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In 2013 a number of significant events also took place at Waiariki, including the Māori Geothermal Symposium and the Māori Forestry Symposium held in July and August respectively. At the end of the 2013 academic year we also commenced the construction of the new health sciences building which will make an important contribution to the ongoing transformation and improvement of the quality of Mokoia Campus.

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As we start a new academic year there is much to look forward to. Considerable changes took place at Waiariki in 2013 as we moved to a new structure of three faculties and four directorates, established a new Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise and also a new Learning and Quality Office.

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Missed an issue of Waiariki Today?

This is Issue 20 of our three-times-peryear 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.

The end of the 2013 academic year also saw the opening of our two new information centres, one based on Mokoia Campus and the Student Information and Computing Centre in town; both centres provide an important source of advice and support to students.

Potential students and businesses can drop in and find out more about the opportunities on offer at Waiariki, get help with accessing government support for tertiary study, and discuss the range of support measures available to learners within Waiariki.

The new centre in Rotorua also provides the opportunity for students to study in the centre of town, particularly on a range of computing and business courses. Both centres have already been extremely busy and we believe are providing a much needed service to ensure that those considering tertiary education have access to all the information they need to enable them to make the right choice of programmes.

As we move into 2014 we are just about to celebrate the success of our graduates, with graduation ceremonies being held in Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane.

This is the first time that we will have run ceremonies in the regions and this is part of our key commitment to

A few of the top athletes of Waiariki Academy of Sport Katie O’Neill (Xterra), Victor Janin (golf), Stephanie George (waka ama), and Carl Jones (Xterra).

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Other new programmes being launched this year include the new programmes in sports leadership, building on the work of our Academy of Sport, and a new diploma programme in music, building on the work of the Academy of Singing and Music and the successful launch of the certificate programme in music performance which started a year ago.

We encourage individuals and businesses to come and talk to us and find out about the wide range of flexible study opportunities that are available across a very wide range of subject areas.

As we start the 2014 academic year, we look forward to welcoming new and returning students to Waiariki and continuing to build our partnerships with business, iwi, and the community to make sure that Waiariki is able to support the needs of this central region within New Zealand.

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Certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications – they’re all here.

In 2014 we are also looking forward to the launch of new programmes. The new postgraduate suite of programmes up to master’s level in applied management commence in February and we are already seeing strong interest in these programmes both from New Zealand and overseas.

We believe these will provide a much needed opportunity for people from the region to engage in higher level study, and are important in preparing and supporting the leaders of tomorrow. There is so much opportunity within the Waiariki rohe and we hope that these programmes will provide an important contribution to supporting individuals to gain the knowledge and skills to lead and develop the regional economy.

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Visit www.waiariki.ac.nz to view our programme offerings listed in the 2014 Prospectus.

You’ll see the most up-to-date information on our newest qualifications, as well as our timetested, high quality favourites for which Waiariki is known.

making learning accessible to all throughout the Waiariki rohe. We look forward to these ceremonies and the chance to celebrate the real success of our students who, through their hard work and the vocational nature of their programmes, are moving on into good careers and/ or further study.

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For this edition, I will focus on our three Te Arawa recipients who were honoured in the New Year Honours list. Another will be acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to university research at a national level.

Maureen Jehly, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) For services to education and Māori. Her contribution paved the way in the development of Te Whariki, the early childhood education curriculum. She recalls the learning of te reo by pre-schoolers and said, “I was seconded to implement the Treaty of Waitangi across the whole of the early childhood sector.”

Kingi Biddle, Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) For services to Māori and mental health. He led the development of the Ngati Whakaue Te Reo revitalization programme helping 100 whanau improve

their use of the language in the home. He is also a member of Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Te Arawa Standing Committee, and Te Papa Takara o Te Arawa.

Dr Noble Thomson Curtis, Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM) For services to Māori education. The honour, he said, came to him very much as a surprise. His mind immediately recalled the faces of all the people, particularly those who had a lasting impact on his life. He is a chair and member of local, regional and national committees.

Professor Angus Hikairo Macfarlane Professor MacFarlane received the top medal for his outstanding contribution to Māori research and education at the University of Canterbury. His research interests examine the impact of culture and indigeneity in 21st century understandings of social and psychological development.

I would like to acknowledge John Green’s contribution to the growth of our city and the water quality of our lakes. His recognition as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) is well deserved.

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A partnership for the benefit of Tokoroa Waiariki and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa have joined forces to provide a Tokoroa tertiary centre in one Tokoroa location.

excited by the collaboration that is focussed on community transformation through education.

The two parties signed an agreement late last year to be housed under one roof for the specific purpose of offering tertiary education benefitting the Tokoroa community from 2014. This joint venture indicates the desire for education to be a priority for Tokoroa and create a pathway between the programme offerings of the two institutions.

“We are looking forward to launching a new journey and putting a stake in the ground for the Tokoroa Tertiary Learning Centre in the heart of this community,” she says.

Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble says, “It allows a more holistic approach to tertiary education in Tokoroa where we both offer different levels and share a synergy in what we are doing.

“The students will have a much better learning environment and there should be a real buzz with the combined facility close to the CBD area.”

Waiariki regional development manager for Tokoroa/Taupo district Maree Kendrick is

The location of the new centre is at 71 Ashworth Street.

Waiariki will offer study opportunities in vocational skills, te reo Māori, early childhood education, community and social services, agriculture and farm maintenance, culinary arts, café operations, carpentry, automotive and engineering, hairdressing, creative art, forest operations, foundation learning courses, tertiary teaching, health, disability and aged support.

Many of the courses have low fees or free fees. The enrolment centre is open 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday through Friday for enquiries.

Brad Totorewa, regional manager of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, and Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble sign the agreement for collaboration between the two institutes.

The power of four working together for education in the Bay of Plenty A collective approach targeted at enhancing tertiary education for the entire Bay of Plenty will be one of the benefits of Waiariki joining the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Partnership.

The original partnership was set up in 2006 between The University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and this was extended to include Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in 2010. In 2013 Waiariki agreed to join the partnership which last year received funding support from Bay of Plenty Regional Council for the development of a shared tertiary campus in the Tauranga CBD. Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble believes the strength in working collaboratively in knowledge-sharing, initiatives, research and other projects will produce a “whole of Bay of Plenty focus” and support for the region.

A priority for the partnership this year is to support the development of a Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Action Plan which will include a wide range of stakeholder input.

“By collaborating, we can raise the profile of Bay of Plenty wide tertiary education and with the help of our stakeholders we can shape the way to go forward and improve access to learning,” says Professor Noble.

The partnership provides a number of opportunities including joint work with secondary schools to encourage transition from school to tertiary education, the promotion of the Bay of Plenty region as an international study destination, and joint work on research.

Bill Wasley, chair of the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Steering Group, acknowledged the significance of the extended partnership to include Waiariki and provide for a wider regional

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approach to tertiary programme and research delivery.

“This collaborative tertiary arrangement, supported by a range of regional agencies, is unique in New Zealand and bodes well for future development of the region and its communities,” says Mr Wasley.

Professor Roy Crawford, vice chancellor of The University of Waikato and chair of the Tertiary Partnership Executive, says, “We are delighted that Waiariki are joining the partnership. This enhances our ability to provide leadership in the creation of a seamless tertiary education system in New Zealand.”

