolled students with the Correspondence School from Term 3 this year without any cost to their AE provide . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 22 Jun 2008
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| NZ Curriculum a world leader at APEC
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NZ Curriculum a world leader at APEC
The New Zealand curriculum was the centrepiece of the APEC Education Ministers� meeting in Peru last week and was widely praised, Education Minister Chris Carter said.
At the request of Peru�s Education Minister and host of the conference, Jose Antonio Chang Escobedo, Mr Carter delivered a keynote presentation on how we have successfully modernised our scho . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 18 Jun 2008
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| Carter supports Dyslexia Awareness
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| Carter supports Dyslexia Awareness Education Minister Chris Carter has welcomed guests at a film premiere to mark the second annual Dyslexia Awareness Week with a commitment to improve accessibility to information about dyslexia. Chris Carter addressed guests at a film premiere of Taare Zameen Par (Every Child is Special) and acknowledged the excellent work of the Dyslexia Foundation of New Z . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 18 Jun 2008
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| New Zealand Management Academies and Red Fish Limited
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Asian students looking to forge careers in hospitality or business will find all the right ingredients at New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA).
The private training provider has academies in Central Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland and Hamilton and offers a range of courses including the National Diploma in Hospitality Management and the National Diploma in Business.
Now, thanks to t . . . more
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| Author : AC
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Created : 10 Jun 2008
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| Education Minister to APEC and Chile
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| Education Minister to APEC and Chile Education Minister and Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office Chris Carter will attend the APEC Education Ministers� Meeting in Peru later this week where major changes to the New Zealand education system will be showcased. The meeting is also a chance for New Zealand to share its work on the new New Zealand curriculum, launched earlier this y . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 09 Jun 2008
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| More money for day-to-day running of schools
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More money for day-to-day running of schools
Budget 2008 sees schools get a significant boost in funding to help meet their day-to-day running costs and provide computer technology, Education Minister Chris Carter announced today.
Budget 2008 boosts schools� Operational Funding by 5 percent, or $171.6 million over the next four years.
Included in this increase is $65.3 million over four years . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 23 May 2008
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| Te P� W�nanga o Anamata Offers a Teacher Education Degree
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| Te P� W�nanga o Anamata has just gained approval for a teacher education degree. CEO Sandre Kruger describes the challenges and successes of going through the approval process."Anamata has recently hosted an accreditation panel for the purpose of approving a teacher education degree Tohu Paetahi; M� te Reo for graduating total immersion primary teachers. It was an exciting and slightly nerve- . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 13 May 2008
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| Modern Apprenticeships � The next generation of Trade Training.
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| Modern Apprenticeships � The next generation of Trade Training. Most people are familiar with the term apprentice, but what is a Modern Apprenticeship? The term Modern Apprentice stems from government recognition that not enough people are engaging in trades and/or are qualified in a specific trade. The programme, introduced in 2000, focuses on youth between the age . . . more
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| Author : Weltec
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Created : 11 May 2008
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| Chance for students to make the news
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| Chance for students to make the news The first in a series of DVDs looking at climate change gives students a chance to produce their own news segment, Education Minister Chris Carter said at the launch of �Sustainability in Action� in Auckland today. The "Sustainability in Action" DVD, produced by TV3, aims to educate environment and media studies students about the effects of climate chang . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 06 May 2008
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| Dyslexia Awareness Week (16-22 June)
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| DYSLEXIA AWARENESS WEEK - THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Dyslexia Awareness Week (16-22 June) is fast approaching and our website detailing all the exciting activities is now live! We invite you to check it out at www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nzAnd don't forget to put your order in for DAW posters and stickers while stocks last, or download them electronically straight away!ENCOURAGE YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL TO . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 05 May 2008
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| Scholarships for Whanganui UCOL Students
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Scholarships for Whanganui UCOL Students
Nearly 60 Whanganui UCOL students are about to get help with the financial cost of their studies.
Scholarships worth a total of $45,600 will be presented to 57 students at a special function tonight (Wednesday) at Whanganui UCOL�s new campus on Rutland Street.
Campus Principal Suzanne Frecklington says the scholarships, are donated by local busines . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 02 May 2008
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| Skills Strategy to build workforce skills
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| Skills Strategy to build workforce skills The skills of New Zealanders already in work moved to centre stage with the release of a comprehensive discussion document, Tertiary Education Ministers Pete Hodgson and Maryan Street said today. Launching the New Zealand Skills Strategy discussion document, Pete Hodgson said, �New Zealand�s level of skills has risen significantly over recent ye . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 29 Apr 2008
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| Employment � A Top Priority for NZ Management Academies
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| Employment outcomes are important for any tertiary education institution. But private training provider New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) has taken this responsibility a step further than most. NZMA is so committed to helping their students and graduates find work that they�ve recently launched their own recruitment company! Red Fish is a work placement and employment service set up fo . . . more
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| Author : AC
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Created : 17 Apr 2008
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| Support for quality tertiary education in Taranaki
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| Support for quality tertiary education in Taranaki Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson today signalled ongoing support for the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) with the reappointment of Murray Strong as Crown Commissioner for a further six months, and two appointments to the Commissioner�s Advisory Committee. Following a 12 month review of the Commissioner�s ro . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 17 Apr 2008
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| Ancient Medicine Modern Choice � A First for New Zealand Acupuncture.
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Ancient Medicine Modern Choice � A First for New Zealand Acupuncture.
Acupuncture has been practiced as an alternative therapy in New Zealand since the mid 1970s. The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has been training acupuncture professionals since 1989 at its Wellington and Auckland campuses. In 2007 the Ministry of Health approved the profession of acupu . . . more
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| Author : The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Created : 16 Apr 2008
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| Modern Apprentices crack 15,000 mark
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| Modern Apprentices crack 15,000 mark Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson said today that more than 15,000 Modern Apprentices are either in training or have completed their apprenticeships. Pete Hodgson made the announcement while visiting Agricultural and Horticultural Modern Apprentices at Turanga Ararau, an Iwi based tertiary provider in Gisborne. Turanga Ararau is a Modern A . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 06 Apr 2008
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| OECD report shows New Zealand on right track
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OECD report shows New Zealand on right track
An OECD report on youth employment shows major new initiatives announced by the Labour-led government are in line with international best practice, Education Minister Chris Carter and Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.
The report notes the New Zealand economy is providing an unprecedented number of jobs for young New Zealanders, . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 21 Feb 2008
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