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Professor Margaret Noble Chief Executive
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The new qualifications we have introduced this year have experienced strong uptake. These qualifications include programmes in the sports leadership area building on our Academy of Sport, music and performance through our Academy of Singing and Music, and of course our range of postgraduate qualifications including a Master of Management with four specialist strands. The response to these qualifications provides confirmation that Waiariki is on the right track in meeting the educational needs of our region. Building the capability of our regional workforce is a key task for Waiariki. Further assurance that we are on the right track in meeting the needs of local employers was provided through our recent employer satisfaction survey results. The 234 employers who responded provided positive feedback on the value of the hands-on, applied learning that is distinctive of Waiariki’s programmes. “Satisfied” or “very satisfied” were the responses of 93% of those surveyed regarding the relevance of Waiariki’s training, with 89% believing Waiariki’s qualifications were relevant to their needs, and 85% “certain” or “very certain” that these qualifications prepared students for their future employment needs. I am grateful for all those employers who took the time to participate in this survey.
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This is Issue 22 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.
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Mereana Ngatai and one of her entries into the Miromoda Fashion Design Competition. See the full story on page 4. Our apologies for an incorrect reference in Waiariki Today edition 21. The garment "Kotahitanga" pictured on page 8 was created by Deb Laraman and Donna Dinsdale.
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We have also experienced growth in our international student numbers, which is good for the institution and for our community. International students, with their rich diversity of cultures, enrich the learning and campus experience for all our students, and you will see this reflected in this edition of Waiariki Today. In addition to the opportunities Waiariki provides for international students, we have also engaged with Grow Rotorua, secondary schools and other providers to work together in more effectively promoting Rotorua as a world-class international education destination. As the name of our institution suggests, providing learning that is reflective of the ever-changing technology is an important part of Waiariki’s preparing students for the world and workforce of today and the future. You will find featured in this edition recent technology-related initiatives that involve the use of CNC machining in engineering, and the introduction of a fully interactive app for mobile devices that enables self-paced learning of te reo Māori, anywhere, anytime. Construction has commenced on our new health sciences building that will incorporate laboratory facilities and modern, technology-supported learning environments. Further investment in technology enabled and enhanced learning will be a continuing focus for us. In recent years, Waiariki has worked at establishing study pathways for students, especially young students, to have clear and effective transitions to tertiary education. More than 50% of our students are under 25, which is positive, as this is an area that we have continued to focus on through a range of initiatives. These initiatives include strengthening secondary-to-tertiary pathways with the growth of the trades academies which allow high school students to be dual enrolled in achieving NCEA, Waiariki and industry qualifications. We’ve also expanded our career open days, the availability of free fees through Youth Guarantee funding, and increased focus on the delivery of foundation level programmes, including marae-based delivery. Waiariki had its origins as a community college, and this commitment to the local community is an essential part of Waiariki’s identity. Our engagement with the community is reflected in numerous ways including working with employers and the community, providing marae-based delivery, and through our sponsorship programmes. The launch of our second Charity House project featured in this edition is another good example. I also see Waiariki’s move to become completely smoke free at all of our campuses as a reflection of our commitment to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community. It was fitting that our Rotorua mayor, Steve Chadwick, who has been a courageous campaigner for smoke-free environments supported us in making this occasion that coincided with international smoke-free day. Learning is a life-long journey. As we approach the start of our second semester, I encourage all our readers to consider the opportunities Waiariki offers to further their skills and qualifications in a supportive and now smoke-free learning environment. Nga mihi mahana kia koutou katoa. Professor Margaret Noble
Visit www.waiariki.ac.nz to view our programme offerings listed in the 2015 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. Certificates, diplomas, degrees postgraduate qualifications and master’s – they’re all here.
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The new $10.2 million nursing and health sciences building on Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus is taking shape. Completion is scheduled for early February, just before the start of Semester 1 in 2015.
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Waiariki taking the lead in Rotorua’s Youth Transition project Late last year, Waiariki, in recognition as the key tertiary provider in the region, was asked by Excel Rotorua to lead work on one of the initiative’s key projects, Youth Transition. The Excel Rotorua project is one of government’s social sector trials that focuses primarily on education, with the goal of improving educational success for all local children and young people. “Excel Rotorua is an initiative to improve success in education, working from early childhood, right through to tertiary education,” says Prof Margaret Noble, chief executive, Waiariki. “I was asked to lead the secondary-tertiary initiative transition phase. It makes sense for Waiariki to take a coordinating role.” A workshop in April saw community leaders and other stakeholders gather under one roof to discuss, plan and collaborate. “We brought together schools, some of the PTE [private training establishment] providers, ourselves and some industry. It was a day to really understand more what’s going on and explore how we might work together. It was a good opportunity to bring everyone together,” says Prof Noble. “We’ve been talking about how to raise aspirations of young people, to encourage them to think about tertiary study, and how
it’s actually too late to start that discussion when they’re 15 and 16.”
beyond NCEA Level 2 earlier in a student’s life were well worth heavier investment.
