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The staff and animals at Pet Refuge celebrated the organisation’s first birthday last week. Julie Chapman, founder and CEO of the children’s charity KidsCan saw a need to help care for all types and sizes of pets from broken families. She wanted to help enable people in abusive
relationships to leave their situations and have their pets cared for until they resettle in life. Julie and her team say they are grateful to the people and businesses who donate to help fund this much-needed and appreciated initiative. continued on page 7 …
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The workshops advising how people can tackle some of Northland’s worst weeds and invasive plants are once again about to get underway across the region at no cost to attendees.
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Held by Northland Regional Council’s pest plant experts, the workshops are a great chance for people to plan ahead and get ready for the busy ‘weed knockdown period’ once the warmth of spring starts to take hold. “The hands-on sessions will give people lots of information and practical advice on how to identify and control a wide range of nasties that are a problem here in Northland, such as wild ginger, lantana, moth plant, Taiwan cherry and privet,” said NRC Biosecurity manager — Pest Plants, Joanna Barr.
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and afternoon sessions start at 1pm and end at 4pm. The final workshop will be held on Saturday, August 6, in Whangārei and will be a morning session only. “Approximately 2,000 people have attended the workshops since they were started in 2011, and it’s hoped they will again prove popular this year. “To fight the onslaught of weeds species we are facing in Te Tai Tokerau, we need everyone to tackle the weeds in their backyard and other special places they care about.
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The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 2, in Coopers Beach at the St John Ambulance Hall, 7 St John Road, before moving on Wednesday, August 3, at the St John Ambulance Hall, 357 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri. On Thursday, August 4, the workshop will be held in Maungatūroto at Maungaturoto Primary, 8 Gorge Road, before moving to Whangārei on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, at Northland Regional Council, 36 Water Street. Sessions run for three hours, with morning sessions from 9am until noon
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Northpower is celebrating the success of 11 electrical engineering employees who graduated from the Manukau Institute of Technology after two years of studying. The students have all completed the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical), and Northpower plans to roll out a similar graduate programme in 2023. “What is particularly impressive is that they qualified by largely studying remotely due to Covid. That is a massive effort and has taken immense discipline,” says Northpower’s general manager, People and Capability, Andrea O’Brien. “All of the graduates have shown resilience, even with all of the challenges they have faced.” It is Northpower’s first specific electrical engineering cohort and the company is keen to duplicate the programme in 2023. The current graduates are dotted around the North Island with three each in Whangārei and Hamilton, four in Auckland and one in Tauranga. All are in full-time roles with the company. Nor thpower training manager Mackenzie Ashby has worked closely with the graduates and says they deserve their success. “The cohort did really well. Because Covid hit when they started, they had to work independently throughout much of the course, so most of 2021 they spent studying online,” says Miss Ashby.
p Eleven of the Northpower electrical engineering employees who graduated after two years of study at Manukau Institute of Technology
“For some it was good, that they had the support of their families when studying from home, but at the same time, they were under a lot of pressure being on their own and not having the support of their fellow cohort to bounce ideas off. Covid travel restrictions also meant that we were not able to travel and support them physically. “While it was a pilot programme, we certainly did not expect to have
so many challenges. It has been a big investment by Northpower to bring these 11 graduates into full-time employment with the company but well worth it.” The MIT cohort has taken on the following roles with Northpower: Graduate Engineer — Transmission, Graduate Design Estimator, Graduate Connections Estimator, Works Planner — Inspections Team, Graduate Engineer — Network, Trainee Electrical
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Tahamoana native planting u by Ann van Engelen
Locals and visitors are invited to join in on this year’s native tree planting for the Tahamoana section of the Waipū Cycleway on Sunday, July 31. “The initial idea for a safe off-road trail to get children to school along Cove Road came from two Waipū Primary School students who sent a request to Whangarei District Council,” says committee member Ann Neill. “They are now young adults. The vision of a walking and cycling trail between Waipū Village and Waipū Cove grew wings, and a community trust was established in 2012 known as the Waipū Walkway and Cycleway Group. “This small group of locals, now led by chair Tim Manning and secretary Angela Stolwerk, has worked tirelessly to deliver the project supported by a fundraising committee.