The aims of the partnership are to: • Provide better services to students in the Bay of Plenty region through working collaboratively to complement and add value to each other’s capabilities and by creating enhanced opportunities for students to access tertiary education; • Work for the benefit of the region through provision of quality education and research, thereby contributing to the improved regional economic performance; • Retain graduate talent in the region; and • Support and grow development in the Māori community through improved levels of participation and success in tertiary education.

All partnership parties signed a Deed of Cooperation in late 2013 that is reviewable annually and effective for three years.

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Waiariki partners with SUTI to offer education further afield Waiariki and Skills Update Training Institute (SUTI) have partnered to provide students in outlying rural areas further opportunities for training and education.

“Skills Update Training Institute is a well-respected education provider and has a good reputation,” says Dr Clarke Raymond, director of Waiariki’s Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise. “We are happy and confident in this partnership and know SUTI will uphold Waiariki standards.”

greater accessibility to different courses,” says Clarke.

The programmes offered include Level 3 and 4 qualifications such as the Certificate in Smart Study, the National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Level 3), Certificate in Business Administration (Level 3), and Short Award in Applied Vocational Skills which offers specialist strands in agriculture, construction related trades, and horticulture.

The additional training areas will include Opotiki, Kawerau, Te Kuiti, Taumarunui and Turangi. Waiariki will also be increasing the number of programmes available in Taupo.

The programmes provide progressive pathways to a range of qualifications offered by Waiariki.

They are an ideal way to try out different subjects and areas of interest, and provide students with valuable work-related knowledge and skills.

“The institute is committed to providing education and training for the whole Waiariki region. This partnership enables us to reach a larger cohort of students and gives students

The arrangement between Waiariki and SUTI is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

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An opportunity to reconnect Waiariki is encouraging the institute’s graduates to reconnect through the Waiariki Alumni Association.

All Waiariki graduates automatically become members of the Waiariki Alumni which provides an extension of the student experience and allows former students to network with their classmates, future graduates, Waiariki staff and important industry contacts.

The key to a successful alumni is contact details enabling information and networks to be shared among the group.

Staff profile Neihana Jacob Senior Business Management Lecturer When Neihana Jacob isn’t being driven – by his passion for gaining and passing on education – he is doing the driving.

“My other passion is transportation and logistics,” says the Waiariki business lecturer who enjoys driving buses in his spare time, working for InterCity Coachlines once or twice a month.

Neihana joined Waiariki two years ago in a temporary summer school teaching position.

When he was offered a full-time role, he says, “I couldn’t say no,” despite also being offered a job at Mainfreight.

Being able to apply textbook theory to students’ lives is what Neihana enjoys about teaching. “It’s about making it realistic and applicable as much as possible to the students.”

He includes a lot of national and international current affairs as examples when teaching and likes to bring a Māori focus. Neihana is of Ngāti Pukenga ki Tauranga, and Ngāi Te Rangi descent.

Prior to joining Waiariki, the Tokoroa and Putaruru native spent some time working at Kinleith Mill and volunteering in Australia, followed by nearly 10 years of studying and tutoring at Waikato University.

Neihana has a conjoint degree with a Bachelor of Management Studies and Bachelor of Laws, a Postgraduate Diploma (Strategic Management) with distinction, and a Master of Management Studies (first class honours), all from The University of Waikato. He is now in the process of formalising his proposal for his PhD, which has a focus on sustainable income frameworks for marae.

He has always had great support from his family he says. “My parents have always encouraged me and my sisters to be educated and contribute to society.”

Neihana chose to study business to try to help future managers think about how they affect their staff, customers and stakeholders. His ultimate goal is to become one of only a few Māori professors of management in New Zealand.

“It isn’t about making money, it’s about making a more meaningful way of doing business and having less [negative] impact on families and environments, as well as improving working conditions. That’s what drives me.”

Neihana says he works with a great team of people at Waiariki. “The people I work with make a huge difference, we are able to have a laugh together even though we get stressed.”

Neihana is married and hopes to have children in the future.

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Details on reconnecting as an alumni member can be found on www.waiariki.ac.nz or by emailing alumni@waiariki.ac.nz.

Waiariki extends transport assistance in 2014 Waiariki will continue and extend its transport assistance to students across the region this year.

potential and enable its students to excel through strong links with business, iwi and the community.

The region’s major tertiary provider, with campuses in Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane has been supporting students in this manner for several years in Rotorua and in 2013 trialled bringing in students from Whakatane and Kawerau on a daily bus service.

“This allows our students to live in the regions and be able to progress their studies to higher levels on our main campus at Mokoia, or take up specific studies not available in their areas,” says Richard Bird, director of student and staff support services at Waiariki.

This year the subsidised service is being extended to include Taupo and Tokoroa subject to demand, while in Rotorua, Waiariki students will – on the production of their valid student ID – be entitled to free use on the Cityride bus route Monday through Friday.

“We understand that transport, and the cost of it, can be a barrier to many of our current and prospective students and we are always interested in finding ways to support and encourage our students to reach their educational goals.”

The whole-of-region approach supports the institute’s vision of aspiring to be known for its capability to develop individual

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Waiariki turns toward the future Waiariki has begun the new health and science building project and turned the key on the new Information Centre, both on its Mokoia Campus in Rotorua.

Late in 2013 Waiariki Council Chairperson Graeme Nahkies dug the spade into the site for the $10.2 million teaching facility and then cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the Information Centre which is expected to become the hub of student and public activity in future years.

“Providing a high quality institute with enhanced facilities, services and systems to support the needs of students and staff is one of the key outcome areas for Waiariki, and both of these initiatives contribute to that,” he says.

This is the latest project on the institute’s refreshed estate plan which has also seen a refurbishment of the Waipa Campus, a recreation centre and two other new teaching buildings constructed at Mokoia since 2007.

A major focus of the next few years will be on Waiariki’s campuses in Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane, with an assessment of the future needs expected to drive the direction in these outlying areas that has prominence in the Waiariki 2013-17 Strategic Plan.

Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble said the day was exciting for the region’s distinctly bicultural institute and the impact of both new facilities would enhance future student experiences and extend the services that Waiariki provides.

“Once completed, the health and science building will provide a modern teaching environment which will help our students and staff excel, while the Information Centre provides a central point of contact at Waiariki for both prospective and current students and for visitors to Mokoia Campus,” she says.

The Information Centre is designed to give a better customer service experience to students as well to support the institute’s direction to ensure students have all the information they need to make the best choices in courses and qualifications.

The centre also houses the institute’s Careers and Employability Centre which provides students with support in developing their employment skills and in finding jobs.

This initiative provides a permanent information base.

The building site and centre opening events were completed according to Māori tikanga with Waiariki Kaumātua Ken Kennedy leading the formalities which were attended by about 50 people.

Waiariki’s health and science building is targeted to be completed in time for the 2015 academic year. It was designed

by Darryl Church with MOAA Architects, and Hawkins Construction began the build in December.

Waiariki Kaumātua Ken Kennedy begins the blessing of the site for the new health and science building on Mokoia Campus. Following Ken are Waiariki Council Chairman Graeme Nahkies, Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble, and Waiariki deans of faculties.

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Deserved honours to start the year Congratulations to Waiariki associates Sir Toby Curtis and John Green on their New Year’s Honours.

Sir Toby Curtis was made Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM) after 45 years in the education sector from primary school to tertiary level.

