Waiariki Today Issue 11

Rotorua | Taupo | Tokoroa | Whakatane Issue 11 June 2010

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The Waiariki Community Recreation Centre We reveal the NEW face of fitness and education PLUS: Culinary arts qualifications expand • New council chair looks at the future • 'Youth Guarantee' and what it means for you • and more - inside!

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Rotorua | Taupo | Tokoroa | Whakatane Issue 11 June 2010

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Tihiōtonga te maunga Utuhina te awa Te Rotonui ā Kahu te Mōana Ihenga te Tūpuna Whare Tangatarua te Marae Te Whare Takiūra o Waiāriki e tau nei Tihēi Mauri Ora!

Welcome to this, the 11th edition of Waiariki Today, a newsletter published by Waiariki Institute of Technology. The support of this newsletter still continues from the beginning through to this latest edition because it gives the community and iwi an up-to-date understanding of what is currently happening in each of its six schools. You may note that this information is not only for the Rotorua District, but for our regional campuses also in Whakatane, Tokoroa, and Taupo, including our Bachelor of Nursing programme nestled at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga.

Therefore, the desire is that you read everything that’s written in this newsletter, and in doing so, it may stimulate you or your child or your grandchild into pursuing an education pathway at Waiariki, which will only prove so positive for the betterment of you, your children and your whānau.

In reference to a proverb handed down from our ancestors, here it is as follows: “The bird that eats all the miro berries of the forest, that forest belongs to that bird. The person that pursues all the pathways of education, the world belongs to that person.”

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This is already Issue 11 of our three-times-per-year publication bringing you the news, events and happenings of Waiariki Institute of Technology, its staff and students.

If you missed previous issues, you can view them online at www.waiariki.ac.nz, or email marketing@waiariki.ac.nz and we’ll send the one/s you’re missing free of charge.

Front cover photo: Careening around the corner in their Mitsubishi ‘Evo’ 10 is a pair of teenagers on the move. Waiariki student Sloan Cox is now New Zealand’s youngest rally competitor, at the age of 18, in the New Zealand Rally Championships (NZRC). He raced in May with his sister Tarryn, also a Waiariki student, as co-driver, finishing 19th overall. See the full story on page 5.

Photo courtesy of L.M. Sports Photography.

Ready to start planning for your successful future?

Waiariki’s 2011 Prospectus & Career Guide will be ready mid-July so stop by any Waiariki campus to pick up a copy and see all the exciting new qualifications on offer, as well as the time-tested, high-quality favourites for which the institute is known. Certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications – they’re all here!

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Dr Toby Curtis Chairperson, Te Arawa Lakes Trust Just a short while ago we were gearing ourselves up to face the new year. Today, we are close to the half-way mark. My word, time is flying by so quickly, and if we don’t watch out, our shadow may pass us by!

Hawea Vercoe In the previous edition I stated that I would give a fuller acknowledgment to Hawea Vercoe. Hawea, the rising energetic star, succeeded in convincing and persuading a number of government ministries that it was culturally and politically acceptable to use the Māori term “kura” in the word sign for school bus. He argued that Kura Kaupapa Māori schools and any others should be permitted to use it. He was still in his early 30s when he achieved this monumental landmark.

However, Hawea’s main contribution has been his spectacular leadership as principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori School at Rotoiti. The quadrupling of the school roll, from 30 to more than 120; his thorough preparation of the children for secondary schooling; and the cultural achievements and participation of the pupils at local and regional gatherings were his potential hallmarks. More importantly perhaps, was the pedagogy that he fostered, to influence the curriculum and the professional commitment of staff to strive for excellence. There is undoubtedly an integral flow of intent to inflame the pupils’ intellect to seek and challenge new horizons. His sound philosophical direction that harmonised with the aspirations of the community influenced people to elect him on to a number of important boards within the Waiariki and Bay of Plenty regions. Today, he is sadly missed.

Waiariki Institute of Technology and Wānanga Waiariki has established one of the country’s newest, freshest and bravest innovations in education at tertiary level, a wānanga. The conviction, belief and commitment of the CE, Dr Pim Borren and his senior executive team at the institute, are indeed admirable. The doubling of enrolments

and the quadrupling of numbers in some divisions this year saw an unprecedented increase, causing this initiative to occur. As an observer, one can only applaud Waiariki.

The plaudits include the fact that Waiariki is located in the centre of the country’s: • “hot seat,” the geothermal tourist wonderland owned predominantly by Māori; • largest manmade forest owned predominantly by Māori and engaged with its ongoing development; • unparalleled natural beauty of 14 iconic lakes owned by Te Arawa; • first major tourist mecca in the late 19th and 20th centuries, with the Pink and White Terraces and Māori participation a significant draw card. Te Puia, thermal activity, our lakes, mountains, rivers and forests continue to provide recreational opportunities that attract people from all over the world; • proliferation of geothermal power generation, owned principally by Māori; and • the Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Ngati Whakaue Lands/ Pukeroa Oruawhata Trusts, Ngati Pikiao Land Trusts, Te Pumautanga, Te Arawa Fisheries and the other iwi corporate entities are poised to develop wealth creation programmes. This will undoubtedly influence the economic direction in the Rotorua area and beyond.

These and other iwi projects justify the establishment of wānanga within another tertiary institution like Waiariki.

The Council, Te Mana Matauranga, the Chief Executive, senior executives and staff should be commended and supported for their vision and professional foresight. The students trained at the wānanga will be well suited when they qualify to assist Te Arawa advance its asset base and contribution to the general community.

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Waiariki Council chair Graeme Nahkies foresees positive future The newly appointed chair of the Waiariki Council says the institute is an “incredibly valuable asset” which is well-placed to contribute to the social and economic development of the region.

Graeme Nahkies formally took up his role on May 1, following a government initiative to streamline the governance structure of the country’s tertiary education establishments. The new council consists of four members appointed by the Minister of Education for two- to fouryear terms, and four members appointed by the outgoing council for a one-year term. Mr Nahkies’ fellow government appointees are Dr Neil Barns (deputy chair), Dr Tom Richardson and Ngaroma Tahana, while Tupara Morrison, Bruce Easton, Rawiri Te Whare and Pihopa Kingi were appointed by the previous council.

Before accepting his position, Mr Nahkies did some ‘due diligence’. “I talked to a lot of people who are familiar with Waiariki and also to the Tertiary Education Commission,” he said. “The responses were all positive. One of the most interesting things about Waiariki is its bicultural approach. Tertiary education is a very competitive environment and that factor clearly differentiates the institute from others in the sector.”

