My Voice - May/June 2018

BE WHO YOU WANT

TO BE

2018

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Learn in a supportive adult environment.

If you live in Northland, you can access high quality tertiary education close to home by studying at NorthTec. You can choose from our degree programmes or a wide range of diplomas and certificates. We offer more than 100 study options, starting at fees-free Level 2 programmes and leading up to degrees and graduate diplomas.

We offer education designed to meet the needs of Northland, giving you the best opportunity of going straight into employment once you’re qualified.

Noho tata, haere tawhiti

NorthTec’s programmes will help you explore your options and really go places!

GO FAR

STUDY LOCAL

Stay close

Looking for some career training?

Check us out: fb.com/northteconline f www.northtec.ac.nz 0800 162 100

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

Contents

4-5 6 7 8 9 10 12-13 14 15 16-17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31

Winter is the season fro cool, new projects Study a trade at NorthTec Study a service industry at NorthTec Evolution School of Beauty, Massage & Spa Focus on Farming with Taratahi Art ‘n Tartan - prepare to be amazed Your subjects plus interests equal a bright future The Miriam Centre Study a degree at NorthTec Get to know Fletch, Vaughan & Megan Upcoming Concerts Passing the restricted test Rubicon Charitable Trust International Youth Exchange Dangers of buying your gown online Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival YouthLaw Huanui College Kamo High School Whangarei Boys’ High School Secondary School Sport Northland Rugby Union Giveaways

15

DO YOU WANT TO GET PAID TO GIVE AWAY FREE STUFF? Do you want to get paid to be at the hottest events for free?

ZM wants you!

If you have a passion for radio, we’re looking for super outgoing reliable Brand Enagagement part timers to hit the streets of Northland representing some of the biggest radio brands!

6

If this sounds s like like you, ou, send send your you CV V and nd cover cov letter to Di letter Dillon.Johnstone@nzme.co.nz llon.J n.John ohnsto stone@ ne@nzm nzme.co.n nzme.c o.nz

3

Y

Winter is the season

ou know it’s winter when you’re wearing your socks ks inside your jandals and you feel that nip in the air. But don’t despair, winter brings its own charm and activities and northland has heaps for you to do as it’s the season for new projects.

It’s a new season and a fresh canvas. Winter is a great time to get stuck in and try something different.

Across the region, youth agencies are working hard too provide spaces and services to keep young people busy, y, happy and challenged. he old Youth in the Far North can celebrate the news that the ome the Pak’nSave supermarket in the heart of Kaitaia will become new youth centre.

The first Pak’nSave to open in New Zealand, in 1985, 5, the building was offered to the newly former Kaitaia Youth Centre crew ck at a bargain cost of $2, as Foodstuffs wanted to give back to the community. It has granted a 50-year lease on the land.

It is hoped that the building renovation will be completed by 2020 and the centre will run as a social enterprise model, with all funds raised being pumped back into the services. outh In Whangarei, there are spaces such as Whangarei Youth Space and One One Six, a community operated space which has heaps of great activities from skating to circus skills. ely to be chilling Yes, the beaches are not as busy and you’re less likely out with mates on the shore of your favourite beach. If you are, chances rmest coat and are you’ve got a beanie covering your ears and your warmest

4

boots on too. too oo.. oo But winter wi as its its own charm. It’s a time to snuggle up and get But has stuc st uck into some som omee new new projects. So, let’s set a challenge for you. Here stuck are four ur things thing ngss you you can do to spice up your cooler days and use time your yo ur tim ime to ddoo something awesome.

GET FFIT – STAY HAPPY Yep – this th one is simple! There are heaps of great run/walk series on offer and the winter is a great time to get stuck stuc into some physical activity. Not only does it balance off those extra pizzas pizz and comfort food, but it’s also a great way to get endorphins flowing and an help you feel mentally brighter and happier – something we can all find challenging in winter.

Banish the winter blue blues and knock that dust off with some swimming or team sports. tramping, running, swimm

ART FUN If you fancy some time out with art, the winter offers some new inspiration. Grab a sketch book and sit outside for an hour sketching what you see. If it’s too chilly outside, why not try your hand at some art indoors. There are heaps of art classes available for those who need some tips, but the main thing is to have fun and allow your creative juices to flow.

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

for cool, new projects VOLUNTEERING

You might feel a bit bored during winter but there are heaps of groups in need of your energy and ideas. Why not use your winter season to help a local charity, where through fundraising or rolling your sleeves and getting stuck in, volunteering will not only help the organisation you sign up with but will help you too. It’s a great activity to put on your resume and you’ll make new friends and learn new skills too.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW There is something exciting about wintertime – it always feels like the best time to learn something new.

Maybe you’ve been eager to try an evening class, or even something to steer your career. Northland has a range of courses for both being delivered by numerous agencies across all three regions.

Use the season to boost your knowledge and confidence.

Spaces available for study now!

IT EssentiALS lEVEL 4 dIPLOMA IN it lEVEL 5 sERVER AND nETWORK LEVEL6 0800 367 2 562 | 09 437 7593 www.peoplepotential.co.nz Find us on facebook

5

STUDY A TRADE AT NORTHTEC!

Andre Pene – Elementary Construction “T his isn’t just about doing a course, it’s about creating an interesting and enjoyable life.

I’m learning that you can build anything with your own brain. I have an imaginative mind and this course is setting me free to create things.

“I love the creative buzz and the positive work ethic here. We’re all feeding off each other and that produces heaps of options. There are no limits. Trying something always leads on to the next thing – even if it works out differently from what you thought. I’m amazed at what we can make out of wood and the range of available tools.

“The tutor is really cool. He makes sure you leave the day here understanding what we’ve covered and he does it in an individual way. This ticket can lead to many other tickets combining both technology and skills.

“I want to be a builder and eventually design and build my own mansion in my own way, but there’s also a leadership and motivational role developing for me. I want to gain the skills to pass on to other people. I want to spread the knowledge.

“Sometimes your mum and dad can’t give you the motivational spark that wakes you up to your own path in life. I’ve had help from friends and family to set me on my way – so don’t be shy to ask for help. Live your own full life, not a diluted version of someone else’s.”

