Rotorua | Taupo | Tokoroa | Whakatane Issue 6 October 2008
in this issue: New degree launched – p2 Keeping up with the changes – p3 Help with technical gadgets – p4 Award-winning lecturer – p5 New business diplomas a hit – p6 Preparing engineers – p7 Partners and friends – p8 Hospitality training for EBOP – p9 Academy of sport update – p11
kia ora Christa George
Welcome to the sixth edition of Waiariki Today, the newsletter of Waiariki Institute of Technology.
With each issue of the newsletter, we have featured one of our six schools. In this issue the spotlight is on the School of Computing, Technology and Communications, directed by Annabel Schuler. “CTC,” as we affectionately refer to the school, has patiently waited in the wings for their turn to shine. Shine they do, starting with the fantastic cover photographed by CTC photography lecturer Alex Wilson of CTC art student Sian Richardson (see “On front cover” below to know more about the process). CTC covers an amazing variety of subjects. Just one look around their reception area and you’ll be inspired by the amazing art displayed on walls and shelves, and the vibrant colours of the furniture and décor. That is after you pull yourself away from the 46-inch LCD TV showing the latest news! It’s fitting that a school that manages journalism, creative writing, computing, IT plus the arts, has an exciting, inspiring reception area with eye candy galore. In this issue, you’ll read more about CTC’s offerings and news, much of which was written by CTC’s aspiring journalists. Be sure to check
out the poetry and creative writing on page 4, too. From award-winning lecturers, to a new student-run radio broadcasting station, a pair of world champion students and more, CTC could likely start its own newsletter. The team certainly has the talent to pull it off! Until that happens, we’ll keep sharing the great news from Waiariki’s four campuses. There’s always a lot going on and the biggest news is that we are responding to our community and employers’ needs by extending access to our many courses. We are proud to announce the development of four new business diplomas, along with new partnerships with prestigious universities here and abroad, and a new bachelor degree of our own. Government approval of our Bachelor of Applied Management was confirmed just before we went to print and the School of Business and Tourism is thrilled and busy planning a big launch celebration. The school has worked hard to create a relevant degree for those who want a career in business management or to take their current qualifications, such as NZ Diploma
new bachelor’s degree is launched Waiariki’s new Bachelor of Applied Management will start in February 2009. With its blend of theory and practice, it is ideal for those wishing to gain a qualification that will improve their employment and career prospects. This degree will provide graduates with such skills as strategic planning, project management, change management, business finance and much more. The degree has a variety of regional-specific pathways, with strands in business management, tourism, and Māori development. The degree has been designed to offer a broad base of management skills relevant across a range of
in Business, to the next level. The Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) has been offered at Waiariki for several years but after redevelopments and improvements which are important for our graduates, it is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board as a qualified requirement for registration as a social worker. How’s that for an excellent outcome? There’s so much more in this issue of Waiariki Today, so find a sunny spot to settle and read and get ready to catch up on all the news and exciting things our students and staff have been up to. With CTC being the final of six schools featured, Issue 6 completes the circle, as well as marking two years’ worth of Waiariki Today. We hope you’ve enjoyed receiving your copies of the newsletter. Free back issues are available, so feel free to contact us or call in today! Christa George Director, Support Services Te Pou o Te Aro Manaaki
by Pat Casey, marketing coordinator
industries and occupational specialisations. Students who have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Business are able to cross-credit these papers toward the degree, thus save time and money – and not have to leave Rotorua to gain a degree.
issues undertaken by all students completing the degree. Local business placements and case studies, as well as a capstone industry project, are features of the last two years of the degree.
Management is not a static concept in today’s rapidly changing environment. To manage this environment and achieve organisational goals, managers have a responsibility to reflect on their practice. While studying the Bachelor of Applied Management, students are exposed to reflective practice and critical thinking to foster the skills of management. This includes a course in Māori development
Mark Pearce, associate director of the School of Business and Tourism said, “Graduates will increase their work effectiveness by learning to analyse, understand and manage the forces of change affecting organisations in a global business environment. The courses are designed to be relevant to any business or industry, and applicable to whatever position in business an individual may hold.”
On front cover: When technology and art meet, you get the spectacular work shown on this edition’s front cover. Level 6 art student Sian Richardson, 26, emulated the style of British pop-artist David Hockney to create this collage of 187 photographs of the front entrance at Waiariki. The images took her less than 10 minutes to take (speed is of the essence) and almost a week to compile in the time-movement “photojoiner”. No surprise that Sian left her job in retail to attain an art qualification and her favourite genre are graphic design and photography. The former Rotorua Girls’ High School student is well on her way to earning a qualification which will give her more career satisfaction and role-model the benefits of better education to her five-year-old daughter Seraphine. Sian is pictured with Waiariki art lecturer Helen Cooper. Photo by Alex Wilson, photography lecturer
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keeping up with the changes
by Lyn Maner, marketing coordinator much happening in the ICT [information and communications technology] area. The technological changes around journalism are huge – and challenging for the students. A growing interest in graphic design, alongside the fine arts areas of our art and design courses, makes for a very exciting mix. This gives us the opportunity to draw from right across our teaching team to build really interesting learning experiences for our students. “At CTC we’re trying to ensure that all our students learn with vocational outcomes in mind so that their learning is interesting and exciting and they’re very ready for the workplace or further study. “We’re keeping them [students] up to date with changes and at the same time I hope that we’re challenging them to step outside their comfort zones and stretch themselves as much as possible. I hope they work with our tutors while they’re here, grab every morsel of knowledge they can, and make use of that knowledge.”
Annabel Schuler and some of her team celebrate Waiariki’s 30th birthday with a retro-coloured cake.
Arguably one of the best scenarios in a tertiary setting is to hire lecturers who have real-world experience as professionals in their fields. As an instructor of any kind, it’s one thing to pass on theories and teach to text books, but it opens up a whole different level of education when a lecturer has experienced the day-to-day workings of, say, a newspaper journalist. Such is the case for Annabel Schuler, director of the School of Computing, Technology and Communications at Waiariki. Annabel had 13 years under her belt as editor and general manager of the Opotiki News in the Eastern Bay of Plenty when she felt ready for a change. “I mentored a lot of young journalists over the years,” Annabel said, “so when I saw an ad for a position at Waiariki in the Daily Post,
I applied. I felt that I had an understanding of what student journalists needed to know, particularly in community and provincial newspapers, and I wanted to pass that on to them and prepare them for the workplace.” And prepare them, she did, as the programme leader of the journalism department. Four years later, in 2006, Annabel was promoted to her current position as director of the school that manages the computing, communications and art courses. “I have held management roles before, but hadn’t envisioned myself being the director of a school.” As with most of Waiariki’s academic staff, when asked what they enjoy most about their job, Annabel said, “the people.” She adds, “My team is absolutely fantastic, and I love the students. We’ve got a widely diverse range of
Knowledge and experience of embracing change are what Annabel brings to the school and what she looked for when she built her team. “We used to make newspapers using molten metal. Now we make newspapers using the latest technology and computers. I’ve seen that shift over 40 years and I still marvel that there’s so much more that we can achieve.”
students at CTC, from school leavers who are all bright eyed, to adult learners who are here to improve themselves, their lives and their families’ lives, to our international students. We also have diversity in our team itself. People is what it’s all about. That’s what we learn in journalism, that’s what I apply to this role.”
How do the staff keep up with the changes? “We do a lot of PD [professional development], attend conferences, and do a lot of reading,” Annabel explained. “Actually, we spend quite a lot of time on the internet. I used to say I was lucky to get paid for reading newspapers. Now I’m lucky for getting paid to surf the internet.”