The rapid growth Waiariki has achieved over the past three years also stands out. “It used to be one of the smallest tertiary education institutes, but now Waiariki is in the middle of the range and delivering a solid financial performance. There have been concerns about course completions, but it seems we are starting to improve our performance there as well,” he observed. “I am also told Waiariki’s standing in the community has improved in recent years, so the signs are all good.

“The new council’s job is to see that Waiariki continues to progress and to meet the community’s tertiary education aspirations. We particularly have to ensure that there is a relevant and high quality vocational orientation which meets the needs of the region’s employers.”

Mr Nahkies brings significant governance expertise to the council. His company, Boardworks International, is a specialist transTasman consulting group which “coaches” governing bodies in both commercial and notfor-profit sectors, lifting board leadership and performance.

His previous appointments of note have included a directorship of Audit New Zealand’s Advisory Board, chairman of the Mortgage

Corporation of New Zealand, and he was also a member of the Waikato Polytechnic Council in the early 1990s. Senior business leadership roles have included a range of executive positions with the Housing Corporation of New Zealand (he was awarded the 1990 New Zealand Commemorative Medal for services to housing) and Mr Nahkies has been chief executive of both Environment Waikato and the Hutt Valley Health Corporation.

“We particularly have to ensure that there is a relevant and high quality vocational orientation which meets the needs of the region’s employers.”

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Among a lengthy list of educational and professional development achievements are a Master of Arts (with First Class Honours in Geography) from Canterbury University, a Diploma in Town Planning from Auckland University and a Master of Public Policy from Victoria University.

Brought up in Christchurch, Mr Nahkies has lived most of his adult life in Wellington. In the foreseeable future he and wife Natasha (the support services manager for Boardworks International) aim to move their primary residence to Turangi, where they have a ‘homeaway-from-home’. The Nahkies have three adult daughters: Lauren living in Sydney, Anneke in Wellington and Meredith in Auckland. Their only remaining ‘dependent family member’ is Chloe, an exuberant Labrador.

“I’m a keen flyfisherman, which is one of the attractions of Turangi and the wider Waiariki region,” Mr Nahkies said. “And Natasha and I are both keen golfers, so we’re certainly looking forward to an introduction to some of the great local courses in the not-too-distant future.”

Should you meet him on the golf course, be warned – he plays to a very respectable 6 handicap.

Right now though, Mr Nahkies’ focus is on getting to know Waiariki and its staff. “I am enjoying working my way through the induction process, but in a situation like this, you can never know enough. I’m sure I will continue to learn throughout my Waiariki tenure.”

New Waiariki Council Chairperson Graeme Nahkies at home in Wellington (Lower Hutt) with wife Natasha and their dog Chloe. The artwork on the wall was painted by their daughter Anneke.

Iwi partnerships strengthen relations and career options Partnership arrangements finalised late last year with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatane and Tuwharetoa in Turangi are helping Waiariki provide pathways to learning and employment in the wider Bay of Plenty region.

Mike Fogarty, section leader for carpentry qualifications at Waiariki, said the arrangements provide a real win-win situation.

“There are positive outcomes for everyone involved. For the iwi training organisations, there’s a clear pathway for their people to progress onto, and the students think it’s great because they can improve their skills and employment prospects without having to move away to study.”

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Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) (BCATS) at Awanuiārangi can now enrol at Waiariki in the Level 4 Certificate in Carpentry. This year 16 very keen students are involved in the 38-week course, with community projects, a cabin construction contract, and work experience with local contractors, all of which will provide plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice.

Tutor Zac Kingi leads the qualification, with support from Waiariki’s Whakatane campus manager, Rosemary Johnson. Mr Fogarty also spends one day a week working with the staff and students.

Meanwhile, in Turangi, 29 students are undertaking an 18-month, Level 2 BCATS qualification led by Tuwharetoa tutors. Mr Fogarty says they’re an enthusiastic group with

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a great range of ages, from 17 to 64 years old.

Practical components are carried out as a group, working on local marae constructing fences, decks and ramps. A variety of community projects are also planned.

Mr Fogarty also spends one day a week working with this group. “Many of them are of an age where they want to learn some skills they can put to use around their own homes, but after they graduate, some will also move on to the Certificate in Carpentry at Waiariki.”

Through a professional arrangement, Waiariki carpentry students Craig Crompton and Karauria Wall get hands-on experience building cabins for RoomMate Cabins.

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Getting a taste for it: Culinary arts courses expand flavour New qualifications in development, and top-class professional training environments bring out the masterchef in Waiariki students.

The heart of Waiariki’s culinary arts operations has always been the Rotorua campus, but it also offers the highly regarded qualifications in Whakatane, Tokoroa, and now in Taupo.

The three regional Waiariki campuses deliver the Level 3 Certificate in Professional Chef ’s Craft, but it is planned that from 2011, students wanting to progress onto higher-level training may be able to do that with brand new diplomas. Three Level 5 diplomas in culinary arts, culinary management, and patisserie and bakery are currently under development and it is expected that these will be on offer next year.

The ultimate car for back-seat drivers Visitors to Waiariki’s School of Trade Training automotive and engineering section can be excused if they do a ‘double take’.

The subject of amazement is the first of two ‘coming and going’ Corollas – a novel solution to an extreme shortage of space in the automotive workshop.

“With 18 students in each qualification, workshop space is critical,” said John Walls, section manager. “Having doubleended cars means students can be doing different things on each end of the vehicle, so effectively we get twice the practical experience opportunity in half the space.”

The fully operative vehicles can be driven in either direction (not at the same time of course) and have presented an exciting project for the school’s collision repair students, who were responsible for cutting the four original vehicles in half and rejoining and repainting them. Meanwhile, the automotive students are doing all of the mechanical work required to get them running.

“We needed more vehicles for our students to work on, but there’s not enough space in the workshop to accommodate that,” Mr Walls said. “I saw something similar in another training organisation years ago and this seemed like an ideal solution for us.”

New equipment news Waiariki’s busy automotive and engineering section has installed a range of new equipment, ensuring that students gain valuable, practical experience using up-todate technology.

Heading the list is the collision repair shop’s new spray booth. Collision repair students use the spray booth to mask and prime cars or vans on which they have already completed panel work.