STUDY LOCAL

Gain a trade

Make the most of NZ’s property boom by learning a trade at NorthTec. Our Future Trades centre is purpose-built so you can get down to business, learning how to paint, decorate and construct. You can also learn about mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering.

Stay close

GO FAR

Noho tata, haere tawhiti

6

Check us out: f fb.com/northteconline www.northtec.ac.nz 0800 162 100

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

STUDY A SERVICE Alysha Laurie INDUSTRY AT NORTHTEC! – Hairdressing “I

did the NorthTec hairdressing course and worked here at Snip ‘N’ Style for my work experience. I chose this place because I thought it looked inviting and friendly and they had a broad client base. When I finished the work experience I kept calling in because I missed the team – and I think they missed me.

“I then went on and added the NorthTec beauty therapy training to my kit before returning to do the next level of hairdressing and my apprenticeship. The NorthTec training was incredible because the tutors were so dedicated and thorough, were available one-on-one, and they helped us build up our own client base.

“This meant I was customer-ready and confident when I started work at the salon. I’m now doing my apprenticeship here and I’ve grown even more in confidence. I’m also discovering my own drive – and it’s massive. I’m especially keen on hair-ups and have already started a Facebook page for doing hair for weddings and balls.

“I love the team here. They have made my life incredible.

I also love seeing my clients walk out of here feeling happy and beautiful. It’s a great feeling. I’m really happy with my choices.

“My next step is to finish my apprenticeship, get more experience, and work with more wedding and ball clients. One day I’d love to have a business offering both hair and makeup for high level people in the film and fashion industries.”

STUDY LOCAL

Learn a service industry

Choose from a wide range of certificates in subjects ranging from hairdressing and beauty therapy to hospitality and tourism. We offer more than 100 study options, starting with fees-free Level 2 programmes – why not give one a go?

Check us out: f fb.com/northteconline www.northtec.ac.nz 0800 162 100

Stay close

GO FAR

Noho tata, haere tawhiti

7

Evolution School of Beauty, Massage & Spa A

change in the NZQA qualifications framework has resulted in a local tertiary provider being approved to deliver an exciting new programme in Whangarei. Evolution School of Beauty, Massage & Spa (NZQA Category One Status) has been delivering beauty and massage courses in Whangarei at their Cameron St campus since 2009 but they have now added the brand new NZ Certificate in Spa Therapy to their programmes.

Because it is a post graduate course with a completely different focus, Evolution has opened a beautiful new school at 22 John St, especially for the spa students.

Eastern influences are apparent in the décor of the school and the atmosphere is one of relaxation and peace. Spa students start their day with a tea ritual and meditation before getting hands on with their treatments. Students learn things like Indian

EVOLUTION SCHOOL OF BEAUTY, MASSAGE AND SPA www.evolutionschool.co.nz Fees free courses for eligible students Loans and allowances

BEAUTY•MASSAGE•SPA 115 Cameron St, Whangarei 09 438 6583 • info@evolutionschool.co.nz 8

head massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, hot stones massage, hydrotherapy, scrubs and wraps as well as customer care, spa ambience and making their own products. As the spa and wellness industry is still one of the fastest growing industries worldwide with a global shortage of spa therapists, there are job opportunities all over the world. The new NZ certificate in Spa Therapy will give graduates their passport to amazing job opportunities.

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

Focus on Farming

Partnerships and pathways to a successful future “There has A never been better highly successful Northland businessman, award winning farm owner, and a Taratahi Institute of Agriculture farm partner in Northland, Geoff Crawford knows a thing or two about Geoff Crawford achieving in agriculture.

Geoff began saving for his first farm when he was ten years old, he left school at 15, started his own contracting business at 17, and purchased his first farm at 20. His current farming operation covers 1,500 hectares, milks around 1,500 cows, and runs around 4,000 cattle, for beef, and replacement heifers. This operation is made available as the base for Taratahi students studying in Whangarei. It’s one of around 14 agribusinesses in Northland that allow access to Taratahi tutors and students to facilitate hands on learning, in real life situations, and includes dairy farms, drystock stations, beekeeping and equine facilities.

Taratahi is the largest nationwide agricultural education provider. Tutoring a range of programmes up to Level 4 in Northland, and offering further study at diploma level at its residential campuses, Taratahi has a focus on real learning, on real farms, enabling students to succeed in the work force

Jared and Bal

opportunity than now to get into agricultural, the industry is crying out for young people who want to get ahead and achieve.”

either on farm, or in the wider agricultural sector.

Jared Lauaki, is a Taratahi graduate, and currently manager at one of the Crawford farms. He acknowledges how training was as a definite boost in his employability.

“I came into dairy farming by accident. I helped a mate a few times in his shed, and enjoyed it so decided to make the switch from tree surgeon to dairy farming.” Jared decided to study the one year dairy programme, and has not looked back. Five

years on, he has progressed from farm hand to his current role, where he manages the running of the autumn calving dairy unit under the guidance of the Crawford Farms Contract Milker Bal Singh Sran.

Taratahi run free taster days for learners to come on farm and give things a try. Study options are available in dairy, sheep and beef, equine and beekeeping. Enrolments are open now for the 2018 mid-year intake at Level 3 and 4, and for February 2019. To find out more, visit www.taratahi.ac.nz.

YOUR PATH TO FARMING SUCCESS STARTS HERE

Taratahi is New Zealand’s largest provider of agricultural education.

Whether it’s dairy, sheep or beef farming, equine or apiculture, Taratahi can give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful on or off the farm.

• Gain an NZQA-approved qualification, plus on-farm learning.

• Not sure if this is the career for you? Call about our free taster days.

• Enrolling now for Northland intakes, June and July 2018 • Taking enquiries for Northland, February 2019

T: 0800 TARATAHI | E: info@taratahi.ac.nz | W: www.taratahi.ac.nz 9

Art’nTartan – prepare to be amazed

“Not only is Art’nTartan a fantastic creative outlet but it allows people a glimpse into the history and spirit of our community”

S

o said 20 year old Anna Worthington, a past student of Bream Bay College when asked what Art’n’Tartan meant to her.