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“Support for planting has been tremendous, with more than 120 people turning out over the past two years. It is so rewarding seeing locals, young and old, turn up with a spade and a sense of contributing to something really special. The project is bigger than any of us on our own and good for the planet. “It is a wonderful experience for our children and grandchildren to walk and bike through the bush both now and in future years. It also provides bird and insect habitat, along with welcome shade and shelter.” Trail users include cyclists, runners, family groups, mobility scooters, dog walkers and Te Araroa walkers.
It is a wonderful experience for our children and grandchildren “This is the third year of planting on the Tahamoana section of the Waipū trail, which was built in 2020. Already 2,500 native trees have been planted, and this year’s 1,000 more will bring the total to 3,500. “People need to bring their own planting spade, wheelbarrow and garden gloves, along with clothing for the weather. “We are so grateful to the local community and businesses who have supported the building of this fabulous community asset with kind donations of trees, materials and time.
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“This year, the aim is to increase the density of planting with a small extension of wetland and pōhutukawa tree planting. Overall survival of the plants has been good given the challenging conditions of low annual rainfall, strong salt-laden northerly winds and dominating kikuyu grass. “We have been grateful to have teamed up with Piroa Brynderwyns Landcare and Weed Action, who have assisted with volunteers, advice and materials to do weed control around the existing plantings. The Tahamoana section between Cullen and McLean
p People of all ages regularly use and enjoy the cycle and walkway
Roads came about as a generous gift of land from Dave and Debbie Brown. A similar gifting of land enabled the Flagstaff section, as you leave Waipū Village, which was built first and opened in 2016. “For the upcoming planting bee, we will meet at 9am and work until all the trees are in the ground- probably about two hours, finishing with a cuppa and baking. Parking is available on-site at Tahamoana, 566 Cove Road, Waipū.” To donate trees for planting or for more information go to waipucycleway.com or contact Ann on 027 432 1833. ¢
p The Waipu Cycleway Trust members are grateful to everyone who has helped with the project since it began
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Encouraging creative wordsmiths u by Amy Fifita
Judy Tindill is using her talents and insights to hearten beginner and amateur authors with the Mangawhai Writers Workshops upcoming course starting on August 3. “The writers’ workshop was established early last year, and our first course took place in March. We have run four courses on Creative Writing for Beginners, which is a foundation-type course. The August course runs from 1pm to 3pm over four consecutive weeks.” Under the pen name Jude Thomas, Judy writes historical fiction novels and tutors amateur writers with her expertise. She set roots in Mangawhai in 2017 and, noticing there were no writer learning groups, established the organisation in 2021.
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gets them to focus on the prospective reader audience. “It takes experience to write to a selected market, but we start with a premise and develop it. Students will learn the principles of creative writing, and the majority have created really good stories. “I try to keep the students as a cohesive group by having a social meeting now and again. The objective is to encourage writers to form a strong nucleus in the area.” Twenty students have graduated within various age groups. One of those
Students will learn the principles of creative writing, and the majority have created really good stories
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students was almost 80 years old — one of Judy’s highlights. “It was amazing. She had something she wanted to say for many years and was able to put it into a story format and was able to have a catharticlike experience. “Often, a lot of emotion goes into story writing. The main technique is transferring this emotion into the third person to produce a gripping piece of creative writing.” Judy has made goals for MWW’s future endeavours by having guest tutors sharing the presentation and expanding
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“It is run from the Mangawhai Artists Gallery’s working space. I wanted to run it in with the creative environment which you get at the gallery with the artists and various other thoughts. “The first course went off very well, and so I presented some more. Students usually start having not written anything creatively, and it is a new learning experience for them. Students of the workshop use the skills learnt from Judy to create a short story. She provides them with the tools for developing a plot, characters and the points of tension and resolution and
p Judy (right) writes historical fiction novels and is passing her knowledge on to those who wish to learn the art of writing
into different genres — historical fiction, romance and speculative fiction. “Another goal for this year is to get a collection of stories from my graduate students who feel comfortable for it to be put into a book of short stories. I get a lot of pleasure out of the students’ stories.”