The Te Arawa leader has been a regular contributor to Waiariki Today and has been widely respected for his innovative techniques in education. He taught intellectually disabled children and also had senior roles at Hato Petera College, Auckland Teacher’s College, Auckland Institute of Technology and Auckland University of Technology. He was appointed chairman of the Iwi Education Authority for tribal immersion schools, has been involved in Māori broadcasting and was deputy chair of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Council.

John Green is a member of the Waiariki Institute of Technology Council and was awarded The Queen’s Service Medal for services to conservation.

Mr Green has chaired the LakesWater Quality Society for the past eight years, helping secure $234 million in funding to clean up five lakes in the region: Rotorua, Rotoiti, Okareka, Rotoehu and Okara. Mr Green is also chairman of the Rotorua District Council’s

Sir Toby Curtis, KNZM

John Green, MNZM

economic development group, Grow Rotorua Ltd, and director of Bay of Plenty Regional Council-owned Quayside Holdings Group, which owns more than half of the Port of Tauranga.

Nā te mea e kaha ake ana te mate o ētahi iwi i ētahi atu, he nui ngā āhuatanga o te kawa i tino ū nei ngā iwi i ōna rā, kua timata te takahurihia kia āhei ai ngā kaikōrero mātātahi ki te tū i runga i te marae i te aroaro o ō rātau kaumātua, he āhuatanga kore rawa atu nei i whakāāetia i a au e tamariki ana. Ehara i te mea he whakatamarahi nō te mātātahi ēngari he kite nō ngā kaumātua me tino pēnei mēnā ka pīrangitia tōna mōmō whaikōrero kia ora tonu. He nui ngā kaumātua e kīī ana i pēnei ai rātau he hiahia nō rātau kia rongo, ā, kia whakatika atu anō i ōna wā e hāngai ana, e pēhea ana te mātātahi, ā, kia tae ki te wā e tū ai ko rātau i te wā ki a rātau e tau ana te tū.

Every picture tells Heather’s story Heather Vail just couldn’t help herself: blending her loves of photography and story telling into a new web-based business venture named Stor-E-Cards.

The Waiariki communications tutor and selfconfessed “card hoarder” is based in Rotorua and says while it’s early days for her business it is already giving her much pleasure and a soothing creative outlet.

“These are two things I really enjoy doing – taking a photo and creating a story just makes sense. I love the opportunity to take the people away somewhere and bring them back; if we uphold the beauty that is around us, people can give a gift that provides others a mental break,” she says.

People can purchase the cards through www.stor-e-cards.com. Basically customers pick a picture, personalise a message to their recipient who then receives the card in the mail and uses a smartphone to scan and

unlock the matching story.

Heather writes the stories – described as flash fiction as they are completed in 15 minutes – based on the scene in her photo.

The Stor-E-Cards concept was launched late 2013 and much of its creation is owed to the classroom where Heather tutors business communications, interpersonal communications and advance technical writing students.

“As a tutor you’re always learning, and I’ve had the opportunity to learn social media and the trends which are used in meaningful communications between people.”

This year is about getting the business out into the public but Heather is also thinking about adding sound in the future and an email delivery but there is a little catch to that.

“In these days of technology I believe it’s kind of nice to get something you can hold.”

Communications lecturer Heather Vail holds dear her camera and a love of writing.

Charity House has new owners Congratulations to Steven Slack of Rotorua who placed the winning bid on the Waiariki Charity House in December.

The newly built open-plan re-locatable home which features four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 147sqm of space was built by Waiariki’s carpentry students with guidance and support from tutors and local builders.

In collaboration with Rotorua Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Rotorua Sunrise, Rotorua District Council and with support from dozens of local businesses, this is Waiariki’s first Charity House to be built by students annually for a total of five years. Sales proceeds go to Rotorua community charities.

While Mr Slack was not completely aware of his new home’s philanthropic purposes – to give carpentry and interior design students hands-on work experience, and to support local causes – he is glad his bid served an additional purpose.

accountant says. “It’s good that somebody else is benefiting.”

Originally from Palmerston North, Mr Slack moved to Rotorua two years ago with his wife and children after living overseas for some time. While at the auction, he consulted with his wife via phone during the bidding process, and says they are “real happy” with the $143,000 winning bid.

“We were thinking about building but we’d been looking at these types of homes before and thought it was quite a good buy.”

Both agree the new home will be well suited for their family of five and they are working on purchasing a section where they’d like to have the house placed.

“I always like to support charity,” the

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Te Reo Māori

Ko te kai o te rangatira he korero.

With some tribes facing a far greater predicament than others, many of the codes of etiquette once rigidly adhered to are now being compromised to permit younger speakers to stand on the marae in the presence of their elders, something quite unheard of and unsanctioned in my youth.

It is not a case of youthful arrogance but rather the cognisance of the fact by the elders that drastic measures need to be taken if some semblance of whaikōrero is to survive. Many kaumātua justify their actions by saying that they want to be able to hear, and correct where necessary, how the young perform so that when their time comes they will acquit themselves well.

Rhetoric and oratory are the arts of the noble.

New home owner Steven Slack signs the auction papers following his winning bid while Professionals McDowell Real Estate sales manager and auctioneer Phil Hereford watches.

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Head of forestry also ambassador for Rotorua cycling the rules and every athlete gets the best opportunity possible.

“I look after the competition to make sure the racing is fair,” Jeremy says.

Health and Fitness

Before his South African trip, however, the keen cyclist will head to Belgium in February where he will be officiating a large European cyclocross event expected to attract about 50,000 spectators and is broadcast live on television.

Since Waiariki Academy of Sport was established in 2007 with five high performing athletes, it has grown to include more than 70 athletes in training and produced Olympic Games representatives, world champions, Oceania champions, and many, many national champions.

I have been part of the Academy of Sport for five years and have risen through the ranks to become an Xterra World Champion and have started racing as a professional all over the world.

Part of the reason for my success is the training environment in Rotorua that we are so lucky to have – the coaches, trainers and physical conditioners here at Waiariki. But another huge reason in the last few years has been the construction of the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre.

The rec centre gives the athletes and academy staff access to the some of the best facilities in the region, including treadmills, watt bikes, weights, sports hall, and even a squash court to use for cross training sessions.

This has given the academy a real edge to our training and, at high performance level, every little advantage counts. It has allowed us to hold group sessions where we push and challenge each other to be the best we can be, see who can last the longest on the treadmills, and most importantly, who can put out the most power on the watt bikes.

But the rec centre isn’t just for the high performing athletes. It is open to all Waiariki staff, students and the general public during the week days and weekends to help create a healthy and positive community.

With Balance, Circuit, self defence and flexibility classes, there are a lot of options to choose from if you feel like working out as a group. You can even book the sports hall and play basketball, dodge ball, netball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, cricket and touch.

If you feel like working out by yourself then the weights and cardio area have everything you need. The rec centre can also provide personal trainers on request if you feel you need a bit more expertise with your sessions, or a bit more motivation to help you get to where you want.

If you’re new to the gym scene, with summer nearly over, now is the perfect time into a routine that you can establish before winter. Then, when the temperatures are lower and the days shorter, you’ll crave your workouts more than ever and maintaining your routine will be easier.

Olly Shaw Xterra World Champion and 2013 BOP Junior Sportsman of the Year

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Jeremy Christmas wants to put Rotorua on the world stage for even more international cycling events.

A love of cycling sees Jeremy Christmas traveling the world – and bringing his skills and ideas back home to Rotorua.

