Flava 2015 by Northern Advocate

May 2015

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Range of subjects to choose from: • Automotive • Hospitality • Computing • Environment • Arts • Sport • Retail • Te Reo • Business Administration • Hunting and Pest Control

Boost your literacy and numeracy q Learn in a supportive adult environment q Free or subsidised travel available q

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Northland Youth Advisory Group 4 – Events 5 – FLAVA Interviews 6 – Events 7 – Guys Gear 8 – Girls Gear 9 – Gadgets 10 – Mobile Devices for Teen Drivers 11 – Ready for the Ball 12 – Careers with NorthTec 13/15 – Youth Space 16 – Travel Overseas on a Youth Exchange with Rotary 17 – Our Schools 18-24 – Te Ora Hou 25 – Youth Law 26 – Rubicon 27 – Youth and Driving 28 – The Miriam Centre 29 – Safety on our Roads 30 – People Potential 31 – Massey University 32 – Evolution School of Beauty and Massage 33 – Health and Fitness 35 – Northland Rugby Giveaways 36 – Girlfriend Magazine Giveaways 37 – The Tutukaka Mid Winter Festival 34 E PAG 3

OUR REGIONAL

YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP The 15 members of the Whangarei District Council’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) have made a commitment to represent you through discussing, debating and developing ideas relating to youth and making sure these are heard by Council. Members work to carry out this responsibility by staying connected with youth in schools, clubs, groups and the wider community, and keeping informed of local youth issues. The group meets at least monthly and advises Council by making submissions to Plans, Policies and providing WDC staff with feedback on proposed Council activities that affect youth, such as recreation, transportation and employment opportunities. Members come from throughout the District, (Waipu, Ruakaka, Hikurangi, Ngunguru, Maungatapere and Whangarei city) and attend a variety of secondary schools: Tauraroa Area School, Bream Bay College, Correspondence school, Whangarei Boys’ and Girls’ High schools and Huanui College. They are engaged in many cultural and sporting activities and represent several cultural and ethnic groups living in our community.

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In 2014, the Youth Advisory Group successfully launched the inspirational Whangarei Youth Awards to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution our rangatahi make to the District, which will be held again in December this year. The YAG supports other activities that empower youth ﬁnding their voice in the community, such as the annual Youth Summit and projects arising from it, and the annual national Youth Week celebrations. This year the YAG will be at the Whangarei Central Library to promote Youth Week on Saturday 23rd May. With this year’s theme being “‘We are the future/Ko- ta-tau te ao o a-po-po-”, they are keen to talk with as many youth as possible about their vision for the future of Whangarei.

More information on the YAG can be found on https://www.facebook.com/ ShapeYourCity

Pictured from left to right are: Front Row: Emma Barnes, Kelsey Eaton; Row 2: Holly Cook, Pru Rhynd, Sarah Gover; Row 3: Jessica Fowler, Justice Hetaraka, Ebony Peeni, Molly Alford, Campbell Norman; Row 4: Vanamali Joseph, Julian Fowler, Jayden Rudolph. Absent: Rebeca McKean, Richard Young.

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CALENDAR BLUE LIGHT

EVENTS FOR YOUTH Blue Light are running a TIME4Youth event on Saturday the 23rd of May 2015 outside The Warehouse in Whangarei. Other Blue Light branches across Northland will be running this event simultaneously. The event involves Time4Youth Volunteer Detainees who will be 'locked up' in a makeshift cell, dressed in 'prison stripes' with the aim of 'raising bail'. The commuting public will be encouraged to donate at the event and the Time4Youth Volunteers will be encouraged to raise their set bail (donation to Blue Light) prior to even going in the cell on Sat 23 May.

WHEN: Sat 23rd May 2015, 11am - 2pm

Don’t forget Te Ora Hou are selling ‘Youth Week’ t’shirts. If you would like to purchase one then contact Briarley. Cost - $10 per t-shirt to support ‘youth’.

BRIARLEY BIRCH Te Ora Hou Northland Inc. P: 09 4385556 M: 027 2771137

WHERE: Outside The Warehouse, Whangarei WHO: Celebrities; Youth Workers; and/or local business volunteers

Through this event we intend to raise funds for our local Whangarei Blue Light Branch and to increase the overall proﬁle of Blue Light.

BLUE LIGHT IS A REGISTERED CHARITY WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND POLICE TO: • Reduce youth crime • Build community partnerships • Build young peoples self esteem • Enhance community safety • Build positive youth and police partnerships

BLUE LIGHT EMPOWERING YOUTH Blue Light Coordinator, Whangarei marnie@bluelight.co.nz PH: 021 064 2444 E PAG 5

FLAVA INTERVIEWS The Full Phat Breakfast The Full Phat Breakfast - with Dr Fane (really it's David Rodney), Pete ‘da Palagi’ Marsden (who's only just left the comfort and economy of the family home) and Tarsh Ieremia who just tries to keep them under control! If you just can't get enough, make sure you don't miss the Absolute Phattest of the Full Phat every Sunday from 6-9am! Q: Marry one, kill one and date one? Wiz Khalifa, Rihanna, Kanye West (Dr Fane) Marry – Rhianna, Kill – Kanye, Date - Wiz (Tash) Marry – Kanye, Date – RiRi and Kill - Wiz (Pete Da Palagi) Marry – Rihaana, Date Wiz Khalifa, Kill Kanye

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Q: Your rapper name would be? (Dr Fane) MC poppadom (Tash) TarshiWoo or T.Dizzle (Pete Da Palagi) White Bait

Q: If you had to live with one of your co-host who would you pick? (Dr Fane) Tarsh cause she’d have Samoan food (Tash) Neither...hahahaha. Proabably Dr Fane, he’s never home! (Pete Da Palagi) Tarsh because Im pretty sure you used to be a cleaner, so she would keep the place tidy.