Diversity in staff and students is celebrated at Waiariki, but I wondered if running a school with such diverse subject areas and qualifications was a mission. Annabel is hardly daunted. “Both arts and journalism can combine creatively via form or words with the technological advantages of graphics, animation, moving images, even radio. There’s so much people can do now,” she said.
Often, Annabel’s little car is one of the first on campus, however, when she’s not in her office, she can be found in her garden where she grows everything from edibles to flowers. “I’m very into container gardening at the moment. I love to garden. I also keep in strong touch with my parents, and my two children (Alyson, 30 and Karl, 26) and three step children (Adam, 26, Naomi, 24, and Amanda, 22). That pretty much takes care of the weekend!”
“I feel I’m extra lucky because in CTC we cover a lot of subject areas that are “hot.” There’s so
art... whitecliffe @ waiariki Study toward a bachelor’s degree in fine arts is now available on Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus, formalising a ‘very good friendship’ between the institute and Auckland’s leading arts and design college, Whitecliffe. For several years now Waiariki art students have enjoyed an informal transition from Waiariki to Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design at master’s level after meeting Whitecliffe’s requirements. On November 6 Whitecliffe and Waiariki will celebrate an articulation agreement which will see students able to enrol on Level 6 and 7 diplomas at Waiariki, then move on to the final year of Whitecliffe’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – all while staying in Rotorua. This partnership will further strengthen this region’s possibilities in art and design education and training, said Waiariki’s deputy chief executive, John Snook. “The relationship takes a ‘best-of-both’ approach to ensure that all students have the opportunity to receive the highest quality vocational design qualification
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that is possible within New Zealand,” John said. Both Waiariki and Whitecliffe have significant history in the education of New Zealand’s artists. Whitecliffe was established in 1977, and is a private training establishment. It has academic cooperation agreements with Curtin and Edith Cowan Universities in Australia, Montclair State University in the US, and Stellenbosch in South Africa.
Whitecliffe’s CE Dr John Shaw is delighted with the new partnership. “The careful analysis each organisation put into matching the student profiles/outcomes between our respective programmes finally made the decision to offer this unique staircasing option relatively easy,” he said.
Three master’s degrees are taught from Whitecliffe’s Parnell campus and as well as the BFA and certificate programmes.
“It was important to us that any staircasing arrangement would both directly or indirectly advantage our own students and enhance the quality of our BFA. I am confident that we will achieve these outcomes which make this alliance so valuable.
From its students have emerged New Zealand artists such as Sarah O’Reilly, a BFA graduate who went on to design and launch an exclusive range of footwear featured in Air New Zealand Fashion Week collections. Or Donna Campbell, on the faculty of The University of Waikato, who has work in private and public collections and an international exhibition record as one of the foremost contemporary Māori artists in New Zealand.
“I am confident that the Waiariki graduates will not only benefit from the additional learning opportunities in fine arts but the additional year of study will also broaden their horizons because of Whitecliffe’s embedded cross-disciplinary focus which includes fine arts, fashion design, graphic design and photography, film and video, and through industry-linked activities within the BFA degree,” said Dr Shaw.
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Waiariki’s art department building, J Block, was officially opened on August 19, 1988. Ross Hemera was appointed as the first head of department in 1987 to set up a visual arts programme called the Diploma in Art Craft and Design Māori, one of the first qualifications of its type in the country. Since then graduates such as Todd Couper, Lewis Gardiner, Richard Cooper, June Grant and Lou Purvis have become well-known. “This is such an important step for Waiariki in the arts area,” said the director of Waiariki’s School of Computing, Technology and Communications, Annabel Schuler, who has worked closely with Whitecliffe for the past eight months to see the agreement brought to fruition. “It opens up possibilities for students who want to stay within the Bay of Plenty and still study at an excellent facility with highly credentialed lecturers and complete a degree – the students really will enjoy the best of both worlds.”
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the write stuff garage sale
student radio in cyberspace
by creative writing student Sandra Batcheldor
by Holly Hei Hei, journalism student
The alarm felt to Kate’s ears like ice water being poured on her brain. Her body begged five more minutes before she threw the blankets aside and slipped on her robe. But getting up early meant she could have an extra half hour to wander through the garage for a final check.
Waiariki’s journalism programme has acquired a new training tool. Live bilingual radio broadcasts have been added to the vocational training mix of the Diploma in Bicultural Journalism.
It had seemed such a great idea at the time, getting rid of all the old ‘rubbish’ that clogged the house like fat to artery. Old toys stuffed inside cupboards along with clothes she could not remember Sophie being small enough to fit. Kate had been ruthless in her removal, things are just things she kept telling herself and someone else may as well have them.
The bilingual student radio station is ground breaking in that it streams online, ensuring access to internet audiences around the world. Journalism students apply their acquired skills to broadcast in English and te reo Māori.
With coffee in hand she walked into the garage flicking the light on. It was pretty tidy, the old couch taking centre stage with one corner for toys and the other with boxes of clothes. She hadn’t been to many garage sales; going through other people’s stuff wasn’t her thing. Her eyes lingered on the toys. Putting the coffee cup down she decided a little more flair was needed to the display them. Barney caught her eye first; she was taken back to when Sophie had fallen in love with the purple dinosaur. Barney’s song drove her mad; funny how she could still remember it. Brian-the-Lion whose roar had long since gone looked at Kate forlornly, as though quite hurt to be up for sale. Various Barbies stood together in various states of undress, just waiting for some little girl to take them home and dress them properly, to brush their hair and love them all over again. The doll’s house should fetch a lot, handmade and still with fairy letters Sellotaped to the walls. She remembered the weekend they painted it purple and pink, Sophie’s favourite colours in the world. Dad has spent weeks building it; in fact it was the last thing he built before cancer sent him reeling to his bed. The boxes of clothes had been washed, ironed and sorted by size. Reaching inside the baby box, Kate pulled out a hand-knitted cardigan and held it to her nose. Sophie’s baby smell lingered. Mum had made it; hands aching with arthritis had not stopped her knitting for her precious granddaughter. The much-loved Cookie Monster sweatshirt was now faded and forgotten. Another time, another place – Sophie dancing in puddles wearing it with her ridiculously pink fairy skirt and lime green gumboots. It was then that Kate realised, her mind filled with images, hands filled with old soft wool. There would be no garage sale today. No money would change hands. One day, maybe one day she would be ready. But not yet, not now.
three poems by creative writing student Kirsten Cliff her face she wore her heart not on her sleeve for she might have to wipe her nose on that later but in the shape of her face often wondering how her mother did that thing of clipping her round the ear & knowing she would never get to try it herself summer preening toenails, colour chipped, pearly pink cotton balls, acetone smell leather kit, instruments in place sun on the stainless steel clippers crescent moons jump across the grass nail file, one side rough, one side fine checking the edges with a finger tissues, folded, rolled, threaded between toes, outstretched, separate new bottle of polish, shaken hunched over, two hands busy painting each canvas, twice minutes, waiting, walking on heels stepping out in jandals make a wish Spitting out toothpaste foam mixed with saliva I find an eyelash in the basin and an ulcer tucked angry beside the barbell in my tongue I rinse
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rinse spit spit. My eyelash wish down the drain
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Second year journalism student Tamara Kiel was the first to present a live show on August 22 this year. Tamara confessed that nerves took their toll early in the show but she was happy with her efforts. “It’s amazing how quickly you become comfortable,” she said. Tamara commented on the strange feeling of being in a room talking to yourself but knowing you could be heard by people around the world. “It’s new and it’s scary but it’s fun.” The coordinator of journalism, Jack Schoeman, confirmed that in addition to streaming online, there are plans to broadcast on an FM frequency by early next year. He said, “The radio station is a great example of what we’re all about – bilingual, technologically ‘out there’, hands-on and, of course, fun.”
