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Jul 28, 2026, 10:51 AM
From good old-fashioned growing-your-greens to robotic parts, the BOP Education Trust has it covered.
Two organisations focused on such things are amongst those to receive funding from the Trust through its 2026 supplementary grants scheme.
This…
Apr 13, 2026, 9:50 AM
Many will remember those days of crossing the stage to receive BOP Education Trust scholarships. Well, for some it’s a memory only a few months’ old.
This year’s recipients crossed the stage to receive their scholarships at functions held in…
Apr 13, 2026, 9:43 AM
As a BOPET Future Leaders Programme attendee many moons ago, Morgan Clearkin had no chance of foreseeing where his career would lead him. Quite simply: his job didn’t exist.
In short, Morgan is head of AI at KPMG New Zealand.
In long form, late…
Apr 13, 2026, 9:11 AM
Know of any organisation that could do with a funding boost to aid endeavours to support BOP youth?
BOP Education Trust alumni are being urged to have a think about who could benefit from the Trust’s Supplementary Grants. Nominations for the…
Feb 12, 2026, 11:04 AM
It’s bank account boost time for 22 Bay of Plenty students thanks to the annually awarded BOP Education Trust scholarship.
BOP Education Trust chairman Nick Earl says the Trust, which has been operating since 1985, has assisted more than 450…
Nov 4, 2025, 11:03 AM
The Bay of Plenty Education Trust is backing a programme new to Tauranga that supports teenage boys without dads in their lives.
The Big Buddy Group Programme, which was successfully piloted in Auckland, was introduced in Tauranga over Term 3…
Nov 1, 2025, 10:21 AM
The newest person to join the Bay of Plenty Education Trust board is a firm believer in the transformative power of good quality education.
Edgecumbe-based Dr Leny Woolsey joins the board this month.
She’s been enrolled in formal education…
Mar 10, 2025, 9:18 AM
Local agencies and organisations involved in supporting the district’s youth may be eligible for a helping hand courtesy of the Bay of Plenty Education Trust.
Up to $60,000 is available this year to such Bay of Plenty organisations offering…
Feb 11, 2025, 9:35 AM
Nineteen young local students will head off to begin their tertiary studies this month, with their bank accounts boosted by the BOP Education Trust.
Last week the selected 19 crossed the stage to receive scholarships at functions held in both…
Apr 1, 2024, 11:31 AM
In this issue, read about the latest scholarship recipients, Alisha Dabb - a past recipient and now staff scientist, Roger's passing and more.
Nov 10, 2023, 1:47 PM
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Oct 12, 2022, 1:43 PM
In this issue read about the alumni who bikes on water, and be introduced to the trustees.
May 19, 2022, 12:16 PM
In this issue hear from: Jessica, a BOP Education Trust scholarship winner and former Whakatane High School student. The trust extends its outreach to focus on providing life skills for boys. Nick Earl reveals the latest scholarship recipients.…