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EXTRUTEC ...
Shaping the future of manufacturing in Northland
Recently a new factory was purpose built for Extrutec Ltd at Marsden Point. Joe Wiid, the owner, decided to move the business from Silverdale in Auckland after the cost of land and council fees restricted the expansion of the business, impacting development of their new product line. Joe had to store the new 50-metre production line for almost two years while
he searched for a suitable site. He said, “We are truly excited to be here in this beautiful area and appreciate the support we have been getting from other local businesses, Marsden Maritime Holdings in particular, and all the friendly people of the area.” Joe is convinced the proximity of the port and the shortage of industrial land in and around Auckland will entice other companies to make the same move. Extrutec manufactures a variety of filaments and twines. The current product range includes Trimmer Line for grass cutting, Commercial Fishing Line, Twist Ties for agricultural tying, and filaments for a medical device. Recently they decided to focus their product development on eco-friendly
products, and they just completed the production trials for their eco-friendly twine for agricultural tying, like tomatoes. These products are made from biopolymers and biodegrades when composted under the correct conditions. They are also investigating options for twines that can be home composted. The next step will be to focus on repurposing some of Northland’s plastic waste by diverting it from landfills and turning it into new products. Extrutec currently employ five people although not all of them are based at Marsden Point. Joe said as the business grows and new lines of products are developed, more jobs are likely to be created.
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COMMERCIAL FISHING LINE We manufacture commercial fishing line ranging from 1mm to 6mm diameter. In our new purpose built factory we will be expanding our range to bring you a superior product. We will be adding stoppered products to our range soon.
POLY TWIST TIES Our Poly Twist Ties are designed for tying applications in the packaging industry. It comes in a variety of colours. We also supply eco twist ties for vineyards.
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CONTENTS
elcome to our 4th annual edition of Vision Northland, going out to all our Northern Advocate and Northland Age readers and subscribers.
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This publication focuses on the future of our region, whether it be from a local government perspective, the vision from our business leaders and our small to medium business owners, or the great people in our community.
Northland continues to be in a growth phase, with many great innovative stories to be told. Read about what some of our elected leaders have to say about their vision for the region, support the many great community initiatives unfolding over the next 6 months, and support our Northland businesses advertising in this publication. From the team at NZME.
Great times ahead for Whangarei Boys’ High School................................................... 5 Far North District Council - The unique character of the Far North...................... 8 Kaitaia Business Association - A positive outlook for Kaitaia.................................. 8 Northland Regional Council - Addressing Northland’s challenges ........................ 9 Dr Shane Reti - Building a region we can all be proud of ........................................... 12 Sport Northland - Enriching lives through sport ........................................................... 13 Kamo - The Changing Face of Kamo .................................................................................... 14 Robinson Asphalts - Celebrating 45 years of First Class contracting in Northland ....................................................................................................................................... 15 ARC Security - New Build Security Specialists................................................................ 17 Retirement Villages - What you need to know................................................................ 18 Bush Road Medical Centre - A new and better system................................................ 19 Forestry - The Northland forestry industry is thriving............................................... 20 Kelvin Davis - Capturing our strong Maori culture to promote growth............... 21 Port Road - The Blue Green Strategy................................................................................... 22 Jog 4 Dogs - The place is going to the dogs! ..................................................................... 24 Harbour Clean Up Community Event.................................................................................. 26 Early Childhood - What your child learns at ECE .......................................................... 28 Far North REAP - Supercharging Far North REAP’s success - socially, environmentally and economically...................................................................................... 29 Kamo High School - A centre of excellence and equity for the changing and varying needs of every student ............................................................................................. 30 Education - Choosing a school .............................................................................................. 31 Education - Understanding New Zealand quali!ications ........................................... 32
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All roads lead to Northland “The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began…and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet.” Northland is about to set out on a journey of discovery and growth, but are our eager feet ready? Christine Allen writes
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hile Tolkien’s lines from the Fellowship of the Ring eloquently sums up Northland’s planned infrastructure journey, the real inspiration is coming from the New Zealand Transport Authority’s (NZTA) strategy.
It contains the precious hope for the region long ashamed of its weak connection to Auckland and the promise of further paths and errands meeting for those with eager feet.
Northland’s GDP has increased 3.5 per cent in the year to June to $6.12 billion, and the region is ready to see one of the major road safety and economic headaches step aside. The critical action being taken to connect Northland to Auckland means this region can soon shed the shame of poor infrastructure and open up to a safer, more resilient and reliable corridor. The NZTA’s long-term programme of works includes a four-lane dual carriageway between Whangarei and Port Marsden Highway and a Brynderwyn Hill bypass, as well as the Puhoi to Warkworth and, Warkworth to Wellsford roads of national signi!icance. Great news for a region that suffers from a poor road safety record, signi!icant detours and a lack of integrated investment approach on the main corridor. It will also make way for opportunities for freight movement, a welcomed move of con!idence as about 2 million tonnes of freight is already being moved between Northland and Auckland each year.
DRIVING GROWTH According to the most recent Quarterly Economic Monitor report, issued by the Wellington-based economists at Infometrics, Northland’s growth is coming from vehicle sales, boosted retail spending, tourism and construction. While spending is largely down to tourists, households are also contributing to the growth. Construction is remaining strong, says Gareth Kiernan, Infometrics’ chief forecaster, but the industry is struggling to keep up with the demand. There are three key economic drivers for Northland in the short to longterm. “The primary sector prospects for the next 24 months are looking bright. The global markets are pretty solid,” Gareth says. The Government’s infrastructure investment will drive further growth long term, with the pencilled-in routes providing massive opportunity for the region. “Tourism will also continue to drive growth, but it will steady to national averages, as Northland has been punching above its weight for the last !ive to six years.”
■ View from the Brynderwyn Hills PHOTO: Michael Cunningham
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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Paul Davis, General Manager for Regional Promotions and Tourism at Northland Inc, says that smaller routes within the region are now, literally, taking visitors off the beaten track. Seven new discovery trails have been launched under the Northland’s Byways project across the region, which celebrate the cultural and environmental identity and stories that the region boasts. Northland is Auckland’s playground with the majority of the Northland’s tourists hailing from its neighbouring region. Northland needed to work on its tourism product availability for off-peak seasons and a boost in further tourism infrastructure would certainly bolster the industry, Paul says.
BRIGHT FUTURE Tony Collins, CEO of Northland Chamber of Commerce, says the roading investment, as well as Maori economic growth initiatives, plans to expand Northport and access to the port, the expansion of Ngawha power station, plans for larger
ships at NZ Re!ining, and increased commercial activity at Marsden, were all signs of companies and initiatives driving growth in the region.
She says 90 per cent of buyers in the market during August were owner occupiers, while half of buyers were local to the area of purchase.
He says the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) pathways were also catapulting the region to a brighter future.
Mark Anderson, chairman of the Kaikohe Business Association says the recent opening of the Kaikohe Business Hub, a collaborative working space which currently houses tenants such as the Far North Community Charitable Trust, was a sign of hope for the mid north.
“Northland has always been isolated…all of this investment sends a clear message of con!idence,” he says. Property around Marsden has been popular too, but the region is also seeing a boost in interest in Kaipara property, with prices rising there by 48 per cent in the year to August. Houses across the region are costing more with the median price for Northland in August at $428,000. Property listings are scarce, as sales volumes fell 29.4 per cent across the region from August 2016. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive of Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) says the Northland market had a slow down for a couple of months, but buyers are back again. “The region continues to remain popular with buyers. Listings remain slow, but those that are on the market are selling well in part due to vendors’ expectations becoming more realistic, but also due to a 10 per cent increase in attendees at open homes.”
“Economic development is critical here – we need a job for everyone living in the mid north,” he says. The Pou Herenga Tai cycleway was also driving some opportunities for the mid north, while the horticultural sector was also bursting with potential, due to the mid north’s “elite soil” type. Northland is full of eager feet – and with new growth, no doubt new paths and errands shall meet. Christine Allen is a journalist and media consultant at Solas Media Solutions.
Great times ahead for Whangarei Boys’ High School KIWI NORTH ■ Prime Minister Bill English and Minister of Education Nikki Kaye were at Whangarei Boys High School to make announcement of a rebuild of the school. Whangarei Boys’ High School students perform a haka. 1 September 2017 Northern Advocate Photograph by John Stone
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hangarei Boys High School is delighted to announce that the Ministry of Education has allocated $50M+ of funding to undertake a signi!icant replacement and upgrade of the school buildings to modernise the learning environment for our students. This investment will signi!icantly transform the school, and provide Whangarei Boys’ High School the infrastructure to provide an outstanding modern education for boys.
The project will secure Whangarei Boys’ High School as one of the preeminent schools in Northland, and enhance our unique character as a boys school producing !ine men. We will be able to further grow our educational capability and extend our outstanding successes. Board Chair Tim Robinson commented “the school has been investigating options which have taken over 4 years to reach this outcome, mainly due to the huge challenges that our topography presents. Every architect and engineer that visited, uncovered new issues each time that had to be factored in to a !inal design and costing.” Mr Robinson also commended our local MP, Dr Reti, who provided support from a constituency perspective. “Dr Reti was delighted to offer his involvement after we approached him, knowing that a project of this size would need a lot of wider stakeholder input to be successful. We are grateful that he understood the importance, not just to Whangarei, but to the wider Northland community, as the only boys’ school with a hostel in the region.” The property announcement comes just a few months after ERO released its latest report on the school. ERO had undertaken a 1-2 year review, following the change of principal, to provide additional support to the board during the transitional period. ERO identi!ied that the new leadership has enhanced the learning of our students, and that the school is making good progress in academic achievement. ERO was especially pleased with the way that signi!icant changes in the school’s leadership and teaching culture have contributed to greater student wellbeing and motivation to engage and achieve. This included an increased focus on learners and in particular, those groups who have not been well served in the past. Principal Karen Gilbert-Smith commented “Our ERO report re!lected the commitment of our board and staff to raising our achievement for all our students. We are delighted that ERO recognised this with a return to a 3 year reporting cycle. Having new facilities will enable us to have an environment that is inspirational and a curriculum that meets the needs of the students today and into the future.”