HAYDENS Q AND A’S

Q. Your go to track at the moment? KENDRICK LAMAR – KING KUNTA – The new album is the hottest drop of the year so far! Q. favourite hip hop artiest? The killer question for any radio announcer/Dj – So many amazing artists, THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G is an all-time favourite, but there are too many more to name.

Q. how do you chill out? Hanging with family, Watching the NRL and our mighty Warriors –

Q: If someone made a movie about you what would the title be? And who would play you? (Dr Fane) Mystery Men – Scarlett Johanssan (Tash) Sleep When You’re Dead – Lolo Jones (Then I could meet her!) (Pete Da Palagi) Freddy Got Fingered 2 – Jason Segal Q: What ﬂavour ice cream would you be? (Dr Fane) Peach, passion fruit and salted caramel (Tash) Marshmellow and Coconut ice – smooth and coconutty with soft squishy bits! (Pete Da Palagi) Vanilla

Anything away from music. Just to keep the ears fresh for Monday! Q. Your rapper name would be? I deejay I don’t rap – Dj Undacuva – Undercover so all the cousins and aunties don’t start asking me to deejay their housie nights and garage parties! Q. What got you into radio? I started on the radio when I was still in high school at 13yrs old and I’ve never looked back – How many people can say they’ve played the music the y love for the last 20 odd year – and got paid for it?! Q. Best advice you would give to Youth looking to get into the Radio industry? The simplest advice is that take any opportunity on offer to get your foot in the door.

Daz presents the 8 @ 8 countdown as voted by YOU as well as discussing the latest with the Talking Topic. Daz has the latest hook-ups including music and movies. Hit him up for a shout out to your mates anytime during the show!

INTERVIEW WITH DAZ

Q: What ﬂavour ice cream would you be? Jellytip ;) Q: How long have you been with FLAVA and what got you into Radio? We used to listen to Flava in a Café I worked in and one day I heard an ad play for the NZ radio Training school. Thought it would be a bit of fun and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve been at ﬂava for 4 years out of my 8 year radio Career. Q: Words of wisdom for Youth? Don’t rush to act grown, enjoy your youth and learn everything you can. 7:00PM Q: If you could marry one celebrity who would you marry? Ana De La Reguera (Sister Encarnación from Nacho Libre) 12:00AM Q: If Kanye wrote a song about you what would the title be? The Realest N*gga Breathing (If I Hold My Breath) E PAG 6

Daz on the NiteShift

EVENTS SIX HIT THE ROAD Six60 are hitting the roads of NZ for a nationwide tour for their new album! They are playing all of your favourite tracks - new and old. Supported by Mt Eden and Raiza Biza, this is a gig you don’t want to miss. Tickets on sale on March 16th 22nd May Claudelands Arena, Hamilton 23rd May Vector Arena, Auckland 29th May Horncastle Arena, Chirstchurch 30th May Dunedin Town Hall, Dunedin

The 2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards are going down in the heart of South Auckland and Flava want to hook you up with tickets! Head to www.flava.co.nz to register. 2015 VODFONE PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS Vodafone Events Centre Saturday 13 June. All finalists are up for the Vodafone People’s Choice Award for Best Pacific Artist – with

the winner confirmed by public vote. The online voting details are also available through the Pacific Music Awards website: http://pacificmusicawards.org. nz/poll Encourage your family, fans and friends to get voting – as this will have a direct impact on the results! Tickets to the ceremony are available through TicketDirect. www.ticketdirect.co.nz

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that he's not talking with his phone glued to his ear. A vehicle with Bluetooth capabilities will ensure a safer hands-free experience - not to mention you can call him knowing he can answer you without taking his hands off the wheel or his eyes off the road. GPS tracker You can easily track a vehicle's movement using a GPS tracker. These handy devices can be mounted in any car, sometimes using only a magnet, and will report back to your computer or smartphone. Advanced features include alerts letting you know if your teenager is driving out of a pre-designated area. Trackers typically require a monthly subscription service fee. Plug-in diagnostic port adapters These plug into your vehicle's onboard diagnostic port (OBDII). The OBDII connects to the car's brain and when accessed, can provide a plethora of information on how the car is being driven. Numerous plug-in adapters are available to monitor driving habits and gather reports, including speed monitoring, harsh braking, location displays and more. Most adapters also require a service subscription in order to provide text or email alerts on activities you wish to monitor.(BPT)

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CHEESY PICK UP LINE TO AVOID?

Date advice…. How to ask your date to the Ball? Do your research. To avoid embarrassment, ﬁnd out ﬁrst if there is a chance that this person would want to go to the ball with you. Get a mate that you trust to ask a few subtle questions to them to gage the vibe. If it’s a good vibe, then go and ask them. If it’s not a good vibe, then ask yourself if you want to work hard to try and change their mind.I prefer the old school method of asking face to face rather than dropping them a txt. And boys, it may sound cheesy but asking with a rose will help your chances.

