Karen Boyes
NZ power companies want to keep coal and gas stations running
The country's big four power companies want to keep coal and gas power stations running longer to boost energy security. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes spoke to Ingrid… Audio
NCEA exams begin: The study tips you need to know
NCEA exams kick off today - First Up sent reporter Leonard Powell to ask advice from exam veterans for students Audio
Student stress 'heartbreaking' as exams loom: teacher
A Wellington teacher and study coach says she's seeing increased levels of anxiety and stress among NCEA students, and their parents, as exams loom. Audio
The importance of being honest with kids
Educator, speaker, mum and parenting commentator Karen Boyes on the importance of being honest with kids. Audio
Electricity Users group calls for voluntary power conservation campaign
The Electricity Users group, which includes Fonterra, Rio Tinto, and Woolworths, believes it's time for a voluntary power conservation campaign to avoid a forced one that would hit all consumers. It… Audio
Study skills teach life skills
Teacher, author, public speaker and CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Boyes says study skills can also teach life skills. She shares tips for students and parents. Audio
Parenting Coronokids
Parenting expert Karen Boyes joins Kathryn to share some tips to help parents cope with having their kids home for the next four weeks. Her top one? You are not expected to be the Teacher. You are the… Audio
Reading hacks for study success
With university and secondary school students heading towards end of year exams, what are some key reading tips for study success? Audio
Tips for raising independent kids
CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Boyes says the job of mums and dads is to ensure that kids can parent themselves by age 18 - and that one day, they leave home! She says the path towards this starts as… Audio
Parenting with Karen Tui Boyes
CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Tui Boyes on how best to develop your child as a thinker by modelling your own behaviour. Audio
School holidays challenges
School holidays are almost half way through, and some parents may be scratching their heads as to what to do. Let the kids watch as much Youtube as they want? Make them get outside and play? Or -… Audio
Tips for teens: how to thrive in the college years
Term two is a busy time especially for NCEA students - with internal assessments coming thick and fast. Add to that sports commitments, maybe a part time job, social activity and it's easy to see how… Audio
Getting your study act together
Education consultant Karen Boyes with key tips for students wanting to start the year with positive study habits. Karen is a teacher, author and public speaker who has twice won New Zealand Educator… Audio
Study smart - top tips for exam revision
With a few weeks before NCEA exams, education consultant Karen Boyes has key tips for students heading into study leave. Audio