Kelly Ann Jeffs and Holly Hei Hei are wired for sound in the radio room at Waiariki.
In addition to being a practical teaching tool for students, it’s exciting. “We wanted to amalgamate the immediacy of radio with the technology of a streaming broadcast,” Jack said. The student radio link is on the Waiariki Institute of Technology website’s home page, or can be accessed by going to http://203.97.203.12/waiariki.sdp.
two world champs in one class by journalism students Rahui Te Kani and Whytnee Rio When the Olympics were still fresh on everyone’s mind you would think that a world champion athlete would be easy to spot. But if you were to wander into one classroom at Waiariki you might not realise that there were two world champions attending lectures. They are not sitting with gold medals around their necks or New Zealand flags draped around their shoulders but the giveaways are the more unusual items cluttering their desks: bike helmets on the right and gloves on the left. It always looks as if they have just finished training. They usually have. Thomas Lindup and Monique Avery are world champion athletes and are enrolled in the Diploma in Bicultural Journalism. A few months ago Thomas won the under-25 section of the 24Hours of Adrenaline World Solo Mountain Bike Championships. The event was held in Canada and took Thomas out of his academic routine for the first two weeks of the second semester. “I get withdrawal symptoms after two days if I don’t get a ride,” said Thomas, who frequently dreams about mountain biking. “One day is a push, at times.” When asked if he is addicted, he simply replied, “Definitely, unbelievably so.”
Last year Monique won the under-19 group at the World Xterra Off Road Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii. “Training comes first and I have had to compromise and make sacrifices,” she said before that race. “Sometimes it’s school and sometimes it’s my social life. I have realised that winning this competition isn’t going to come easy and have had to get stuck in and get the job done.” Monique is a more versatile athlete who competes in triathlons as well as rides mountain bikes. She was in Canberra to compete in the World Cup Mountain Bike Championships during the last week in August this year and this month she is off to defend her Xterra under-19 and under-25 title. Based on Monique’s dedication, training and condition, Jared Meehan from the Waiariki Academy of Sport says that it looks like she’s in a pretty good position to take it again. “She won by 17 minutes last year,” he said. Monique hopes to complete her diploma by the end of the year, and Thomas aims at finishing up in mid 2009. Until then you will find them writing stories and practicing their shorthand in the newsroom – sometimes.
gateway to geeky gadgetry by Ken Howard, journalism student Bradley Heard loves his iPod, and even better, he gets to play with it in class. One of a number of students in Narissa Bayler’s Contemporary Technology for the Mobile User class, Bradley is studying cell phones, digital cameras, car navigation systems and other cutting edge “techy” devices. Why? Because the School of Computing, Technology and Communications at Waiariki can see that by combining student-friendly technology with study of how computers work, people like Bradley will learn more and understand better. Bradley is studying towards the Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology Level 4.
Narissa and her students also look at different makes and models and compare what, if any, benefits you get for a $200 product as opposed to $40 product. Contemporary Technology for the Mobile User is one of the elective modules in the Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology Level 4 at Waiariki.
“Many of the really up-to-date devices young people use every day are computers,” said computing lecturer Narissa. “If we can get to them through this kind of gear, all the better. They are also learning to get much more out of their own technology.” Narissa enjoys teaching this module because Waiariki has a good selection of modern devices for the students to learn about. “Most students have a general knowledge of how to use their MP3s and other gadgetry but are not familiar with other functions like backing up their phones or contacts,” she said.
“Techy” gadgets galore, they’re all part of the learning for Bradley Heard and lecturer Narissa Bayler.
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my lovely walking stick by Tamara Kiel, journalism student
Linda Fraser
Computer lecturer and coordinator School of Computing, Technology and Communications For Rotorua academic Linda Fraser, taking out the top award at a leading New Zealand computing conference was “a coming of age in research” and she has the silverware to prove it. Debbi Thyne takes her walking stick for a stroll among classmates at a workshop in France.
People recently flocked to a medieval rural estate in France to make walking sticks. Among them was Waiariki art lecturer Debbi Thyne. Late last year Debbi was awarded a Waiariki Excellence in Research Award and received a $5,000 grant which she wanted to use to attend a workshop in France. “I combed the ’net looking for exciting conferences to attend, but they all seemed too intellectually demanding, or introspective,” she said. Fate intervened when a friend left a brochure on Debbi’s desk with a series of design workshops in France. “All the workshops seemed largely
industrial,” Debbi said, “but I found one that was more personalised and embodied,” she said. It was called My Lovely Walking Stick and was run by Spanish designer Hector Serrano in a large rural area at Boisbuchet country estate. It looked very alluring and very romantic. It was an old medieval estate. It even had castles.” The idea of the workshop was to make a walking stick that was partly a response to the environment at Boisbuchet but with the students’ own personal traits inscribed into it. “Hector wrote a list of characteristics on the board and asked the people attending to choose one which
would relate to them. He then asked them to instil that characteristic into the walking sticks they were making,” Debbi said. Research can come in many forms and is all part of the tutor’s role said Debbi. “It’s keeping abreast of new paradigms in art and it’s a way of constantly keeping in touch with the world. Research is quite hard work as it is over and above your teaching, but it becomes part of you, it’s like an unfinished crossword, it compels you to continue, to keep inquiring,” she said. Waiariki makes a research award available every year and the grant is well contested.
academic cat man by Epiphany Cassin, journalism student, and Heather Vail, lecturer David took his “long-hair” judges’ training in Wellington, and four years ago gained certification as an all-breeds judge. This has taken him to plenty of cat fancy conferences abroad. While this feline sideline fills a fuzzy spot in his heart, David believes the hobby does not necessarily warrant professional training and course development at Waiariki Institute of Technology. “It’s not exactly a career as such, but more on the lines of a hobby and interest,” he admitted.
Mystic the Seal Point Birman takes an academic interest in David Scadden’s work.
Some may say working with academics is like herding cats, but for one academic team leader, David Scadden, he’d like nothing better. That’s because David is actually a feline fancier, a cattery co-ordinator, a ball-of-fur breeder, and a professional all-breed judge.
With his moggy (non-pedigree), David officially set foot in the cat show arena in the early 1980s. Soon after, he and his now-wife Jacqui took a whimsy to the Birman breed, a blue-eyed, creamy-coated cat with dark points on the face and ears.
His passion for cats was born on a dairy farm in Wairarapa, where he grew up best mates with a bevy of barn cats – and family pets. He fondly recalls that his older sister entered her Siamese in a cat show, and David tagged along. You could say he was bitten by the cat fancy bug, which he has groomed into a wonderful affliction.
Next up, Bengals. “They look like mini-leopards,” David said. David and Jacqui were the first in country to import the pedigree. Thanks to the Scaddens, heaps of Kiwis now have a spotted cat to cuddle up with, as several hundred Bengals now call New Zealand their home.
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He calls cat judging a social thing – and does it for the perks – spending time with cats and their people, and getting paid to zoom off wherever he is needed. Most recently he took a turn in the ring judging at an all-breed show in Hobart, Tasmania. At the moment David is without cats of his own (“Mystic” the cat, pictured above, was borrowed to model in Dave’s photo). Since he began his job with the School of Computing, Technology and Communications at Waiariki in March, he has yet to relocate his family and cattery to Rotorua. “It is a bit bizarre being without cats,” he said. There will no doubt be more tales to tell, as David and Jacqui, their three children, an English Springer Spaniel and a dozen cats soon settle in.