The automotive retail workshop has a new brake roller-testing system, plus an on-car disc lathe which allows brake discs to be machined in place. The shop not only undertakes warrant of fitness testing for the Waiariki vehicle fleet, but also provides services for staff and students.

In the engineering shop, a CNC (computercontrolled) lathe was installed in May, providing fitting and turning students and students from Waiariki’s Tokoroa-based engineering and automotive qualification with access to state-of-the-art technology.

John Walls, section manager, said, “It’s important that students gain experience in the technology they will be expected to use in their future careers, and this new investment helps our training keep pace with industry needs.”

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John Norton, section manager, said the first year of the two-year diplomas would be based in Whakatane, Tokoroa and Taupo, with students spending their final year completing more specialised training at the Rotorua campus.

Rotorua’s thriving hotel and restaurant industry means there is a constant demand for welltrained culinary artists. Graduates can also use their qualification to gain employment virtually anywhere in the world.

In February this year the Certificate in Professional Chef ’s Craft was offered for the first time in Taupo. Training for the qualification is based at The Brantry, an awardwinning restaurant, and led by Chef Prue Campbell.

“Prue is an excellent and very passionate chef and her students are making great strides

Culinary lecturer Prue Campbell (center) trains students Monyrath Chhoeuy (left) and Kim Williams (right) at The Brantry in Taupo.

in both their theory and practical work experience,” Mr Norton said. “Our regional focus has been on finding the best practitioners and then setting up a qualification that meets the region’s and the students’ needs.”

The Whakatane qualification is led by Chef Craig Searle and based at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi’s accommodation complex. In Tokoroa, Chef Peter Skelton trains students at the Tokoroa Club.

On the move: Construction set to begin on re-locatable homes Waiariki carpentry students will soon be hard at work building three high quality, re-locatable homes.

Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa campuses will begin work on the construction project by mid-year.

Carpentry section leader Mike Fogarty said that subject to the issuing of building consents, Level 4 Certificate of Carpentry students at the

“The homes will all have three bedrooms, one with en suite, and will be built to a very high standard," he said. "At the end of the project, they will be

sold for relocation to recoup the material costs.”

Mr Fogarty said the project allows theory to be blended with excellent practical experience.“From every perspective, it’s a great project which will provide fantastic student outcomes.”

Innovation brings national award and acclaim to Tokoroa An innovative engineering and automotive qualification provided by Waiariki, in partnership with the South Waikato District Council, has been recognised with a national award.

Based at the Trade Training Centre in Tokoroa, the 32-week Certificate in Engineering and Automotive Skills provides a grounding in both trades, with graduates achieving the 60-credit National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, and 60 NZQA credits toward the Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades.

automotive businesses and is helping to meet the council’s goal of ensuring that there is a trained workforce available for local industry.

South Waikato Mayor Neil Sinclair said local businesses need skilled tradespeople. “What

better solution than to train our own young people to fill those positions? Projects like this rely on strong partnerships and what an excellent example this is. Everyone involved deserves to be commended.”

Waiariki automotive and engineering section manager John Walls said the South Waikato District has made a substantial investment in developing skills and work readiness in its young people and was a deserving winner of the Education, Training or Employment category at April’s Youth in Local Government Awards.

He adds that to a degree, the qualification was “born out of necessity.”

“There aren’t enough engineering businesses in Tokoroa to provide the work experience component of an engineering qualification, but the town has a strong automotive sector, and combining the two trades into one Level 2 certificate means we can deliver excellent theory and practical training in both disciplines.”

The qualification has received great support from South Waikato engineering and

Daniel Marks, Don Gorrie and Trevor Smith teach the award-winning Certificate in Engineering and Automotive Skills at Waiariki.

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DIY Marae: Waiariki students give TV something to talk about Carpentry section leader Mike Fogarty said Waiariki jumped at a recent opportunity to give carpentry students practical experience in a reallife construction situation.

Waiariki’s School of Trade Training was approached by the Kaingaroa community after Kaingaroa Forest Village’s Te Huingawaka Marae had been selected to be part of the DIY Marae programme on Māori Television.

Between April 8 and 11, two tutors and 15 carpentry students – nine from Rotorua and six from Taupo – were involved in an intensive working bee, contributing to the impressive facilities the marae complex now boasts.

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The group worked long hours during their holidays, concreting and constructing manuhiri and paepae shelters, plus building ramps and handrails.

The staff and students are extremely proud of the part they played in helping the Kaingaroa community with the project. The episode featuring this particular marae renovation is due to air in late 2010.

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Te Huingawaka Marae in Kaigaroa gets some hands-on care from carpentry students Jacobi Wall, T.K. Panapa, Chad Blake and Dylan Waiariki. Their work was filmed for a DIY Marae programme airing on Maori Television later this year.

When Sloan Cox first started driving he had to sit on a pillow to see where he was going and to reach the accelerator (mainly), brake (only when absolutely necessary) and clutch pedals.

Taiwanese hospitality students enjoy “the Rotorua experience”

Understandable, given that he was only 12 years old at the time!

Twenty Taiwanese high school hospitality students enjoyed an intensive, five-day culinary training experience in Rotorua in April.

Today, the 18-year-old Waiariki student and Academy of Sport scholarship recipient, has dispensed with the pillow and is carving out a reputation as a fine young driver competing against the world’s best.

The programme was organised by Waiariki’s culinary arts section, following an approach from The Farmhouse in Hamurana.

Aged between 16 and 18 years old, the students (and three interpreters) undertook one day of restaurant training and three days of culinary training at Waiariki just after Easter. They also had a day of practical experience, working at the Energy Events Centre and visiting the Heritage and Millennium Hotels.

Behind the remarkably early start to Sloan’s driving career was his greatest supporter, father Steve Cox. “Dad had always loved watching rallies when he was young, but he didn’t have a chance to do it himself until he was older. So he wanted my sister Tarryn and me to start driving as early as possible,” Sloan recalls.

Waiariki chef Jonathan Chemis said the students were given an introduction to European cooking styles and also to the plating and presentation of food.

Section manager John Norton said the visit went extremely well and may lead to further group visits in future.

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“The entrees included scallops, soup and a chicken dish, while the mains focused on New Zealand lamb, mussels and fresh monk fish,” Mr Chemis said. “All of the students wanted a photo with the tutor and their dish, after every dish! They were a disciplined group and really enjoyed themselves.