Prof Noble felt the workshop led to indepth discussion and reflection on many key areas that need improvement or development.
“We’re now looking at funding to take things forward and capitalise on that,” says Prof Noble.
“I think in terms of innovation and bringing all those people together to talk about what is happening in Rotorua in that space, to understand and look at the potential and some key ideas, then I think the workshop was a success.” Most attendees agreed that projects such as increasing digital literacy, lifting academic aspirations, and encouraging progression
“The message is that we’re really keen to collaboratively worth with schools, and it’s building on initiatives like the Trades Academies, the STAR programme and vocational pathways. It’s trying to make sense of those, and how to support transitioning our youth from secondary to tertiary education and into the workforce where they’ll be prepared and productive.”
supports secondary-tertiary transition is the Youth Guarantee scheme which provides fees-free study for youth entering tertiary study for the first time. The Ministry of Education met on Waiariki’s campus in late May to look at sector engagement in relation to the Youth Guarantee scheme. “Just having those types of high-level meetings here recognises the role that Waiariki plays in that space of supporting progression of young people, which is one of six priorities in the government’s new priority Tertiary Education Strategy.”
Another key government initiative that
Developing an international waiariki at a glance strategy for Rotorua LEVEL 4-5 PROGRAMMES
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“Waiariki is awesome,” commented one international student in the latest Waiariki student satisfaction survey.
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Each year, Waiariki students are asked to complete a survey, providing their opinions on a gammet of factors related to their time at the institute. The information is colated and analysed and provides a foundation for planning and improving Waiariki policies, practices and even the campus provisions.
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Feedback from international students, who account for 20% of the student population at Mokoia Campus, provides valuable endorsements of the institute that attracts the attention of international agents and prospective students. With key education providers in the city seeking to expand their reach into these valuable international markets, they’ve set upon developing an international strategy for Rotorua. Waiariki, plus a couple private training establishments (PTEs) and local secondary schools are collaborating to look at what potential there is to promote Rotorua as an international study destination.
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“You’ve already got a significant number of international students at Waiariki,” says Waiariki Chief Executive Professor Margaret Noble. “There is also a small but significant pool of learners in the secondary schools, and you’ve got people doing English language courses.”
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International students and their families bring in significant revenue which assists with improving campus resources, something that benefits all students. The international students also give local students the chance to mix with people from other cultures.
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Prof Noble says, “The purpose of the strategy is to look at how we would promote Rotorua as an international destination, what capacity there is to grow to create transition from school into tertiary, etc., and that work is ongoing. The plan is to create an action plan and put in a detailed bid to Education New Zealand for more funding to support the strategy. It’s part of a trend in raising awareness overseas, and we think Rotorua has something pretty special to offer.
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“Waiariki has already seen a considerable increase in international applications this year, up by about 54% and about 27% ahead in enrolments. So, in a sense, that’s additional information about the attractiveness of Rotorua as a study destination. On top of that, we have really high rates of satisfaction among the international students we currently have enrolled.” international
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Scholarship creates opportunity for creative people Staff profile Richard Jeffries
Director, Directorate of Partnerships and Planning Richard Jefferies sees the bicultural role of Waiariki as an important difference for the institution.
“A big change for me is understanding how expansive the organisation is. I’ve been around to most of the teaching sites and I didn’t realise that Waiariki has got tentacles all over the place – right across the Bay and into a little bit of South Waikato there. That has been the biggest impression on me over the initial four to five weeks. “The other thing is seeing the wide range of programmes that we deliver and the significant impact those programmes have on a lot of our communities.” Fully committed to the sustainability of the region’s economic and social development, the new director, who is also a Justice of the Peace, hopes his wide-ranging skills benefit the relationships at the heart of Waiariki. “One of the focus areas that I have is in working with our communities and the wide range of communities that we have. Obviously Māori and iwi are a part of that. I’m looking to best understand what our needs are in those areas and how we can best support those partnerships and interests.” Each day Richard commutes from his family home in the Waikato to Rotorua to work as part of the senior management team.
Mereana Ngatai with her entries in the Miromoda Fashion Design Competition. Below, some fine art pieces for sale at her Old Taupo Road Boutique.