Linda, who has taught computing at Waiariki for eight years, leads the Bachelor of Computing Systems team. The team attended the National Advisory Committee for Computing Qualifications conference in Auckland a few months ago. “I was so excited,” Linda exclaimed. “This paper was a full paper that had been subject to a double blind review. It felt like a ‘coming of age’ in research.” Her topic, “Core content for an NZITP collaborative computing degree,” involved surveying the 18 polytechnics and technical institutes in New Zealand for their core degree content. Linda looked at their preferences of whether New Zealand was to create one collaborative computing degree. She also checked out similar research from the United States. “I did the number crunching at the Waiariki Writer’s Retreat last September and came up with a set of common topics currently being taught.” These went back to the technical institutes and polytechnics for further comment, then Linda collated a list of likely core topics to be taught across the country. She rounded the paper off with some recommendations. Waiariki is currently leading a push to have a generic undergraduate computing degree developed which will meet the needs of students nationally. This is Linda’s first major success as a researcher. She shared the honours with a duo from Unitec in Auckland. “A few years ago I had a ‘commended’ for a short paper that I had researched and written with Paul Kearney, who was at the time lecturing at Unitec. I don’t think Waiariki have won any other awards over the last 10 years of NACCQ conferences. “I got quite passionate about the two papers that I have been involved with this year. I’d love to have time to do more. It feels good to have done something useful for other educators.”
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news snippets student profile four new business diplomas launched by Pat Casey, marketing coordinator In July, Waiariki’s School of Business and Tourism launched four new business diplomas and they’re already proving to be hugely popular. The diplomas in Accounting, Business Studies, Human Resource Management, and Marketing have been designed for those interested in gaining a business diploma but who perhaps do not have the time or need to complete the full New Zealand Diploma in Business. The New Zealand Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) has been recognised by New Zealand employers for some time as providing a broad base of business management knowledge for those wishing to enter, or are currently part of, the world of business and commerce. Don McLaren, head of the business department says, “The new diplomas have been designed for people already working in the business and commerce sector, or for those who have a clear idea of the career they wish to pursue.” Patrea Andersen, associate director of the School of Nursing and Health Studies, has been awarded a PhD - Doctor of Philosophy from Victoria University in Wellington. Patrea has worked at Waiariki for 23 years and is the first member of the nursing team to begin and complete her doctorate while working here. Congratulations Dr Andersen!
The four specialist diplomas are each made up of six papers from the NZDipBus and can be completed in just 12 months, thereby providing the opportunity to complete the full NZDipBus at a later date.
The Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry, affectionately known on campus as the “Tree House,” has won a New Zealand Institute of Architects Award. The awards ceremony will take place in Hamilton on October 31 where Baycom Construction, APR Consultants and Waiariki each will receive an award certificate. This is a great accomplishment for Mokoia’s newest building!
The Diploma in Human Resource Management is for those working in a human resources role who wish to acquire a qualification which will equip them with the skills and knowledge to carry out their role more effectively. It provides specialised knowledge in organisational management, human resource management and employment law.
The Diploma in Marketing is the ideal qualification to obtain the skills and knowledge essential to succeed in the fastmoving field of marketing and sales.
Anyone seeking a career in the business sector or wishing to acquire business knowledge and management skills will find the Diploma in Business Studies just what they’re looking for.
Former Waiariki business students working in Rotorua Bella Tait, Policy Analyst/Māori Research Officer, Rotorua District Council
Mereheni Meads, Finance Manager, Tamaki Heritage Experiences
Fletcher Tabuteau, Economics Teacher/ Careers Advisor, Rotorua Boys’ High School
Accounting and taxation are highly specialised fields where there is always a demand for qualified individuals. The Diploma in Accounting provides a broad base of knowledge and skills in accounting and/or finance, and can lead to positions such as accountant’s assistant, administration assistant, tax clerk, audit clerk, or office manager. “For some, a one-year diploma may be the start of a path which ends in receiving a Bachelor of Management Studies from Waikato University Management School,” Don said. “By successfully completing one of the specialised diplomas, graduates are half-way to acquiring the New Zealand Diploma in Business. By completing 14 papers, the NZDipBus may count as the first two years of the four-year Bachelor of Management Studies, or half of the three-year Bachelor of Applied Management at Waiariki.”
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Award-winning Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry
In September, the School of Computing, Technology and Communications offered new workshops and evening classes in the arts department to provide “tasters” of some of the creative courses offered throughout the year. Paper Clay Ceramics, Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CS3 Flash, and Toi Raranga (weaving) ranged from three to five weeks in duration. While these classes were open to the public, uptake among Waiariki staff alone was exceptional – 16 staff members enrolled to discover their creative flair! “Be Smarter Faster” is a new mantra adopted by the School of Business and Tourism. It refers to a new suite of short courses created to suit the needs of industry. One- and two-day courses will cover such topics as project management, accounting, developing a marketing plan, creating efficiency in small business, and MYOB software. The day and evening courses will start in November. Katerina “Aunty Ka” Daniels won the national Ta Kingi Ihaka Award which recognizes a life-time contribution to the development and retention of Māori arts and culture. Aunty Ka is one of the te reo tutors in the School of Māori Development and Humanities.
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Fourteen Waiariki teams participated in the Rotorua Ekiden Relay. It’s all grins for the Waiariki Smilee Allsortz nearing the finish line (L to R): Michael Pine, Naumai Taurua, Narissa Bayler, “Golly” the Schnoodle, Heather Vail and Laleyna Vail.
Waiariki considers itself a community college – community oriented and focused, striving to serve the educational needs of those within our region. But Waiariki also supports our local stakeholders and industry in other ways, one of which is by sponsoring events and organisations that enrich the lives of our community members. Well-rounded citizens create vibrant communities. Most recently, Waiariki was the silver sponsor of the Nga Manu Korero, the Māori speech competition for secondary students. “These are our future community leaders and the Māori language is an important part of their culture and here in the success of our community,” said John Snook, deputy chief executive. “This kind of event is beneficial because if young people experience success – in anything really – it leads to success in a lot of other areas of their lives.” Just a few months ago, Waiariki was the match day sponsor of the Bay of Plenty Steamers in their game against Counties Manakau at
Rotorua’s International Stadium. Promoting health and local sport which are key components of Kiwi life. A signed Steamers jersey will soon hang proudly in our atrium commemorating a great evening and a fantastic win by the home team. The 106th annual University Games was a very memorable sponsorship in April. Waiariki was the first non-university institute to host and compete in the event, showing off its hospitality to more than 2,500 athletes and their coaches and support teams who came from all over New Zealand and a few universities from Australia. Waiariki teams even won a few golds! The Youth category of the Rotorua Wearable Creations ’n Colour Awards was a beneficiary for the second year in a row this August. Waiariki supports and encourages our youth to be creative and constructive. Waiariki annually sponsors the Bay of Plenty Sports Awards in November, supporting our region’s young athletes and encouraging them to follow their sporting dreams.
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a new life in new zealand
Every year people migrate to New Zealand and to varying degrees must adjust to a new life. Often times it’s more than just getting used to the accent, or even hearing and speaking a new language. The ways of living may be extremely different, as is the case for Harjot Kaur. Harjot, an articulate young woman from India, came to Rotorua to study Nursing in New Zealand and the Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses at Waiariki. She was a relatively new bride, having been married just over a year when she and her husband Harmeet moved here. Being an only child, Harjot was not accustomed to having to support herself, run a household or prepare meals. Harmeet wasn’t any help in the kitchen either, she said, as males in India don’t cook. But all that changed in Rotorua, and with the help of some very kind people at Waiariki, Harjot has come to enjoy life in New Zealand.
future engineers trained and ready
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Recognised skills gaps and growth in the engineering sector are finally being filled after a new Trade Training Centre was created in Tokoroa to alleviate the growing pains. At least five positions have been taken up by Waiariki students while they were only halfway through the year-long Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning). These students were happily scooped up by engineering firms in the South Waikato District.