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Whangarei District Council’s
Vision for our region V ibrant, attractive and thriving – this is Whangarei District Council’s vision for Whangarei.
When I look around our district, I see so much to be proud of, and so many exciting opportunities still ahead of us. I am also heartened by the feedback I get from you, the public, that there is a growing sense of pride and optimism about what the future holds for Whangarei. I must say that I think our little slice of paradise is looking great. We have awardwinning parks and reserves while our coast is blessed with some of the best beaches in the world.
The popular Hatea Loop – Huarahi o te Whai – has improved public access to our beautiful harbour and the Hundertwasser Wairau Maori Arts Centre will provide a huge boost to our economy and CBD. As our district continues to grow we will be working hard to make sure this is managed in a way that protects the things that make it such a wonderful place to live, work and play. Ten years ago there was a major public outcry about pollution in our harbour and since then we have spent more than $60 million upgrading our sewer and wastewater systems, dramatically improving water quality. Over the next 12 months the !inal piece of this work will be completed – the Tarewa Pumping and Treatment Station – which will hold and treat large amounts of wastewater during heavy storms. We have also recently adopted a camping in public places bylaw in time for this summer to make sure our coastal areas are safeguarded for us all to enjoy. Some of the other projects Council is working on over the next 12 months include:
■ Cheryl Mai, Whangarei Mayor
• Structural
• Gates & Balastrades
• Ute Decks & Trailers
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“As our district continues to grow we will be working hard to make sure this is managed in a way that protects the things that make it such a wonderful place to live, work and play.” • The second stage of the Kamo Shared Path which will cater for school children, cyclists, walkers, runners, mobility scooters and wheel-chair users. • The new Whau Valley Water Treatment plant to ensure continued access to clean, fresh, drinking water. • Improvements to Pohe Island including more car parks and play spaces for young people close to the waterfront.
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• Machining & Milling
• Plant Repair & Maintenance
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Being a vibrant, attractive and thriving district also involves celebrating the people who live here and what makes us unique. Some of my favourite community celebrations include Pasi!ika Fusion Festival, Diwali Festival of Lights, Tutukaka Coast Winter Festival and Fritter Festival. As I write this I am also greatly looking forward to sampling some of the delicious food on offer at Whangarei’s new Gourmet Night Market on Canopy Bridge. Events like this bring our community together in a fun and social way. We have a great future ahead of us.
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NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland A place where doing business is easy
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Z Chambers of Commerce aspires for Northland to be a region that has a high wage, high growth economy. An economically and culturally vibrant region accompanied by city which is front of mind for national businesses wishing to relocate and supported by a network of smaller economically sustainable and equally vibrant business communities within Northland’s smaller urban centres. if we are to develop a high wage, high growth economy. It will require courageous leadership from within local government and a truly business friendly environment. enabled by local government but also requires private sector to assist, invest and develop
Business-friendly can be de!ined as the explicit attempts by local governments, their partners (including central government) and private sector organisations to reduce the regulatory and non-regulatory barriers, costs, risks and uncertainties in all forms of commercial activity to stimulate and support local business growth, local business retention, and attraction of new business to the local area.
■ NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland, CEO Tony Collins.
To enable and facilitate this growth requires a culture within all Northland organisations – public and private - that recognises the role private sector plays in growing our economy, the risk the private sector takes and the risk to future growth when organisational culture unduly inhibits their endeavours. Within this environment special focus and support from private and public sector is
■ Whangarei Falls, Getty Images required to ensure Northland iwi can participate in the commercial environment, and develop the same level of productivity, capability and productive as some of their southern counterparts. Because the success of our regional economy is strongly related to the success of Northland’s Maori economy. Lifting the performance of Maori business through improved capability will grow capital and investment through higher income, greater savings and increased !inancial literacy. In an ideal future, this economic growth would be sustainable, it would create a balance between people and assets. It would develop businesses and participation in the economy. Why, because the ability to participate in the economic conversation, to enable Far North families to generate wealth and build capability; provides individuals the ability to choose their future. More importantly it can help create an environment where it is normal to be Maori, healthy, prosperous, educated and connected. If this aspiration can be achieved then this can underpin a whole range of social wellbeings and ensure that Northland youth have employment and our household incomes at least match of not betters other regions.
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Far North District Council
The unique character of the Far North
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he Far North holds a unique and important place in our nation’s history. Kororareka (modern-day Russell) in the Bay of Islands was where Europeans !irst settled. The Far North is also where the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, and Waitangi remains the focus of our national day on February 6. It was no accident that Maori and then Europeans settled in such numbers in the Far North; the district boasts rich soils and a mild, wet climate perfect for crops. Agriculture remains a key industry across our district. Along with timber and !ishing, agriculture makes up about 15 per cent of our GDP. But tourism is providing some of the greatest economic gains. This year, tourism will earn Northland an estimated $1.061 billion, with the Far North raking in the lion’s share of $496 million. This total is predicted to grow to more than $1.24 billion a year by 2023. These projections are backed by a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in spending by visitors to the Far North in the year to June. Tour operators have con!irmed this trend telling me that last summer they had their best season ever.
The Kerikeri Wastewater Project will enable our largest town to grow without expanding across our precious horticultural land. When completed in 2018 this infrastructure project will connect 350 new households and businesses to a brand new wastewater treatment plant. This reduces our reliance on septic tanks, which are no longer suitable for an intensifying urban environment. This year Council also started work on work on Kaitaia’s new multipurpose sports hub at Moerua Park. This state-of-the-art, all-season sports facility will dramatically boost recreation options for an estimated 20,000 people in the north of our district. Once complete, the sports hub will be one of three high-quality sports and recreation facilities that the Council has helped build for residents. The Far North is a great place to live and we want it to prosper without losing its unique character. We can achieve that because Northlanders are passionate about their region and will become involved to help protect it. That’s why I’m con!ident about our future.
The Council is working hard to encourage this growth by building attractions such as the Twin Coast Cycle Trail and supporting others like the Paihia Mountain Bike Park. But supporting growth also means making the district a great place to live for residents.
■ John Carter, Far North Mayor
Kaitaia Business Association
A positive outlook for Kaitaia
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aitaia Business Association chairperson, Shirley Williams, is positive and con!ident with the growing number of occupied shops in the main business district of Kaitaia at the moment. In part, this is due to the number of new citizens moving to the Far North and creating work opportunities for them and their families. Landlords supporting these new ventures are critical to the development of Kaitaia, and the BID (Business Improvement District) fund enables the business community to determine and drive the direction and destiny of the town. The funding, collected by the Far North District Council, determined by the rateable value of their property, is used to develop and promote the Kaitaia business area which now encompasses North Park and includes Whangatane Drive north of Kaitaia. Support economic growth through the identi!ication and strategic and annual planning of projects. Increase employment and local business investment by showing potential investors and businesses that there is strong business leadership in the town. It also enables KBA to enhance the physical environment through determining appropriate and useful projects.
The principal objective of the association is to promote industry and commerce in Kaitaia and the surrounding areas through the following: • Education: increasing the skills of its members through business training. • Cooperation: supporting the efforts of other community groups on behalf of members. • Communication: keeping members informed of the organisation and other relevant Northland information. • Promotion: engaging in promotion of Kaitaia and
surrounding areas to increase economic growth.
• Aggregation: working together as a group rather than as individuals to bene!it members. • Socialisation: facilitating networking opportunities for members. • In general: all acts, matters or things relating to the welfare and advancement of the members of the Association and the wider Kaitaia community. Kaitaia Business Association installed and maintains the security system which has seen a dramatic decrease in crime, graf!iti, destruction and willful damage in the main business area of Kaitaia. Its partnership with Te Hiku Neighbourhood policing, together with Far North Safer Communities, has seen a more proactive response to security as opposed to the reactive responses of the past. Founder’s Day and the annual business awards are a highlight of the KBA calendar. 2017 saw two new categories introduced, the volunteers award, which highlights an individual showing outstanding dedication to the Kaitaia community, together with a new ‘tradies’ award, for those tradies who walk the talk. If you would like to know more about the wonderful work of the Kaitaia Business Association or would like to become a member contact info@kaitaia.net.nz Adele Gardner, chairperson of Te Hiku Community Board, endorsed the actions of volunteers and residents of Kaitaia who are making a positive impact on their community. The Tangonge Domain project, driven by Jason Reti and the Open the Curtains group, is one of the special projects that have the full support of the community board. The
■ Shirley Williams, Kaitaia Business Association chairperson
Parkdale Reserve project is also bringing some enthusiastic residents to the fore. Mayor John Carter is a strong advocate for people doing things for the bene!it of people in the community. The Te Rarawa tennis and netball courts have been resurfaced recently as have the Waipapakauri netball courts. These two community projects have been made possible with funding assistance from Te Hiku Community Board. Other projects on the go in the Te Hiku area include upgrading of the sports hub in Pukenui, next to the bowling club, and will include a toilet. There is also the Houhora Coastguard building which will be sited near the commercial wharf. The groundwork for The Te Hiku Sports Hub in Kaitaia continues with the help of Fulton Hogan and Far North Roading. There are footpath upgrades taking place in Tokerau Beach and Mangonui, and plans for the upgrading of cycleways and walkways in the district. There are many positive upgrades planned in the area which are also set out in the Long Term Plan 2015-2025, do you want to be part of it?