The next course in September is about memoirs for writers wanting to tell a personal story and is a form of creative non-fiction. It costs $160 for four sessions with provided handouts to compile information and notes. To enquire or book a workshop, contact Judy on 021 794 394. ¢
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Covering the bases u by Liz Clark
If you visit any botanical garden, it will have a super-sized greenhouse housing rare and exotic plant collections — there’s no room in the home garden for that. Dreams of great botanical achievements aside, having a greenhouse of any sort can provide all your fresh vegetable needs year-round. It can protect those expensive rare plants you might have sneaked into the house and now have nowhere to put — guilty as charged. This writer is a chronic collector of rare and exotic tropical plants she probably should not have overflowing on the shelves inside her home. However, I do love the greenery, but there comes the point when logic must prevail. So I’m looking at providing a new spot in the garden for my collection. I won’t be building on a large scale anytime soon.
Even if you’re not an avid collector of hard-to-get plants, having something to grow year-round for the table without the fear of inclement weather, insects and slimy pests destroying everything is an advantage. If you’re one of those eco-aware gardeners that likes to make use of untreated timber pallets, creating a simple but useful vertical garden attached to a sheltered wall under cover is the way to go. Lining it with polythene will prevent the soil from falling out and protect the wall of the house from being damaged. These are ideal for growing salad greens, herbs and even
strawberries. It’s also a near zero-cost option too. Alternatively, you can purchase a small-scale vertical greenhouse from your local garden centre or bargain store for less than $200. These structures include inbuilt shelving, wind ties and a strong, specialised polythene covering. The cheaper versions are made of powder-coated metal, and while they’re value-for-money — long-lasting, they are not. Try to spend a little more if the budget allows and obtain one with a galvanised framework. Scaling up to the polyhouse is the next step. Polyhouses and tunnel houses are two of the most cost-effective structures
to utilise for year-round crop production. These are constructed from aluminium or strong fibreglass frames and covered with a clear UV-rated polythene cover. The larger the scale, the more it will cost. However, a small-scale unit will be more than sufficient for home needs. There are several manufacturers in New Zealand producing highquality polyhouses, tunnel houses and glasshouses for home gardeners and commercial growers. Shop around and always check customer reviews before purchasing. Look online for more information or talk to your local garden centre professional about available options. ¢
Pet refuge turns one
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Pet Refuge, the brainchild of Julie Chapman, founder and CEO of children’s charity KidsCan, celebrated its first-year anniversary last Friday, July 15. The event was a pamper and play party for their currently boarding pets and included a table of treats, paw painting, a ball pit and a basket full of toys. “Due to practicalities, people escaping family violence are usually unable to take their pets with them to safe houses,” says Julie. “Sadly, I knew there would be a need for Pet Refuge when we opened the doors, but it is far greater than we ever could have imagined. There are so many barriers to leaving. For us, making sure pets are safe is a small part that we can play. “Modelled on the RSPCA New South Wales’ successful domestic violence programme,
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The refuge is proud that no animal has been turned away
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Pet Refuge transports small animals from around New Zealand to the shelter and has a national network of safe farms to care for larger farm animals. “We have literally had clients that have waited years to leave and have said that the only reason they left is that we provided somewhere for their pet to go. “The refuge is proud that no animal has been turned away during the first year of operation despite heavier than expected demand. Fifty-seven are currently boarding, and 23 are being cared for short-term at external partner facilities while waiting for space at the shelter.