The Certificate in Café Operations is the newest qualification to be added to the curriculum at the Tokoroa campus. The certificate teaches skills in basic cookery, coffee and barista, service, food safety and preparation. Based at the Tokoroa Club in Chambers Street, students have access to the main restaurant and kitchen, and will be taught by international chef Peter Skelton, owner of Main Gate bistro at the club.
District Council and engineering firms in Tokoroa thought why not put an engineering training centre in the heart of an engineering hot bed? The Trade Training Centre opened in February and the first group of eight students earned their certificate this month.
The Certificate in Human Services (Level 4) is designed for students who want to work with people with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities. Students at the Tokoroa campus have been doing their practical training at Tokoroa Hospital’s activities centre for the elderly and disabled. Students are involved in designing and delivering daily activities and worked closely with the coordinator and tutor organising an outing in the community. The clients at the centre have been very enthusiastic about the students’ input.
Several large engineering firms exist in the district and they are all seeking enthusiastic, skilled tradespeople. Prior to the creation of the centre, there was no local training provider. As a result, the South Waikato was losing its youth who were moving away to seek training elsewhere, leaving labour gaps in their wake. As most trades utilise work-based training, many students end up with jobs in or near their training grounds and frequently don’t move back home. Kevin Uncles, director of Waiariki’s School of Trade Training, said research shows that when young people stay in their hometown beyond school, they contribute to the financial and social wellbeing of that town for a considerable period of time. So Kevin, the South Waikato
Waiariki student Laina Placid is doing her work-based training at IVE (Industrial Valve Engineering) Group in Tokoroa.
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“It was hard settling here, I have no family here,” Harjot said. “I didn’t know how to cook, I was burning everything, I was crying, calling Mom back home to get recipes over the phone. I didn’t know how to look after my responsibilities. But the tutors at Waiariki are so caring. They have a big role in my life in settling here, they’re marvellous. Robin [Uncles] was like a mom to me.”
Although her parents wanted her to be an engineer in India, Harjot had other ideas. She is a very caring person, likes working with people and was interested in a medical career so she earned her Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery in India, however, she didn’t want to work there. “Being a nurse in India is not respected,” she said, “but in foreign countries it is respected and I wanted a respectful position.” That meant Harjot needed a qualification that would be recognised internationally so she started researching countries that would accept her Indian nursing diploma. She chose New Zealand and has never looked back. “Now I know the New Zealand style of living, and have learned some New Zealand slang from some books. Before that, things were going over my head and I didn’t understand. Pronunciations are different. But now with the patients in the hospital, I’m able to talk and laugh with them at ease. I’ve learned a lot about the Māori customs, too.”
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Shave Your Lid for a Kid! Come down to Waiariki’s hair salon in Rosebery Street between 11am and 2pm on Thursday, 4 December. Kath, Leanne and their students will be ready for volunteers to have their heads shaved in this “funrazor” for children’s cancer. There will be other activities, including the ubiquitous sausage sizzle. According to www.funrazor.org.nz, last year’s event raised more than $500,000 from 670 “shavees.” Their challenge is to double the amount of locks lopped this year. As part of the community participation and interaction programme, Work and Life Skills students are taught budgeting and living skills along with cooking, scrapbooking and traditional Māori carving. They have been working on a mosaic piece that was displayed at the Waikato Disability Expo in Hamilton in September and the South Waikato District Council has expressed interest in purchasing this piece for their offices.
Robin Uncles and Alison Anderson are nursing tutors at Waiariki. Harjot credits them for helping her adapt and persevere while she studied. “I have such respect for the tutors. In India, we are too scared to ask them questions. The tutors here treat us like friends, we sit beside them and talk, and the pastoral care is wonderful.” Harjot’s husband learned to cook so he could take over when Harjot was too busy studying. “Through all the struggles, God helped me and my family helped me – and my tutors, I can’t forget them,” Harjot said.
Tokoroa hairdressing students took part in a Forest View High School production about Hurricane Smith. The hairdressers were asked to create rough and “weathered” hairstyles for the cast. Everyone had heaps of fun creating swept-up hairstyles.
Band members from Redeemed wait backstage at Taupo’s Talent Quest. (Photo by Emma McClintock, photography student)
In September the Taupo Youth Arts Trust had its first go at hosting the annual Talent Quest, an event which was started by Café for Youth Health more than 10 years ago. Approximately 250 students from eight to 18 participates in vocal, dance, drama and more. Waiariki was a major sponsor of this event which aims to keep kids out of trouble by giving Taupo’s youth something fun, creative and constructive to do with their time. Chris Dolman, regional development manager of Waiariki’s Taupo campus, is also chairperson of the Trust. She was quick to support such an event as well as get staff and students from her campus involved, especially in light of the latest news that Taupo has finally admitted there are problems among its youth – drugs and tagging are among them, as well as an estimated 600 school drop outs who are “off the radar” and not working.
“We’ve got a problem,” Chris said. “It’s an issue that’s got to be addressed. Look at that 250 students we had at Talent Quest – that’s fantastic. We didn’t have any security issues, any policing. It was really, really well done. We’ve had excellent feedback from those involved and they’re saying they look forward to next year’s event.”
And, last but not least, Tokoroa carpentry students are on the lookout for work experience. Carpentry tutor James Putoko, who will oversee all work carried out, is happy to provide a quote for work any schools may need – it will just cost the price of materials. Please ring our main campus directly on 07 885 0200 for more information.
Waiariki provided t-shirts for all the performers, and lanyards with ID tags were given to backstage and support crews, adding to the professional look of the event. Waiariki hairdressing students did hair and makeup while digital photography tutor Jeremy Bright and eight of his students captured the performers on camera. It is evident that given the issues of youth crime and violence in our communities, well-organised and supported events like this are certainly a positive response to social responsibility.
Below: Hairdressing students Janelle Falconer and Kelsey Jansen give Danielle Harrison the “weathered” look.
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AMI insurance donates cars
by Lyn Maner, marketing coordinator
Waiariki and AMI Insurance have joined forces to solve a problem that not only affects Rotorua car owners, but also the local auto body repair industry. Waiariki launched a new qualification in February this year which seeks to fill a training gap and alleviate a shortage in qualified panel beaters. To top that off, these new panel beaters will have experience working on late-model cars, thanks to AMI. “No one has gone out specifically to train people in collision repair in this region,” said John Walls, section manager in automotive and engineering at Waiariki. “Most of them start out as auto mechanics and end up in panel beating as a second choice. They do that for a while but then they decide that’s not what they really wanted to do in the first place, so they drop out. If we can train people specifically for this – those who choose to become panel beaters – there will be better outcomes.” Waiariki’s School of Trade Training worked with Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) and the collision repair industry to create the Certificate in Collision Repair, a qualification that will turn out qualified, skilled panel beaters who will be work ready. This should greatly reduce the time auto shops have previously had to take to train their employees.