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Northland Regional Council
Addressing Northland’s Challenges
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s we wait for the decisions around what central government will look like for the next 3 years, local government is hard at work reviewing long-term plans (LTP’s). The Northland Regional Council is no exception.
Since I was elected to the Council and as Chair in 2013 we have delivered a 0% rate increase for business as usual, for 4 years in a row, so I am con!ident that we have squeezed all the fat out of the system. That does not mean that we have had no rate increases, we have had small rate increases to cover additional services that we have added in response to community requests.
In recent times our communities have been quite clear that they want better water quality, better pest management and more protection from natural hazards like !looding. Your Council is looking at the current review of the LTP as a one-off opportunity to provide leadership in how we can address the community’s concerns. So, in response, Council has challenged our staff to come up with some aspirational targets to address those major issues of water quality, pest management and hazard protection; !igure out what it will cost in terms of rates to meet those targets, and then go back to the community and say “you wanted us to address these issues, this is what it will cost and now do you want to support these initiatives or not.” We will give some options like “do more,” “do less”, “do it faster”, “do it slower”. The whole point of this approach is that the ultimate decisions will be directed
towards achieving the community’s own aspirations and not just those of the councillors. In the Council’s view the rural and farming communities have been unfairly targeted by some interest groups and the media as being responsible for all of the problems with water quality in New Zealand, when that is not correct. Urban communities contribute signi!icantly to water quality issues as well. We are all in this together and it is really important that we address these challenges as a Northland community and work with one another rather than pointing !ingers. With our land and placed based economy, we need people to milk the cows, catch the !ish, plant and harvest the forests, run the motels, make the coffees and so on, spread around the whole region including the more remote parts. If we don’t ensure that people living and working in the more remote areas have reasonable access to decent services and reliable infrastructure, they will choose not to live there and the economy falters. Then everybody loses! Therefore, this means a degree of !inancial assistance from the more densely populated areas to the less densely populated areas is essential. Let’s all think of ourselves as Northlanders !irst and foremost, be proud, work together, and support one another!
■ Bill Shepherd
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HE PUNA MARAMA TRUST He Puna Marama Trust established in November 1997 is 20 years old. Our vision: “PROSPEROUS WHANAU”. Our direction comes from the following instruction left by Kupe in 800AD:
“Waiho i te taha katau o te rā, o te marama, o kōpū rere ai” ‘Let it be to the right of the sun, of the moon, of the morning star on high’
TE KĀPEHU WHETŪ–“Navigating Māori Futures” Te Kāpehu Whetū or the ‘Māori Star Compass’, is the name of our Māori education services based in Whangarei. We are ‘charting’ a direction in pursuit of high personal achievement, collective endeavour and global opportunities. Our education pipeline starts with our early childhood centres, through to our Kura Teina (primary), then Kura Tuakana (secondary) and finally the Leadership Academy of A Company. The three tenets of Te Kāpehu Whetū are: Kia Māori…Kia Mātau….Kia Tu Rangatira Ai.
MOKOPUNA–Early Childhood Centres
KURA TEINA–Paenuku “the close horizon” (Year 1-6)
Mokopuna early childhood centre is where our journey begins ‘we see ourselves as an extension of the whanau’. We also have a Rumaki Reo unit that prepares tamariki for starting at our full immersion kura. We have five centres two in Whangarei, one in Moerewa, and two in Manurewa.
Opened in 2015 at our Tarewa base alongside Mokopuna ki Tarewa, this is a full te reo Māori immersion kura under Te Marautanga O Aotearoa, which enables us to work across curriculum areas to learn knowledge holistically. Our Kura Teina has achieve many successes already, including winning the regional kapahaka and is off to nationals in Gisborne in November.
KURA TUAKANA (Year 7-13) Paetata “the near horizon” (Year 7-8) This kura opened in 2017 at our city campus on the Hihiaua peninsula as part of our middle school experience. It is currently bilingual but will move progressively towards full immersion in readiness for Paenuku graduates. Paerangi “the distant horizon” (Year 11-13) Paerangi opened in 2014 as a full secondary school focused on students gaining a sound foundation in the core curriculum areas of English, maths and te reo Māori with streams in Social Science, Science and Physical Education. It also offers an array of ancillary subjects to maintain variety and/or support NCEA achievement.
Paetawhiti “the far horizon” (Year 9-10) Opened in 2016, Paetawhiti is an extension of our middle school, providing a preparation programme for secondary with an emphasis on three core subjects of literacy, numeracy and te reo Māori. In 2018, Paetawhiti will be split with girls remaining in the main kura and most boys heading over the road to our Cadet programme. This allows each group to receive a more tailored prep programme whilst building on the three core subjects. Leadership Academy of A Company Established in 2010 to enable Tai Tama Tāne (young male) leadership. The young men pay tribute to the 28 Māori Battalion - A Company, which provides a korowai for their development.
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TE KŌPŪ –Pacific & Local Knowledge Centre of Distinction Opened in 2016, Te Kōpū is the centre for the development, preservation and protection of indigenous knowledge systems. The centre works at three levels the first is at a global level developing input through pacific nation forums, UN supported workshops, to table at UN and COP meetings; the second is working with Pacific nations themselves developing policy and systems for their own uses; and lastly working locally on projects that require indigenous knowledge systems to be applied and protected. The centre is one of seven regional centres from around the world that have had substantial gains over the last few years. Te Kōpū was opened at a regional forum last year where 20 nations attended.
TE KĀPEHU WHETŪ–“Navigating Māori Futures”
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Dr Shane Reti
Building a region we can all be proud of
■ Dr Shane Reti.
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want to start this article by thanking the people of Whangarei for giving me the privilege of representing you in Wellington for a further three years and I commit myself to working hard for you.
If I am in a position to in!luence government, let’s look at how we can work together over the next three years and frame a vision that !its with an electorate that is rapidly growing.
You have told me that jobs and growing the local economy are important to you. A number of projects will achieve this including the construction of the Hundertwasser Art Centre ($21m), Portland tyre disposal ($20m), the redevelopment of Whangarei Boys High School ($50m), four lanes from Whangarei to Ruakaka ($500m) and the re!inery also has a shutdown scheduled for next year. I will be monitoring
these projects to ensure they’re on track and that local businesses are involved. I would also like to increase our 2,920 local trade trading and apprenticeships by another 300 places.
logging trucks off our roads. Dry docks, ship destruction and marine lifts are also areas I am working on which would substantially boost local employment and I am also interested in 25% of the Navy moving to Whangarei.
We have an excellent local marine industry and there is room for growth in this sector. We need to continue to diversify the local economy and there is huge community support for a restricted catch marine reserve between Whangarei Heads and Tutukaka. I have already started work on this and together with council and local communities I am keen to progress this and unlock eco-tourism opportunities. Coastal barging of logs and opening our coastal corridor increases trade and I am very proud to have championed this. We recently had !ive barges of logs unload at Northport and those !ive barges alone took 75
After nine years of stable government producing surpluses and a strong local economy we are in a better position to address very real and important social issues such as housing, poverty, suicide and problems associated with meth use. Together as a community we can take the economic gains we have made and weave them into the social gains that we want to make. I am excited for the future of our region and I look forward to working with you to build a better Whangarei for you and our family.
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Sport Northland
Enriching Lives Through Sport
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port Northland has a lofty vision of wanting to see “all Northlanders leading better lives through involvement in sport”. We believe that being involved in sport and recreation (which could be participation but might also be helping to organise it) will enrich you as an individual leading to a better quality of life.
To try and make that vision a reality, Sport Northland has a new community-led philosophy that we believe, in time, will result in more sustainability for our sector going forward.
Sport Northland’s previous ‘targeted sport’ approach has now come to an end after the Board developed and approved a refreshed strategic plan recently through until 2022. The plan has three key strategic objectives for the bene!it of Northlanders: • Participation and Performance: Quality delivery of participation and performance activities is enabling and sustaining more Northlanders on the pathway to participation and performance • Sport Systems: Sport systems in targeted communities are connected and capable of delivering and sustaining participation opportunities that matter to their residents • Places: The right spaces and places in the right locations are operating effectively and motivating more Northlanders on the pathway to participation and performance The new community-led philosophy focuses speci!ically on improving the capability and connectivity of both the regional sport system and various targeted local sport systems throughout Northland, with the aim of achieving sustainability of participation in sport and recreation over time. Work has now begun in earnest on the sport system objective through the efforts of four new Community Connectors and one new Regional Connector, complimented by our targeted work in primary schools, secondary schools, coaching and Maori settings. The key to the new approach will be to bring the various sports systems in the targeted communities together, create a community of practice where the voice of the community is the focus, and then ensure that the various sport providers are delivering what each community requires in order to sustain participation over time. To progress the local sport system initiative, recent work by the Community Connectors has focused on the mapping of key communities, which in turn resulted in the identi!ication of the following targeted communities to be focused on in the coming years: • Kaitaia and Ahipara (Far Far North) • Kaikohe and Moerewa/Kawakawa (Mid-North) • Dargaville and Paparoa/Maungaturoto (Kaipara) • Onerahi, Otangarei and Hikurangi (Whangarei) Sport Northland has also made excellent recent progress on the regional sport system, with a new Northland Sports Governance Forum now !irmly established for the bene!it of the major Northland Regional Sports Organisations (RSOs) and the continued progress of the Northland Sports Coalition (the collective of the 46 RSOs), which just recently has included the promotion of Aktive Auckland’s Good Sports initiative, aimed at ensuring the positive impact of adults on children’s sports experiences.
■ Beach to Basin run walk finishing at the Whangarei Town Basin. 12 March 2017 Northern Advocate Photograph by John Stone.
