NZ faculty among best
The University of Auckland's education faculty, which has a campus in Whangarei, has been listed among the top university departments in the world. Ranked number 37 out of 400 top universities in the QS World University Rankings, the faculty is the highest-ranking university department in New Zealand and one of only two in this country to make it into the worldwide top 50. The University of Auckland's education faculty has run a Tai Tokerau campus in Whangarei for 20 years. The campus was run until this year by Heather Peters but is now headed by Brent Mawson. The University of Auckland was ranked 82nd overall and was the highest-ranking New Zealand university.
US doctors sign on
Two American doctors have been employed to join the medical team at Hokianga Health's Rawene Hospital. Blain Crandell, from Utah, started work on Monday after arriving with his family. David Miller, from Southern California, will start in September. Both doctors have a background and interest in family medicine and indigenous medicine, and are keen to experience the Hokianga lifestyle.