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Bachelor of Māori Studies Mokoia Campus Young Sam Iraia enjoyed his time at Western Heights High School in Rotorua, particularly studying te reo. In choosing his tertiary destination he wanted to continue his M āori studies, and he wanted to stay close to his nan who had always inspired him and supported his efforts. While in his final year at high school, fatherhood beckoned and this refocused Sam’s desire to pursue a tertiary education so that a good employment outcome could be achieved. While his mates were heading off to other institutes out of town, the free fees scheme at Waiariki definitely interested Sam. Meeting the lecturer for the Bachelor of Māori Studies, Erueti Biddle, was the positive turning point as Sam realised the opportunity to be taught by someone with such vast knowledge. Midway through 2008 Sam acknowledges the challenges academically and is still committed to his studies. The impetus for hard work and dedication is with his daughter Jennifer and his partner, although the desire to succeed is a result of the special relationship with his nan, Sam said. Even though his nan is currently ill, Sam is keen to graduate with her in the front row at Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre. “I enjoy the learning opportunities, the teaching in Ihenga, the shared lunches, with the modern library and computer facilities,” Sam said. “I still have a long way to go but some of my extended whanau have the Waiariki Māori degree and they have work contracts in research and jobs with Iwi. “I guess I am learning to be a good dad, good student and good partner,” Sam summarised. “Waiariki helps me with my educational journey and the free fees in my first year really helped me financially.”
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Rotorua’s future panel beaters (L to R): Jobie Breuer, Rebecca Grimwood, collision tutor Haedyn Borck, Peter Pomare and Troy Masters.
Haedyn Borck, an expert panel beater with 16 years of experience, was hired to teach the future. “I wanted to guide younger people toward the panel beating trade,” Haedyn said. “There are three panel shops in Rotorua already who are after apprentices and our students are ready to start an apprenticeship in a workshop after finishing the certificate.”
older vehicles like we have been. We don’t have the money to go out and buy the newer vehicles so we’d have to charge it back in course fees. AMI’s generosity provides a great opportunity to work on the latest technology without any extra cost to Waiariki or our students.”
Being very involved in the collision repair industry, it’s imperative for AMI to find qualified panel beaters to refer their clients. “When they [AMI] became aware of what we were doing,” John said, “AMI said they wanted to be involved. They will donate up to two late-model vehicles per year for training purposes. The students can now learn on newer models rather than work on
Since the level 2, 16-week qualification began nearly 30 students have earned or are working toward a tertiary qualification that has prepared them for an in-demand position in industry. They should have no problems starting their careers, John and Haedyn said, and this should reduce some of the problems the public are having getting their dings and dents sorted.
friends for life
by Bipul Das, international student liaison officer
Waiariki has been a pioneer in introducing new initiatives to improve the success and enjoyment of our students and this time it is the Buddy System. This new system has been introduced to a pilot group of students studying nursing, computing, business and tourism. We got a good kick start to this project with 17 enthusiastic students signing up. The Buddy System pairs an international student with a domestic student with the aim to help international students transition from their home country into the Kiwi study and living culture. Domestic students also reap the fruits of the system by meeting someone they might not have otherwise, learning about different cultures and exchanging ideas – all while getting paid for their time and efforts.
Ian Cosgrove, Rachelle Stables and Jinson Joseph have gained a lot from the Buddy System.
There are not many rules or regulations to the programme. The biggest requirement is for buddies to meet face-to-face for a minimum of two hours each week for 10 weeks. They may study together or help with assignments, they may meet socially, or they may visit friends and family of the Kiwi buddy – the choice is theirs.
choosing the right candidates is important. Some international students are comfortable being on their own, while others are quite shy. Culture shock and homesickness can hinder studies and negatively affect students’ experiences away from home. We want their time at Waiariki and in New Zealand to be fun, exciting and successful.
“It has been a rewarding experience,” said Ian Cosgrove of Turangi who is paired with Indian student Jagjit Singh. “I have enjoyed discussing and comparing study habits and learning about India, especially IT trends in India. I have found it beneficial to explain difficult subject matter such as programming, as it broadened my understanding.”
At the same time, domestic students may gain a better understanding of the world beyond Aotearoa and develop a sense of satisfaction from helping someone else. It may also give the buddies some perspective on their own lives.
Rachelle Stables of Taupo is paired with Manpreet Kaur from India. “When I first heard of the Buddy System,” Rachelle said, “I was excited to see that our school was taking on an initiative to help the international students. It sounded like a great plan to bring local and international students together in an interactive way. I must be honest, initially I was not going to sign up for it due to the pressures of studies. I am glad I changed my mind, as it is a rewarding experience and I am pleased to be involved in it.” Waiariki aims to maximise the benefits for both parties, so
“I know for myself it makes me look outwards more and not just inwards at my own struggles,” Rachelle said. “It puts two people together who may not have normally met and there is lasting relationships as a result.” Creating a friend for life would be an excellent result to the Buddy System. Jinson Joseph, an Indian student studying the Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses, was paired with Navina Wyrill, also a nursing student. Jinson said Navina helps him with his English and learning the difference between formal and more casual speech. “Now I am happy and proud to have a Kiwi friend,” he said.
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scholarships make life easier While the economy is the sore subject these days, you’ll be happy to hear this news: financial assistance is available to help students reduce or even eliminate the amount they need to borrow for their studies. Reducing student debt by taking advantage of scholarships and free fees can make life easier in the future, and alleviate stress now while studying. Just ask Alena Matheson of Rotorua. Alena was awarded a Whare Takiura Scholarship worth $2,000 from Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. The mother of Tiare and Mamaeroa (ages 13 and 11) wanted to become a nurse so she enrolled at Waiariki in 2005. She said receiving a scholarship made a difference to more than just her bank account. “It makes things a little bit less stressful for you, especially at the beginning of the year with your assignments and case studies on your mind – it’s huge.” Each year thousands of dollars of scholarships and grants go unused. Judy Keaney, education spokesperson for the Trust, said of the Whare Takiura Scholarships, “I think lack of awareness of the availability of the scholarships is a factor.” There may also be an issue whereby students feel unsure of their chances in being awarded. “What we do hear is the fact that many of these students didn’t ever think they’d get a scholarship, they don’t think they’re scholarship material,” Judy said. Scholarships are generally not difficult to obtain – you don’t have to be top of your class or wanting to study nuclear physics.
by Lyn Maner, marketing coordinator
The population in parts of the Eastern Bay of Plenty (EBOP) nearly triples each summer as international and domestic visitors seek to enjoy the beaches, dolphin watching, deep-sea fishing, trout fishing, walking, tramping and White Island. Regardless of the destination, tourists need accommodation, food and entertainment. Rosemary Johnson, regional development manager of the campus, said, “We’ve offered the Certificate in Café Operations for a number of years, but not chef training. In recent years, there has been a steady growth of cafés, bars and restaurants in the area, especially in Whakatane and Opotiki. The growth has been continuous and we see this as an opportunity to grow the hospitality section from Rotorua to a subset here to meet the needs.” Currently no one offers chef training in Whakatane. “There are times,” Rosemary said, “when industry needs chefs and the restaurants can’t source local people to employ or train. So this new initiative is timely, it’s needed.” This is great news for people wanting to develop a career in the vibrant hospitality industry or take their skills to the next level,
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by Helen Macfarlane, fashion technology tutor
Many awards are specifically for Waiariki students, or women, or Māori students. Many awards have no age limit, which is great news for adult learners seeking to upskill, gain a qualification, or start a career. Up to 20 Lincoln University Pathway Scholarships are available for Waiariki students in 2009. The scholarships cover the fees for up to two semesters (up to $4,500) at Lincoln University for students who have successfully completed one academic year at Waiariki. The scholarships may also be used toward LU accommodation, which would assist those students who are able to get fees support from elsewhere. Some conditions apply. Waiariki is also continuing its Free Fees scheme which applies to 2008 school leavers and covers the first year of full- or part-time study at Waiariki in 2009 upon successful acceptance into most of our qualifications (some conditions apply).