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Kamo
The Changing Face of Kamo
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ometimes it’s hard to grasp just how quickly things are changing in this modern world. It wasn’t that long ago there was no 7 day a week shopping, cash was King and the pace of life was so much more sedate. Nestling under the shadow of Mount Parakiore the bustling shopping centre, wide variety of sports clubs, manufacturing and light industry sections all contribute to Kamo’s colourful history dating back well over 100 years. Today, Kamo is a busy shopping centre with a wonderful village vibrancy. A great place to live, work, shop and play for residents, visitors and future generations alike. The combination of private residences, mixed-use retail and contemporary commercial of!ices are complemented by wide footpaths and a visually pleasing streetscape. The village has a plethora of food outlets catering to a wide range of tastes, whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a more leisurely meal with friends and family, we think you would agree that Kamo Village is now “the place to be”. The Kamo Village Plan to revitalise the village has seen a new mural proudly adorn the end wall of the building opposite the Kamo Library at the northern end of the shopping centre. The proposed heritage trail and
construction of the cycleway, due to be completed mid 2018, are expected to attract over 600 people a day so the future for Kamo is looking very bright indeed.
Culture and art play an important role in future planning, as do multi-generational spaces. In order for places to blossom they have to be attractive to people. Cultural projects very often allow local citizens to see their city through a new perspective - imagine a skate park in the middle of Kamo? Not your cup of tea! But it is an example of how cultural projects can bring life and create a lively atmosphere in different urban spaces. Thinking about how we can incorporate drama and create urban spaces which are full of life and allow people to exercise and explore an areas’ culture and history is all part of moving seamlessly into the future. As we move headlong into the 21st century it is challenging to know that future generations will be looking at a very different tomorrow, probably smarter and much more automatic, de!initely “greener”. There will be some innovations we might not notice and others which will knock us sideways changing our lives forever. Whatever the future holds I am sure that Kamo will retain its village charm going forward for the next 100 years and beyond.
■ The Moa Wall
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Robinson Asphalts
Celebrating 45 years of First Class contracting in Northland
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his year Alan and Annie Johnston and their team at Robinson Asphalts celebrate a major milestone -45 years of !irst class contracting in Northland and 25 years since they (Alan and Annie) bought the business in 1992 from Annie’s parents Peter and Joan Robinson, who started Robinson Asphalts in 1972. The business has grown and diversi!ied signi!icantly over the years and now employs over 40 staff including 3 licenced building practitioners.
Alan and Annie speak very highly of their outstanding team, many of whom have been with the company for a very long time. In particular, Russell Wootten, Perrie Nelson and Ross Keogh have been with Alan and Annie for the whole 25 years, both Russell and Perrie were also previously with the company under Peter and Joan’s leadership. “Our team are proud of their work in Northland – quality and client satisfaction are hugely important to us – it’s our number one focus and all the staff understand that. We’re a local Company employing local people - we believe in building strong relationships and sharing in the success of every project. Although Robinson Asphalts is certainly well known and highly regarded in Northland, Annie says one of the biggest misconceptions is that they only do Asphalt – “We offer the full package of civil contracting services, in fact we do as much concrete as we do Asphalt. We’ve often considered changing our name, to capture the broader scope of works we offer, but it always comes back to the excellent reputation we have built over 45 years that is synonymous with the name!”
■ Peter, and Joan Robinson with Annie and Alan Johnston We don’t just do large commercial jobs – we offer the full range of residential contracting from small projects to major siteworks, subdivisions, driveways, retaining walls, timber work and tennis courts – we can take care of it all from start to !inish and we make the experience as hassle free as possible. No need to deal with multiple contractors. “We are absolutely committed to delivering a !irst class job every time – no shortcuts, no hassles. We go the extra mile, we make it easy for you and we stand by our work” Now is the time to get your project booked in for 2018. First Class job every time .. Check out our website www.robinsonasphalts.co.nz to !ind out more about what we can do for you…. or !ind us on Facebook
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UIT provide knowledgeable IT support for schools, businesses and residential premises. They can assist small startups through to large commercial entities and organisations. UIT is a company made up of qualified and experienced experts who are obsessively devoted to the pursuit of delivering reliable, quality IT services to Whangarei and Northland.
The experienced team delivers their first-rate service to all manner of businesses, organisations and residents throughout the region. Having a large team means they can work with large schools and business projects down to the smallest of residential jobs. Founded by owner and IT specialist Paul Batchelder, UIT has an award winning history, as well as a focus on having a team of highly skilled professional information technology people on their team. UIT moved their office from downtown Whangarei to Kamo several years ago and since then the move has seen the business go from strength to strength. A big influx of new customers has resulted in the employment of new staff to accommodate for this and to ensure they continue to provide top notch services. The team offers a full range of services, from basic fix solutions through to managed server and cloud products. This includes 24 hours a day, seven days a week monitoring and support. UIT can also offer sound unbiased advice and consulting on IT strategy, cloud solutions, business continuity planning, system and supplier selection, designing and embedding solutions and more. They provide solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and can assist onsite or remotely. UIT strive to be the most sought after IT firm in Northland and have big plans to continue the growth of the business and also the calibre and scope of the services they offer customers. UIT are seeking experienced technical staff. If you are interested in furthering your career send UIT an email with CV outlining experience to contact@uit.co.nz Our support services range from Workshop, Remote, Onsite, Managed.
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ARC Security - New Build
Security Specialists W ith hundreds of new building projects underway around the Whangarei District, ARC Security is working hard to ensure the new homes and businesses under construction will be well protected on completion. Growth in Northland’s building industry is again peaking, with latest statistics showing 131 building consents were issued in February alone, valued at $44 million. ARC Security owners Andrew and Rachel Chuter are proud to be providing excellent local service to so many new home and business owners. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to alarm installations, as well as new technologies now available around CCTV cameras, intercoms, fog cannons and electric gates. Andrew says that planning security for your new home or business can seem like yet another decision to make amidst all the building madness. That’s why he and his team keep the process simple and stress-free so your new security system gives you genuine peace of mind today and in the future.
“All we need is your building plans and we can put together ideas and quotes. Everyone has different needs and budgets, so we tailor every system to suit the individual home or business owner. “It’s de!initely more cost effective to pre-wire your secu ity
system during the build, with our team working alongside your electrician before walls are lined. Even if your budget means you can’t activate the whole system straight away, at least all the infrastructure is there, ready when you are.” The range of home and commercial security products available today is endless. “We offer fully wireless systems, a full range of options for alarm monitoring, unique codes for all members of the family, pet friendly sensors, remote control access, smoke sensors, panic buttons…you name it, we can do it.” Once your system is in place, ARC Security take care of your monitoring with guaranteed 24/7 service.
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Retirement Villages
What you need to know ■ By Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell
H
ome is where the heart is.
It has your memories, maybe the trees you planted, familiarity and the neighbours you know.
But, at some point in life you may look up and decide it is too big for what you need now, it takes too much work, and you start looking at where to next. Where could be your next home? One of the downsizing choices is a retirement village. Village residents tell me they started thinking about a village around two years before they actually moved in. And then usually it was an event that made the !inal decision for them; a fall, an illness, a security scare. The second thing they tell me is that there is a lot to take in, and a lot of paperwork. They’re not kidding. There’s your ORA, which is your occupation rights agreement, then the code of practice and code of residents’ rights and the disclosure statement. You’ll be required to get independent legal advice to help you with all of that before you can become a resident. We’re working with the industry on some simpli!ication
of those documents but in the meantime let’s list what you need to be thinking about.
ORAs and DMFs First of all, when you buy into a village you typically buy an ORA (occupation rights agreement) which means the right to live there. You’re not buying the land or the building and you won’t get capital gains. There are other models out there but that’s the most common. After a period of time, usually between two to !ive years, you will pay a deferred management fee or a DMF. This is typically 20-30 per cent of your original capital. I talk to residents who are happy in the village they’re in and see the DMF as the price for being where they want to be. I talk to others who have had a problem because they decided they wanted to move. After you’ve paid the DMF the amount left may not be enough to buy into another village or get back into the property market.
■ Diane-Maxwell-Retirement-Commissioner
Retirement living and care at its best! At Jane Mander Retirement Village you can enjoy the benefits of being part of a friendly community with resort-style facilities right on your doorstep. There are also regular activities, events and outings. At Jane Mander life isn’t about slowing down, it’s about having the time to do so much more! Have peace of mind knowing we can look after you at any stage - with independent and assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care. And did you know, as a Ryman village we offer fixed weekly fees for life – guaranteed.*
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Bush Road Medical Centre
A new and better system B ush Medical Centre has been the !irst to use new health innovations. So when a new model for Primary Care called “Neighbourhood Health Homes” came out we were one of the !irst practices in Northland to roll it out. The focus of the model is to improve the service we provide to our patients; everything is geared towards this.
There are many aspects to the change. One of the most noticeable will be a new system of making an appointment if you want one on the same day. Instead of ringing up and booking an appointment directly, if you want an appointment on the same day you will get a phone call back from one of our doctors. Usually same day appointment requests are made earlier in the morning and this is when the doctors ring. If the request is made later in the day, a nurse will ring back.
At !irst glance this might seem a little strange, even inef!icient.
lab or seeing one of our nurses for a work up before the consultation.
However, being able to speak directly to a clinician, (usually a doctor) offers several important advantages.
At times it may be possible to have a longer consultation over the phone if there is no need for any physical examination. This again saves you travel, parking and waiting issues. These “virtual consultations” would suit some people more than others, and would be charged as a normal consult.
If the problem is something that needs urgent hospital level attention, then arrangements can be made straight away for you to go to hospital.