Waiariki’s head of department for forestry and resource management will complete a fairly rapid rise to the official ranks when he heads the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in South Africa in June as the chief commissaire.

Like a referee in rugby or umpire in cricket, the chief commissaire ensures the competition is conducted within

A self-described “average racer” on a mountain bike, Jeremy got serious about the trackside support roles just prior to the 2006 World Mountain Bike Championships (WMBC) held in Rotorua.

“I loved mountain biking and I was keen to put something back into the club firstly, then the world champs were in Rotorua and I got involved as a volunteer, and the next level up was to be a referee and I thought I’d give that a go.”

From there, trips to the USA, Europe and Asia followed as Jeremy was put through a series of practical, written, oral and event-based exams as he moved up the national and world rankings.

Jeremy is now New Zealand’s top off-road commissaire and says his involvement in the 160km marathon in South Africa will be a career high.

“It’s a UCI [Union Cycliste Internationale] appointment and slowly my appointments have become more senior so I must be doing something right,” jokes Jeremy who, in keeping with giving back to the sport, is also the chairman of the Rotorua Bike Festival Trust, and a New Zealand mountain bike selector and team manager for the last two years.

The majority of cycling events require two or more commissaires to fulfil a variety of roles. Sitting as a panel they serve as a race jury chaired by the chief commissaire to resolve contentious decisions. The chief is the holder of ultimate authority over the event.

Wearing his Rotorua Bike Festival visionary cap, Jeremy believes there is opportunity for New Zealand, more particularly Rotorua, to get on the world scene again in the future with the marathon championships seen as a natural fit.

“We’re underutilised for world events like this and Rotorua would be brilliant.

“We have the will of the council, we have some of the best mountain biking in the world, we have some of the best track builders in the world, we have a great tourism resource and we would be off season to Europe.”

Sounds like a winning formula.

Top grades and 100% attendance by future chef Commitment, dedication and drive have earned one Waiariki student an iPad Mini.

Jenny Flavell says she was overwhelmed and surprised to learn she won the Culinary Student of the Year for 2013 and iPad after she jokingly challenged a classmate, “If you apply, I’ll apply.”

Jenny, who completed the Certificate in Professional Cookery in November with 100% attendance and A-level grades, “was a very, very deserved winner,” says Bart Vosse, senior lecturer of culinary arts.

“She was willing to share and pass on knowledge and that’s what education is all about, passing on knowledge.”

Senior chef lecturer Bryon Dorrian says, “She is dedicated and committed to the courses and shows great passion, drive and leadership skills.”

Inspired by her late father, Jenny says he was the driving force to become involved with culinary arts.

“As a chef in the Danish Navy he taught me to respect the kitchen as a breathing and living component in our lives.”

Jenny completed a six-week culinary course and worked in an airline kitchen and professional catering job before enrolling on the one-year culinary certificate programme at Waiariki. She says she has loved learning more in-depth information about cooking.

A strong supporter of self-sustainability, Jenny is raising many fruit trees and vegetable, herb and strawberry gardens. The summer break found her busy working in her gardens and she looks forward to the start of Semester 1 when she resumes study at Waiariki, this time working toward the Diploma in Culinary Arts.

The iPad Mini was selected as the main prize as the devices are integrated into the culinary teaching and assessments throughout the year.

Jenny Flavell considers the kitchen to be a breathing and living component in our lives.

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Scholarship winner encourages all to chase after their dreams Waiariki student Katarina Turu-Heretaunga is one of 10 Rotorua residents awarded with a Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust scholarship in 2013.

The $2,000 scholarship helped pay for Katarina’s studies in 2013 and thanks to this and other scholarships she has only a small student loan – ideal for the young mum and part-time worker.

Degree student Katarina TuruHeretaunga says the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust scholarship will help keep her student loans down.

Having always loved studying and being in education, Katarina was attending Rotorua School for Young Parents and often found herself telling her parents she wanted to continue on to tertiary study.

Choosing to study toward the Bachelor of Māori Development at Waiariki happened by chance, she says. She was looking in a

newspaper one day and decided to give it a try. She was 18 when she began her studies in 2012.

During her first year, Katarina had to adjust to a new environment. In the beginning she found it somewhat difficult to get used to and was both nervous and excited.

She says she knew very little about the topics going into her classes but has learned a lot over the past two years.

“I have found a passion for it and it was a great decision. My essay writing has really improved. The learning advisors have been helpful, as well as my tutors.”

Katarina continues to juggle study, parttime work doing cultural performances and raising her daughter, now three. She says

the workload has been the most challenging part and admits it scared her a little bit but through studying at Waiariki, “I have learnt to prioritise.”

She has faced all the challenges tertiary study has presented with a positive attitude and the support of her proud parents.

The bubbly student is enjoying her time at Waiariki and says, “I encourage young mothers to get into study. Don’t be afraid to go for your dreams.”

When she finishes her degree at the end of 2014, Katarina hopes to work in a job that involves helping the community.

For more information on this and other scholarships, visit www.waiariki.ac.nz or www.fis.org.nz.

New programme could bring out the worscht in students One lucky saw doctoring student at Waiariki will win a trip to Germany in 2015.

The scholarship prize, to be awarded by Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools Ltd to the top 2014 student, is aimed at increasing awareness and interest in saw doctoring as a career.

Checkmate and other employers in the wood manufacturing industry have become concerned with the lack of people interested in the saw milling trade.

Waiariki’s head of department for manufacturing and construction, John Kelly, says, “In my travels throughout New Zealand I am constantly being asked about the number of saw doctor apprentices in training. There seems to be a real concern about the lack good young people being interested in the trade.”

To help with the shortage, Waiariki has

revived the Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Operations (Saw Doctoring) Level 3 that has been on the back shelf since 2006. The one-year pre-apprentice programme has been updated and redeveloped to include a specialist strand in saw doctoring.

This certificate is designed for anyone working in or about to enter the wood manufacturing industry and wants to develop their knowledge and operational competence.

To support this pre-apprentice programme, Checkmate’s prize includes airfare, accommodation and basic living expenses for one person. The trip involves a visit to the Ligna Exhibition in Hannover, Germany, the world’s largest exhibition of suppliers to the wood processing industry. Also included is a visit to the Vollmer factory in Biberach, Germany, the world leaders in the area of saw sharpening machines.

Checkmate currently employs approximately 60 qualified saw doctors across Australasia.

“As a major employer of saw doctors we feel a responsibility to promote the industry to ensure that there are always new graduates coming through,” says Checkmate director David Harris. “While we are pleased that we have seen an increase in new apprentices signing up in New Zealand, there is still a long way to go.”

Waiariki’s programme delivers a strong practical component involving hands-on workshop and saw mill time as a critical part of the training. Graduating students will have completed the first two blocks of an apprenticeship as part of their training and will be work ready and looking for employment in late 2014.

John Kelly, head of department manufacturing and construction, says reinstating the saw doctoring programme is in response to the industry’s desperate need for saw doctor apprentices.

Scholarships totalling $30,000 awarded to Rotorua residents 2014 Recipients of the Whare Takiura Scholarships

Congratulations to the successful 2014 Whare Takiura Scholarship recipients recently honoured by Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust and Waiariki and are now studying.

There are 14 new scholars selected from some 40 applicants with selection panel convener Graeme Hall saying there were many worthy applicants and a tough but rewarding task to select this year’s group of recipients.

