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Morenursingstudentshavecomeforwardwithconcerningstoriesabouttheirdegreesandclinicalplacements.

More nursing students have come forward with concerning stories about their degrees and clinical placements. Dozens of AUT nursing students have contacted Checkpoint, sharing harrowing experiences of their final year of study. Some describe driving long distances to unpaid hospital placements, having to cover the cost of petrol, uniforms, and food. Health Minister Andrew Little told Checkpoint he will consider payments for third year nursing students. Some nursing lecturers say the number of stu...

All remaining coal boilers in New Zealand schools will be replaced with cleaner wood burners or electric heating by 2025, at a cost of $10 million, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

“I am delighted to announce an end to dirty coal-powered boilers in our schools. This investment means more young people will be kept warm and healthy at school, using clean, green, low-carbon energy,” said James Shaw.

Lease agreement heralds new era for education in Rawene 15 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Te Puna o Kupenuku members Ipu Absolum (Waimā), Janine McVeagh (Rawene) and Jackie Davidson (Kohukohu) are helping bring Rawenes former NorthTec campus back to life. Photo / Peter de Graaf Te Puna o Kupenuku members Ipu Absolum (Waimā), Janine McVeagh (Rawene) and Jackie Davidson (Kohukohu) are helping bring Rawenes former NorthTec campus back to life. Photo / Peter de Graaf Peter de Graaf is a rep...