Im glad you asked this because im going to answer with what dance moves NOT to use at the ball... Fellahs - Please under no circumstances bust out the dougie in EVERY song unless it’s in ‘teach me how to dougie.’ It’s just wrong and old. In saying that same goes for any other dance move that goes with a song, only use it when the song plays. And if you happen to bust out into some old school waltzing, don’t forget it’s a mans job to lead, just don’t stand on their feet. Ladies – Keep it classy, just like with the boys, you don’t have to twerk to EVERY song. When it’s appropriate, then drop it. Take note, if you’re going to “drop it low” or take things up a notch with your dance moves be mindful of those heels that you’re wearing. We don’t want you to fall on your back or ﬂat on your face.

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YOUNG PEOPLE CAN STAY CLOSE AND

GO O FFAR A WITH NORTHTEC!

Do you want a qualiﬁcation and a great job, but don’t want to stay on at school?

goal-setting, and in some cases, transport to and from classes.

Do you wish you could learn in a different environment, and gain some really useful skills?

All our programmes are really practical, with lots of ﬁeld trips and project-based work. Our classes offer a mix of ages, so young and old can learn from each other.

Would you like to study without paying any fees?

We also offer a range of educational pathways, Then come and talk to NorthTec - it’s not too late to help young people dream big and build a real to enrol for 2015! We have campuses and learning career for themselves. centres all over Northland.

So if this sounds like your kind of thing, get in touch with NorthTec and ask about youth options.

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At NorthTec we go the extra mile to help people aged 16 to 19. We’re not interested in just putting students through a programme, only to end up in a boring job. Here our young students can choose from any of our fees-free level 2 programmes, as well as heaps of higher level programmes including diplomas and degrees. You can start with foundation programmes in our popular automotive studies or hospitality sectors, or take a mix of foundation subjects like computing, environmental management, sports and recreation or arts. After that you can go straight into a job, or choose to take your studies further. Many teenagers have started at NorthTec on a low-level programme, and gone on to complete a diploma or degree. We really want to see you succeed, so we’ll help you with money management, career planning,

NorthTec tutors go the extra mile to help young people succeed

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JO NEWCOMBE LOVES LEARNING AT NORTHTEC

Jo Newcombe hated school. She left at 12, refusing to go back. Now she’s planning to be a tax accountant. The difference, says Jo, has been coming to NorthTec at 16 and being treated as an adult. Jo said: “I thought school was hell on wheels. School’s great for making you feel dumb. Then my mum saw the youth programmes here at NorthTec. She signed me up, kicked me out of the car and said ‘off you go’.” At NorthTec Jo found a very different environment, thanks to her “incredibly helpful” tutors: “It’s nothing like school. You’re treated like you are a person who wants to learn, not like a kid. NorthTec never makes you feel dumb.” Jo worked her way through Foundation Studies levels 2 and 3, then Academic Studies level 4. She has now taken the huge step to start a two-year NZ Diploma in Business, majoring in accountancy.

To her surprise, she also loves her law classes. She said: “I would never have expected to be OK with sitting in a classroom all day. It works for me because the atmosphere is right the tutors are people and they treat you like people.” Now she plans to continue studying at NorthTec, and is aiming for a career as a tax accountant. She has pride in herself and wants to succeed. Jo said: “The best thing is I can say to people that I’m educated. You want to be someone, and to be important, and to be able to have a say in society. I’m on my stepping stones towards being something and being someone.”

Jo Newcombe hated school, but loves learning at NorthTec

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SEAN HAWES

FOCUSES ON ENGINEERING

Sean had always had a talent for working with his hands, and had his sights set on a job in an engineering-related field. When he came to NorthTec at 17 he opted for the vocational programme which specialised in automotive studies. There he was able to pick up a broad range of skills to set him on the path to his career. “It was a good programme and I learned a lot,” he said. “Our tutor was really good as well – he’s a very easy person to get along with.” After completing his year-long vocational programme, Sean decided to take his studies further, so he could try for an apprenticeship. He is currently doing a level 4 programme in engineering fabrication, to boost his chances and put him ahead of other young hopefuls. With friends and contacts in the local engineering sector, Sean is optimistic of getting an apprenticeship in his chosen field, and just to make sure, he’s about to start approaching potential employers. He says his studies at NorthTec have helped him decide on his career path. “I just enjoyed the welding, and this programme has definitely helped. I knew I wanted to do something in the engineering area, and this has made it clear what I want to do.”

Sean Hawes, left and Asher Lafaele-Edwards both started on a youth programme, and are now heading towards a career in engineering

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YOUTH SPACE

LEADING CHANGE, INSPIRING FUTURES Youth Space Mission: • Establish a youth space to provide social and recreational activities, improve access to services including health, education and training, and increase youth development, participation, and employment • To provide leadership and support to collectively bring about social change HISTORY For many years young people in Whangarei and service providers with a youth focus have advocated for a dedicated Youth Space in Whangarei to cater for young people aged between 12-24 years.

In addition, the Youth Group were supported to continue to participate in the initiative development and to undertake introductory governance training. An initial business case for the concept of Youth Space in Whangarei was developed. In late 2012 an establishment grant was received from the ASB Community Trust enabling the appointment of a project manager and further development of the concept. A project steering group was established, and the membership was further extended to ensure appropriate representation and participation.

The inaugural Youth Space Youth Group have continued to meet and guide the project. More recently the Youth Space Youth Group have worked to increase the number of young people aware of and participating in the project, and a collective Early in 2012 a formal project was launched youth group to progress this work. The working group was including the expanded to include other agencies; Northland Whangarei DHB, Northland PHOs clinical leadership, The District Council Salvation Army, Whangarei Youth Forum, Youth Advisory Whangarei District Council, and a group of ten Group, and young people who came together to form the Youth the Ngati Hine Space Youth Group. The Working Group consulted Health Trust RAID with key stakeholders and potential funders to bring Movement now the concept to the next stage of development. meets regularly.