The concept of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust-supported scholarships is to support Rotorua residents who wish to pursue tertiary education available at Waiariki while remaining in the Rotorua area.

The $30,000 in funding is available across three categories: postgraduate ($2,500), undergraduate ($1,500) and career enrichment ($2,000).

Further details on the Trust’s and other scholarships can be found at www.waiariki.ac.nz/study-options/fees-and-finance/ scholarship-and-grants.

Applications for 2015 will be open later this year and will close in November.

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Course of Study

Stephanie Adlam

Bachelor of Nursing

Turuturu Bidois

Diploma in Patisserie and Bakery/Certificate in Café Operations

Kyle Burling

Diploma in Art and Design

Kathryn Clark

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)

George Czabania

Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology

Stella Grant

Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance

Kevin Hollingsworth

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work)

Charmaine Jensen

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work)

Brendon Loughnane

Graduate Diploma in Resource Management

Kelly McNab

Bachelor of Nursing

Nicole Pakau

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Kim Saunders

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Danielle Sutton

Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Michele Weston

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From the kitchen

Bike hire available right next to Waiariki

Bikes, helmets and a handy sizing chart await mountain bikers at Rotorua Holiday Thermal Park.

Banana ice cream Cool to make and easy for the kids to give it a go.

Ingredients 3 bananas ¼ cup yoghurt 1 tsp vanilla or lemon essence Zest of one lime or lemon 2 Tbsp runny honey

Rotorua Holiday Thermal Park now offers the public a mountain bike rental service to explore Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua’s famous mountain

biking playground.

forest, as well.

Holiday park manager Clare Ngatai says, “There is a need for this service. There are lots of mountain bikers around and we are so close to Whakarewarewa.”

The forest is world renowned in the mountain biking community. More than 100 kilometres and 70 maintained trails create a well-established network that caters to all levels of rider, from family groups and beginners through to experts looking for extreme action on the National Downhill Trail.

Conveniently located next to Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus on Old Taupo Road, the holiday park is only five kilometres from one of the main entrances to the trails, making it quick and easy for mountain bikers to follow the bicycle lane straight out to the forest from the holiday park. It’s also very handy for Waiariki students and staff who are keen to have a blat around the forest after classes – a great way to unwind and have a heap of fun.

Riders who rent from the holiday park are fitted to a bike their size and are provided a helmet, tyre pump and first aid kit. Trail maps are also available from the park, and large billboard-style maps of the trails are located throughout the

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The bikes, purchased new from a local cycle shop with a monthly maintenance agreement, can be hired for half-day or full-day rates. A wash station is also available to clean their bikes after a ride.

To book a mountain bike or to find out more, head into Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park reception or visit www.rotoruathermal.co.nz.

Students’ association offering volunteer opportunities Waiariki Institute of Technology Students’ Association (WITSA) has created a Student Army in response to the number of students asking to help out with activities around Waiariki.

The Student Army is a chance for students to get involved and volunteer for events.

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Clare says a holiday park package deal will soon be available so mountain bikers can enjoy a coffee at the new Tree House Café and have a dip in the hot pools after returning the bikes.

“It’s a great way to meet people and add a social aspect to your time studying. This is an opportunity to create stronger networks between the students, and gives them something to do besides kura,” says WITSA president Richard Williams.

There is a huge range of opportunities available ranging from decorating, performing, directing traffic and being an emcee for events. Students are able to get what they want out of the experience and participate in the events that interest

them. Previous events volunteers have helped with Waiariki International Night, the recent World Rafting Championships, the Revolver Music and Creative Arts Festival and WITSA events.

WITSA organises the Student Army through webmail and communicates with the event organisers.

“This is a more structured way to organise volunteer services,” says WITSA enquiries manager Norah Vaa. The group began forming in October 2013 and by November had already received approximately 30 students signing up.

Upcoming events include Orientation Week, Information Days and Open Days.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Norah on 0800 924 274 ext 8856 or norah.vaa@waiariki.ac.nz.

New machining centre for engineering students In November, Waiariki’s engineering students received an early Christmas gift, a new CNC (computer numeric control) machining centre.

2. Blend everything together in a food processer and serve or freeze.

The $100,000 machine, which complements a CNC lathe that the students also learn how to operate during their courses, is faster and more accurate than the existing milling machine. The new model is very effective for production work if objects or parts need to be made in large quantities.

“They’re great for mass-producing parts with consistency in the products,” says Dave Andrews, Waiariki engineering lecturer.

Students from this year will learn how to use both machines as they are very relevant in industry.

“The older machines [manual milling machines] are still common, especially in the smaller shops.”

removing material from blocks of plastic, steel or aluminium to create precise shapes and sizes. The mold for your mobile phone case, for example, would likely be a machined piece.

Although it takes years to master these machines, even learning as much as they can in their year-long qualification will lead to the students becoming more employable.

“It is an engineering-specific machine but there is a demand for it more and more.

Technology is improving and more shops are getting these machines now because the prices have gone down.”

Students of the Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning) also learn SolidWorks, a 3-D mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) program that is the industry standard for designing pieces to be machined.

Mene Ahuriri, studying toward the Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning), practices using the new CNC machining centre.

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Social science students learning up to the last day In November, Kelly Papuni and Shirley McCallum were on Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus in Rotorua in the last week of the semester for some fun, team building and their last bit of learning before they complete their studies for the year.

They both thought it was a great way to wind down the year and get motivated for next year.

The women look forward to their next level of study in Semester 1, they say, even though they’ll be saying good bye to their local Waiariki campus and commuting to Mokoia Campus.

Kelly and Shirley will soon possess the Certificate in Community and Social Services, a one-year qualification that can lead to careers in a range of social support and service areas.

However, rather than start job hunting, they both plan to continue their studies at Waiariki, commuting to Rotorua to earn the social work degree.

Both women said they learned new techniques and skills during their time on Mokoia and have definitely filed away some ideas for their future roles as social workers.

The two Waiariki students are Taupo based and attend courses there. What brought them and several classmates over to Rotorua was a chance to not only enjoy a bit of year-end fun, but also to attend workshops tailored to their studies.

“The learning was hands-on and practical. It was about things like breaking down barriers, we used photos to learn about perception, and we learned about communicating,” Kelly says.

“Some of it sounded strange at first, but it worked.”

Kelly and Shirley are among nearly 50 students enrolled on Waiariki’s social science qualifications, including the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work).

Shirley adds, “We learned about how using a simple game like tossing a ball back and forth with your client can show that you’re both on the same wave length and not just the ‘I’m the social worker and you’re the client’ sort of feeling. People are more relaxed then.”

Julie Burne, programme area leader, and social sciences lecturer Donna Guy put the three-day programme together to focus on group work theory and research, and linking these to social work practice.

Meet some of our Ironmen

“We finish our certificate this year,” Kelly says. “Yesterday we were [on Mokoia Campus] in lectures and didn’t get to meet anyone from here. But today was really fun and we met a lot of other students. Now we know some of the students we’ll be studying with next year when we start our degree.”

(front) Pauline Warbrick, Luke Emery, (back) Kihi Tawhai and Rikimata Massey. In December, several Waiariki staff members took part in the Ironmāori Half Ironman event in Napier. The event consists of two-kilometre swim, 90-kilometre cycle and 21.1- kilometre run.