Anna’s amazing designs were showcased several years running in Waipu Museum Art’nTartan Wearable Art Awards contest and show. Anna worked closely with her friend and fellow student Olive Grant to create several award winning garments. “The praise and solidarity we gained gave us the courage and desire to continue to collaborate and create,” Olive said and both young women remember with pride their years of being involved with the contest.

“I’ve had so much fun working with friends to bring creations to life in the fantastic shows that have become more spectacular every year.” Anna continues.

The 2018 contest carries on the tradition of talented students entering and there will be several of their creations in the show this year.

Producing these.

10

Amazing pieces of wearable art gives students a chance to let loose their creativity with no holds barred other than the compulsory inclusion of some tartan in their designs.

The Art’nTartan team of volunteers who organise and manage the show on behalf of the Waipu Museum welcome and encourage entries from high school students as well as from the community at large, both local and national.

Directors Annie Newall and the well-known and loved Jayden Rudolph are in charge of directing the show this year with Jayden designing the choreography. Jayden is already famous for his top-notch work with Stage Challenge He is one of the instigators of AIM - Art in Motion - a project to replace the scheme in secondary schools. Jayden also now teaches dance at Bream Bay Ballet and also holds dance classes in Kaitaia.

Both directors promise this year’s show will rival all others and describe the event as a showcase of wearable art with awe inspiring theatrical performance. They have put particular emphasis on introducing a contemporary flavour that will once again wow and excite the audience.

The show takes place on July 20th and 21st July and tickets are on sale from May 21st. The cost is $20 for students up to the age of 18.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN FREE TICKETS

Your subjects plus interests equal a bright future

NEW ZEALAND MARITIME SCHOOL Do you really love the water? Want to turn your passion into a career?

New Zealand Maritime School has all it takes to transform you into a maritime professional.

We offer a full range of qualifications from STCW Ancillaries right up to Foreign-Going Master. We run Pathway Training across Nautical, Marine Engineering, Electrotechnology and Logistics.

Looking for adventure and want to get paid while you see the world?

Enquire about our cadet programmes in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or ElectroTechnology.

(City Only)

Or do you prefer travelling around the world in a superyacht?

As New Zealand’s leading maritime educator, with sites in Central City and Warkworth, The New Zealand Maritime School will help you realise your dream career on the water.

Find out more nzmaritime.com | 0800 744 722 12

Superyacht Crew will give you all the qualifications and skills you need to enter the Superyacht Industry.

(Warkworth Only)

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE P

lanning what you want to do when you leave school is huge. There are so many choices – study, work, travel – and it’s hard to choose if you don’t even know what career you’d like.

Take a deep breath – there are some easy ways to find your career path.

Subjects are clues to future career Consider the subjects you’re taking. These subjects help you to learn skills that are useful for many careers. Let’s look at maths. Maths, with further study, can lead you to a career as a vet, an accountant, a graphic designer or a builder. Te reo Maori superstar? You could become a broadcaster, a solicitor or an entrepreneur.

Your subjects also hint at what you’d enjoy as a career. For example, if you really like lab sessions in biology being a medical laboratory technician could be fun.

If you’re not sure how your subjects point to some great careers, go to the Tertiary Education Commission’s careers website, careers.govt.nz and give our Subject Matcher tool a go.

research by exploring our Jobs Database on careers.govt.nz.

Get insights into your future with Vocational Pathways On your NCEA results you’ll find a Vocational Pathways graph. This graph shows all the unit standards you did sorted into particular industries.

There are six Vocational Pathway industries: construction and infrastructure, creative industries, manufacturing and technology, primary industries,

services industries and social and community services.

Look at which industries stand out on your graph.

These are the ones you‘re already interested in or have a talent for. When planning your career think about job options within these industries.

Take action Once you’ve got some ideas, have a chat with your school’s career advisor. They can help narrow your career ideas down and make an action plan so your future will shine.

Make a career from your interests What do you like to do when you don’t have to do anything else? You don’t need to leave these interests behind when you leave school – you could turn them into your life’s work.

Your interests can give you the skills you need for many careers. Good at games? You could have the skills needed to be an army telecommunications officer. Enjoy making videos? How does a career as an advertising specialist or an animator sound to you?

Make a list of your interests and research careers that match them. You could start your

13

The Miriam Centre

L

ife is difficult for many young people. At the Miriam Centre we work with young people struggling with all sorts of life issues and we support and work with them to find solutions that are positive, less stressful and constructive for each young person.

Sometimes there are personal or family or school or peer issues which are distressing and overwhelming.

Frequently we support young people with issues of anger, abuse, violence, intimidation and neglect and disempowerment. Young people may feel their situations are insurmountable, but there is always a way through.

Patsy of the Miriam Centre, our multidisciplinary team of men and women, Maori and pakeha specialist counsellors and social workers, work with the young person, their family whanau, school, Oranga Tamariki, 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. We help the young person find their voice and to be heard. Our services are provided free of charge across all of Northland. We operate In schools, homes, medical centres, marae, in cafés, in the Miriam Centre 22 Mill Rd Whangarei and 26 Puckey Ave Kaitaia, or where ever the young person feels most comfortable.

You can contact us at: 22 Mill Road, Whangarei phone: 0-9-437 6010 Facsimile: 0-9-437 6672

96 Bank Street Whangarei | 09 14

430 4350

www.hendersonreeves.co.nz

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

STUDY A DEGREE AT NORTHTEC!

Amy Williams – Applied Management “I ’m Client Assistant at Perpetual Guardian and I love the flexibility of the role. It includes client and staff communication and analysis of data. I chose the project management option for my degree and that choice seemed a positive point of interest at my job interviews.

“Another big advantage on my CV was that during our course we were out interacting with local businesses with our industry projects. Mine was with a start-up business and I loved that our study was in a social environment.

“I’ve been working here at Perpetual Guardian since early 2016 and in that time I’ve become even more confident that I can present myself professionally and be respectful in a wide range of situations.

“There are several aspects of direct relevance from the NorthTec course training to what I do in my work here.