In 2009 a small intersectoral working group, including representation from Youth Transition Services, Te Ora Hou, and Manaia Health PHO began regularly meeting to explore the idea and started to test its acceptance and feasibility with others.

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Whangarei Youth Space

Open: O Tues – Fri: 12-3pm Health & Support Services, 3-6pm Hang out & Activities Sat: 12-4pm Health & Hang out Find us at the Rose Gardens in Caﬂer Park

Ph: 09 972 7248 Text: 021 765 838

“UNFORGETTABLE

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE” LOUIS HEWITT-COLLINS’ EXCHANGE TO CHILE My exchange took me to Chile, to a city called Rancagua, one hour south of Santiago. Rancagua is predominantly a mining city. I don’t have one best thing about my exchange, but I have many. One of the things that stood out for me was the fantastic families and friends I made. I also met many other exchange students throughout my year, and because we were going through the same things together, we became close friends. Another high point was my trip to Easter Island which was an amazing experience. Seeing the Easter Island statues or Moai Heads was incredible, and it was made better because we were shown around the island by people from Rotary. It is a beautiful place with lovely beaches and awesome sea life. Learning another language and becoming ﬂuent in Spanish has been a huge highlight for me. RACHEL BOYD’S STORY: It turns out I was wrong about almost everything I thought my year in Brazil would be, what I discovered there wasn’t really something I could have imagined before I

left and not really something I can describe now that I’m back either. It was like a window was opened into an entirely new world, I lived my life as a Brazilian, learning their culture, their beliefs, and their way of life, and suddenly I understood the world a little bit better. I mastered another language - which believe me, makes you feel like you can do anything. I swam with pink dolphins, cuddled sloths, had so many adventures and met some people that changed my life forever. TARRA NEEDHAM’S STORY: My Rotary Youth Exchange year in Söderköping, Sweden was the best year of my life so far and I could not of asked for a better one. Throughout my year I have matured, gained conﬁdence and most importantly made friends for life, friends from all around the world! I visited over 10 new countries that I barely knew a thing about, learnt about the culture and traditions in those countries and most importantly in Sweden. “You don’t realize what you’ve got until its gone” that quote played a huge part while I was away, as much as I loved Sweden and having my own exciting life over there one of the big things I

Northlanders share their Rotary Exchange stories from 2014 realized as soon as I stepped into my new ‘home’ was how amazing my own country is and all the people in it, and I have deﬁnitely gained a whole lot more respect for everyone and everything in it. So overall my year away was the best thing that happened to me, and 1000 times better than I had expected, I would recommend an exchange to almost anyone.

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WHANGAREI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Vision – Providing opportunities for students to be outstanding young women, who will leave us well prepared for the next step in their lives and ready to make a positive contribution to society.

What our students say inspires them?

• Having teachers who want to see us succeed and will do all they can to help us • Having leadership opportunities at all year levels • Encouraged and supported to give back to our community • Celebrating our successes • Past student successes make us believe we can do it too • Proud to be part of a school with awesome people achieving well

Sheppard Student driven change of House name from Seddon to Sheppard.

Anzac Day Whole school effort to hand make thousands of poppies for 100 year ANZAC commemoration, organised by Citizenship Committee.

Whole School Assembly Senior student leaders conducting a whole school assembly which are held once a term to recognise and celebrate student achievement.

Te Kapa Rau Aroha Kapa haka performing at Tai Tokerau Festival.

What students say makes our school special?

• Strong and caring teacher and student learning relationships • Whanau classes with a teacher who knows us and “big sister/little sister” relationships • Student initiatives are encouraged and supported • Numerous and wide ranging student led committees and clubs • Huge number of talented students achieving Elite Colours in academic, sport, culture and service • Being encouraged to be part of our school through any of the numerous activities available • Student voice valued

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WHANGAREI

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL The vision of Whangarei Boys’ High School is to turn boys into ﬁne young men. This vision encompasses all aspects of being a good citizen in our community from academic, sporting and cultural competencies to doing the right thing at the right time because it is the right thing to do. The school’s long history of 134 years, and the respect for those who have been part of the school in the past inspires our students to do well and to respect these values. In catering for the wide range of students who attend Whangarei Boys’ High School we have outstanding academic programmes for the most gifted – the recent success of a Year 13 student gaining one of the top 10 places in New Zealand academically in 2014 and he will have his award presented to him by the Governor General in early May. We also offer programmes in work skills and construction for boys in Years 12 and 13 who have an interest in those areas and who work outside the normal school timetable, working in the community, achieving their standards and work experience in the process. There are a wide range of sports, at last count, some 42 codes being offered in the school and many of these students are representing the school at regional, national and international levels.

On the cultural side we have a very active Kapahaka group combined with WGHS performing regionally and nationally, as well as a long history of success in both Stage Challenge and the Sheila Winn Shakespeare competitions, with students going through to the national arena and some travelling overseas to perform. WBHS was also the regional winner in the local Rockquest competition. The competition between boys is something they thoroughly enjoy and apart from competition against other schools through sporting and cultural events, we also have interwhanau house competitions which is a keenly fought series of events encompassing sports, singing, speech and academic. 2015 is proving to be a very successful year for the school with the school roll at 1221 – this being the highest the school has experienced and we still have students arriving every day to be part of our great tradition and success. The school is well connected with the wider community with the Carruth Boarding Hostel, very active Parent Teacher Association, Kootuku ki te Rangi (Maori Parent Group) and the Old Boys’ Association, and generous sponsors, the school enjoys serving the community and the support it receives from the parents and wider community.