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“Fear for their pet’s safety is a major factor that prevents people from leaving abusive relationships. Pet Refuge has helped relieve stress for 165 pets and their families, enabling them to leave abusive relationships knowing their pets are well cared for while they set up a new life.” To donate, visit petrefuge.org.nz or call 09 975 0850. To get help, call 0800 pet refuge or 0800 738 733 843 or help@ petrefuge.org.nz. Women’s Refuge: 0800 refuge or 0800 733 843. Men who need help or feel they are going to harm a loved one can call 0800 hey bro or 0800 439 276. ¢
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Reuben Trask is the sculptor and owner of Rustic Twist designs and creates metal masterpieces for everyone to enjoy for a lifetime out of his workshop in Station Road, Whangārei. “Seeing a pile of scrap and having it grow from an idea into an art piece is rewarding. The most challenging sculpture has been a life-sized cow, but it was worth it in the end with the finished product,” says sculptor and owner Reuben. Each unique sculpture is hand-cut and made special with the thoughtful hands of Reuben. He enjoys creating garden ornaments for others to appreciate and is inspired by the world around him.
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Some of the animals have travelled across the world to be featured in overseas landscapes such as France. All animals are designed by Reuben, who has extensive experience in animal design. Rustic Twist prides itself on making each sculpture unique and brought to life from recycled materials and does not require any maintenance. Reuben has created an eclectic range of animals such as kiwi, goats, sheepdogs and sheep and lambs, which
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After a long day, the thought of slipping into a relaxing spa pool is a balm for the soul, but there’s more to the health benefits of a modern spa than just soaking away your troubles. With Poolside Marsden Cove opening its new store recently, the east coast has received a boost in expertise when it comes to ‘getting into hot water’. Therefore, we thought it timely to compile a list of good, healthy reasons to add a spa pool to your home. The first and most obvious benefit of a good spa is stress relief. That may sound more like simple pleasure than
The combination of mental and muscular relaxation helps to prepare the body for a deeper sleep which is more healing and refreshing. In terms of muscle relaxation, many modern spa pools combine the delicious sensation of warm water and bubbles with hydrotherapy jets, designed in conjunction with massage experts. These jets can work like
The first and most obvious benefit of a good spa is stress relief serious medicine, but consider the number of ailments in which stress is a factor and the pace of modern life. A spa pool can soothe away worries, assisting with everything from better energy levels to a deeper and more relaxing sleep. Speaking of sleep, scientific studies have proven that passive body warming can help with insomnia and restlessness.
the hands of a personal masseur, loosening up knots and strains. Even a regular soak in a hot spa is proven to help ease aches and pains. Combine this effect with the gentle pressure of water jets, and the results can be astounding. There are even professional athletes who insist on a spa or hot tub soak before training to loosen up and prevent
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injury during intensive practice. There’s a similar following for using a spa to relax afterwards or after a big game. Of course, there are many strenuous tasks in life beyond the sports field or running track, so this welcome warm-down is also beloved by handymen, anglers, joggers and hard-working parents. Those who carry old injuries or who suffer from arthritis also benefit greatly from the therapeutic nature of spa pools. With water buoying up limbs and joints, all the weight and pressure is taken off, so the warm water and gentle massage jets can do their job. That’s the definition
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Musicians are invited to join together at the Waipū Citizens and Services Club for a musical jam session and Havana Groove set on Saturday, July 30, starting at 2pm. “The jam session is a local charity fundraiser, and it is open to all musicians and their supporters for a koha/gold coin entry,” says organiser Debi Walters-Brown. “Havana Groove will start to play at 5pm, with $10 door sales, and the RAZZA kitchen will open at 4pm. “Havana Groove wanted to play at our place, Tahamoana Angora Goat Farm, where we hold Classics at the Cove. It
“Marcello is also on congas and percussion, and the pair are joined by maestro Mark Baynes on piano and accomplished trumpeter Mike Booth. “Their authentically Afro-Cuban vibe never fails to draw a crowd, and their salsa gets toes tapping. We hope people will come along and check them out — we are sure you won’t regret it.