The teachers with the group also enjoyed their time here and noted that our kitchen facilities are larger and better able to handle bigger classes than they are used to in Taiwan.”

Kieta Chen (18) and Mike Chu (16) study cooking in Taiwan. They and 18 other Taiwanese students came to New Zealand to experience the Kiwi way of working in the hospitality industry by studying at Waiariki.

Full throttle: Cost-effective racer gets the green light Waiariki’s School of Trade Training staff members are masters of finding interesting projects for their students to work on, but the latest product to roll out of the welding and fabrication shop will take a lot of beating, literally.

This brand new and immaculate mini-stock has been constructed from scratch by the welding students and it’s fair to say there has been no lack of motivation in completing their practical coursework.

“We are always trying to find ways to keep our training meaningful and exciting for students, but courses also have to be affordable,” explained John Walls, automotive and engineering section manager. “Welding is very expensive to run because the cost of materials is always going up,

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Waiariki student Carl Axtens works on a new mini-stock car built by the automotive students.

but with this project, we minimise the waste and can sell the product at the end of the process.”

The mini-stock has been built strictly to Speedway New Zealand specifications and

will be available to a ready market shortly. The school’s next welding students will produce another mini-stock and build an enclosed trailer for the carpentry section.

That they did, learning to drive and race at the same time on gravel forestry roads and entering local events at an age when most children would have been tuned in to the Cartoon Network. At age 15, as soon as he was legally allowed, he began entering rallies and soon became the youngestever driver in the New Zealand Rally Championships (NZRC), with Tarryn (also an Academy scholarship student) as co-driver.

“The first year was a learning experience,” Sloan said. “We also had to be a little bit cautious because a lot of people were watching us and if we’d mucked it up, they would have said we were too young to be in a race car.”

Since then, he has notched up quite a few impressive performances. This year in May, driving a Mitsubishi Evolution (‘Evo’) 10 with Tarryn as co-driver, Sloan competed in Rally New Zealand, recording two top-five stage times and finishing 19th overall (and sixth New Zealander).

“My aims are to be the youngest-ever NZRC stage winner and overall rally winner. I’d love to be the New Zealand Rally Champion one day, but I also want to compete overseas, so I’d jump at the chance if it came up,” he says. “My lifetime goal is to drive in the World Rally Championship because that’s the ultimate.”

Sloan is studying the Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades and Tarryn is a nursing student.

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Game on! Dame Susan Devoy opens the new Waiariki Community Recreation Centre

Get a grip: Automotive tips to get you through the cold season Winter is upon us again. It seems to have taken a leisurely trip to us this time (a bit of sightseeing perhaps).This won’t mean that you are stuck indoors for the next three to four months, as many of you will be out and about visiting friends and relatives all over the country and following sporting events, too. Most of you will opt for using your pride and joy to get there.

Don’t neglect a few important safety items on your vehicle before you go. A few moments checking could save you many hours inconvenience and perhaps a few dollars at the same time.

TYRES These items are the only means of grip to the road surface you have, so spend a few minutes checking them. The legal minimum tread depth is 1.5 mm in the grooves (about the thickness of a match head). It is not a whole heap of tread and of course it will become less as you drive along. Maybe you will need a new set fitted and correctly balanced before you set off.

How is the spare? Can you remove it from the car easily?

Have you checked it lately? Is there any air in it? Is there adequate tread depth?

In the unlikely event of a flattie, do you have the correct tools to change the wheel, and do they all work correctly?

Better still, do you know how to use them?

Your vehicle might be fitted with a “space saver” type wheel as a spare. It’s a funny looking wee thing, but perfectly adequate for getting you out of trouble until you can get the original repaired. Remember these should never be fitted to the front of a vehicle, so should you get a puncture on the front, remove a rear wheel from the same side, fit the spacesaver there in its place and now fit that rear wheel to the front to replace the flattie. This is the safest and legal way to use it.

Try to check and set the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. That will give you the most accurate pressure at which to operate. Also the proper pressure in the tyres will save you a bundle of fuel!

The new Waiariki Community Recreation Centre was officially opened on June 3rd by Dame Susan Devoy, the former world number-one squash player from Rotorua.

Guests became lively spectators at the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre when former squash world champion Dame Susan Devoy, DNZM, CBE, took up her racquet for a friendly exhibition match against Waiariki Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren.

The quick-fire games followed Dame Susan officially opening the new $1.5 million centre on Mokoia Campus, Rotorua, which was completed earlier this year. Since then, the gym has seen plenty of use from staff, students and members of the community.

“It’s another milestone in their commitment to the community.”

- Grahame Hall

“I think it’s fantastic,” Dame Susan said. “Rotorua has great facilities but a recreation centre on campus is pretty important.”

When kids leave school, she said, their physical activity tends to be greatly reduced as they don’t have parents and teachers encouraging them to take part in sports and activities. The recreation centre, she said, “is a great way to keep them active.”

Dame Susan, who was often referred to in the sports world as “that girl from Rotorua,” was the number-one squash player in the world for 10 years. She began playing at the age of 6 and turned pro when she was 17. She was just 34 when she became

a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, the youngest New Zealander since Sir Edmund Hillary to receive a knighthood.

Waiariki supports the community and strives to keep young, talented people in this region. One of the ways this is done is through the Academy of Sport which provides an environment where skilled athletes can prioritise their sport while also gaining a tertiary education. The recreation centre strengthens that vision.

Dr Borren said since he came to Waiariki four years ago, he had felt strongly about building the recreation centre. “The first thing I noticed was we didn’t have exercise facilities for our students. It’s important they have a place to exercise and play.”

“It’s another milestone in their commitment to the community,” said Grahame Hall, chairman of Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust, and the first chair of Waiariki’s council (1977-88). Mr Hall and the Trust have long supported Waiariki’s efforts, including contributing $500,000 toward the building of this new centre.

“It’s been absolutely stunning to see what has been happening here since 1977,” Mr Hall said. “It’s really great to be able to support Waiariki.”

Besides the squash court, the facilities include a full-court gym, weights room and changing rooms. Yearly memberships are available to the public at competitive rates and include fitness classes and sports leagues such as volleyball, badminton, netball, basketball, indoor soccer and cricket.

AIR CONDITIONING It is perceived that air conditioning uses a heap of extra fuel.

That used to be the case, however, with more modern pumps being made and fitted now, it isn’t such an issue any more.