Guard of honour by Prefects after ANZAC Service

Boys competing on the Rugby ﬁeld

Mayor Sheryl Mai and Head Boy Jesse Samu with wreaths to lay

Inter-house Swimming Sports

Senior Boy Leaders at ANZAC Service

WBHS Rugby under 15 and open boys sevens champs 2015

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TIKIPUNGA

HIGH SCHOOL Tikipunga High School is a co-ed school for students in years 7- 13. We value cultural identity and the partnership we have with whanau. We are very much a whanau here. Our mission statement is We Care, Awhina, We Learn, Ako, We Succeed, Angitu. Being a school of 400 students means we know each other well and can support each other. “During my time here at Tikipunga High School I have grown to love the school because everyone accepts you as you are and nobody judges you. Because we are such a small school you get to know everyone” Jemarl Caldwell, Head Boy.

industry. Our Maori Creative and Performing Arts Academy enables students to develop skills and deepen knowledge in Maori performance and visual arts. In partnership with the NZ Defence Force our Services Academy caters for students who are interested in joining the forces.

heritage through the art of kapa haka” Tiaho Mahanga, Head Girl.

Kapa Haka is an integral part of our school culture. “During my time here at Tikipunga High School I have been privileged to be part of our school kapa haka roopu. With kapa haka I am able to express my thoughts and emotions by singing and actions. I have also learnt the importance of culture and

On the sports ﬁeld we more than hold our own. We have a range of sporting opportunities for our students to enjoy and excel in. In particular we have a long heritage of success in Volleyball, where our teams enjoy success both regionally and nationally with a host of New Zealand Representative players from our kura. At Tikipunga High School we really do CARE, we really do LEARN and we really do SUCCEED.

The focus at Tikipunga High School is on Learning. Our recent NCEA results (96% at Level 1, 84% at Level 2 and 80% Level 3) highlight a strong focus on academic achievement. We have great teachers, we have great students and these results reinforce this. We have a very innovative middle school. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) class is in partnership with NorthTec enabling students to access their equipment and expertise. Our BEL (Blended E-Learning) class is immersed in digital learning. Recently students have been working with Channel North to improve their media skills. We have several academies operating at Tikipunga High School as well. Our Automotive Engineering Academy enables students to be “hands on” in the workshop. Our Building Academy prepares students to pursue a career in the construction

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LIFE AT KAMO HIGH

SCHOOL THROUGH THE EYES OF A STUDENT TEXT MESSAGING This is a text message conversation between two Kamo High School Students talking about their day after school.

Me too. I feel like because of the way we’re taught, I achieve more. I got an excellence on my science test

Hey you walking home?

Whoa, that’s awesome. The way Kamo High School is set up has helped me focus more. Especially in

Yup Hey, guess what…) What? In science today we got to do a practical. Fun! We did one last week. What did you guys do? We got to launch rockets!!!!! ... Well, they weren’t like real NASA rockets or whatever.

Social Studies this year. I LOOOVE doing my work on my laptop individually. Helps me focus. I totally get you. I’m happy in English when we work in groups. Without my classmates help I sometimes am stuck for ideas. Same page mate. Hey what’s the school value this fortnight?

Cool was it just a demonstration or did you make some yourself.

Participation, weren’t you listening in Whanau class?

Made them ourselves out of water bottles with pencils attached for a stand. We put some vinegar in and

Nah, I was. Just forgot. My goal this week is to give things a go. I’m going to try out for the netball team.

then a baking soda pouch.

Good idea, I wasn’t going to do sports this year, but maybe we could go together to the try outs?

Did it go boom? Yes! I may have screamed a little the ﬁrst time it went off.

Sounds awesome:)

Hahahahahahaha wish I’d seen that. LOL

right?

Haha yeah. I’m glad we get to do experiments. I feel like I learn better when I’m doing practical stuff.

of battery. Luckily for me there was a power point next to my desk. That is pretty lucky. I was thinking about getting a laptop to maybe join an elearning class! I love it when we use the school Chromebooks in class. I’m a much faster typer than writer, ya know? I get ya. You totally should get a device, you might be put in my class. We could work together!

gender. Our group works together really well. Everyone makes everyone else feels included, if that makes any sense. Total sense, mate. That’s what I love about Kamo High School. We’re like one big family. Supporting and encouraging each other. I feel like an important part of a team here. Yeah, me too.

Yay! Fair warning, I get pretty enthusiastic come P.E time. Those guys will have to watch out:) Haha. You’ll make a great addition I’m sure. I love P.E too. Our class usually splits into three teams for our lessons, of equal ability and

Hey you do elearning Yup it’s really cool as long as I remember to charge my device. Like yesterday in health I was almost out

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BREAM BAY COLLEGE

PROVIDES EDUCATION APPROPRIATE TO ITS STUDENTS’ CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS. We expect our students to enjoy learning and to be fully engaged in their classes. Learning programmes are differentiated and personalised where possible. Students at our College can expect to be challenged academically and as a whole they achieve results in the national examinations that are above national averages at NCEA level 1, 2 and 3.

The College is a relationship based school with well-deﬁned behavioural practices based around restorative practice principles. Teachers care and are genuinely interested in their students. Students learn best when relationships are strong.

Citizenship is an interwoven strand throughout all that we do with digital citizenship becoming a very important focus area. Students are fully engaged in the wider life of the school through our citizenship programmes that focus on leadership, service, sportsmanship and commitment.