Because our assignments were done as a team, we learned the skills and communication of teamwork which I can apply to our team environment here.

Time management and scheduling are crucial to my role here in order to motivate myself and other people, and it was a key component of the project management study option.

“Working accurately with numbers and data is essential in business and finance, as is working with business info systems and being tech savvy. And our course also gave us good communication and presentation skills that I use here every day.”

STUDY LOCAL

Earn a degree All our degrees are practical and hands-on, to prepare you for life in the workplace. We can help you reach your goals and upskill for a great career. Gain your degree here in Northland, without moving away from home!

Check us out: f fb.com/northteconline www.northtec.ac.nz 0800 162 100

Stay close

GO FAR

Noho tata, haere tawhiti

15

GET TO KNOW FLETCH, VAUGHAN & MEGAN Weekdays 6am-10 0am

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

MEGAN

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? It looked like everyone was having, and people always used to tell me talk too much. Plus yo you get too listen to music and talk to famous people and get paid for it.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE WITH ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? Are you kidding! Neither of them! Vaughan at a stretch cause he doesn’t mind girl chat.

WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST MEMORY DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? When Lady Gaga called the radio station I was working for and we chatted chatted.

I told her I love her, she said it back. It was beautiful.

WHEN YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR DOING SOMETHING ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I wanted to be a journalist, but when I went for a look at The Broadcasting School an and visited the journo class, they were so serious and hard at work, wo but the radio class were laugh laughing my and having fun… So I changed m mind. I’m terribly fickle.

VAUGHAN

FLETCH

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? When I was a kid the local radio station did a stunt where they broadcast on top of a pole, in a giant hut for an entire weekend to raise money for a charity, and I thought what a cool job, they’re getting paid to be having fun. Now I get paid to talk crap daily with 2 of my mates.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE WITH ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? Vaughan because he loves slow cooked meats.

Megan would be no fun at dinner time. She’s always eating rice crackers and tofu smoothies.

WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST MEMORY DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? So many it’s hard to choose! I think abseiling naked down a building, on a very cold winters day and overhearing people talk about how small my penis was later that night in a restaurant WHEN YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR DOING SOMETHING ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I’ve always wanted to be in radio - so it’s a dream come true to be here now. When this all falls over I think I’ll do the announcements at the airport.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? Today a car. Most days ys a ccar. I’d love to take the bus, but it’s not running at 4am. I also want to bike to work, but bu I don’t have a bike. e. How ow’s that for ironic Alanis? (probably not right). Oooooh you mean career How’s career questionnaires ques wise? I did one of those career at high school and it pointed in this direction. The rest is history… history… / I can’t remember emem r wh what else happened.

IF YOU YOU HAD AD TO LIVE WIT WITH H ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? pretty his room 90% of the time. He comes out to eat and go to the gym. So it Fletch.

Fl etch ch. I’m pr etty sure sur ur he lives lives in hi wouldd just be like woul ke having another anothe pet.

WHAT’S BEE WH BEEN EEN THE TH BEST MEMORY M MEM EM WHAT’S DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? Prime. It was like talking to my 6 year old self’s hero. So legendary.

Interviewing In terviewi wing the voice off Optimus Opti He was so friendly. friendly Invited Invite us to a BBQ! OPTIMUS PRIME INVITED ME TO A BBQ!!

YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR WHEN YO WH DOING SOMETHING SO ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I had no idea what I wanted to do. Can’t recall ever wanting to do anything specifically.

I was just cruising and it freaked my parents out a lot. But they spec sp ecifi were always supportive of whatever I wanted to do.

16

17

Upcoming concerts

TAYLOR SWIFT Ten-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift will be bringing her reputation Stadium Tour to our shores in celebration of her sixth studio album. She’ll be singing songs from her critically-acclaimed album reputation featuring tracks “..Ready For It?”, “Call It What You Want”, “Gorgeous” and her number 1 hit “Look What You Made Me Do” TAYLOR SWIFT – reputation Stadium Tour. Friday November 9th, Mt Smart Stadium

SAM SMITH

P!NK

SAM SMITH – THE THRILL OF IT ALL WORLD TOUR Friday 2nd November 2018 – SOLD OUT Saturday 3rd November 2018 Spark Arena

P!NK – BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA WORLD TOUR – Tuesday September 4th – Saturday September 8th – Sold Out. Monday September 10th – Tickets available – Spark Arena.

MARIO Mario is the definition of a triple threat: the R&B singer, dancer and actor has been thrilling audiences with his bevy of talents for more than a decade and for the first time EVER, Mario is playing Whangarei this June! Anomaly Bar on Bank Street will come alive for Mario’s first ever show here in Whangarei, Tickets are sure to go fast so secure them now!

MARIO – Performing LIVE. Friday June 15th – Tickets on sale now from www.AnomalyWhangarei.nz Anomaly Bar, Bank Street

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR HORSES AND THEIR CARE? Sporthorse Care and Equipment (New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills, plus Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure).

Level 3, 31 weeks, full-time.

This programme offers the core theory and practical skills required to work in the equine industry. You will also learn a range of agricultural skills that will enhance your employment opportunities.

APPLY NOW FOR OCTOBER 2018 T: 0800 TARATAHI | E: info@taratahi.ac.nz | W: www.taratahi.ac.nz 18

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE Passing the restricted test Y

ou’ll want to read up on the restricted test requirements, so you know you have all the necessary skills. Here are the key skills the testing officer will be looking for.

Search You must search forward, to the rear, and to both sides to identify potential hazards, including traffic in side streets ahead.

Speed Control You must travel at a safe speed and within the speed limit. The safest speed may be slower than the speed limit, especially if the weather is bad, light is poor or there is heavy traffic. You must drive to the conditions.

Road Rules You must know the road rules and be able to apply them at all times during the test.

Gap selection Choose a safe gap before moving into traffic, including at intersections and when merging.

Mirror Use You must check mirrors often enough to be aware of surrounding traffic. This means looking in the mirrors: • Before and after turning • When changing lanes • When pulling out or returning to the kerb • When stopping or slowing down • Every 8-12 seconds when driving straight Position You must, at all times, position the car on the road in a safe and legal position.