On the other hand, if it is a problem that can be sorted out quickly over the phone, it saves you the time and effort of travelling and (sometimes!) having to wait if the doctor is running behind. Often when the problem you have means you do need to be seen on the same day, the doctor can arrange for some things that can be done before you see them. This saves you time and allows the doctor to sort the problem out more effectively. These things can include tests to be done at the
Some problems might take longer to sort out than a single consultation, and knowing this beforehand allows us to book out enough time to do this effectively. The point of the GP Triage system is to provide a better service, and it is crucial that those of you who are using our service let us know how you are !inding it, so we can !ine tune it and make it work better for you.
■ Staff at work at the Bush Road Medical Centre
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Forestry The Northland forestry industry is thriving
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he Northland forestry sector directly accounts for 0.6 percent of the regions GDP or $1,389 million, and forestry and logging GDP in Northland is three times larger than horticulture and fruit growing. Forestry production is hugely important for Northland injecting $377 million annually into the local economy and is a signi!icant employer in the region. It also provides jobs in associated industries such as downstream wood processing, transportation and logistics.
There has never been a better time to launch a career in the forestry industry in Northland. New Zealand’s third largest industry is crying out for people to employ in Northland. There are so many opportunities, not just for a job, but for a career within the sector. Innovation is driving technological developments that are changing the face of forestry. From mechanised harvesting and drone surveying to the science of growing bigger, stronger, better quality trees, there is something for everyone. Northland forests are unique in the fact they produce a very high quality wood for engineering grade products and very strong structural products which are in demand both locally and internationally. As well as the economy, forestry also has a hugely positive impact on the environment. From carbon capture and providing the basic physical and chemical functions of nutrient and water recycling, through to stabilisation of soils, reduction in erosion and providing wonderful spaces for recreation and tourism. In more recent years there has been signi!icant
investment in mechanised harvesting technology which has resulted in a real improvement in health and safety performance and productivity. There is some exciting collaboration occurring between the region’s Training Providers and the industry, as well as groups who were seeing the potential of Northland and investing now. In July this year the industry held its second annual Northland Forestry Awards event with over 480 people in attendance. The Northland Forestry Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and showcase the region’s top forestry professionals across the industries total supply chain, from forest establishment through to transport and logistics. The region is going to experience a tightening of the log supply in the medium term that is concerning downstream wood processors. The region saw large planting programs during the mid to late 1980s, however following this period there was a downturn in new land planting that is going to tighten available log supply over the next decade. Given that forestry is a long term investment there is no short term !ix to the problem, but a de!inite need now to increase new land planting in Northland. Key to the long term future of the forest industry in Northland will be an effective partnership between forest owners, local wood processors and local authorities who manage the regions roading infra-structure. Equally important is the need for a cohesive recruitment and training strategy to ensure we have the workforce capacity and capability in place to take the industry forward and capture its full potential.
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Kelvin Davis
Capturing our strong Maori culture to promote growth
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ho would want to live anywhere other than Te Tai Tokerau/ Northland? We are lucky to live in the most beautiful part of New Zealand. Whangarei has developed into a vibrant city with the best of urban and rural living right on our doorstep. We have the greatest beaches, beautiful farmland, active marae, restaurants, movies, sport and civic facilities, great shopping all within a short drive of the town centre. But we can do more. Whangarei has the potential to grow and develop through small business, leveraging off our strong Maori culture, tourism and engaging our young people. Maori have a unique opportunity to share our unique culture and stories with the growing tourism market and provide an indigenous context to the local landscape. Our stories and lifestyle capture the overseas visitor’s imagination, but sadly this is not capitalised as greatly as it could be. That needs to change. It would also provide Maori employment opportunities that only Maori can provide. As the housing problems grow in the main centres, Northland should bene!it from those wishing to take advantage of more affordable house prices and will hopefully bring much needed skills to the area. There is also high demand for new builds for homes as well as commercial complexes. This could provide a real opportunity for us to invest in trade training. At present NorthTec is under utilised but has the potential to be a real asset in educating our people who wish to live in Whangarei to gain quali!ications to support the region’s broader development and
■ Kelvin Davis
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■ Matai Bay - Karikari Peninsula. employment needs. There are opportunities around the Port as well as Whangarei’s boatbuilding industry which has much to offer the city in the future, just as it has in the past. Over the next 12 months I will continue to serve the communities of Te Tai Tokerau. I intend to meet as many people across Te Tai Tokerau as I can, to listen to their concerns and ideas in making this the best place to live in our country. I will pay particular attention to ensuring there is sustainability in regional development, encouraging partnering of skilled businesses from the region with government policy makers. Two key points I recognise are the importance of broadband being accessible throughout the region and the economic position of Maori.
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Port Road
The Blue Green Strategy T he Whangarei District Council are now developing plans to establish costs and will be considering such capital projects at the Blue Green Network Strategy as part of the Long Term Plan submission process. The Strategy
The Blue Green Network Strategy was adopted by Council in August 2016. The strategy aims to create an attractive and environmentally sustainable urban environment that also addresses threats from !looding and future climate change. Blue Green Networks are an innovative holistic way of planning based around waterways (blue), planting and parks (green). These are managed together through a combination of infrastructure, ecological restoration and urban design to connect people and nature across the city. The strategy focuses on four themes; 1. Enhancing and connecting our communities. 2. Enhancing ecosystem services and ecological connectivity. 3. Providing opportunities for economic development. 4. Protecting our communities from natural hazards. The Strategy identi!ies three main waterways as primary corridors; 1. Hatea River. 2. Raumanga Stream, and 3. Waiarohia Steam. Implementation
The Waiarohia Stream will be the !irst section of the walkway to be created as it is a natural extension of the work that has been undertaken on Port Road (The Pocket Park) and will link the Hatea Loop to the Kamo Cycleway, currently under construction.
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Jog 4 Dogs
The place is going to the dogs! S omething great is happening on Sunday the 5th of November this year! The JOG 4 DOGS is a truly unique event in Whangarei encouraging the local community to come together to help raise the much-needed money for the Whangarei SPCA to continue looking after the unfortunate animals of the Whangarei region.
This is a fantastic event in which the relationship between people and their dogs can be celebrated in the public eye. Fear not if you don’t have a Dog, come along anyway we do not discriminate against non-dog owners. Who knows you might meet one of the SPCA or ARMOURGUARD Dogs that are up for adoption and take a shine to one! Another big reason this is an important event is that it falls on the same weekend as guy fawkes and we all know this can be a stressful time for dogs and other pets. They may be con!ined to inside your home or become very stressed and uneasy over this time. What better way to shake that off with a nice walk and some socialising on a beautiful November day with the Hatea River and Te Matau a Pohe Bridge as their backdrop.
There is something quite serene and special about seeing families and their pets in unison enjoying time together to support and appreciate the Whangarei SPCA and the work they do in our community. The job they do is not glamourous, but they do amazing things for animals and not for pro!it or recognition, and not because they are asked to but because there is a passion for the health and wellbeing of all Animals that runs deep within their organisation. That is something that we as a community should be very proud to have. This is a major reason why the Whangarei and wider Northland community should come out and show them the support that they provide us every day.
Event information and registration are available at jog4dogs.co.nz from $15 per person, with all proceeds going directly to Whangarei SPCA and directly to the welfare of animals in need! There will be spot prizes, a major raf!le drawn on the day with over 20 prizes, a play area with paddling pools, refreshments and lots more! We look forward to seeing you all there!
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ravel along Dave Culham Drive, look east over the river and you will see a maze of yacht masts up on the land, pointing skywards. What you are seeing is the largest hardstand yard of its type in New Zealand. Norsand Boatyard with four and a half hectares of mostly cruising boats (over 100) foreign and local , out of the water for annual maintenance. Norsand is also New Zealand’s busiest and most experienced multihull haulout specialists with over 20 multihulls in the yard for maintenance at any one time.
NORSAND BOAT YARD
Has hard stand provision for over 100 yachts. Their concrete slipway has a capacity for vessels of up to 120 tons in weight and 12m beam. Multi-hulls are a specialty at Norsand and they are hauled on a custom built hydraulic trailer capable of lifting a 40 ton multihull up to 1.5 metres high if required. All services are available on-site - boatbuilders, painters, engineers, welders, labourers, fibreglass, osmosis repairs and riggers. Waterblasting and abrasive blasting services available. Norsand can manage your refit, overseeing contractors on your behalf. Excellent facilities: Laundry, showers, toilets, BBQ and Wi-Fi internet facility Storage units available
At Norsand Boatyard catamarans are hauled on a custom built hydraulic trailer capable of lifting a 40 ton Multihull with a max beam of 12m up to 1.5 metres high if required. Heavier commercial catamarans are hauled also but on a conventional railway system. The railway slip can haul monohulls and catamarans up to 120 ton weight. This is a one stop service yard with all services available on site. Experienced traditional and composite boat builders, painters, riggers, fibre glass & osmosis repairs (hull peeling), labourers, mechanics, marine engineers, hull extensions, rudder and dagger board construction and repairs. Marine shop on site, stocking Hempel, Jotun and International Marine Paint and Accessories. If required, Norsand Boatyard can manage your refit, overseeing contractors on your behalf. The yard is situated at the end of a quiet no exit street away from traffic noise and has a rural outlook across the river but is only 1.5km from the centre of town.
Norsand’s friendly and experienced staff will ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Facilities are excellent – laundry, showers, toilets, BBQ and a covered barbeque area for informal dinners or celebrations. With a wide range of onsite marine services, Norsand Boatyard is the place to refit and repair your boat before continuing your journey. OTHER FACILITIES INCLUDE: • Water blasting and pressure washing • Laundry room with washers and dryers • Showers and toilets • Free local phone for Norsand residents • WiFi Internet through a local provider • Book share • Fax and photocopies • Mail service - using Norsand address to receive mail • Receiving fax and phone messages • On-site parking with security lighting • 240v electricity and water supply
• Household trash removal and recycling • On-site Store for your basic boat maintenance needs • Storage space • Planks and scaffolding can be hired on-site • Furnished accommodation on-site if required The benefits of being a working yard are countless when you assess boat projects. A Service Manager will assist you to prepare your work list and make arrangements to have repairs and maintenance done by professionals on site or you can do the work yourself.