1) To create deeper learning through the use of appropriate technology. We currently encourage all students to have a device up to year 10 and a laptop from year 10 onwards. This will be an expectation in 2016. This will allow us (staff and students) to use the technology to collaborate, create and publish along with use it for simulations, etc. We are also exploring 3D printing and its uses.

As a Health Promoting School we involve all of our students in determining the College’s Senior Health programs and encourage a wide range of participation in physical activity along with healthy eating. The College’s House structure provides 5 Whanau groups within each house that compete in the inter house competitions. The House DPs, Deans and Whanau teachers play an important role in mentoring and monitoring the students’ progress throughout their time at the college. Our students’ DP, Dean and Whanau teacher remain the same throughout their time at the college and each whanau group is made up of students from year 7 to 13.

Bream Bay Students competing in Motocross

2015 Tai Tokerau Festival held at Opononi Area School

Our school wide focus areas for 2015 are:

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2) To eliminate areas that have previously been barriers to learning such as ADHD and dyslexia through the use of Feuerstein type interventions. Brain research has come a long way and the phrase now is “don’t let genetics deﬁne you.” If a brain is wired in a way that causes dyslexia or ADHD then to remedy this we need to create new neural pathways that mitigate the effects. These interventions are about creating these neural pathways.

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TAURAROA

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OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? People! At Tauraroa Area School (TAS) everyone is focused on recognising this truth and living it out by building signiﬁcant relationships with learning at the centre. TAS is big enough to offer a wide range of opportunities and small enough to know and care for every individual. Outdoor education and camping are part of the furniture at TAS. All students, from Year 1 to Year 13, have a different camping opportunity every year. The locations are diverse: Tangihua Lodge, Rawhiti Marae, Auckland City, and Tongariro National Park, to name a few. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award has become an important part of our school culture with many students now aspiring to its service, physical and learning objectives.

whole activities These camps alongside wh whol ole school act ctiv ivit itie ies Sports, such as Top House, Swimming Sp Spor orts ts, Triathlon and Athletics Day provide a wonderful framework for supporting learning at TAS. Theree is something special about seeing teenagers and younger children interacting, cooperating, and competing across the school. There is a vibe about the place which is invaluable. Student leadership is a vital commodity. Our Head Girl is Katelyn Gunson, with Taimana Ngakuru-Smith her Deputy, and our Head Boy is Ryan Stevenson with Corey Hutchinson as his Deputy. Our senior student leadership team is one we are very proud of.

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The school has a strong arts department with many opportunities for students of all ages. Over recent years TAS Creative has provided the opportunity for many students to perform on stage in dramatic and musical performance. Students of all ages participate alongside teachers in choirs and various bands. Kapa Haka provides opportunities in Maori

At TAS Cornerstone Values form a ccentral entr en tral part of the framework for the relationships whi hich ch which are vital to learning. The values we emphasise are respect, consideration, duty, kindness, responsibility, obedience, compassion and honesty. Having a fresh focus on a different value each term means that as well as “being the best we can be” that everyone at TAS is putting positive relationships into practice. Students at Tauraroa Area School beneﬁt from all these things as they mature. The school has a proud record of results in NCEA as it works with students to ﬁnd the most suitable pathway for each individual.

A class trip to Cape Reinga

Students enjoy Paris

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HUANUI COLLEGE

DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH STRONG MORAL VALUES.

Huanui College is a coeducational independent school for students from Year 7 to Year 13. It is located on the outskirts of Whangarei on 20 hectares of rolling hills enclosed by stone walls, native trees and bordered by a tributary of the Hatea river.

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groups and ethnicities. We offer the Cambridge mbridge International Examinations ations (CIE) and each year our students ents achieve outstanding results. We have small class sizes andd a committed team of exceptional ional teachers who value each child hild as an individual and deliver enriched programmes.

Students enjoy many extracurricular activities including music, drama, gardening, school band, agricultural club, debating, speech competitions, camps, OPC and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Sport is a major focus of the school and we offer the following sports: netball, hockey, rugby, rowing, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, athletics, cross-country and cricket. Students from Huanui have competed very successfully at a national level in many of them, bringing medals and cups back to school.

We recognise the school is part of a community and should contribute to that. To that end Huanui College students are expected to participate and contribute to at least one community service project per year.

Huanui College is a school where the challenge of high expectations is complemented by the personal care, nurture and the encouragement needed to attain them. We cater for a range of students from diverse backgrounds, socio-economic

Our vision for our students is to reach their full potential in every way and develop into young people with strong moral values and be ready, willing and able to make a positive contribution to society and to be responsible citizens.

The school hool has traditional values and good manners, and respect is expected of all students and staff. Students wear their uniform with pride and there are high expectations of behaviour both in and outside the classroom.