Signal Use You must indicate in the appropriate direction for at least 3 seconds before changing direction.

Looking over the shoulder You must look over your shoulder in the appropriate direction if there is any likelihood of another road user having moved up into your blind spot.

Braking You must brake smoothly and effectively in all situations. Slow down early, just in case

Useful links • Nzta.govt.nz/resources /roadcode • Drive.govt.nz/get-yourlearners/interactiveroadcode • Aa.co.nz/drivers/learnto-drive-the-aa-way/ roadcode-quiz • Northlandroadsafety. co.nz • Twitter.com/nrsnrcnz

19

Rubicon Charitable Trust H

as been operating in the Whangarei/Kaipara area since 1998, and more recently since 2013 in the Kaitaia area.

Rubicon is an alcohol/ drug and Co-existing problem (CEP) organization that works within Intermediate and Secondary Schools in the Whangarei/Kaipara and Kaitaia area.

Rubicon is an NGO and has Charitable Trust status, as such funding for the service is provided on a contractual basis by the Ministry of Health.

The kaupapa of the service is to provide a second chance to students who have been involved in alcohol and other drugs while in school, and together with Rubicon’s qualified AOD counsellor’s work towards addressing the addiction issues but still allow the student to remain in education to achieve positive outcomes within the education system.

The process is a collaborative partnership between the school, the young person, the parents/ care givers, Rubicon, and the New Zealand Police.

A contract is signed by all of the parties involved

RUBICON

which has specific conditions associated with the 12 month contract term.

The young person must engage in AOD addiction counselling, submit to 8 random urine samples during the 12 month period, and the THC (The active ingredient in Cannabis) levels measured in those samples must be reducing during the period.

The student remains in school and achieves educational qualifications, learns about the addiction cycle and how to control the substance abuse, it also educates the student on “How to say no” with specific coping mechanisms and tool’s for life in the future.

Rubicon since its inception has helped 1000’s of students to deal with their addiction issues. More recently the organization has seen an increase in school based contracts, as well as young people walking into Rubicon to self-refer, and asking for help.

Predicted numbers for 2017 will exceed 550 students. These are real people, who are part of families, and part of communities and with the appropriate guidance can make life changing decisions that will enable them to complete tertiary qualifications, trade qualifications, and generally be productive well rounded individuals who have an understanding of the pressures young people are dealing with today.

Rubicon wants to education young people on drug use, specifically in the area of Methamphetamine usage (P).

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

Rubicon is

A confidential, specialist alcohol and other drug, co-existing 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.

20

This is an area of extreme concern for Rubicon councilors, and will undoubtedly be in your communities now. The affects are destructive, debilitating, and life taking.

The key is what is causing our kids to turn to drugs to escape the realism that is their life, and how do we change that for them.

The answer is Rubicon.

Thank you.

Robert Nordstrom (CEO) Rubicon Alcohol & Other Drug, Co-Existing Problems Health Services for Youth

“WORKING

TOGETHER

WITH YOUTH IN A POSITIVE

DIRECTION”

You can contact us at WHANGAREI/KAIPARA DISTRICT 13 Rust Ave, Whangarei PO Box 11063, Whangarei Ph 09 4382340 admin@rubiconyouth.org.nz FAR NORTH DISTRICT Po Box 53, Kawakawa Ph 09 4382340 admin@rubiconyouth.org.nz Office hours 8.30am – 4.30pm Mon– Fri

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

International Youth Exchange

This could be you!

I

nterested in learning a new language or meeting new people? The Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing their own New Zealand culture and embracing a new one, a Rotary Exchange helps foster global understanding and learning a great deal about themselves and their home country in the process.

What is a Rotary Youth Exchange?

It is an opportunity for young people aged between 15 –18 to study abroad and spend a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary Clubs.

Why choose a Rotary Exchange Programme?

Rotary is a well-known and respected global service organisation with over one million members so it is well suited to utilise this network of clubs and members that have a common service focus. It provides an excellent support structure.

Is an exchange right for you?

An exchange programme is right for people aged 15-18 who: • Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community • Are flexible and willing to try new things • Are open to cultural differences • Can serve as an ambassador for their own country.

Applications for exchange students will be received through to 21st April 2019.

Students depart the following January for a 12 month exchange. Applicants must live within Rotary District 9910 which covers from central Auckland, throughout Northland beyond. Applicant’s parents do not have to be members of Rotary. Each applicant and parents will attend a selection weekend where you will find out all about the programme and have the chance to meet exchange students from

Rotary District 9910 Exchanges with the following Countries:

South America: Chile & Brazil Asia South Korea North America: USA

overseas, as well as NZ students who have completed an exchange. Successful applicants will attend further briefings and an orientation weekend.

Do you get to choose the country you want to exchange to?

There are a limited number of exchanges available with each country. When applying for an exchange the student can nominate their three preferred countries and we will try our best to accommodate one of your choices.

APPLY NOW! Email jrneads@gmail.com

THIS COULD BE YOU AS YOU PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE IN JANUARY 2020 CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS NOW!!

Europe: France Germany Switzerland Austria Sweden Denmark Belgium Norway Finland

APPLY NOW TO: jrneads@gmail.com

Check us out at www.rotaryyouthexchange.co.nz

Entries close April 13th 2019

21

Dangers of buying your gown online

I

n this day and age, a young person can find almost anything online - from snack food, to brand new laptops and cellphones.

But when it comes to one of the most exciting purchases of a young woman’s life - a dress for her school formal - fashion retailers advise teens to think twice before clicking the ‘checkout’ button.

With ball season going strongg and with tail dresses sites selling evening and cocktail ternet, constantly appearing on the internet, many girls are choosing to buy their ball gowns online - often for under $200.

However, specialists say theyy are hearing from countless young women ending up with dresses that are ill-fitting, poorly-constructed and often made from low-quality materials, making them difficult to alter.

Dress retailer Rebecca Waldron said she is constantly serving girls whose dream dresses have turned out to be anything but.

“Girls come in and tell all rs kinds of horror stories,” said Mrs Waldron.