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Local musicians will continue playing after the Havana Groove set as well. We would love to see a range of different musos attend and add to the atmosphere of the day is too wet so we have organised them to join in at the Waipū Citizens and Services Club event. “They play mambo, cha cha, bachata and bolero and pack an upbeat and energetic punch with two great vocalists, Ale Musica and Marcelo Alejandro Valencia, leading the band. Ale commands attention with her infectious personality and energy, and in balance, Marcelo’s vocal brings musical warmth and sophistication.
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“Local musicians will continue playing after the Havana Groove set as well. We would love to see a range of different musos attend and add to the atmosphere of the day. “We would love people to come along, as it is a good opportunity to enjoy Latin American dancing as a way to finish off the Waipū Winter Festival. “Dave and I are really excited to be kicking off Classics at the Cove again on October 30 and plan to have
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Essence of emotion u by Amy Fifita
Lithuanian-born music artist INora Flowers is an emerging talent with her collection of folk fusion, indie, experimental and alternative songs released on YouTube and Spotify. “I am from Lithuania, which is not historically peaceful with its neighbours, and there is plenty of tragedy in our culture. This is why my music is not always about happiness and entertainment but songs that make people think,” says INora. “My music is to reflect emotions because I am talking to my listeners’
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then dress it up into jeans and let it go back to the people. I sing about what everyone is experiencing on Earth. “The death in my music is a point of reference, not part of the story. My passion is a sort of death because I am not afraid of it anymore. The title of my first album literally translates as fearless.
“I couldn’t sing for 20 years until I started getting the songs from above or below. I don’t feel I own them. I do not have to create them like a normal composer, they come to me, and I sing them through me — I embody them. “It is like that friend of mine who chose to leave this plane is sending me the formulas and ideas of the song in
My music is an art of transformation. I bend and twist the deepest tradition
hearts. That is the way I want to reach my people. They are not only party songs — they are songs about life and death.” INora expresses emotions in her music that life brings and is a representation of the people who have influenced her. When her former husband passed away, she sent songs to his family with a reply saying her music transformed his funeral into an act of art. “My music is an art of transformation. I bend and twist the deepest tradition,
“I do not mean to be sad, dark or scary with my music. I simply mean that everything is real, that life and death are here, dancing together in front of our eyes. The communication between those two realms is real, and the results are tangible. “I am singing the music which I was planning and dreaming of singing with my friend more than 20 years ago in Lithuania. We were young, but she decided to go — she committed suicide.
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a way I can perceive according to my emotional state. I transform them into my music. I feel her presence in most of my songs. “She can not continue, so I do it for her, and that makes me brave. I was sure I would never sing live and stay forever like the author of Mary Poppins, who desired privacy. I thought I would be like this.” At INora’s wedding, the mentioned friend handed her a self-portrait of
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p INora captures different emotions in her music; she wants people to think instead of being entertained by it
p INora Flowers with her late-friend’s self-portrait, given to her representing a time when her friend was happy
p INora feels she doesn’t own the music she creates — rather, she is like a microphone singing them to the world
p INora Flowers comes from Lithuania, where she draws much of her inspiration for her music
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My favourite song is the last one, which is what every artist says. I know why because I have two other songs that are my favourites — there is no desperation herself in happiness. The painting is displayed in INora’s home for the happy memory of her friend. INora draws from dif ferent experiences, from being in a four-lady quartet to singing in contemporary music groups in her homeland. Lithuanian is closely related to Sanskrit, which has influenced how she creates, analyses and unfolds her music. “When I was in my own country, I sang in a four-lady quartet that sang traditional and ritual music. It was magic. I have sung in contemporary music, and I worked in a theatre as a director. “It is another point of view for me. My multi-talented background is what pushed me. I was always afraid of it, and now I employ all my talents. “The biggest passion to start singing was the thought that it would be worse to die with a song between my teeth before it is released. I will never become younger and get more beautiful. The present time counts, and the moment
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is now because the next is not promised to anyone. “Every day, more and more now, I understand that before we find out what we came to earth to do for ourselves and others. The quicker we do that and the better we do, the easier we live. “I transform songs that I sang with other people into something allowing the charge of three or four people to sing and weave through myself. INora has three favourite songs. One is published, and the others are yet to be released — Musika Rizika, Kalnai and Ho’oponopono Mantra. “My favourite song is the last one, which is what every artist says. I know why because I have two other songs that are my favourites — there is no desperation. They are transformed and crystalised. “I cannot spot any personal charge in these songs, and I feel I am singing for something bigger than myself. It is just music, and that is why I enjoy performing them.