Every year Waiariki staff take part in this event, either as an individual or team member. Put it on your bucket list today.

Even up to the last days of the semester, the social sciences students were learning – and having fun doing it.

Learning advisors also continuing their own learning Pomare and Karen Farmer. These women are committed to continuously developing their knowledge and skills by juggling work, study and family commitments.

Taupo-based Sue has just completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education) from The University of Waikato. Studying parttime, it took her three years to complete.

She says it was difficult to juggle full-time work, study and home life being a single mum to a teenage daughter.

“It was really hard, I worked all weekend and at night. I didn’t feel like I had free time.”

The learning advisors who keep on learning: Karen Farmer, Elena Pomare and Sue Murray.

Waiariki staff members who work oneon-one with students ensuring they do well in their studies have embarked on study themselves.

Upskilling and professional development are highly encouraged by Waiariki and are commonly taken up among Waiariki staff.

Courses, workshops, and conferences are

just a few methods staff use to gain new skills and knowledge to apply to their roles, whether teaching in the classroom or providing the behind-the-scenes support the institute requires to function.

In most cases, professional development is undertaken in addition to a staff member’s full-time workload, as in the case of three student learning advisors Sue Murray, Elena

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Sue chose to study as she “wanted to go a bit further,” and the diploma relates to her work.

Winning a scholarship really helped her by paying for some of her study, she says, but also added extra pressure as she needed to maintain B+ grades. Waiariki also contributed some funding toward the study costs.

Karen works at Waiariki’s Whakatane campus and has been studying toward both a Graduate Certificate in Career Development from AUT University, and Waiariki’s Certificate in Embedding Literacy and Numeracy into Teaching Practice.

As an adult learner with other responsibilities Karen says she has had to accept her limitations. Studying while

looking after a pre-schooler and an 8-yearold was made a little easier with some help.

“I have the support of my husband who would take the kids out on a Saturday morning to give me that time,” says Karen.

Studying has also helped Karen in her learning advisor role, in particular with students looking at course selections and writing CVs. She says she is also in a better position to help the tutors.

Tokoroa’s Elena Pomare is studying toward a Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in sociology from Massey University. Last year she also completed a Certificate in Embedding Literacy and Numeracy into Teaching Practice through Waiariki.

Elena chose to study toward the BA out of personal interest and decided to do a second degree in education as she started taking more and more education papers. She says it can get pretty difficult sometimes but copes by carefully managing her time, something Waiariki’s learning advisors often have to teach the students they work with.

The learning advisors seem to have caught the study bug as all three would like to continue to upskill.

“I want to go on to a master’s, I want to be more qualified,” says Elena.

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Staff awarded for excellence Waiariki staff members were recognised and congratulated by their colleagues for the quality, innovation and excellence they contribute to the institute at the annual Chief Executive Awards. The awards are presented by Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble at the end of each year at the staff Christmas luncheon.

Paula Cown was the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award. She is a highly effective and reflective teacher who is always focused on continuous improvement and the Waiariki values.

Having a very student-centred approach to teaching is important to Paula. As a result of constantly seeking student feedback she continuously adjusts what she is doing to meet the learning needs of her students.

Paula has a master’s degree in education administration and is a well respected teacher and leader. She has made a significant impact during the past 25 years she has been working at Waiariki.

Dr Lynne Chepulis and Elise Truter, senior lecturers in the nursing and infection control programmes, won the Excellence in Research and Enterprise Award.

A highly effective team, Lynne and Elsie have been heavily involved in the research and clinical trials with Manuka Health Limited.

Lynne has also made significant contributions to research at Waiariki by publishing more than 20 peer reviewed journal articles, including three articles and a series of embargoed confidential reports in the last 24 months.

Elsie has generated several research possibilities and clinical trials for Waiariki through her relationship with Southern Cross Rotorua.

The Outstanding Contribution and Support Award went to Raewyn Lidgard for her commitment to providing the best possible service to staff and students, and always with a smile. Raewyn is the resource coordinator and has been with Waiariki for more than 20 years.

Raewyn played a huge role in the numerous office moves throughout 2013 by helping coordinate and bring calm to what can be a stressful situation.

Raewyn’s colleagues commented that her dedication to customer service is impeccable. She accommodates all requests and ensures teaching staff have the best possible tools and environment they need to educate.

Awarded for excellence were (back row): Jim Waipouri; (middle row): Brent Cannard, Sean Huntingdon, Mark McNaught, Richard Stringfellow, Simon Geddes, Tom Moengaroa, Raewyn Lidgard, Bill Tiopira; (front row): Arona Marsters, Victor Harris, Fred Bullot, Mack Hudson. Not pictured are Neville Tapsell, Kevin Packer, Steve Hyde, Dr Lynne Chepulis and Elise Truter.

A Special Recognition Award was presented to the forestry operations team, Richard Stringfellow and the 14 tutors on this programme, for delivering life-changing education.

Richard and his team have impacted the lives of many students. Despite facing challenges such as the implementation of mandatory drug testing, forestry operations has become one of the most popular programmes in the institute and student achievement in this programme has risen. This was reached through amazing pastoral care, a non-academic approach to mentoring and manaakitanga.

This year the team also won the Innovative Provider Award for Adult Learners from the Adult Learners Week.

Each award recipient receives funding to be used for professional development during 2014.

Right: Paula Cown accepts her Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award from Chief Executive Professor Margaret Nobel.

Centre connects with the business community Since its establishment in 2013, Waiariki’s Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise has played an important role in leading engagement with business, industry and other external stakeholders.

The centre’s team works in collaboration with Waiariki’s three faculties to expand the application of advanced scholarship to projects of local and regional importance.

To date this includes consultancy, knowledge transfer, innovation, and business research.

For Waiariki staff and students, applied research and enterprise activities with industry or business partners is an area of growth for the future.

“It is important that staff and students are empowered, in collaboration with stakeholders, to develop strong and sustainable research and enterprise capabilities that underpin educational programmes and contribute to national, social, economic and cultural goals,” says Dr Clarke Raymond, head of the centre.

The centre has five staff members: Dr Clarke Raymond; Erin Thomson-Pou, administrator; Kate Shanaghan, business information analyst; Olivia Dhanjee, stakeholder relationships coordinator; and Stephen Cox, business developer.

Some of the key projects being undertaken include an AKO Aotearoa funded project looking at effective teaching for

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under-25 students. This sees Waiariki staff working with other institutes to look at teacher professional development which supports and contributes to completing, success and staircasing to other programmes of study. This is particularly important in the government priority areas of Māori and Pasifika students.

Another project is Te Matatoki Catalogue, which is supported through Waiariki’s Faculty of Business, Information Technology and Creative Arts. Matatoki brings together the work of some of the best internationally recognised contemporary Māori carvers in New Zealand and has recently been held at Rotorua Museum and will travel to Auckland and Wellington later this year.

Anyone can contact us to discuss how our staff and students’ expertise could benefit their business. We can work with you to develop more skills, discuss new ideas and research services. Phone 07 346 8811 or email research@waiariki.ac.nz.

Meet the team: Erin Thomson-Pou, Stephen Cox, Olivia Dhanjee, Dr Clarke Raymond and Kate Shanaghan.

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Graduation ceremonies reached across the region As Waiariki continues to grow yearly and reach out to more students, so too does the list of graduands who proudly walk across the stage to accept their parchments.