“They’ve bought their dresses sess

Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - 12 pm

in what they thought was their size, and they don’t fit properly at all. What they’re buying from those sites doesn’t match what they see in the photo. It’s really disappointing for them. Without trying it on, they’re taking a big risk.”

Fellow dressmaker Carolyn Henson said business has ‘dropped dramatically’ for her since girls started buying buyi ball gowns on the internet. num of clients asking However, the number for alterations to their the online bargains has skyrocketed.

“I am altering more dresses this year than ever before,” said Mrs Henson.

“Those dresses are not made to measure. measu You send your measurements, and they select measurem somethin something similar to your meas measurements.

So chances th will need major are they alterations.” alterati Mrs Henson said she most often has to take in dresses that are ‘way too big’, putting panels into dresses that are pane several sizes too small. seve However, she said, some dres dresses simply cannot be alte altered.

“I had one girl who

Includes hire of suit, shirt and tie

2 Rust Ave, Whangarei • 22

bought three dresses online to get the right one.”

Dress designer Rasha Taylor said she receives ‘around five calls a week’ from girls that have ended up with ‘a glorified rubbish sack’ for a ball gown.

She said New Zealand has become a target for international online dress scammers who peddle poorly-made replicas of designer wedding, evening and cocktail dresses using New Zealand domain names.

“Most people think that a site that ends in .com or .co.nz is legit, but that does not mean it is from New Zealand or the US,” said Mrs Taylor.

“Countless scam sites disguise themselves as Western businesses.” She mentions one ‘New Zealand’ site which is registered in Hong Kong.

“They are an agent that has multiple factories they source gowns from. They are not quality-controlled.”

She said one of the biggest problems for New Zealanders buying from offshore sites is they are not covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, and thus have no rights of return or refund.

Therefore, they undergo the costly process of having their gowns altered - a service Mrs Taylor does not offer. “Many of the online ball dress disasters I have seen would require so much work to fix that the customer is far better off buying a whole new dress,” she said.

Mrs Taylor has a guide talking customers through the potential hazards of buying online, which can be found at www.rashataylor.co.nz/online-dresses/.

Ph 09 438 8135 • whangareisuithire.co.nz

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival

Creative Northland T

he upcoming 2018 Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival (NYSAF) is a massive opportunity for Northland youth. Hosted by Creative Northland, it enables youth to explore their creative instincts via a number of intensive Arts workshops. The FREE three day Festival will be held from Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th of September and is open to 80 youth from across Northland. The event has a proud history of providing our 12-24 year olds the chance to express their opinions, aspirations, goals and stories through a creative platform of their choice.

The 2017 Summit allowed 60 youth to take part in one of five creative workshops over two days. Using the theme of ‘Our voices, Our stories’ youth designed and produced one of the five creations; a song, documentary, theatrical performance, mural or 3D display.

From this event various outcomes have occurred. Their original song created at the summit, ‘Struggle Street’, went on to be recorded by Izaia, Manaia, Rangimarie & Abrigael at Big Door Studio, Whangarei - assisted

by Jesse Samu & Paul Mathieson, who were also the NYSAF music workshop facilitators.

Ten mural boards created at the summit were given permission by the Committee of the Dargaville Community Hall to permanently have them affixed to the exterior of the building.

A documentary was prepared by Facebox using the footage taken by the youth and will be toured around the region. Facebox also took one youth, Karmelle Easton, under their wing as an intern and has been an invaluable asset to their team. Karmelle created a music video from the recorded ‘Struggle Street’ soundtrack and footage from the NYSAF17.

This is an excellent example of how this event has ongoing benefits to the youth in our region and future opportunities available.

The 2018 event will expand on last year, increasing participant numbers from 60 to 80 Youth, 5 workshops to 6, and a 2 day event to a 3 day event. This year we are offering creative workshops run by experts in their fields of music, movement, film & photography, visual arts (Print & Paint), sculpture and 3D digital mapping design. The youth will be immersed in one of these workshops, learning useful skills for the future in their chosen genre.

Applications are open from 21st May to 5th August and organisers encourage anyone in the 12-24 year old bracket can apply for this awesome opportunity.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON THE 5 AUGUST For further information please contact Lenny Murupaenga on 09 4300710 or lennie@creativenorthland.com.

Visit our Website www.creativenorthland.com

23

YouthLaw

What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is when someone causes harm to another person through their words or actions over digital media. This might be through text, email, social media, online gaming, chat or other online platforms.

Cyberbullying is not ok and it is really important to report harmful behaviour if you see it. The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 made cyberbullying illegal, which means it is now a crime to cause harm to people using digital technologies. Your school or workplace may also have an obligation to provide support to ensure that your learning or work environment is safe.

How can YouthLaw help?

YouthLaw Aotearoa is a community law centre with lawyers that provides FREE, confidential legal services for children and young people under 25. If you are a victim of cyber bullying or have been asked by a young person to help, you can call our free advice line where we will guide you through the law and talk about how it applies to your situation. We will provide advice on the available options and give our recommendations on the actions you can take. YouthLaw’s objective is to empower you with legal knowledge so that you can take action to stop the harm caused by cyberbullying.

Where else can I go to get help?

• Netsafe (approved agency): http://www.cyberbullying.org.nz or 0508 638 723 – information about cyber bullying • Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or free text 234 – free telephone counselling for young people • Lifeline: 0800 54 33 54 or free text 4357 – free telephone counselling & suicide crisis counselling • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 – free telephone counselling for children and teens • Police: find your nearest police station on www.police.govt.nz or call 111 for emergencies only

NEED LEGAL

ADVICE?

0800 884 529

YouthLaw Aotearoa offers a free legal advice service to children and young people aged under 25 who are unable to access legal help through other means, or those acting on their behalf.We’re part of the nationwide community law centre network.