Waiariki is in the business of supporting creativity and dreams as well as tertiary study. To that end the institute is again proud to offer sponsorship for CreationFest 2014 being held at the Blue Baths in July. The rebranded version of Rotorua’s highly popular Wearable Creationz, CreationFest has been expanded this year to include film and live performance as well as wearable art. An enthusiastic supporter and sponsor of Wearable Creationz for a number of years, Waiariki will this year provide a $1,000 creative arts scholarship toward course-related costs to the winner of the youth section. Mereana Ngatai won the jointly Waiariki/Te Puia sponsored culture section of the Wearables in 2012 with her entry “Toi Te Kupu”. Delighted to win after being a runner-up in the same category in the previous competition, Mereana was even more delighted to gain a $5,000 scholarship toward a creative qualification of her choice from Waiariki. Using the scholarship to complete a Certificate in Fashion Technology in 2013 opened the 45-year-old’s eyes to new possibilities. Although Mereana already had a lifetime of creative experience behind her, including co-owning and operating Pohutu Prints (that grew into the Best of Māori Tourism), learning the skills of pattern-making and garment construction gave her wings to take her artistic creativity to a new level by providing her with the knowledge and practical tools to explore a new creative path with self-assurance. “Thanks to the course, I now have the confidence to make a garment good enough to enter in this year’s Miromoda Fashion Design Competition for Māori fashion designers wanting to launch themselves. It’s an important
and potentially prestigious competition as the winners and runners-up in each category are showcased at New Zealand Fashion Week in August.”
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Of Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Tukorehe descent, Richard feels his previous senior level experiences at both Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa have stood him in good stead for his career move to Waiariki. Now the director of the Directorate of Partnerships and Planning, he admits the role is a lot larger and more complex than he first thought.
An artist with a Diploma in Secondary Teaching, Mereana is a visual arts tutor at Te Kura o Te Koutu, runs a performance art company (Mauri Oho), and also a boutique gallery. She studied for her visual arts qualification at Waiariki in the 1980s in the days of Ross Hemara, Barry Dabb, Tina Wirihana and Debbie Thyne, and says it was a great experience to return and see the huge growth and options available to young students beginning their journey. Debra Laraman, head of department, Creative and Art and Design at Waiariki, said the redeveloped CreationFest has evolved into a unique format that provides an opportunity to showcase creativity across a wide range of disciplines. “Community participation in the arts through award competitions is a very New Zealand approach which is not often seen overseas. This event will provide a platform for both the novice and the experienced creative to be recognised, while encouraging wider community involvement to enhance and bind society together.”
“Most of my family are actually up in Hamilton. There are a few of us carpooling from Hamilton daily, though, so it’s not as bad as you might think.”
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Talented local star to shine her light in L.A. She’s young, talented and destined for success says Waiariki’s Richard Anaru, programme area lead of Waiariki’s Academy of Singing and Music. And he isn’t the only person who feels the future is extremely bright for Rotorua’s Stella Maris; the 18-year-old has been chosen to compete in the World Championship of Performing Arts being held in Los Angeles in July. Stella has been on a fund-raising mission to get herself to the championships that she took the initiative to audition for; something Richard says is typical of Stella. “An outstanding, committed young person, Stella is a straight-A student who is doing fabulously well. Completely and utterly driven to be a success, she engineered the opportunity for herself, has done all her own publicity and fundraising to make this most of this potentially massive break.” One of 18 New Zealanders selected to perform, Stella will compete in the singing and song-writing category as well as the instrumental section. Prior the competition, which includes competitors from 40 countries, she will attend a boot camp to be mentored by some of the best musicians in the U.S. Filled with a huge passion since primary school for singing, dancing and being on stage, Stella’s ultimate dream is to be a professional singer-songwriter sharing her music on a global scale. A Smokefree Pacifica Beats section winner, accomplished kapa haka performer and te reo Māori speaker, Stella says she is “excited by the amazing opportunity to show them what I’ve got.” A graduate of Waiariki’s Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance that was available for the first time last year, Stella is now working toward the Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance. Being the first year the diploma has run, Richard is delighted that all eight certificate graduates from 2013 are extending their studies. Both qualifications offer a pathway to a music degree that students can access through several universities or Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ). Richard is hopeful that Waiariki will offer an in-house music degree in the near future. Richard says the academy students are a diverse group with widely differing educational backgrounds, goals and ages. He says while they are proud to celebrate young stars like Stella, they also delight in their many other success stories. He offers 52-year-old Reihana Dickson, and 23-year-old Evar Thomas, “who sings like a bird,” as examples. “Reihana just wanted to learn guitar to play for his moko but is now undertaking a formal certificate qualification, whilst Evar had the courage to undertake academic learning to enable her to audition for the academy and is now studying for a Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance to support her singing career goal.” Founded in 2011 as a scholarship-based academy that supported and trained musically talented students while they studied toward other Waiariki qualifications, it didn’t offer a music qualification per se. Keen to offer a bona fide qualification for these singers and musicians, Richard investigated what was on offer elsewhere in New Zealand, which eventually led to a qualification swap with Tai Poutini Polytechnic. Stella Maris, a Waiariki Academy of Singing and Music scholar, looks forward to competing in L.A. She is one of 18 New Zealanders heading to the World Championship of Performing Arts in July.
