Many innovation and technology companies in the region report that skilled talent is hard to come by, despite an economic downturn and the threat to employment by things like AI. One would think that with rising unemployment and more people wanting to live here, there wouldn’t be too much difficulty. But the facts are clear, with many... Keep Reading
Every young woman deserves to understand how much they are valued, their worth, strength and purpose, says Andrea Wheatley. Andrea is running a course for students at Ōtaki College in the third term called Shinegirl. The course is aimed at giving girls the skills to approach their education, and ultimately their future, with confidence and... Keep Reading
School hols, how fast they come around. Looking for some ideas that won’t break the bank? Holidays can be a great time to bond with your children and maybe even let your own inner child come out to play. But it can also be a stressful time when kids can misbehave because of boredom. It’s best to put a little bit of advanced planning... Keep Reading
In a secluded spot under a kahikatea tree in the Haruātai bush, tamariki from Ōtaki Montessori Preschool find magic. Every Monday when the weather’s good, the children and teachers take an excited, chattery walk into the surrounding bush from the preschool that sits at Haruātai Park. Tui and other native birds flit among the trees, the... Keep Reading
The early years of Ōtaki College were a time of relative stability and consolidation, with the roll growing to 603 by 1976. The following years were a time of constant change. The roll increased further in the 1980s to just over 680, then dropped to hover about 500. The baby boom was over. With the loss of students, staffing numbers also... Keep Reading
Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei aku whakatiketike, nei rā ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koutou, ngā ākonga o mua. Ko koutou e whakanui ana i ngā tau e 60 o te Kāreti o Ōtaki nei. Nō mātou anō te māringa nui ki te manaaki i tēnei kaupapa whakahirahira o tātou. Kāore e kore he nui ngā āhuatanga rerekē, ngā āhuatanga hou, ā, ko te... Keep Reading
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