Air conditioning, when used correctly, will create a much more pleasant environment in which to drive and be a passenger. Use it to not only cool the air in the vehicle over summer, but also combine it with the heater to be both warm and dry in winter. Run the system on the “fresh” air option for the first few minutes of your journey – windows either up or down. Then select the “recirculate” option and put all the windows up. You are now sealed in and breathing fresh dry warm air – unable to detect the belching diesel fumes from that truck in front. You will arrive at your destination much fresher and less “exhausted”!

If you prefer not to use your air conditioning, that’s ok, too.

Just remember to switch it on for just a few moments once or twice a month – this will keep the seals in the pump from drying out and its bearings lubricated. This helps keep the system in good working order for longer.

Should you have any doubts with any of these issues, make sure you check with your own automotive engineering person, someone who you trust, they will happily help you out.

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(From top left) Dame Susan Devoy reveals dedication plaque; squash match against Waiariki Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren; the busy gym and weights room.

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It’s a sure thing: With the Youth Guarantee, Waiariki promotes transitions from secondary school to tertiary education In late 2009 Waiariki was given two excellent opportunities by government to increase its relationships with secondary schools and encourage continued education to the tertiary level.

The first opportunity was to enrol up to 50 students in the government’s Youth Guarantee scheme for 16- and 17-year-olds. This initiative seeks to increase skills in our community’s youth, and Waiariki has been lobbying for many years to see this approach become national policy.

In Semester 1, Waiariki enrolled 23 students who were eligible to gain from Youth Guarantee with government paying their enrolment fees.

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Another 23 Youth Guarantee places were kept for Semester 2 which begins July 19.

The most common qualification in which these students enrolled is the Certificate in Tertiary Learning Skills which prepares students for tertiary study. In this qualification students can take electives in subjects like automotive, hairdressing, computing or agriculture. Youth Guarantee students also receive extra learning support to improve their literacy and numeracy.

Waiariki is keen to see these students transition easily into their studies, have a positive tertiary experience, and successfully gain training and education that will lead to a better life.

The second opportunity to increase tertiary participation was through an invitation to join two trade academy initiatives; one led

by Trident High School in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and the other led by FITEC, the forestry industry training organisation, in collaboration with agriculture and horticulture industry training organisations.

Beginning in July, Waiariki will offer parttime trades and other qualifications to Year 12 students enrolled at Trident and other schools in the Eastern Bay. A successful pilot and Ministry of Education acceptance of plans will lead to expanding the programme across the

Waiariki’s hairdressing department is very excited to introduce Goldwell, a new range of colour for winter 2010.

Waiariki is a fun place to study. These students, guided by lecturer Bruce Webber, are learning by experience.

Eastern Bay next semester. This trade academy approach allows dual enrolment at school and at Waiariki. It helps keep students in a learning environment to ensure they succeed in gaining skills and transition into full-time tertiary learning, or into work, once they leave school.

A similar approach is expected for the FITECled trade academy, with specific skills being available to budding young foresters, farmers and horticulturists.

Waiariki hopes to see all these initiatives grow in future. The institute is here to benefit youth in this region and see them go on to increase family income and living standards across the rohe. Both schemes will help young people become more valuable as employees in local industry and business.

Another exciting new development from which

Youth Guarantee and trade academy students can benefit in future years is a new primary industry campus which is to be established from this year on the outskirts of Rotorua.

Waiariki plans to build a new multi-million dollar unit at Waipa campus for agriculture, forestry, wood processing and horticulture. The plan includes installing advanced technology wood gasification and timber kiln drying equipment as part of the Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry.

The primary industry campus will work closely with the three industries that are fundamental to the future of the Waiariki region and offer school leavers the opportunity to learn skills and knowledge which they can apply directly to a career in advanced technical- and science-based primary sector subjects, as well as in practical production.

Online study - real world success: Sharlene Herbig Sharlene Herbig makes an excellent ‘poster girl’ for Waiariki’s School of Business and Tourism.

She is a prime example of how dedication, perseverance and support from those around her really pay off.

In 2007, Ms Herbig was one of the first students to enrol on the National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5). She was in her late 20s and mother of two daughters when she decided to upskill at Waiariki and enrolled on the two-year diploma to be studied online.

At this point, she had already been working as general manager at Ventura Inn & Suites Rotorua but had her long-term sights set on working for a bigger establishment.

“I have been very lucky in the job I’m in with working around my schedule and my family,” Ms Herbig said. “I’ve had a lot of support at work.”

While managing a popular hotel, her work experience complemented her studies, and vice versa. On occasion, she was even able to study while at work, with the support of the hotel’s head office.

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This is an international professional colour range and is number one in Australia and moving into the New Zealand market.

Waiariki’s hairdressing lecturers pride themselves in being innovative with their teaching, and having great professional hairdressing products for students to train with, while receiving fantastic technical support from Goldwell.

Tips for the season: • Get yourself all glammed up for winter with some stylish cuts and colours.

• We are going to see a whole lot more movement in the hair, whether it’s straight, wavy or curly. Throw away those strong hairsprays, waxes, shapers and muds. Get softer movement and textures using glosses, serums, creams and balms.

• Another development is moving away from those stronger precision, accurate haircutting lines and toward softer, more natural movement and texture.

The diploma generally takes two years to complete if studied full time. Waiariki’s lecturers eagerly assist and encourage all of their students through emails and the student intranet. “Support structures are still very much in place for our online students,” said business administration lecturer Vivienne Kermode.

• Colour is moving away from stripes and strong contrasting colours into more subtle complimentary colours.

Use two to three colours from similar shadings. For example, go with chocolate browns, auburns and beiges, or three different shades of blonde, to create a mix of texture, natural movement and direction.

“There are no classes for these students – they are completely online and workplace based – that’s what is so amazing about them achieving.

I have students from all over New Zealand and all that keeps them on our qualification is the constant emails or forum contact with their lecturers and other students.”

• Baliage – painting colour onto the hair to define an area – is becoming more popular with shades of colour enhancing specific areas within a haircut. Accentuate those flicks, soft fringes or other textured areas with purposely painted selected sections.

Ms Herbig chose to fit her studies around her other life commitments, as do many Waiariki students. Even with great support, study can be a bit full-on, she said, but she always kept one eye on her goal. “Sometimes I was near breaking point but I just stepped back and took my time with things.”

• Re-growth is coming back. Have splices or weaves scattered with some colour applied close to the scalp and some away from the scalp area so when the wind blows the hair you see a mass of movement and texture through out your whole hairstyle.