Exciting things are happening in fashion technology at Waiariki. We are in the process of signing articulation agreements with two international design institutes which will allow exciting opportunities for our talented fashion students.
Now is the time to act. Most scholarships are limited and conditions apply, so apply as early as possible to increase the chances of being awarded. Several scholarships are listed on Waiariki’s website at www.waiariki.ac.nz; click on the organisation’s web link for details and applications. For assistance or a brochure, contact the grants and scholarships officer at Waiariki: 0800 924 274 or scholarships@waiariki.ac.nz.
new hospitality training for EBOP Waiariki’s Whakatane campus opened a new hospitality training centre in September in order to expand its training options and create work-ready chefs, baristas and other positions to assist the hospitality industry. The new centre is responding to a shortage in skilled hospitality staff – especially chefs – that has left many business owners struggling to keep up with growth in tourism.
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and great for existing and prospective businesses in the region who want to amp up their staff’s knowledge, skills and training. The new training centre, located in a former conference centre at Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi, will be an expansion of the highly successful hospitality section at Waiariki’s Rotorua campus which has a great reputation for providing current training and education, lots of practical hands-on experience, and skilled graduates who are in high demand. In fact, most students are scooped up by restaurants and cafés long before they complete their training, so jobhunting after graduation is rarely an issue, said John Norton, the Rotorua-based section manager of hospitality at Waiariki. Fourteen Whakatane students are studying the Certificate in Café Operations at the new centre in Whakatane, learning service-based skills for becoming a barista, café worker or bartender. Training for the Certificate in Professional Chef’s Craft is set to begin in February 2009, with students already enrolled. This certificate trains for “back-ofhouse” positions such as chef or pastry chef. Short course certificates will also be offered in Whakatane such as food safety, barista training, bar training, and licence controller qualification (LCQ), a two-day course for bar and duty managers. Waiariki’s hospitality qualifications are suitable for anyone, from school leavers to adult learners, and those who wish to continue their qualifications can link back to Rotorua’s Mokoia Campus for higher level certificates or the Diploma in Hospitality Management.
Alena Matheson, pictured with daughter Mamaeroa and Prickles the cat, says she can focus more on her studies and less on financial issues after winning a scholarship.
by Lyn Maner, marketing coordinator
The Italian Instituto Di Moda Burgo in Milan and the Whitehouse Institute of Design in Australia are renowned for their successful design schools. Partnering with these institutes will provide exciting opportunities for Waiariki’s students of the Certificate in Fashion Technology and the diploma that is under development currently. Through these partnerships with Moda Burgo and Whitehouse, Waiariki graduates will be able to transfer credits to continue their studies to the degree level at these prestigious schools. Whitehouse offers the Bachelor of Fashion Design and the Bachelor of Styling and Creative Direction, as well as a Bachelor of Interior Design. Moda Burgo offers students the opportunity to study for a Bachelor in Fashion as well as specialise in modules such as bridal, beach, children’s, men’s or women’s wear, shoe design, accessories, theatre costume, even underwear. The really good news is that enrolment fees will be comparable to those in New Zealand due to international agreements. Whitehouse Institute has campuses in Melbourne and Sydney and is regarded as the top design school in the Southern Hemisphere. It has just hosted the first Project Runway television show and it has been the top rated show on Australian television. Due to this overwhelming success, the next series will be filmed there in February 2009. New Zealand fashion is highly regarded overseas and opportunities for sample machinists, pattern cutters and designers abound both here and abroad. Financial rewards are also a great incentive to achieve accreditation in this glamorous and exciting industry. Check out these websites: Instituto Di Moda: www.imb.it. Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia: www.whitehouse-design.edu.au
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designed for those with creative flair by Betty Bayley, interior design lecturer
Jessica Gerrard-Collier won the Young Designer Award at the Opotiki Fibre & Fleece Exhibition and Fashion Awards 2008 in July. Jessica, who lives in Opotiki and attends Opotiki College two days a week, is also a Waiariki student on the Work and Life Skills certificate. She attends classes at Waiariki’s Whakatane campus three days a week. The 19 year old, who has a passion for clothing, says she would like to complete two years on the Work and Life Skills course to help her with her numeracy and literacy and then her goal is to complete the Certificate in Fashion Design also offered at the Whakatane campus. “It just shows if you have the passion and the drive, there are no limits to what you can achieve,” said her Waiariki tutor Santina Johnston. The Fibre & Fleece event is the brainchild of Dorothy-Anne Wilson of Opotiki who has coordinated the festival since its inception in 1987. “The Opotiki Arts Council needed funds used to maintain the Opotiki DeLuxe Theatre, a 500-seat theatre – one of the last large theatres left in New Zealand – so that’s how it started,” said Dot. Jane Oppatt is pictured here with a model she created for the architecture course. The background shows a colour board she assembled for a new client.
When anyone makes their home attractive there is frequently a positive response. Friends and family may enthuse, “Wow, you should be an interior designer!” Waiariki is launching the Diploma in Interior Design in Semester 1, 2009, for those with creative flair who are looking to re-enter the work force, or desiring a stimulating, creative and well-paid career. The opportunity to re-train is right here on your doorstep. The diploma is a two-year qualification with the first year taught during school hours, making it ideal for adults with school-age children. Participants can attend either part time or full time and learn exciting topics such as skills for successful design, famous buildings and designers, introduction to architectural plans, domestic interiors, and professional training.
Photo courtesy of Whakatane Beacon
The second year is a blended form of study. It requires a commitment of one night per week in the classroom, and the balance of learning in your own time. The qualification covers design knowledge and technical studies, kitchens
and bathrooms, colour and light, working with clients, workplace communication, fundamentals of a small business, and marketing. This will give those employed in the industry the opportunity to gain a qualification while they continue working in their current job. Individuals already holding a Certificate in Interior Design will be eligible to enter at year two of the diploma. There will also be limited spaces at this level for experienced designers who have been in the industry for an extended period and are thinking that it’s time to have evidence of their skills in the form of framed Diploma in Interior Design on their wall. Jane Oppatt, a graduate of the Certificate in Interior Design, spoke highly of her experience. “I really enjoyed the year I was in the interior design class,” she said. “The others were fun to be with, mentally stimulating and creative. We enjoyed a variety of tutors, different activities, guest speakers, trips away to view houses, and to Auckland where we learnt about products and fabrics.”
buses provide green transport by Dr Chris Asby, project manager
Jessica Gerrard-Collier (left) accepting her Young Designer Award. “My idea for the event,” she explained, “was to encourage designers, artists and craftspeople to create exhibits that are made of a minimum of 90% natural materials. That could be wood, wool, feathers, cotton, fibre, textiles, leather, fur, bone, stone, paper, pumice, or any other material that’s 90 percent naturally sourced.” The competition, which awarded $25,000 worth of cash prizes this year, is open to professional and cottage craft participants – no need to be professional. The theme was “four seasons” and the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Prime Minister presented the awards. There were just under 100 entries in the fashion show, and 135 in the exhibition which includes soft furnishings, sculpture, garden art, or anything else that is intended to be exhibited.