While this is a positive result for Waiariki, anyone who has attended those graduation awards ceremonies in recent years, whether a graduand or supporting family member or friend, has experienced how long they take and how uncomfortable grandstand seating can get.

In response to these issues, this year, Waiariki held multiple ceremonies: three in Rotorua and one in each of the three outlying campuses across the region.

This means students and their families in Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane enjoyed the convenience of celebrating in their location, as well as shorter ceremonies due to smaller graduating groups.

Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble believes while some of the turnouts outside Rotorua may have been small in numbers in this first year, the creation of graduations for those campuses provided an important opportunity for successful students to graduate in front of their whanau and friends who may not be able to commute to Rotorua.

“We’re very pleased to be able to bring graduation to the regions,” Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble says.

“In the past students from our regional campuses have had to travel to Rotorua to graduate. We feel it is important for them to be acknowledged within their own communities and be able to have their family and friends around them in support to celebrate their academic achievements.”

Over the course of three days, a total of 450 students graduated in Rotorua with about 80 in Taupo, 30 in Tokoroa and the same in Whakatane.

“Student success continues to improve, which is very heartening, and graduation is an exciting time for all involved as we celebrate the successes of both the institute and the students our staff have helped prepare for further education or employment,” Professor Noble says. “We’re very proud of all our graduands.”

As in previous years, a pohiri and farewell at Tangatarua Marae on Waiariki’s Rotorua campus was held for all Waiariki students and their whanau. This ceremony was well attended and took place the day before the graduation ceremonies commenced.

A group of 2013 graduands await the start of the procession through town to the graduation awards ceremony.

New information centres provide more services Enrolling to study at Waiariki is now even easier with two new specialised information centres in Rotorua supporting prospective and existing students.

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Anyone interested in study can drop in at the Student Information and Computing Centre on Pukuatua Street in the Rotorua central business district. You’ll find the centre sandwiched between popular cafés, Zippy’s and Be Rude Not To.

Staff members Thomas George, Karoline Setu-Galo and kaumatua Ken Kennedy will be available when their schedules allow, and members of the local Justice of the Peace Service Centre will also be available.

The Information Centre at Mokoia Campus in Rotorua is also open to support enrolment and enquiries.

Justice of the Peace service availability will increase in 2014 through the Information Centre at Mokoia Campus.

If you are unable to visit these Waiariki locations during business hours, please phone the institute on 0800 924 274 or email enquiries@waiariki.ac.nz for assistance.

Left: Come visit Lea White-Phillips and other staff in the new Information Centre at Mokoia Campus in Rotorua.

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Above: In January, Waiariki art tutor Cherie Sayer teamed up with former art students Stephen Arthur and Jacob Crisohoou and current art students Kristin Joyce and Mahora Massey to create a 3-D chalk illustration in Rotorua’s City Focus. The opportunity provided the artists with a public creative outlet which temporarily added to the character of the CBD. Right: The Revolver student festival included a fashion show, art show, and music provided by several bands including members of New Zealand favourites 1814 (far right, bottom) accompanied by former Waiariki Academy of Singing and Music students Kalani Marsters (white dress) and Neihana Mackey-Harrison (black cap).

Below: As the official headquarters of the World Rafting Champions late last year, Waiariki is proud of three staff members who became New Zealand World Rafting Champions with their teams. The NZ Masters Women’s team (left) included Nikki Kelly (adventure tourism tutor) and Kimi Chater (adventrue tourism programme area leader).

The NZ Masters Men’s team (right) included adventure tourism tutor Nick Chater.

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Successful Revolver festival to come around again this year Plans to make the Revolver Music and Creative Arts Festival bigger, better and brighter this year are underway after the success of the inaugural show last November on Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus.

The student-organised festival not only celebrated the year end for the hard-working Waiariki students, but also provided an exciting and challenging project for which they were assessed.

The students, through this ticketed community event, helped raise money for youth charities Canteen and Youthline.

Several departments from across Waiariki worked together to make the event happen.

Musical performances by Waiariki Academy of Singing and Music students as well as students from Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) entertained the crowd. Other bands that also played were Strangely Arousing (2013 Smokefree Pacifica Beats winners), Aftershock (Smokefree Rockquest regional winners) – both bands are from Rotorua’s Western Heights High

School – and reggae band 1814.

“I believe that music is important to our rohe,” says Richard Anaru, manager of Waiariki Academy of Singing and Music. “The festival is about enjoyment and the performers testing out their original songs on an audience.”

Richard said the academy students were heavily involved in all aspects of the event, from organising the PA system and stage, to advertising and event management.

“It was a chance for the students to learn more about the music industry and how to fill an event.”

Art students created an art exhibition, and fashion technology students sent their creations down a made-for-the-day catwalk.

Carpentry students built the music stage, and beauty students did the hair and make up for the fashion models. Additional students volunteered their time to help out during the event.

“The music and fashion at the festival were amazing. Everyone involved was so generous with their time and support,” Richard says.

Rotorua resident Alayna Powley performed at the Revolver festival. She is studying music at MAINZ in Auckland.

“The Waiariki boulevard was the perfect location, too, it was a natural amphitheatre.

“Although we didn’t quite get the [guest]

numbers we would have liked it was a fantastic event. The music was of a very high quality and we now have a great template which we can improve on for this year.”

Gearing up for a smoke-free campus All Waiariki campuses will become smoke free from May 31, 2014.

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Waiariki’s smoke-free status supports the Smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand 2025 campaign to help New Zealand become smoke free by 2025.

Waiariki currently has designated smoking areas but these will disappear from May 31.

A smoke-free campus also signals the institute’s dedication to providing a healthy and safe working and learning environment by creating an atmosphere that is clean and healthy for all to enjoy.

A steering committee at Waiariki has been working toward a smokefree status since 2004. The gradual transition has allowed time for smokers to get the necessary support to stop.

Students and staff are offered smoking cessation support through the Waiariki Health Centre. They can also access Quitline or their general

According to the Smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand 2025 website, the initiative is a commitment from the New Zealand government to become smoke free by 2025. The aim of the campaign is for children and grandchildren to be free from exposure to tobacco and tobacco use, the smoking prevalence to be less than 5% among all populations, and for tobacco to be difficult to sell and supply.

Student’s smoke-free journey worth every effort Coming from someone who would turn the house upside down if she couldn’t find her cigarettes, Norah Vaa says it feels good to have given up the habit.

A Waiariki Institute of Technology Students’ Association (WITSA) support officer and Waiariki student, Norah can remember the exact day and date she had her last cigarette: Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

After being freaked out by coughing up tar and blood, she decided that she had to quit smoking.

“I had been doing security for years and that [smoking] was the normal thing.”

She tried all sorts to quit. Carole Morgan, occupational health nurse in Waiariki’s Health Centre, gave her things such as patches and gum, and in the end it was a combination of things that helped Norah finally stop. “It was a mental thing for me,” she says.

The biggest help she found was writing a blog on the Quitline website.

“It was pretty much an online daily journal. Other people were able to write on the blog and give advice and support.”

Other tactics to help along her smoke free journey included replacing cigarettes with mints and flicking a rubber band on her wrist when she had cravings. “My thing was keeping my hands busy.”

Since becoming smoke free, Norah says, “I didn’t realise how much time

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it [smoking] took up, of my day and me.”

Her 10-year-old daughter also “thinks it’s pretty cool” that her mum has quit. Norah is glad she has put her daughter off smoking.