She even took time to have baby number three, another girl, who is now eight months old.

Sharlene Herbig receives her graduation parchment from Vivienne Kermode, one of her supportive Waiariki lecturers.

Most importantly, have fun with your hair this winter and feel natural, free and beautiful!

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Tomorrow’s nurses provide a puppet show with punch

Winter Nutrition: Pumpkin Loaf Good, wholesome food is important to everyone. We need food for growth, good health and well being.

Waiariki’s food science section within the School of Trade Training is committed to providing sound nutrition training to our students and the Rotorua community.

We are constantly being bombarded by many nutritional facts and a huge range of advertising. So, what is a healthy diet?

A healthy diet is about eating a variety of foods in moderation. Try to limit the amount of fat, salt and sugar in the diet. One way to achieve this is by reducing the amount of processed foods you buy as these are often high in fat, sugar and salt. When out shopping, read the labels of the food you buy.

A healthy diet does not have to be an expensive one. For all of us to eat well on a limited budget we need imagination, good organisation, an open mind and common sense.

“Sore Throats Matter” advocates Moira Nicoll with ‘Ariki,’ Sean Scott with ‘Strep,’ Sue Jamieson with ‘Manawa,’ Pam Kirk with ‘Nehi Rose,’ and Dearnna Geer with ‘Pene-cillin.’

The rates of rheumatic fever within the Bay of Plenty region are believed to be some of the highest in the world, and it is estimated that 150 people in New Zealand die annually from complications arising from the illness.

Making your own pumpkin loaf is sodium and preservative free, inexpensive, easy to make and popular with all ages.

Use pumpkin when it is in season and it is even more affordable. Serve the loaf as a dessert or pop it in the lunch box. I guarantee you will make it again and again. Enjoy!

When a group of Waiariki’s second-year Bachelor of Nursing students were invited by Lakes District Health Board to take part in a rheumatic fever awareness campaign, they immediately began planning how they could get a simple yet important message across to their target audience–children aged five to 14, predominantly from a Māori or Pacific Island background.

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Enter Ariki, Manawa, Strep, Pene-cillin and Nehi (nurse) Rose, five puppets hand made by the creative nursing students.

One loaf tin approx. 23cm x 10cm 1 cup pumpkin purée 100g butter 1½ cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves To make the pumpkin purée, microwave or boil pieces in lightly salted water until soft, then put in a food processor or mash till smooth. Set aside.

Line the bottom and sides of tin with paper, or grease really well.

Preheat oven to 180˚C. 1. Sift to combine the flour, baking soda and spices.

2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat mixture well.

3. Fold half the pumpkin purée into the egg and sugar mixture. Add half the dry ingredients and mix a little, until just combined. Do not over mix.

4. Fold in the rest of the ingredients, mix until smooth but do not beat or over mix.

5. Spoon into tin, bake for one hour or until skewer comes out clean.

Research for the project quickly revealed how devastating rheumatic fever can be. It often starts with a sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria, which can lead to rheumatic heart disease, a serious condition causing premature death. For those who survive, the long-lasting debilitating effects often require long-term treatment and can affect a person’s ability to work, play sport and live a long healthy life.

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The show was a great success and the message “sore throats matter” was delivered in a fun and innovative way. Support materials such as a colouring book, stickers, word games and a story book were also provided to each child to aid in the delivery of these messages, with the goal of creating wider awareness within the community as they share what they learned with their family members and friends.

The nursing students are now developing a DVD and teaching resources to be used to continue to increase awareness of this disease.

This project provided these students with the opportunity to make a difference to improve health outcomes for our community.

Nursing is broad in its vision of health. At Waiariki students are given every opportunity to experience the diverse nursing opportunities available in the changing health environment.

New barista fuels campus caffeine addiction What started as an innocent flirtation when she was 16 quite quickly turned into a full-blown fixation, said Rochelle Davy, the new barista hired to run The Green Bean café at Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus.

“I started working in hotels, then in restaurants, then started drinking coffee and it became an obsession, really,” she said.

About five years later Ms Davy decided to take things to the next level and became a barista, combining her love of java with her excellent people skills.

“I love the customers and love making coffee, absolutely love it – making coffee is my favourite thing to do. I also like improving my standards, and pleasing people. When they’ve had a bad day, I can make them a coffee and they go away smiling.”

Nearly 10 years on and her passion is still obvious. Ms Davy is determined to up the ante with regards to the coffee served locally, one latte at a time.

Besides fuelling Waiariki staff and students with caffeine, she will also be teaching hobby and unit standard classes in the art of barista service.

“The standard of coffee in Rotorua needs to be improved: how they’re being made, the milk, and the how they’re serving them is not right. And customer service, too. It’s the whole experience, really.”

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young Ariki develops a bad cough and is encouraged by his friend to go to the doctor to get a throat swab. The story focuses on the importance of taking the full 10-day course of antibiotics and uses cute puppets, humour, a mixture of English and te reo Māori, and a storyline to which the children could relate.

Barista Rochelle Davy provides service with a smile.

And for those new to the experience? “If someone is unsure of what they like, I usually recommend something like a mocha with a bit of chocolate in it. Or a flat white. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, a kahlúa coffee.”

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On fertile ground: Waiariki milestones for Eastern Bay of Plenty Waiariki’s Whakatane campus has continued to grow as it responds to the vocational needs of people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. New qualifications have been introduced and in many cases demand exceeds supply.

He pēnei te mau tonu o te reo Māori i te mate nei. Ka pā te mate ki te tangata ka kimihia te rongoā e ora ake ai taua tangata i taua mate rā.

Craig Searle, former owner of the popular Avaganda Africa Restaurant near Whakatane, tutors the highly successful Certificate in Professional Chef ’s Craft. Along with the Certificate in Café Operations, the two qualifications support the growing hospitality industry in the region and foodies definitely stand to benefit.

Waihoki ko te reo Māori. E ora ai hoki haere ake nei, haere ake nei me kōrero. Ki te tahuri te Ao Māori ki te pērā kua kore i hopo, i mānatunatu te wairua, kua kore i mauri rere, engari kua mauri tau.

E ora ai tēnei mea te reo me whai kaikōrero, ki te kore hoki te reo e kōrerotia e kore hoki e ora. Ehara i te mea me tohunga rawa te tangata e mōhio ai ia ki te tika o taua kōrero!