NORSAND BOATYARD | 10 Fraser Street, Whangarei | Ph/Fax 430 8485 | Mobile 0274 913 800 | Email: info@norsand.co.nz | www.norsand.co.nz
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Seaweek 2018
Harbour Clean Up Community Event
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group of enterprising Whangarei businesses is leading a community harbour clean up to celebrate Seaweek in 2018 – and encouraging others to get involved.
The clean up is being held on Sunday 4th March and will coincide with Seaweek, a national annual event aimed at inspiring all New Zealanders to renew their connections with the sea. The Whangarei Harbour clean up is being led by Port Nikau, an exciting new waterfront development creating an urban harbourside community, surrounded by maritime heritage, at the end of Port Road in central Whangarei. Port Nikau is uniquely positioned out into Whangarei Harbour, with four kilometres of stunning coastline, and is strongly committed to protecting the environment. Sea Cleaners and Blackdog Cat are supporting the event, and Port Nikau is welcoming other businesses to get on board and show their commitment to preserving Whangarei’s stunning natural environment. Port Nikau’s Clare Davies-Colley says this is also a fantastic opportunity for local schools, community groups, clubs and sports teams to get involved and help keep Whangarei’s harbour clean. “Our harbour is so important to our natural environment and we all have a responsibility to protect it, today and in the future. So many of us enjoy this amazing natural resource, to swim, sail, kayak, paddle, !ish and more, and this event is one way we are helping to preserve this treasure for future generations.”
Clare says the event will give schools and community groups a great opportunity to learn more about protecting their local environment.
“It’s a great way to encourage children to contribute to the community as well as celebrate Seaweek – and we’re going to make sure it’s a great family day out, with lots of fun along the way.” As well as organising the beach and harbour clean up, Port Nikau is setting up a four-kilometre cycleway around the coastline, with families encouraged to walk the trail or bring their bikes. There will also be live music and children’s entertainment, including a model airplane display, plus much more. EVENT DETAILS: When: Sunday 4th March 2018, from 9am Where: Port Nikau, at the end of Port Road, Whangarei What: Beach and harbour clean up, children’s entertainment, 4km cycleway, live music, model aircraft displays and much more!
FIND OUT MORE: If your business, school, community group, club or sports team is keen to get involved in the Port Nikau Harbour Clean Up, please contact Event Manager Sarah Fox on 027 4633 498 or at sarah@inthe!low.co.nz. To learn about Seaweek, visit: www.seaweek.org.nz To learn about Port Nikau, visit: www.portnikau.co.nz
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Education
A positive learning environment enhances educational outcomes ■ Education Director Hira Gage knowledge and experience of the range of occupations and opportunities available to them. The Ministry is now working in partnership with other agencies, education providers, industry trainers and employers to introduce innovative approaches to deliver careers education to young people that is responsive to local employment needs. This will include strengthening personalised pathways from education to sustainable employment for young people in Northland. In 2016, School leavers in Tai Tokerau had the highest rates of vocational pathway achievement, with 35.6% of students achieving a vocational pathway award. Tai Tokerau also had the highest rate of Māori vocational pathway attainment, with 32.5% of Māori achieving a vocational pathway award.
■ Mock debate at Whangarei Boys’ High School as local election candidates talk to senior students. 11 September 2017 Northern Advocate Photograph by Michael Cunningham
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ngā kaiwhakanui i te pūmanawa, he mana tikanga, me te uri o māia o a tātou tamariki mokopuna, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Arā te kōrero, ”Ko te akonga e harikoa ana, i a ia e ako ana i ngā marautanga, pakari tana haere whakamua”. Na reira kia kaha tātou ki te whakangāwari i te poutama mātauranga mo a tātou tamariki mokopuna.
To you who have the task of raising the potential, the cultural advantage and the inherent capability of our tamariki mokopuna, greetings to you all. There’s a saying, “The student who is happy in his/her learning environment, advances boldly”. Therefore together we shall create a positive learning environment for our tamariki mokopuna to negotiate the educational poutama In the past 12 months, we have seen a signi#icant increase in the number of schools, kura and early childhood services coming together through Communities of Learning | Kāhui
Ako. There are now 12 approved Kāhui Ako which include 103 schools and kura, 82 Early Childhood Services, 24, 884 students including 12,475 Māori students, 528 Pasi#ika students. Kāhui Ako are an opportunity for early learning services, schools and kura to work collaboratively to improve the education outcomes for all learners in their geographical community; developing strategies to address speci#ic achievement challenges, breaking down barriers, easing transitions, sharing best practice and resources with the collective goal of raising achievement for all students across the community. Partnering with families and whanau, iwi, employers and community is also important to ensure quality teaching, and lift learners’ aspirations and their educational achievement. Depending on a range of background factors, young people can have limited access to employment, and limited
MARSDEN N METALS GROUP LIMIITED'S S NEWLY QUALIFIED TR RAINERS
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to the four newly qualified trainers at Marsden Metals Group Ltd: Andy Welsh, Kurt Hopkins, Scotty Welsh and Jono Smith (not pictured). They recently completed the Operators Training Course run by the Scrap Metal Recyclers Association of New Zealand. Tony Smith, director of safety at American based institute of Scrap Recycling Industries ran the exclusive training courses and now New Zealand has 32 well trained operators with the skill to on-train others. This training was specifically designed to target operators working in the scrap metal recycling industry. “The more we can expose our members and their staff to this level of training, the stronger their operations and our industry will become safety wise” says president of SMRANZ Korina Kirk.
Māori students in Tai Tokerau have improved at the greatest rate since 2013, with a 13% increase in vocational pathway attainment. Tai Tokerau Early Childhood prior participation rates have the largest increase across the country of 3.9% since 2012. We have high rates of young people aged 15-24 years NEET – (not engaged in education, employment or training) 17% compared to 12% for NZ. Education has a fundamental role preventing young people becoming NEET and supporting those who are NEET back on a pathway to education and employment. So we still have work to do to address this challenge in Northland. Overall, Tai Tokerau has seen a steady increase in educational achievement since 2011. My sense is that there is a much stronger desire and willingness than ever before to work in a collaborative way to address the educational, social and economical needs of young people in Tai Tokerau. I would like to acknowledge all our Schools and Kura, Early Childhood services who work very hard and remain committed to ensuring the very best education outcomes for our children and young people. Nga mihi ki a koutou katoa
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Early Childhood What your child learns at ECE
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t their ECE service or kōhanga reo your child will learn skills that will consolidate and build on what they have already learned at home. What will my child learn?
Early childhood education (ECE) will help your child develop into a positive, con#ident and capable individual, and form a strong foundation for later learning. Your child will learn how to: • form friendships, • play and explore • be courageous and try new things • ask questions and have a say • meet people outside their whānau • learn to relate well to other children in a group • sing, dance, and play games • think and solve problems • take turns, negotiate, and share • understand their own feelings and those of others • learn about disagreements and how to manage these • learn about words, numbers, and how things work • have conversations with children and adults • begin to understand and make sense of the world around them. Te Whāriki – the ECE curriculum framework Te Whāriki is the curriculum framework for the ECE sector. It covers the education and care of children from birth to school age and is used by ECE services and kōhanga reo to guide children’s learning opportunities. Te Whāriki means ‘the woven mat’. ECE services and kōhanga reo use the curriculum’s principles and strands to weave a learning programme for your child. Your child’s strengths and interests, all the things they learn as part of their family, and the ECE service or kōhanga reo’s learning
opportunities are woven together to contribute to your child’s unique learning story. This story forms the beginning of your child’s early learning journey, to share with your family and whānau, other ECE services and kōhanga reo and eventually school and kura. Your child’s ECE service or kōhanga reo will record and communicate your child’s learning story with you in different ways. Aspirations for your child Te Whāriki is based on the aspirations that children grow up: • as competent and con#ident learners and communicators • healthy in mind, body and spirit • secure in their sense of belonging • secure in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. Te Whāriki’s broad principles The four broad principles of Te Whāriki are: • Empowerment – children will be empowered to learn and grow. • Holistic development – children learn and grow in a holistic way. Their intellectual, social, cultural, physical, emotional and spiritual learning is interwoven across all their experiences. • Family, whānau and community – a child’s family, whānau and community are recognised as part of the learning experience. • Relationships – children learn through positive relationships with people, places and things.
Kindergartens Far North Nga manu kaimiro o Te Hiku o Te Ika
Parents and educators working together Because learning happens everywhere and all the time, the connections your child makes about their learning between home and their ECE service and kōhanga reo helps them build strong learning foundations. When ECE educators and families and whānau work together, everyone can help your child learn how to: • re#lect on different ways of doing things • make links across time and place • develop different kinds of relationships • see different points of view. These experiences enrich your child’s life and gives them the knowledge, skills and outlook they need to tackle new challenges. All the everyday things you do at home with your child helps their learning and can be linked to the principles and strands of Te Whāriki. For further Information read or download a copy of Te Whāriki on the Ministry of Education website www. education.govt.nz.
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Five learning strands • Te Whāriki’s four principles are interwoven with these learning areas: • Manaatua – wellbeing • Manatangata – contribution • Mana whenua – belonging Mana reo – communication Manaaotūroa – exploration
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MISSION PLACE KINDERGARTEN Mission Place, Kaitaia Phone: 408-2444
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Far North REAP Supercharging Far North REAP’s success socially, environmentally and economically We recognise this is hugely aspirational and that we cannot achieve this by ourselves. We require ongoing concerted efforts and strong collaboration with our employees, clients, partner organisations and funders if we are to make the kind of ambitious difference that will shape a strong future for both Far North REAP and the entire population of Te Hiku o Te Ika.