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At the start of the year 2007, Waiariki partnered with Reesby's to provide a number of free Cityride bus passes to Waiariki students and staff in an effort to reduce emissions in our beautiful city, and to provide easier access to Mokoia Campus for more people. The initial group of people who took up the opportunity was small – just 34 – but that group has grown to a very green 400. A Cityride bus visits the campus every 30 minutes Monday through Saturday, with the earliest arrival around 7.22am and the last pick up around 6.22pm, making it fairly easy to get to and from classes (or work, in the case of staff members) without long waits for buses. The bus passes are valid for free travel on any Rotorua Cityride route any day, not just to and from campus. Because bus riders swipe a Smartcard each time they board, recording the days, times, and location of pickups, Cityride and Waiariki can monitor usage patterns and effects. In August alone, Cityride serviced more than 3,000 free-pass riders on its routes, more than 1,700 were picked up from Mokoia Campus and over 20,000kms were travelled on the buses. Due to the higher number of travellers, during certain times of the school day, the driver of the Polytech route takes the bigger 42-seater bus and it’s usually full upon arrival to Waiariki – a great sign
the passes are being well utilised by students and staff. Another sign the free buses scheme is working was witnessed one morning recently when a quick count found 680 cars on campus with empty parking spaces to spare. At the same time last year the count was more than 850, with cars on grass verges and under trees. So who travels by bus? Currently, 180 international students are enrolled at Waiariki in Rotorua (making up 8% of our student population), yet they make up the largest user group. A few factors possibly account for this: the requirement to maintain certain funds while in New Zealand commonly prohibits purchasing cars initially, and international students are generally more accustomed to public transport if they come from larger cities. Māori students, who account for roughly 27% of our student body, make up more than 30% of the bus users from the Rotorua community. Waiariki sees this as a winning scenario for many reasons: for our students who might not have been able to study due to transportation issues, for anyone who wants to save on fuel costs, for the emissions being reduced, and for supporting public transport efforts.
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scholarships to the academy of sport by Jane Borren, manager, waiariki academy of sport
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WAOS athletes (L to R): Nikki Whitehead, Carl Jones, Thomas Lindup, Erena Makaere, Monique Avery, Aaron Osborne, Oliver Shaw and Landyn Edwards Calling all athletes! The Waiariki Academy of Sport 2009 scholarship and admission applications are now open. Full and partial scholarships are available. Full, or Tier 1, scholarships cover tuition fees for up to three years (equivalent full-time study), as well as sport science and medicine support from the Academy of Sport and external support teams. Tier 2 scholarships cover full sport science and medicine support. Join our WAOS athletes by getting your applications in soon – the close-off date is November 30, 2008. Notifications will be made by December 16, 2008. Visit www.waiariki.ac.nz to apply.
update on two scholarship holders Landyn Edwards, Ngati Manawa, golf, computing student
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UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x160;,iÂŤĂ&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160; iĂ&#x153;Ă&#x160;<i>Â?>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;iĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160; World Championships in Japan Landyn is a Rotorua Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High School Old Boy, and a product of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fabulous Golf Academy. Waiariki is pleased to be supporting both his golf and academic development. Erena Mikaere, Tuhourangi, netball, primary teaching student A lot of hard training has been happening over the winter for BOP Gold team member Erena, with the goal to retain her place in the Netball NZ U21 squad for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Youth Championships in Rarotonga. Netball New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to develop stronger players on the court, and over the winter Erena has improved her vertical jump by a massive 5cm. Those early morning gym sessions do pay off! As well as being 6ft 3in, this will make her an ominous weapon in the defence end of any netball team.
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The Adidas Sickline takes place on a 200m course on the River Ă&#x2013;etz and competitors have to master a gradient of 10% â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with difficulties between class V (extremely difficult) and class VI (only runnable under ideal circumstances) according to the international standards. The Ă&#x2013;etz is perhaps the perfect setting to determine the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best extreme kayakers. Sam, Rotorua born and bred, is among the first group of athletes to be awarded an elite scholarship to Waiariki through the Academy of Sport in 2007. Sam studies journalism via distance learning since his sport takes him over waterfalls and through whitewater all over the world. His travels have taken him to Canada, US, Africa and Norway, to name just a few. In November Sam heads to Nepal to paddle rivers with an American crew.
Continuing the proud tradition that Rotorua has in producing great golfers, the Academy of Sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landyn Edwards has had a storming 18 months. In this time the 17 year old has:
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If â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremeâ&#x20AC;? had to adopt a physical form, it might embody Sam Sutton. Sam dreams of being the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best freestyle paddler and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one spot away after taking second place in the Adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championship in Austria. He competed against more than 100 Olympic and world champion slalom kayakers on one of the most sophisticated and difficult whitewater sections on earth.
Xterra squad (L to R): Coach John Lee, Monique Avery, Carl Jones and Oliver Shaw
red stag mountain bike squad update This winter was mostly about training hard in preparation for the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08/09 summer mountain bike season, however, some great results in competitions no doubt fuelled the training fire in our athletes. Coaches have become a part-time fixture in the sports offices/lab at Waiariki, and our sponsors continue to support, deliver, and prioritise the athletes (among their businesses). Thanks to Red Stag, Nzo, The Physiotherapy Clinic, Profiles Gym, and Rotorua Mountain Bike Club. Excellent results for Thomas Lindup as he succeeded in reaching his main goal for 2008: to become World Junior 24 Hours Solo Champion. Thomas is our squadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endurance mountainbiker, and his big race was in Canada in July. As the title suggests, he had to ride 24 hours non stop. So, while most of us would struggle to stay awake for 24 hours, Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission was to ride as many laps as possible in this time frame. He only had 15 minutes off his bike (to re-fuel and change riding gears), and he came in well ahead of his nearest threat (and rival), an Aussie.
Monique Avery and Scott Green travelled with the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club to the UCI World Cup race in Canberra in late August. Though the major mission was to check out the course for the 2009 World Championships, Monique came second in U23 women, and Scott fifth in U19 men. Three of our riders are poised for competing in the Xterra World Championships in Hawaii. For these athletes, Xterra Worlds â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 will be their pinnacle event, and coach John Lee has been busy preparing them. Monique Avery will race to defend her 2007 Junior Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World title, Carl Jones will look to better his 2007 status by claiming the Junior Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World title, and first-time competitor (and current Western Heights student) Ollie Shaw will have a crack at the U19 World Title, after claiming the New Zealand title earlier this year. Good luck MTB-ers! 2008 MTB squad members are: CrossCountry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carl Jones, Oliver Shaw, Monique Avery, Thomas Lindup, and Scott Green. Downhill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jamie Lyall and Chris Scott.
So what really drives this young man? Find out on Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog at www.samsutton.com. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he said about the Sickline competition: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Running that waterfall took me one step closer to my dream and gave me material to wow the kayaking world. I was able to conquer it by believing in myself, and to believe in myself I have been surrounded by people that believe in me.â&#x20AC;?
more on slalom NZ kayak squad Nikki Whitehead, a slalom paddler, had her first taste of international competition at the Junior World Championships in Europe mid-year. Despite being affected by the flu, she made it to the semi-finals. She returned home with extra drive to hammer the day in and day out training required to become a top slalom paddler. Nikki is representing New Zealand at the Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney in January 2009. She will be hitting some hard flatwater sessions to build her aerobic base and develop her speed, as well as going through technical sessions on the Kaituna. Nikki hails from Te Puke and is studying adventure tourism at Waiariki.
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New bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees at Waiariki Waiariki has added three new degrees to its curriculum. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re business-minded, into helping others, or the creative type, we may have the qualification youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for! Bachelor of Applied Management Level 7 UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;i`Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x17D;Ă&#x2C6;äĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x17D;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x17E;i>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;vĂ&#x2022;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201C;i]Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;ÂŤ>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201C;iĂ&#x160;iÂľĂ&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;>Â?iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-iÂ&#x201C;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ&#x160;EĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2022;>]Ă&#x160; Â?iĂ?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x2022;`Ă&#x17E; This degree enables students to take a holistic view of organisations and examine the interface between education, organisations and the community from a socioeconomic perspective. Graduates will possess management competencies which can be implemented across a wide range of industries and occupational specialisations in their chosen major.
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