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TE ORA A HOU NORTH HLA AND IS SA NOT--FO OR-PRO OFIT T COMMUN NIT TY OF WORKER RS WHO ARE E COMMIT TTE ED TO JO OURNEY YING G WIT TH YOUNG PEO OPLE WHO O AR RE NAV VIGA ATIN NG THE E TRIC CKY AND D SO OMET TIM MES DIF FFICUL LT TE EENA AGE YEARS. We aim to create positive futures by developing strong relationships and reconnecting young people back into a village of support which includes people in their whanau, school, community and friends. Over the past 35 years we have developed a variety of ways in which we do this, including youth focused programmes and services that are creative, fun and supportive. These are: • Youth Work Services, including group work, one to one mentoring and large events. Weekly programmes, camps and trips away. • School based programmes • Whanau Support Services and home visitation • Whangarei Teen Parent Services, this includes teen parent support and development programmes, Teen Dad services, intensive family workers, teen parenting programmes, teen parent ante natal classes and a residential home for teen mums (Maia House) • He Kaakano Early Childcare and Education centre (for the children of teen parents and community children as well) • D-Tag Grafﬁti Removal Services • A range of other community projects and programmes

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YOUTHLAW Aotearoa

Who is Youth Law? YouthLaw Aotearoa is a community law centre with lawyers that provide FREE, confidential legal services for children and young people under 25. We can help talk to you about what the law is, and what rights and options you might have. We operate from Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. We run a free 0800 line, so you can call us for free throughout NZ. If you want to speak to us, you can contact us within those hours, or you could leave a message for us through one of the methods below, and we will get back to you. What is bullying? Bullying is when someone does or says something to have power over another person. It can be physical or emotional, in person, over the phone, or internet, and can also happen at school, at work, at home and in public. Bullying can happen to anyone, and is not okay. Everyone has a right to be, and feel safe physically and emotionally, and there are places you can go to get help. What are my legal rights? Schools and Work places have an obligation to provide a safe

al and emotional space physical u. If you think you might for you. ng bullied at school, or at be being work, or anywhere else, you can talk to the team at YouthLaw and get an idea of what rights and optionss you might have to try and hings out. (For example you sort things may be able to make a complaint to yourr school, or the Ministry cation for a school related of Education issue, or bring a claim against your employer – if it’s a work situation, or if it’s something that is criminal, you may also be able to report it to the Police).

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RUBICON

RUBICON ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG, CO-EXISTING PROBLEMS, HEALTH SERVICE FOR YOUTH

Rubicon is

• A conﬁdential, specialist alcohol and other drug, coexisting problems, health service working with youth 11-19 years.

Rubicon provides

• A specialist mobile outreach service for youth attending intermediate & high schools, alternative education settings, involved with youth justice or community agencies, and/or who reside in the communities of the Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North districts including the Kaeo region and wish to refer themselves or their whanau member.

• Developmentally appropriate alcohol & other drug & mental health assessments, counselling & education, Specialist services – psychology and psychiatric interventions and support for youth experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, HEADDSSS health assessments, family/whanau therapy and support, advocacy.

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• Rubicon Programme – a partnership between the Youth, Family/Whanau/School, Police & Rubicon • Co-existing Problems (CEP) Service – for youth experiencing alcohol and other drug, mild to moderate mental health issues and/or physical health needs. y, registered • Specialist support - psychology, psychiatricy, nurses, AOD & CEP practitioners • Self-referral programme • Drug Testing • Group work • Individual counselling • Family/Whanau support gramme • Youth Activity programme – after school programme based in the Whangarei region • Education • Advocacy

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YOUTH AND DRIVING One death or serious injury of a young person on our roads, is one too many. In the 12 months to May 5, 74 people aged 15 – 25 years died on New Zealand roads. During the weekend of May 9 – 10 this year, 10 people died in crashes around the country. This was the worst weekend for fatal crashes for a number of years. Fortunately no-one was killed or seriously injured in Northland that weekend, but we need to remain vigilant. It is a terrible tragedy to lose someone in a crash that could be preventable, but the loss of a young life is always felt very keenly by that person’s friends, family and other community members.

Legislation has been brought in over recent years has helped reduce the number of young people killed and injured on our roads. This has included graduated driver licensing and zero alcohol for under-20 drivers. However, young people still need to be aware of the factors that can lead to tragedy while driving. Speed is one of the most signiﬁcant causes of crashes in Northland. People make mistakes, so choose a safe speed under the limit, which will give you more time to react. No matter what causes a crash, the outcome depends on your speed.

Alcohol is still a factor in many crashes. If you’re out with your mates plan to stay the night or get a ride home with a sober driver. Remember alcohol can stay in your blood stream for quite a while, so just because you’ve had a few hours sleep after drinking doesn’t mean you can drive. Be a legend – stop friends and whanau driving drunk. Inattention, lack of concentration and distraction are other factors. About half the crashes are caused by people who have made a mistake when they were tired, distracted or confused.

If you see any unsafe driving on the road call *555 (or 111 if life is at risk). Police will respond Our roads are windy and sometimes narrow. Many to any types of risky behaviour including high risk drivers, slow drivers and drivers of the roads are gravel and they are unforgiving using cellphones. when you make the slightest mistake.

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Situations that feel unsurmountable, but there is always a way through.

Our multidisciplinary team of men and women, Maori and pakeha specialist counsellors and social workers, work with the young person, their family whanau, school, C.Y.F., Police, Youth Justice, Courts, or whoever is involved (or part of the problem) to ﬁnd the solution which will enable the young person to move forward in ways that are good for them. That offer them a chance of a better, fairer life outcome. To help the young person ﬁnd their voice and to be heard. Our services are provided free of charge across all of Northland. In schools, homes, medical centres, marae, in café, in the Miriam Centre in Whangarei, or where ever the young person feels most comfortable. Patsy of the Miriam Centre

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ROAD SAFETY

SAFER YOUNG DRIVERS COMING TO WHANGAREI ROADS Young learner drivers will beneﬁt from a driver mentor programme being launched in Whangarei today (12 March 2015) that aims to help them get their restricted licence and become safer on the roads.

The learner drivers are paired with mentors who will supervise 30 hours of driving during the 12-week programme. The mentors have all received professional driving training and committed to spending two hours each week to help the young drivers get the necessary range of driving experience.