“People say that my music opens pathways otherwise closed. Lithuanians who understand every word describe it as codes and wisdom bombs with melody. “That kisses my heart because I want my music to be juicy, empowering, and sweetened like melodious poetry. People want to see me live, and that gives me motivation. I want to lift up their spirits, and that is the best I can achieve. “Every time I perform live, I feel a flare of light and life, which makes me want to do it more. I am finding myself in the role of performing by myself, and I never thought I could become a solo artist. “I have worked out that Ukraine is my biggest audience. There are three songs in Russian on my first trilingual album. Most of my audience is from the former Soviet Union, where I am from. They understand me because Russian is not my language nor theirs, so we use it only as a way to communicate. “I have been singing since the very first lockdown. I rehearsed everything in a cosy, empty rural church. It was
nice and had great acoustics. I am not technical but had to record my music, and then I met my fabulous producer Brian Baker.” INora performed with Brian in Auckland for the My Modernism photograph exhibition by Martynas Plepys. The event was organised by the Auckland Festival of Photography and Lithuanian Days Aotearoa. The exhibit showcased Kaunas, the former and historical capital city of Lithuania. “I love living in New Zealand, and it would be wrong to compare it to Lithuania — each has its own individual beauty. I found my real home on Earth in Aotearoa. I went from subarctic to subtropics, escaping winter. “On Māori land I found my lost self and gathered all my talents back home to my soul and body to use and to share with humanity at large. I am a mother, an artist, astrologer, poet, philosopher, researcher and healer. I help people and animals.” ¢
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p Dancers from Pulse Dance Studio are competing in Australia next year to show their skill at the Showcase National Dance Competition
p The Pulse Dance Studio team fundraising quiz night event raised $1,400 for their travel and entry costs
Funding Australian performance u by Amy Fifita
Dancers from Pulse Dance Studio are making headway to raise funds for a trip to Australia to compete in Showcase National Dance Competitions next January with a recent quiz night.
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“The quiz sold out, and we managed to raise $1,400 for the dancers, which is a tremendous help. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The group of kids who we were fundraising gained more confidence among each other,” says Pulse Dance Studio director and principal Krystal Williams-Tuhoro. “We have a 25-dancer team going to the Showcase National Dance Championships in the Gold Coast at the Star Casino. We are trying to fundraise part of the travel and entry costs. “Being in an environment besides the dance class saw that their friendships grew. It is great to see because they will be travelling and competing together. The community really got behind us, and we are truly thankful for that.” The quiz and curry night was a childfriendly social event with six-people
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are looking forward to the experience. There are a couple of student teachers who have been and are coming back with us.” The Showcase National Dance Competition is prestigious among dancers and is part of a potential journey. Winners from previous years have travelled to Europe to compete in the World Dance Cup or perform at the World Dance Movement. “The team is on the lookout for a couple of local businesses to be their sponsor for the year. We have sponsorship packages available, and we want to promote these businesses on our travels. Obviously, there is a lot of fundraising needed to go into getting these kids to these big events — trips of a lifetime.” Additionally, Krystal says the Pulse performers have qualified for the National Young Performer Awards in Palmerston North and are competing in October. The studio has to do substantial fundraising to help alleviate the cost of getting the children to big events. ¢
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