The shortage of nursing and other healthcare staff in New Zealand, which is often highlighted by the media, is being addressed with the introduction of the Certificate in Health Science (Nursing) in Whakatane. The first intake of students this year indicated this qualification will continue to grow and support the local health industry.

Engari ahakoa te mātau, te mōhio, te mārama o te Ao Māori ki tērā whakaaro ka warea tonu a Māori mā ki te kōrero Pākeha anō nei mā reira kē te reo Māori e ora ai. Kei hea kē nei te mutunga mai o te pōhēhē i tua atu i tērā?

The online FREE Level 2 computing has been extremely popular in Whakatane and Kawerau.

Waiariki’s then-director of the School of Computing, Technology and Coummications, Annabel Schuler, made the decision this year to introduce the Level 4 Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology. Lynda Frisby, an experienced IT lecturer fresh from the UK who has just gained her New Zealand residency, describes the certificate as “an opportunity to drive your existing computing skills to a higher level toward desktop publishing, multimedia and web development, or technologies for the mobile user.”

Land-based industries in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are well catered for and supported with Waiariki extending its programme to include the Certificate in Agriculture and Farm Maintenance. The Certificate in Forest Operations is now delivered in Te Kaha, Opotiki, Ruatoki, Whakatane/Kawerau and Maketu, while the Certificate in Horticulture continues to be delivered at the Whakatane campus, supported by a growing market garden.

Suzie Steens tutors an extremely successful programme for those young school leavers in need of a bridging course to tertiary study. Ms Steens’ passion and dedication to her students have turned them onto learning, and the Certificate

Ko te mea nui kē mā te Ao Māori he whakatau ae rānei, kāore rānei e tino hiahia ana ia kia ora tonu tēnei reo. Ka oti ana tērā take te whakatau hei reira whakatutuki a ii tāna i whakatau ai. Mēna ae, haere ki tētahi o ngā wāhi huhua e whakaakona nei te reo, ā, ka whai kia ekea noatia ōna taumata ka taea e tēnā e tēnā.

Shane O’Leary, horticulture tutor in Whakatane, and his students have created a very lush, productive garden which they share with the community.

in Tertiary Learning Skills provides the literacy, numeracy and computer skills they will need for successful and enjoyable tertiary study.

The similar Certificate in Smart Study has proven popular with returning adult students wanting a preparation or transition qualification prior to studying at diploma or degree level. The certificate provides courses in writing, maths, science and study skills – the knowledge needed for gaining teaching, nursing and social science degrees.

Strong ties are being developed with the seven Eastern Bay secondary schools from Te

Whanau-ā-Apanui in Te Kaha to Kawerau College. Whakatane’s Trident High School has been successful with its proposal to the Ministry of Education to develop an Eastern Bay of Plenty trades academy. This will be one of five academies established nationally in 2011.

Waiariki is seen as the key tertiary provider and will provide the tertiary courses for the students in what will be an innovative “dual enrolment and seamless secondary/tertiary environment for Eastern Bay secondary school students,” said Trident’s principal, Peter Tootell.

Fresh faces help create sustainable futures Momentum for the Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for Conservation, Energy and Environmental Sustainability has been boosted with two new staff appointments.

Establishment of the centre will be facilitated

by Warren Webber as project manager. Mr Webber has a background in farming and veterinary practice – particularly production animal consultancy – but for much of the last decade was the CEO and events director for VetLearn, the continuing education arm of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.

As a born-and-bred Rotorua local, he relishes the opportunity for Waiariki to take the lead in championing our region’s unique environment.

He is looking forward to supporting Waiariki’s schools as they develop applied sustainability concepts across the organisation.

A concurrent interest in water quality issues for the Rotorua lakes and committee involvement with the LakesWater Quality Society has spurred his passion for environmental sustainability and he is very much looking forward to his role in building an educational centre of sustainable excellence.

Supporting Mr Webber will be Tom Lynch as development manager. Mr Lynch joins Waiariki from the award winning Karori Sanctuary Trust in Wellington where he was education manager.

He has a teaching, conservation and adventure tourism background underpinned by a passion for New Zealand’s unique environment.

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Mēna kāore, pōuri ake, kaua e whakapōrearea mai te hunga e kaha nei te whai kia mau. Tukuna rātau kia ahu whakamuako koe ki te taha whātaretare atu ai, whakamīharo atu ai, whai ai rānei i tāu i pai ai.

Ensuring the survival of the Māori language is comparable to treating a sickness. When one is affected by an illness one seeks the correct treatment that will aid recovery.

Likewise, the Māori language. If it is to survive for all time it has to be spoken. If the Māori world were to accept this basic premise there would be no reason for anxiety and fear, all would rest easy.

For a language to survive it must have speakers, for if a language is not spoken, it will not survive. One does not have to be all that learned to realise how true that statement is.

However, despite the Māori world’s knowing, realising and appreciating that fact, Māori still persist in speaking English as though by doing so the Māori language will survive. What greater delusion is there than that?

The principle issue to be decided by Māori is to decide either yes or no, whether you have a strong desire to see the language survive. Once that decision has been made then set about bringing that decision to fruition. If the response is positive go to one of the many places where the language is taught and persevere until you have gone as far as you can within your capabilities.

If the response is negative do not hinder the progress of those actively involved in the retention of the language. Let them continue to progress while others stand off to the side to look on, to marvel, or to pursue that which they wish.

Warren Webber, project manager, and Tom Lynch, development manager, have joined Waiariki to run the new Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for Conservation, Energy and Environmental Sustainability.

Nāku noa Nā Ken Kennedy Kaumātua Te Arawa / Te Whare Takiūra o Waiāriki

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Stepping Stones Working in partnership with secondary schools Meet our School Liaison team:

Chris Dolman

Rosemary Johnson

Maree Kendrick

Taupo Campus (incl. Turangi, Taumarunui) 07 376 0030 • chris.dolman@waiariki.ac.nz

Whakatane Campus (Eastern Bay of Plenty) 07 306 0050 • rosemary.johnson@waiariki.ac.nz

Tokoroa Campus (South Waikato) 07 885 0200 • maree.kendrick@waiariki.ac.nz

A healthy perspective: Waiariki’s New Secondary School Liasion, Jaime Onekawa Waiariki is pleased to welcome a new staff member to its roster.

Jamie Onekawa began her role as Waiariki’s secondary school liaison in May and has jumped right into it, reconnecting with many people she already knows in her hometown of Rotorua.