Call us between 10am and 4pm weekdays to find out if we can assist you 0800 884 529 Email us: info@youthlaw.co.nz or visit our website www.youthlaw.co.nz 24

Unlock your potential Free driver licence Fees free study options ncea Level 1 & 2 get work ready

0– 437 75–3| 0800 367 2 562 www.peoplepotenSal.co.nz Dargaville Papakura Hamilton Whangarei Kaikohe 17 Keyte Street 7 Dickeson Street 38 Hokianga Road 17 Porchester Road –3 Collingwood Street

Enrol for 2018 now

Huanui College

H

uanui College has grown from a miniscule rural school that no one knew much about; to a school that has made a reputation across all fields and not just the sports fields. How have we done this? We encourage students to be themselves.

There is a worldwide stereotype surrounding students; they should be good at mainstream sports such as soccer, hockey, and rugby. Students are always separated into those who excel at sports and those who excel at academics with no room for anything else. However, Huanui has proven that this is not the case. Students are not just one thing, just as no human being can be defined by a single category. We value individuality.

At the beginning of this year, a group of students went to compete in the NSSSA Swim Championships. While they did come back with a number of medals the result was not the most important part. While swimming is not yet a mainstream sport, these nine students were not afraid to stand up and excel at something that they were good at and enjoy. These students are not just swimmers but when the opportunity presented itself they were not afraid to stand up and say “I can do it because this is who I am.”

On February 3rd some students including Twilight Edwards, year 8, went to Karetu Marae to welcome Jacinda Ardern and Northland parliament members with a Powhiri. Politics definitely isn’t part of the student stereotype yet here is a student who despite

Dreams are free.

her years has embraced being a New Zealander and is willing and able to understand the honor of in being part of something bigger than herself. At Huanui College, we believe that the best person to be is you. Be someone with many interests and talents. Be someone who defines themselves and all of the empowerment that comes with it.

Stephanie David – Student Y13

We’re giving away two $5,000 dairy scholarships to people who dream big and work hard.

If you’ve always dreamed of managing a dairy farm, then the Central North Island Dairy Academy can help make your dream a reality. Taratahi has teamed up with Theland Farm Group to establish the academy, which provides the best applied vocational training the dairy industry has to offer. Graduates from the one-year programme receive a Diploma in Agriculture, and develop additional leadership and analytical skills unique to the Dairy Academy.

APPLY NOW FOR 2019!

T: 0800 TARATAHI | E: info@taratahi.ac.nz | W: www.taratahi.ac.nz 26

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

Kamo High School Luke Dayberg – My Story I

began KHS in 2016 as a quiet, shy and introverted student.

Moving from South Auckland, Continuing my metal work interests, I only wanted to achieve a level 4 apprenticeship in the automotive industry - I thought this was as far as I could go. After talking to my Dean I became interested in University and realised the importance of aiming high and making use of opportunities.

I entered year 12 with the goal of achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. I took the opportunity in 2017 of a 10-day Spirit of New Zealand voyage, funded by Mitre 10 Mega Whangarei - a stepping stone that lead me out of my comfort zone.

By 2018 I had built my first 2 motorcycles, placed 1st in the National Secondary Schools Mini MotoGP, taken the Spirit of Adventure voyage, and my biggest achievement – became a Head Prefect at KHS. I take part in school sports teams, can speak in front of school and public assemblies, and take initiative in organising of events. This could not have been possible without communicating, making my aspirations heard, and taking opportunities that I have been offered.

Shayla Thomas I

play keys in our band ‘A08’ named after the music room at school. We are 6 teens who enjoy playing music. Last year we formed our band to take part in the Smokefree Rockquest.

A08 took 1st place at the SFRQ regional finals, but didn’t make it to nationals. This year we aim to make it to nationals and smash it.

Maea Shepherd, our main songwriter and one of our lead vocalists says, ‘’The songs I write for us are personal and the messages echo real emotions or ... Seeing people enjoy what you’ve created makes the hours of hard work worth it.”

A08 also entered the inter-school talent quest last year. During our performance of ‘Sunsets’ (an original), the audience was at the back of the venue, waving torches and singing our lyrics back to us. This moment is indescribable.

Music makes us happy. Working in a band with 6 people can be challenging. Art is very personal and what we create is art. When it all comes together, you feel overjoyed. A08 is a family and I wouldn’t trade this band for anything.

DRIVERS NO TEXTING NO TALKING NO EXCEPTIONS

27

Whangarei Boys’ High School

O

ur boys continue to inspire their peers and the community in a range of activities within and beyond the classroom building on a legacy stretching back nearly 137 years. Their efforts and achievements are epitomised by some stunning results in recent weeks.

Blake Williamson and Manny Snooks have just been selected to the New Zealand Under 18 AFL Team. These boys, who are gifted in other codes (Athletics, Adventure Racing and Rugby League), will be testing their skills in the home of Australian Rules. Their passion for the sport is typified by Manny’s comments “I enjoy the adrenaline rush, support and brotherhood within the game of AFL.” Meantime at the National Water Skiing Tournament in the Waikato, during the April school holidays, Mitchell Williams achieved Gold in Tricks, and Gold Overall. Subsequently, he has been picked for the Junior World Team to compete in Seseña, Spain.

Angus Darroch competed in the 17-24 yrs Division at the BMX Nationals in New Plymouth at Easter. He came a respectable 14th place which qualifies him to enter the world BMX Championships at the end of the year in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Mathematical Modelling Teams battled it out in the National Competition at the end of Term 1 and gained 3rd and 4th places respectively.

Their task was to model hospital efficiency using an algebraic algorithm – some challenge!

Fresh from the Oceania U20 Rugby Championship, Scott Gregory has been named in the New Zealand U20 squad for the Rugby World Championship to be played in France later this month.

This week our nationally recognised combined WBHS and WGHS Adventure Racing Team are competing in the Hillary Challenge Final at Tongariro National Park. The Hillary Challenge is undoubtedly the toughest adventure competition for high school students and the battle for first is intense because it is such a prestigious and highly coveted title. At the time of writing the Team are in 1st place and looking to emulate the winning feats of our 2016 team.

We help youth aged 16 - 17 makE that move from school into training or employment

Angus Darroch

Heath Mitchell

Check us out today!