■ Mangonui School Native Tree planting at Rangikapiti Pa
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or more than 37 years, Far North REAP has been a pivotal part of the Far North community. To ensure we are a strong, vibrant organisation well into the future it is critical we commit to a purpose that’s bigger than ourselves – Hei whakamanahia i ngā whānau kia tutuki i ō rātou tumanako me ō rātou wawata mai te whaariki akoranga
To empower communities to achieve their dreams and aspirations through lifelong learning
So how have we started. Our Sustainability Framework is aligned to our Purpose and Startegic Plan. They help guide our efforts so that we play our part in tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. It is about setting an example for other community organisations and in 2017 we will generate 50% of our power by installing a sizeable solar power system and converting all our lighting to LED’s. We have begun upgrading our vehicle !leet to hybrids and would like to go fully electric. Senior Kaitaia Colllege students were actively involved in the business case for the solar and LED project and they know that in 2017 projects of this nature can be justi!ied soley on economic grounds (Return on investment of 15%). Being responsible global citizens is solely a feel good factor associated with this initiative. As an educational organisation our future is far more than ensuring we are environmentally sustainable. It is about ensuring tamariki and adults of Te Hiku are prepared for a workforce where for many short term contracting
will become the norm. The need to acquire new skills for the next opportunity will become common place. It is about creating a workforce of motivated and enquiring problem solvers who are literate and numerate, with good communication skills - team players, adaptable, inquisitive, and able to carry out valuable research. Key to this is great parenting, early childhood and school education, guided by our Te Kete Whakatinanahia Te Tiriti (Treaty Tool Kit). For this reason Far North REAP will remain actively involved in these areas well into the future. We will continue to support second, third and fourth chance learners in adult and community education including road safety and recognising that much of our population (including our employees) are categorised as adult learners.
■ Far North REAP Road Safety
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Kamo High School
A centre of excellence and equity for the changing and varying needs of every student
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amo High School is a mid-sized co-ed school, small enough for everyone to know each other and yet big enough to provide a broad curriculum choice.
Our grounds include a large swimming pool, all weather turf, two gymnasiums, and three full sized football/rugby "ields. We are proud of our many purpose built facilities including an agriculture/horticulture block with a barn for indoor winter practical work, a celluloid photographic darkroom, a recording studio, and a dance and theatre performance centre. Our staff are friendly, experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people. We work together to ensure that all our students are happy and attaining educational and personal success.
School Leaders At Kamo High School we are dedicated to sparking the leadership potential that is inside every young person through practical, inspirational and social opportunities. Simple logic will highlight that in a smaller school leadership roles are more accessible to all students: Junior Ambassadors in Year 9, Whanau leadership teams at all year levels, Prefects and committee responsibilities are positions
that students seek every year. Our leadership programme enhances a student’s natural leadership skills. There are speci"ic opportunities in both the junior and senior school, as well as individual and group development at any year level. Leadership skills are also encouraged as an integral part of team sports, organisation within the Student Support Centre, Learning Areas and in our vertical Whanau structure. Junior Ambassadors are chosen each year and the ambassador programme allows Year 9 and 10 students to positively contribute and promote life at Kamo High School.
Digital Fluency: At Kamo High School we promote digital "luency, recognising that the use of digital technologies enables students to personalise their learning and extend that learning beyond the classroom. A digitally "luent person can: • decide when to use speci"ic digital technologies to achieve their desired outcome • can articulate why the tools they are using will provide their desired outcome • knows where and how to "ind and access information
quickly and accurately • can critique the relevance and accuracy of information being accessed • is an adept producer of digital content • can recognise and use the most effective methods of reaching their intended audience • understands and demonstrates how to use digital technologies responsibly including digital security (selfprotection), copyright.
PB4L Positive Behaviour for Learning School wide (PB4L - SW) is a research based initiative. The fundamentals are that using data regarding behaviour allows the school to identify and reinforce the desired behaviours, thus discouraging undesirable behaviour. It keeps students in school to learn. The school has "ive school values: Pride (Tū Ponu), Respect (Aroha Atu), Participation (Uranga), Perseverance (Tū Tonu), Self-Management (Ōna tū). The PB4L framework allows more emphasis to be placed on these core values, with greater instruction and more explicit links made from classroom activities and teaching and learning. In addition, “living the school values” is a continued on next page
KAMO HIGH SCHOOL Enrolling for 2018
Future focussed | Small classes | Digital Fluency
www.kamohigh.school.nz Phone 09-4351688 | admin@kamohigh.school.nz
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phrase that is now being actively used throughout the campus. We use the acronym TATOU for all of our values.
Kia Eke Panuku: As a Kia Eke Panuku school we know our Maori students do their best when we re"lect and value their culture, identity and language. We focus on building strong relationships, and as a school we have a collective and shared commitment to encourage Maori student success. We provide our Maori students with the tools they need to walk in both worlds - te ao Pakeha me te ao Maori, and being able to balance them both through a key to both huarahi or pathways.
oversee Learning Areas and academic progress. Kamo High School has a Careers Advisor whose role is to assist students with setting career goals. Our Learning Support Centre and SENCO are available to provide extra support to students with identi"ied learning needs or needing assessment for support.
Pastoral Care
Student voice is a key part of the vehicle which drives our teaching and learning; we listen, we re"lect, we improve.
Students are placed in one of "ive Whanau Groups - Moana, Kaha, Waima, Rangi and Tapere, with a Whanau Dean who oversees pastoral care. Whanau Classes are vertical in structure i.e. Years 9-13, and Whanau Co-ordinators organise activities for Whanau competition: sporting, cultural, musical and academic.
Academic Guidance
Student Support Services
Academic Guidance continues throughout a student’s life at KHS. The Deans assist students with subject choice and progress with academic achievement; Whanau teachers monitor progress and attendance to ensuring academic excellence; subject teachers provide academic guidance to ensure progress in each learning area; and Learning Leaders
The provision of support and guidance including counselling is an essential service offered at KHS. There are a variety of reasons why a student may seek support from the team and these may not always have a direct relevance to the “school” aspects of their life. It is important that parents are aware of this service as the philosophy of the school in all
matters is that when the school and home work together, success is all the more probable no matter how dif"icult the circumstances. Guidance staff are available for parents if they wish to talk over matters affecting the lives of their sons or daughters. This service is completely con"idential. Our 2016 ERO report celebrated and commended our pastoral support services. Transition to High School is made easier with: • Supportive Whanau groupings • Specialist programmes for Literacy • Numeracy Support • Wide range of subjects • Easy access to teaching staff • Orientation programmes • Kia Eke Panuku trained teachers • Year 9 Camp - Term 1 • Learning Support
Education
Choosing a school M any children have the option of one local school to go to. If you do have more options, then choosing the right school or kura for your child is important and can make a big difference to their happiness and wellbeing, as well as how well they do at school.
What schools can I choose from?
To see what’s available a good place to start is the Ministry’s ‘"ind a school’ tool.
If you need more help to "ind a school or kura in your area, or a particular type of school, you can contact your local Ministry of Education of"ice.
What’s important when choosing a school?
• a bilingual unit or te reo Māori schooling
• a particular education philosophy or special character • whether your child would suit a large school or a smaller one
Get a feel for the school
• do you feel welcome, personally and culturally? • are the teachers keen and well informed? • is there friendly, open, respectful communication between the teachers and children? • are there displays and celebrations of children’s work on the walls?
I’ve got a shortlist, what’s next?
Think about the practical things • are there any schools that family or friends have recommended? • do you live in the school zone? • how will your child get to and from school? Is there a safe route to walk or cycle, or is someone available to take them and pick them up? Is there a school bus? • under 14s need to be supervised before and after school. Does the school have before and after school care? Will your child be able to play or meet up with friends after school? • do you have to pay to go to the school? • does the school have a uniform? • what schools are your child’s friends going to?
When you’ve decided on a shortlist: • talk to other families whose children go there • read the school website • make an appointment to visit the school or kura and meet with the principal, and possibly your child’s potential teacher • visit the school or kura at different times of the day - see if you can observe some class time, and also visit during a break or lunch time. You can often get a good feel for the school by seeing how the children interact with each other at play and how the teachers interact with the children • go to the open days or information evenings
Then list your education priorities Your priorities will depend on your child’s needs and your circumstances and preferences. What are your must-haves and what could you compromise on?
Here are some examples of priorities that you might see as important: • the school or kura’s approach to supporting children with special education needs or talents
• ask for an enrolment pack • you can also check the Education Review Of"ice (ERO) report. For further information go to www.education.govt.nz.
Kaitaia
Abundant Life School 1. Quality teaching and learning 2. Effective Godly input These are my two key goals for our school. That’s it! Simple and to the point. If this resonates with you as a parent then we are heading in the same direction...together! I am here to partner with our students, whanau and community in developing young people who know who they are and who are equipped, primed and ready to engage with the world.
Complementing our safe family atmosphere, class sizes are limited so as to aid quality of teaching. Catering for new entrants right through to Year 13, we are focused and determined to see our students succeed.
Quality education . . . a Christian environment . . . now that’s a great mix!
Contact our school office today on 4082671 for an enrolment pack! 11 North Road, Kaitaia
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Education
Understanding New Zealand qualifications W
hether you’re studying at secondary or tertiary level, it’s a good idea to check that your study programme will lead towards a quali!ication on the NZQF, because this means it’s quality assured.