“My experience of leaving school and going on to university was a difficult process without any guidance, so I’d like to make that transition easier for students.”

- Jamie Onekawa

Her career has been varied since earning a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a double major in psychology and human development from The University of Waikato, but it seems to have always focused on helping others improve their lives.

After working as a mental health care assistant at Rotorua Hospital, Mrs Onekawa took a position as a health promoter for Toi Te Ora Public Health which implemented

“Fruit in Schools”, a government-funded programme promoting healthier eating in decile-one primary schools.

“Through the programme, we encouraged them and taught them why and how to eat well, and the importance of exercise, being smokefree and sunsmart,” she explained.

Mrs Onekawa then took her health and fitness knowledge and caring attitude in a new direction, becoming a sales rep for Vitaco Health, selling vitamins and supplements to pharmacies and health shops.

When that felt too commercial, she made another change.

“It’s quite funny the path you end up following,” she said. “I never thought I’d be in sales but I enjoyed it. But selling product didn’t feel like I was making a difference.”

To work with young people again, to help them find direction for their future and avoid the difficulties she faced growing up, is what drew Mrs Onekawa to apply for the liaison position.

“I love working in schools, love working with young people. I really missed that. Being a sales rep, I missed being able to make a difference in peoples lives.

“My experience of leaving school and going on to university was a difficult process

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without any guidance, so I’d like to make that transition easier for students. It’s amazing how even parents often don’t know how to help their children and give them any direction.

“After leaving school I worked for three years before going to uni. But I still didn’t know what to do. Would I do that qualification again? I don’t know. It’s taken me that time to find my path.”

Mrs Onekawa said she looks forward to her new challenges and learning new skills.

“It’s always scary,” she confessed, “but it’s awesome to put yourself out there.

“Probably the biggest thing for me is getting into the schools and developing better relationships with them and the students.

It’s great being back and getting around to my old stomping grounds and the teachers and people I know in quite a number of the schools.”

Those who meet her won’t take long to notice Mrs Onekawa’s smile and upbeat attitude. They probably also won’t miss how fit she is. The former Miss Wellington Figure (2005) still trains hard to stay in shape. And if there’s any slack going on she knows she can go home and count on the current Mr New Zealand to motivate her – she married him in January.

Jamie Onekawa is passionate about helping others improve their lives.

If you’d like to learn more about Waiariki and the qualifications and services available to students, call 0800 924 274 or stop by any campus.

Waiariki Semester 2 Dates 2010

Enrolment Day for Secondary School Leavers

Term 3: July 19 – September 24*

This is a “one-stop-shop” for completing your Waiariki enrolment for 2011 which commences Monday, February 14. Assistance will be available, and payment of enrolment fees will be possible via EFTPOS.

Be the first to see the newest edition of the Pathways to Success STAR booklet, learn more about what’s on offer for 2011, meet Waiariki’s secondary school liaison team, and more.

Date/Venue Thursday, September 16, 2.00-4.30pm O Block, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua

Date/Venue Thursday, September 16, 4.30pm O Block, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua

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Term 4: October 11 – November 19 All Waiariki Campuses *

Some courses may vary

STAR booklet launch for Secondary School Principals and Career Advisors

Competition winners Xbox 360

Spa vouchers

Doug Menzies (right) became the lucky winner of a new Xbox 360 simply for logging on to live@edu to check his new student email.

A current student and a former employee will enjoy a luxurious spa treatment at Polynesian Spa, Rotorua. Mahora Whiston (centre) and Kelly Talbot (right) correctly answered three easy questions from the last edition of Waiariki Today, which put them in the draw to win spa vouchers. Kelly is a first year Bachelor of Nursing student, and Mahora worked at Waiariki as a receptionist for 14 years. Sue Fitzmaurice (left), Director, School of Nursing and Health Studies, presented their prizes.

Winning a computer gaming system is a fitting prize for the 17-year-old who is studying the Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology.

The game was donated by Microsoft and presented

by Jared Dawson, Director of Finance, Facilities and IT at Waiariki.

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Academy of Sport 2010: 60 Athletes, Mission on!

2010 BEGAN WITH INDUCTION... TEAM BUILDING... ATHLETE FUNCTION THE RACE IS ON Sikeli Vorenasu (rugby), Sam Sutton (kayak), Ben Guildford (golf )

TIME TO GET WET Tana Howard (golf ), Saini Skudder (golf ), Alex Anderson (equestrian), Samara Sheppard (MTB), Monique Avery (Xterra/MTB)

Key athlete successes • Carl Jones: runner-up Junior, Oceania XC-MTB, top Kiwi • Matt Walker: New Zealand 4X-MTB Senior Champion • Gabby Adams selected into Junior Tall Ferns basketball team • Sloan and Tarryn Cox finish Top 20 at WRC Rally New Zealand in May KEEP YOUR EYES ON THESE ATHLETES IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION QUEEN OF THE WOMEN’S RACE Luuka Jones (kayak)

TWINKLE TOES (in Gabby’s case at least) Gabby Adams (basketball), Landyn Edwards (golf )

Pim Borren (CE), and John Snook (Deputy CE) present mountain biker Carl Jones with the 2009 Waiariki Manaakitanga Award for outstanding contribution to spirit.

• Extreme kayakers: Mike Dawson, Sam Sutton, Nikki Kelly and Lou Jull • Slalom kayakers: Luuka Jones, Lou Jull, Mike Dawson and Brent Bastin

2010 – THE YEAR SO FAR

• Mountain bikers: Samara Sheppard, Katie O’Neill, Scott Green, Carl Jones, Patrick Avery, Ash Hough, Adrian Retief, Conor Corbett and Matt Walker • Xterra athletes: Ollie Shaw and Monique Avery • Basketballer Gabby Adams, waka paddler Dale Thomas, surf/flatwater athletes Andrew Newton and Brooke Shergold Most of the Academy of Sport contingent takes on New Zealand competition in sports ranging from hockey and equestrian to boxing and rugby.

Monique Avery (Xterra New Zealand Junior Women’s Champion), Samara Sheppard (National Junior MTBXC Champion), Katie O’Neill (Runner-up Junior Oceania MTB-XC)

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Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson regain New Zealand Senior titles (not pictured)

Relaxed pre-Xterra New Zealand 2010, Ollie Shaw and overall female runner-up Monique Avery

Waiariki’s Golf Squad is in winter training in preparation for the end of year inter-provincials.

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