Norah believes that quitting smoking is a personal decision, not something others can push you into.

“You will know when you’re ready, it doesn’t matter what anybody says, only you can change.”

She also says that when trying to quit you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself and should do it in your own time.

Norah Vaa says daily blogging helped her quit smoking nearly two years ago.

Norah began studying toward the Bachelor of Tourism Management at Waiariki in 2008 and has one paper left to complete her degree. She likes her role in WITSA. “I enjoy the range of questions I get from students and staff, it’s not mundane.” She loves knowing that she is helping students and creating change.

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Stepping Stones

Working in partnership for youth

Everyone plays a role Career planning is a term commonly used inside the school gates but rarely makes it to the family dinner table.

Waiariki believes everyone surrounding a person considering their future think of themselves as a role model, influencer and source of information. Quite often it’s family members and friends that play a major part in a young person’s life when making important decisions.

Now is a great time to talk with your teenager about the subjects they are taking at school and how they connect to career pathway choices. Starting this conversation early on in the education journey can be thought of as laying down foundations of a house, once those foundations are solid and locked into place the structure of the house becomes a natural progression.

While teachers and career advisors are rich sources of information for career advice, there are many ways outside of school to encourage your young person to start thinking about their future and quite often it will stick a lot better than asking direct questions.

Here are a few pointers: • Exposure – young people are at a very impressionable age and are observing and taking in the world at large through their daily experiences. If your young person shows an interest in a particular career area, seek someone in the family or wider community that shares those skills to talk with your young person.

• Mentoring – surrounding your young person with motivated, active, positive people is one of the most essential ingredients to moving toward desired goals.

• Pathways – even those who you least expect possess a wealth of knowledge, everyone has a career pathway that offers valuable advice.

• Accurate Information – having access to accurate current information about careers and future opportunities is integral to taking the most appropriate pathway.

• Diversity – getting your young person involved in many different activities in the community will quickly define strengths and areas of passion.

We encourage you as a parent, aunty, uncle, grandparent to play your part in laying down the foundations of your young person’s career pathway by taking the time to share and consciously create an environment full of information and experiences in which to make the best choices.

How can we help you?

Waiariki’s student pathway advisors are dedicated to working with youth, schools and community organisations to help connect with Waiariki and provide accurate and timely information and study advice.

Throughout the year the student pathway team visits secondary schools to meet with senior students and assist with course planning. This is a great chance for them to learn about qualifications available at Waiariki, entry criteria, funding options and more.

Senior visits take place in Terms 1 and 3. These visits are organised with the schools’ careers advisors and are usually advertised in the school newsletter or notices or on Waiariki’s website.

Career Days and Open Days

Career Days are designed for senior students to learn more about a subject area and study options and employment pathways. These are hosted by Waiariki’s tutors and provide the best way to get details about qualifications.

Local employers and business representatives are also on campus at these events to discuss employment opportunities for graduates one on one or in groups.

In August, Waiariki hosts a campus-wide Open Day for all ages in Rotorua. Our campuses in Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane will host Open Days for local schools during the year.

Career expos and events

Waiariki attends a variety of career expos and events throughout the Bay of Plenty and beyond. Expos provide parents and whanau the opportunity to learn about a range of educations providers and employers, investigate options and compare programmes all in one place.

Confirmed for 2014 • • • • •

Rotorua Career Expo, May 14-15 Eastern Bay Careers Expo, May 16 Tokoroa START Careers Expo, June 19-21 Kawerau Careers Expo, July 11 Tauranga Careers Expo, August 8

We can also organise

Student for a day: Join a class for the day and find out more about what it’s really like to study at Waiariki.

Campus visits: Take a tour of our campus and meet our students and staff; for individuals or groups.

Student pathway advisors are available through email or phone. We can meet with students and discuss options and courses planning.

Tireni Ratema and Harata Simpson, student pathway advisors, are here to help prospective, new and current students.

Career Days for 2014 Friday, May 30 Nursing, Teaching, Social Sciences Friday, June 6 Business, Computing, Communications

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Friday, August 15 Rotorua Campus Open Day, all subjects, all ages

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Waiariki Academy of Sport Golfers hitting big in the New Year The golfers of Waiariki Academy of Sport have been very busy already this year and are moving up the ranks.

Peter Lee secured his Australasian Tour card after four rounds at the Peninsula Golf Club in Melbourne, with rounds of 72, 69, 77 and 69, and finishing in a share of 30th position in a total of one under the card. Peter is in Asia at the moment preparing for the Asian qualifying school at the Seapine Royal Army Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand.

William Brown won the 2014 Māori National Tournament at the Te Puke Golf Club in January defeating Compton Pikari in the final. After a weeklong knock-out tournament where these golfers played great, William got the victory on the 16th hole and winning three up.

Landyn Edwards took out the 2014 Danny Lee Springfield Open over fellow Academy of Sport player Victor Janin, with rounds of 70, 70 and 65, finishing five under the card total and walking away with a 50-inch plasma TV. This is his second time winning this event in three years. Victor finished with rounds of 65, 69 and 73 to finish second.

Heather Keefe finished third in the women’s division.

Victor Janin secured his New Zealand PGA tour card after a tough battle at the Taupo Golf Club where 26 golfers went for eight cards to play the local professional tournament scene.

Victor is currently trying to qualify for a place in this year’s New Zealand Open.

William Howard finished third at the Auckland Anniversary Tournament held at the Akarana Golf Club over the weekend.

Peter Lee competing for his Australian Tour card at the Peninsula Golf Club in Melbourne.

New diploma creates further possibilities for sports-minded students

News from the river

Work is still progressing on the development of Waiariki’s first sport qualification, the Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership (Sport Management and Coaching).

Mike led a trio of international athletes producing a clean run of 90.95 seconds to finish 1.23 seconds clear of Pierre Bourliaud from France. Fellow Frenchman Etienne Daille followed closely behind in third.

The new diploma, once it receives approval from New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), will give students the opportunity to gain industry-relevant vocational skills that could one day see them running and managing sporting events or facilities, coaching or managing a team, developing recreational events such as tournaments, and more.

Waiariki students will have the added benefits of practical, handson experience working on campus in the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre, with Waiariki Academy of Sport athletes, and with established community partners.

Since Waiariki Academy of Sport was established in 2007, with the aim of giving local athletes the chance to prioritise their sport while gaining a tertiary qualification, the academy has produced Olympians, world champions and numerous national champions and representatives.

Mike Dawson has just won his first kayaking Australian Open title in the K1M final in January.

“It is cool to win the Aussie Open title after coming here for a lot of years and not winning it,” Mike says.

“This race doubled as the New Zealand selection race so it was really important to make sure that I was in the top three so I get to race in world cups and world champs.”

Kayaker Mike Dawson tops the podium in Australia.

The academy has focused its energies on niche sports that complement what Rotorua and the Waiariki rohe have to offer including biking (with an emphasis on cross country mountain biking), paddle sports (canoe slalom, extreme kayak, rowing, waka ama, rafting), and golfing where Waiariki has its own nine-hole golf training facility and PGA golf professional.

It is therefore a natural fit to add a sport qualification to offer sports-minded students the opportunity to turn their passion into a lifelong career.

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At Waiariki, you can go all the way from a certificate, diploma and degree right up to a master’s qualification. Check out www.waiariki.ac.nz for Waiariki’s huge range of qualifications.

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