Quali!ications on the NZQF lay out a clear pathway to the level of knowledge and skills that you’ll have gained when you graduate, as well as what further education and employment opportunities the quali!ication could lead to. When you need de!initive information about all quality assured quali!ications in New Zealand, the NZQF is where you’ll !ind it
Levels of the NZQF The NZQF is divided into 10 levels, and covers a range of quali!ications from certi!icates to doctoral degrees. The levels are based on how complex the learning is, with a level 1 certi!icate the least complex. At secondary school, students work towards NCEA (National Certi!icate of Educational Achievement), which covers levels 1 to 3 of the NZQF. After secondary school, students who want to continue their study at a tertiary level can choose from a number of education options ranging from universities to polytechnics, private training establishments, industry training organisations and more. Students may need to !inish secondary school to study at this level.
Whakatakoto tikanga-a-rua, akoranga o te Ao-Taiawhio, hei wero i a tatou kia whakatutuki i o tatou pumanawa. To provide a supportive bi-cultural learning environment where we are challenged to fulfil our potential.
Broadwood Area School Te Kura Takiwa O Manganuiowae
Manganuiowae-Broadwood Area School provides a unique, happy, vibrant learning environment. We unite together for support, to learn and have fun. We continue to develop and advance our knowledge and skills to enable us to use digital tools more effectively. Our school band “HKA” successfully competed in the finals of the “Northland Rock quest” and “Far Norths got talent”. We have a very proud Maori heritage; our values are based on aroha, tika and pono. The school logo represents three kits of knowledge based on pursuit of knowledge, physical fitness and understanding of spirituality/wairua. We endeavour to develop vital, honest, competent, capable enduring learners.
Whaia Te Tino Rangatiratanga
Te Rangi A niwaniwa
1993 – 2017 “Excellence in Ma-ori Education, Sports and Cultural Achievement”
RA WHAKAURU Pre- Enrolments 2018
Wha-nau Tautoko and Commitment 2018 • Kainga Reo One parent must be committed to speaking Ma-ori at home or learning Ma-ori to support reo development of student; • Hui Wha-nau to attend one wha-nau hui per term and 2 Te Aho Matua hui each year. Wha-nau to help with fundraising activities for student trips and kapa haka; • Wha-nau stability essential for student wellbeing. Kura Teina- Eligibility • y1- graduates of Kohanga Reo or Reo Ma-ori ECE can register for transition into Kura Teina; • y2-8 - students can transfer from another kura kaupapa or kura rumaki reo; • Tu- Ahiahi Tuesday nights for kapa haka 3-6pm compulsory y5-8.
Jazmine Murray (Year 8) successful at North Hokianga AMP Show
Boys wearing new Rugby strip designed by Captain Aston Beddie attending Northland 7s tournament
Wharekura Year 9-13 Eligibility • Graduates of kura teina with good attendance • Student transfer from another kura kaupapa or kura rumaki reo. • Tu- Ahiahi Monday nights for kapa haka 3-6pm compulsory. - wha-nau ki te reo ma-ori waea mai ki te tari me whai wa- uiui Ina he nga-kaunui to 332 Quarry Rd, Awanui 09 406 7677 tari@aniwaniwa.school.nz
HKA our school band compete at the Rock quest in Whangarei
2017 Ropu Kapa haka performing at TaiTokerau Festival hosted by Bream Bay college
Main Rd, Broadwood Ph: 09 409 5878 • Fax: 09 409 5877 admin@broadwood.school.nz
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CEW
Promote your business online NZQF Level 10 Knowledge at the most advanced frontier of a !ield of study or professional practice. NZQF Level 9 Highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge, and a critical awareness of issues in a !ield of study or practice. NZQF Level 8 Advanced technical and/or theoretical knowledge in a discipline or practice, involving a critical understanding of the underpinning key principles. NZQF Level 7 Specialised technical or theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more !ields of work or study. NZQF Level 6 Specialised technical or theoretical knowledge with depth in a !ield of work or study. NZQF Level 5 Broad operational or technical and theoretical knowledge within a speci!ic !ield of work or study. NZQF Level 4 Broad operational and theoretical knowledge in a !ield of work or study. NZQF Level 3 Some operational and theoretical knowledge in a !ield of work or study. NZQF Level 2 Basic factual and/or operational knowledge of a !ield of work or study. NZQF Level 1 Basic general and/or foundation knowledge. What you’ll get once you complete a quali!ication Here are the components you’ll receive after completing a quali!ication on the NZQF: 1. A certi!icate of your achievement: Provided to you by your education organisation, this shows you’ve achieved a level of learning and understanding that’s outlined in the outcome statement for the quali!ication. 2. Addition of the quali!ication onto your Record of Achievement: If your quali!ication listed on the NZQF, it will be added to your Record of Achievement. Your Record of Achievement has all the quality-assured (NZQF-listed) learning you’ve completed, and will be updated with each new quali!ication you complete.] For more information visit ttp://www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/ understand-nz-quals/
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re you thinking of starting a website? Explore the easy ways to create your own website and get your website online in four evening sessions.
Make a professional quality website that will work on computers, tablets and phones. Learn website jargon and the basis behind establishing a successful website. Discover online resources that can help you create great imagery and compelling content.
Do you already have an existing website and simply want to increase visitors to your site? Discover what SEO (search engine optimisation) is and why it is so important. Add simple tweaks to your website structure that will increase your visibility. Explore how to set up a professional looking blog to aid the marketing of your business. Fill it with quality content and spread your posts via social media to grow your online community. Get the help you need to get started and become a blogger! Shelley Chappory is offering three separate workshops in November. Classes are run in partnership with Community Education Whangarei at Kamo High School. For details visit http://www.cew.ac.nz/business--computers.html or contact Shona on 435 0889. Shelley runs her own business designing and making websites, publishing ebooks and creating illustrations. She also teaches people how to create and manage websites, ebooks, social media and marketing. Promote your business online. Join Shelley and learn how!
Learn something new • Computing & Business
• Photography
• Health & Recreation
• Art & Crafts
• Language & Culture
• Cooking
• House & Garden • General Interest • Music & Dance • Tikanga Maori
Ph/fax 09 435 0889 • cew@kamohigh.school.nz • www.cew.ac.nz
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Evolution School of Massage
Exciting new massage and spa programme in Whangarei E xciting developments have taken place in the NZQA review recently, according to Whangarei Evolution School of Massage director Lorna Clowes.
“Old massage programmes are expiring this year and being replaced by brilliant new programmes which include relaxation, infant and child, sports and onsite chair massage, plus nutrition and other great stuff,” she explains.
“This new one-year programme leads to the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage and gives students such an amazing start to their new massage career. Graduates can work anywhere in the world, on superyachts or cruise ships, or start their own businesses. The earning potential is great. Attendance is only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with some home study and only in school term time. Evolution School is the only massage education provider in Northland and is an NZQA Category ONE provider, which means NZQA agree we are very high quality educators.” In addition, a new NZ Certi!icate in Spa Therapy is starting in February 2018. Lorna says it is a lovely programme for anyone with some experience in massage or beauty and
covers treatments, such as wraps and scrubs, hot stones, aromatherapy, re!lexology, hydrotherapy and Indian head massage, to name a few.
“Graduates will be able to offer these treatments in their own business or for their employer but they can also work in luxury spas worldwide or on cruise ships. Attendance is only four days a week for nine months and only in term time. Evolution School is the only spa education provider in Northland.”
Enrolments are being taken now for the Feb 2018 intake and with only one intake per year, with limited places available, you need to be quick to secure your spot. Student loans and allowances are available for these programmes. There is no age limit – just 16-plus.
EVOLUTION SCHOOL OF SPA NZ CERTIFICATE IN SPA THERAPY Includes Indian head, hot stones, aromatherapy, reflexology, hydrotherapy and much more.
Starts Feb 2018
• 30 weeks • NZQA Approved • 4 days a week attendance • Loans & Allowances available
Call Evolution today to ask about your new exciting career: 09 438 6583, or pop in and have a look around: 115 Cameron Street, Whangarei. www.evolutionschool.co.nz
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The course covers relaxation, sports, infant, chair and lymph massage plus much more.
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NOW! CALL 09 438 6583
115 Lower Cameron St, Whangarei
www.evolutionschool.co.nz
Building
Tai Tokerau THROUGH EDUCATION
Take advantage of our region’s building boom by learning construction skills at NorthTec! With a strong housing market and a surge in the number of people moving into Tai Tokerau, now is a great time to build up your career plans with a skilled trade or profession. Whether you want to get into residential or commercial building, or developing New Zealand’s infrastructure, NorthTec can teach you all the skills you’ll need for a booming career where you’ll be in high demand. You can learn all the basics of professional construction and painting at our purpose-built Future Trades centre - one of the country’s leading trades schools and based right here in Whangarei. We provide a great learning environment, with practical workshop spaces for you to practice your new skills and tutors who really care about seeing you succeed. With small class sizes, NorthTec is a great place to learn all about the construction trade and start developing your networks, which will help you step into employment. If you prefer the design side of the industry, you can build yourself a great career in architecture or engineering. Our engineering lab will help you stretch your abilities and get ready for a career designing, building and developing the world around you. Trent was offered a position as a contractor and decided to study at NorthTec at the suggestion of a colleague. After two years, he was offered a job by a consulting engineer. He said: “I have just finished the Diploma and the flexibility of doing it part time while still working made sense. As well as being able to earn, I could put what I was learning into practice straight away. It’s been a challenge managing work and study, and I gave up a lot of time in weekends but it’s been well worth it and I’m still only 21. Getting the Diploma has enabled me to progress quickly at work and now I want to do a degree, I’m especially interested in geotechnical engineering.”
Ma täu rourou ma täku rourou ka ora ai te iwi
TRENT KNOX Civil Engineering Graduate
From your basket and my basket the people will be well www.northtec.ac.nz
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