The Community Driver Mentor Programme, an initiative between NZ Transport Agency and New Zealand AA, is being launched in The learner drivers also receive three lessons partnership with People Potential, NZ Police, and with a qualiﬁed driving instructor, who monitors sponsors Caltex and Hyundai New Zealand. and guides their progress, advising when they are ready to sit their restricted test. The programme is designed to give disadvantaged young drivers in the 16 to 24Chevron New Zealand, which markets the Caltex year age group access to a suitable vehicle and brand, is providing $100,000 worth of fuel for experienced mentor, the two barriers which the mentored sessions over the course of the often stop them from getting the much needed national programme. practice to pass their restricted test and reduce Dean Gilbert, Chevron NZ General Manager, their crash risk on the road, according to the says, “Safety is a priority for Caltex, and we Transport Agency’s Access & Use General see this programme as way we can help the Manager Celia Patrick. community to protect their young drivers ”This programme is a great community and instil good driving behaviours early on. partnership where everyone is working to help our We’re proud to have been involved in what young people develop safer driving behaviours, it’s achieved so far and in what will now be which we’ve already seen can give them access achieved here in Northland.” to opportunities that stretch well beyond getting Hyundai New Zealand has also recently joined their restricted licence,” said Ms Patrick. the initiative and, together with three of their dealerships, are supplying three brand new i20s

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for the learners to practice in. Like all of Hyundai’s passenger vehicles, the i20 holds a 5-star rating which provides an ideal learning experience for the young learners, says IC Motor Group’s Dealer Principal, Kelly Illerbrun. “IC Motor Group is delighted to contribute to an initiative which will help to keep our Northland youths safe on the roads through driver education and experience,” said Mr Illerbrun. Community Driver Mentor Programmes have already proven to be highly successful in Porirua, Te Kuiti, Christchurch, Gisborne and South Auckland, with the programme on track to celebrate its 200th graduate within the next few months. Volunteers who are interested in becoming mentors can email andrear@peoplepotential. co.nz or phone 09 437 7593 for details. For more information please contact:

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to make it. They offer free driver licensing at all stages and bravely teach students to drive doing mentor drives. “Our students ﬁnd this is a good starting point for them. If they aren’t sure what they want to do or how to get there, that’s where we come in” says Youth Department Manager Rachel Shaw. So if you are looking for an exciting place to study successfully, make the most of the opportunities at People Potential - it is the place to be! The staff are well experienced and determined to see their students succeed, by providing exceptional tutoring in excellent facilities. You have the potential to succeed and start your career – it all begins here! www.peoplepotential.co.nz

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OF BEAUTY & MASSAGE IN WHANGAREI “It was great fun – challenging but great fun” “I have learnt so much more than I thought I ever would – the teachers are brilliant and they make everything interesting. And I have made some amazing friends” “I qualiﬁed over 10 years ago and I am still loving this industry and still working as a beauty therapist. I have been on cruise ships, had my own business and even had time off to have my children. Its a great industry to get into.”

and massages. If you like people and have a desire to help people feel better about themselves, then you should give this a go! Its a set of skills that you will always have and you can work anywhere in the world with the international diploma options from Evolution School.

That’s just a few of the things that students and graduates are saying about the courses at Evolution School of Beauty & massage in Whangarei where you learn lifelong skills and gain the knowledge to step straight into work or open your own small business. If you think all you will do is talk make up and nails you couldn’t be more wrong. The courses cover anatomy and physiology, hygiene, personal presentation, skincare, body work – as well as the great hands on stuff like facials

If you fancy a change or you want to start a meaningful career, then give the lovely small team at Evolution School of Beauty & Massage a call. They will explain everything you need to know. They are a small team with small classes so you will never get lost in the crowd. Call them today on 09 4386583 and start your dream career.

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THE NORTHLAND

RUGBY UNION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS IN NORTHLAND INTRO The support Northland Rugby Union receives from schools is essential to our future and we could not value it more.

Richie Harris and this is what he has to say having just arrived here in Whangarei.

We have invited more than 50 schools over the last three years to attend the Toll stadium to support the mighty Taniwha during the ITM Cup. Various companies have sponsored these schools and their presence has made a huge difference to the atmosphere at game day. The Advocate are a ﬁne supporter of the union and we both want to continue this trend of schools attending these superb home games. We have a very exciting season ahead with a new coach called

A WORD FROM RICHIE HARRIS Kia ora When you get to my age, you look back at your life and realise that your school years were some of the most enjoyable years of your life. I’m sure teachers tell you this from time to time when things aren’t going so well. School is changing so quickly today, mostly due to the introduction of technology – computers, cell phones, the internet. However, often the most enjoyable times at school are spent with our mates telling jokes, playing games at lunchtime and playing sport. I believe playing sport important making play pl ayin ay ing sp in spor ortt is sso or o im impo port po rtan rt antt in m an akin ak ing g

us better people. Of course I love rugby, but playing any sport is so important in today’s world.

All the best with your time at school, get involved in sport and enjoy your time.

Through my work and sport, I’ve been lucky enough to travel throughout the world. Another thing you realise is that we live in a wonderful country … the best country. Open spaces, clean, peaceful, good people. Since moving to Northland from the big city these have become even more obvious. What a beautiful part of the country Northland is.

Kia toa.

Kia kaha,

Northland ITM Coach, Director of Rugby

So at my age, I look forward to the life in front of me and realise how lucky I am to be involved in rugby in a beautiful part of the world. th

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