Training for a job Driver licence First Aid NCEA CV 21 Keyte Street | kensington | whangarei 09 437 0813 | 0800 219 6 884 | 021 203 8116 Find us on facebook - yS whangarei 28

Mitchell Williams

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

Secondary School Sport with Sport Northland

S

port is a big part of New Zealand’s cultural fabric and in Northland it is no different.

Participating in physical activity or playing sport as a secondary school student is an important part of your overall development and can help you make a positive contribution to the physical, mental and social health of the community you live and go to school in.

The ASB Northland Secondary School Sports Association (NSSSA) event calendar is one way

that Sport Northland contributes to its core purpose of ‘Enriching lives through sport’. Through providing quality sporting opportunities at events all around the region, specifically for secondary school students, we know that you will have quality experiences – you’ll meet new people, learn new strategies, and have fun.

There are a wide range of competitive sports on offer – you can learn about them here: http://www. sporty.co.nz/sportnorthland/Schools/SecondarySchools.

Alternatively if something not quite so competitive is more your style, contact Sport Northland so that we can try to make it happen. We are always interested in finding out what the young people in our communities want to do.

We hope you will be motivated to get involved in something physical this year. Good luck!

- Sport Northland

Kensington Fitness Want to get fit and workout with your friends but don’t know where to start? Kensington Fitness gives students a 50% discount to attend the gym on a casual basis. Pay a one off $15 induction fee where one of our team give you a basic programme/ how to use the exercise equipment/treadmills and then it is $6 each visit thereafter.

There are other membership options but this one seems to work best as a starter for those new to the gym scene.

As part of all memberships and included in the $6 casual rate is access to attend our Les Mills Group Fitness classes of Body Pump, CX, GRIT and Body Balance. SPRINT and RPM our indoor cycling classes incur a $3 extra cost. To find out more check out wwww.kensingtonfitness.co.nz

GO ONLINE

BEFORE YOU GO ON

THE ROAD www.rideforever.co.nz

29

Northland Rugby Union

W

omen’s Rugby has gone through a state of change in recent times. New Zealand is a world leader in the game on the field with the success of the Black Fern’s 7s and XVs programmes and the recent news of female players becoming professional so that rugby can be a career choice moving forward.

The women’s game in Northland has been in a dormant state but the Northland Rugby Union are looking to jump on this wave of external success and is looking to re-establish the game in the region.

Northland Rugby has employed a new Women’s Rugby Development Manager, Scott Collins, to help with this task. “The biggest issue is access to the game for players and creating a pathway from JMB Rugby through to the top” “There is an abundance of talent in the Northland region that has gone untapped in recent years, especially in the Secondary School age group. There has been some exposure to NZ programmes for the likes of former WGHS student Serai Murray-Wihongi but there is a lot more here that could be in the same category” 2017 saw Northland Rugby field an U18 7s team for the first time in recent history and in 2018 they boosted that with an U15 Girls team alongside the U18’s. “Both teams exceeded expectations with a 2nd (U15) and 3rd (U18) finish at the Northern Region Girls 7s in April. This is on the back of the Kerikeri High School team winning the Condors U15 Nationals last year and Bay Of Islands College taking out the U18 Condors Plate at the same tournament” Northland Rugby is working on a three-year plan to get the game in front of the female youth athletes and attract them back to Rugby – this is a huge task but Northland Rugby is committed to growing the game and providing opportunities for the community with an aim to be one of the premier women’s rugby provinces in NZ. Scott Collins, Northland Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby Development Manager

30

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE HEAD ALONG TO ZMONLINE.COM/WIN, USE THE CODE WORDS PROVIDED AND YOU’RE IN THE DRAW!

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO EVERY ZM NORTHLAND MOVE PREVIEW!

Event Cinemas Whangarei is our local cinema and they play the latest and greatest movies every week, but how would you like to come along to EVERY ZM Movie Preview for the rest of 2018?

Code: Event Cinemas

ADMIT

1

PRESENT THIS TICKET AT THE BOX OFFICE AT EVENT CINEMAS WHANGAREI IN EXCHANGE FOR 1 COMPLIMENTARY IN SEASON TICKET. ONLY TO BE USED AT EVENT CINEMAS WHANGAREI SCREENINGS MONDAY - FRDAY

ADMIT

1

ON

PRESENT THIS TICKET AT THE FICE, WHANGA BOX OFREI IN EXCHAN COMPLIMENTA GE FOR 1 RY IN SEASON TICKET TO

WIN TICKETS AND JERSEY FROM THE NORTHLAND TANIWHA!

WIN THE ZM PHOTOBOOTH AT YOUR SCHOOL BALL!

Your school ball is the highlight of the year and why not walk away with a cool memento from the ZM photobooth! The ZM Black Thunders will be at your school ball with the ZM photobooth for the night all for free!

Code: Photobooth

WIN A 6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP AT KENSINGTON FITNESS!

There’s nothing wrong with staying fit and active and what better place to do that then at Northland’s premier fitness facility, Kensington Fitness! Thanks to Kensington Fitness we have a 6 month gym membership to give away! Code: Kensington Fitness

The Mitre10 Cup kicks off later this year and we want to hook you up with one of the new season jerseys and tickets to whatever home game you want to go to! Make sure you’re #GameDayReady for the Northland Taniwha! Code: Taniwha

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO MARIO LIVE AT ANOMALY BAR!

International artist Mario is coming to Northland this June and we’ve got a double pass to give away all thanks to Anomaly Bar! Don’t miss out on this epic gig coming to Whangarei in June! Code: Anomaly Bar

WIN ART ‘N TARTAN TICKETS

Taking place on July 20th & 21st.

Tickets are only sale from May 21st. We have a double pass to give away!

Code: Tartan

31

Are you looking for a ball dress with the WOW factor, or something simple and understated?

WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF DRESSES FOR ALL OCCASSIONS ALL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE OR HIRE

'!$%&# &"% '&##

Albany Village (2 minutes from Albany WestďŹ eld Mall) 227 Dairy Flat Highway, Albany Village. (Behind the Thai Chef Restaurant)

0800 BRIDAL (0800274325)

www.bridalandball.co.nz

Store hours: Wed -Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm No appointments necessary. No fees charged to try on ball or wedding gowns.