Peer support key for early childhood education students Tertiary study requires dedication and hard work. Juggling that with other personal and professional commitments, as many Waiariki students do, can be a bit challenging at the best of times.
recently come out of hospital with pneumonia. So things are quite full on, but I think that coming here every day is just one step forward to getting where I want to be,” she says confidently.
“I’m finding it hard,” says Karley Rawiri Walker, “but at the same time it’s made me find myself and feel like I’m someone. That I can achieve. It’s made me find my feet and who I really am, cementing what I want to do as a career as well.”
“I’ve got three other classmates from ‘Tok’ – we call each other The Tok Whanau Group – which helps me and gets me where I want to be. Their support is just amazing, really.”
The Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education student knows powerful. And she knows that accepting support from her peers can go a long way toward successful outcomes. Based in Tokoroa, the former student from Waiariki’s Tokoroa campus is now starting the second year of a three-year qualification at Mokoia Campus in Rotorua. Besides a return trip between the two locations four days a week, study and travel are not all Karley has to contend with.
Citing her peer support group as a key influence in her current successes, Karley also offers her own support and advice to other people contemplating the life-changing decision to study at Waiariki. “If you know what you want to do, do it no matter what. No matter what road’s in your way, there is always an outcome. There’s always going to be bumps, you’ve just got to find ways to overcome them. Once you do, it’s just so much better for you and you’ll be happier in the long run.”
“I’m coaching a netball team for my 10-year-old girl. I’m working. I’m a solo mum of three and I’ve
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Hannah Strange, Zania Douglas, Karley Rawiri Walker and Jamie Taylor have formed a peer support group and call themselves The Tok Whanau Group.
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Māngai Nui
Local Maori news and events
Iwi News Sir Toby Curtis Chair, Te Arawa Lakes Trust
He mihi Since the last edition of Waiariki Today, a number of our revered kinsfolk have passed beyond the veil. People who live their lives as ordinary people but whose contribution has left an indelible imprint on the minds and hearts of many. One such person was the older brother of our Rev Tom Poata, Pereme, whose presence had a positive impact within the Māori community living on the North Shore. During the last month, four very prominent figures in Māoridom passed away. Paraire Huata, Morvin Simon, Pani Stirling and Heeni Green all contributed to the educational and cultural development for his culinary skills at many of our Te Arawa marae. A kaati. Nga mareikura, nga manukura, nga mautioriori; Haere, okioki, moe mai ra. Tuhoe Complex This group of buildings has undoubtedly lifted the profile of Taneatua township. In addition, the Tuhoe people can feel justifiably proud of this magnificent achievement. Maataatua iwi can also align with this sterling development. Knowing the architects who brought this to fruition, even we in Te Arawa can look forward to some future business collaboration with a sense of optimism. Iwi advancement is poised to contribute substantially to the local economy. Te Arawa kapa haka competitions A special word of thanks and congratulations from Te Arawa iwi to the organisers of the day. This also includes the mayor and district council’s contribution, together with the host of generous sponsors. The event was an outstanding success and would rank second to none throughout Māoridom. Several fledgling groups did exceptionally well to make the group of six teams to represent Te Arawa at the national Matatini Competitions next year in Christchurch.
The teams are: 1st Te Matarae i o Rehu 2nd Te Whanoa 3rd Te Rangiwewehi 4th Tuhourangi 5th Kataore 6th Te Pikikotuku o Rongomai Rotorua District Council proposed structure As a member of Te Arawa iwi, I must acknowledge and commend the mayor and her council for their courageous vision. I’m aware that many people, essentially non-Te Arawa, have a strong opposing view. In many ways, it is reminiscent of the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement issue when the ownership of the lakes-bed was acknowledged by the Crown. Today, the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group is heralded as one of the best governance structures related to a natural resource anywhere in the world. At the outset I was of the view that this would not be the case. I am pleased to say that I was wrong. The group is going from strength to strength. In a similar vein, I am now strongly convinced that this would probably be the case with the council’s vision. Rotorua police station Over the past decade or more, the police have been working closely with Māori communities throughout the country to reduce Māori crime across the board. In the past several years there has been a noticeable percentage drop in offences registered. The Rotorua area and Bay of Plenty district offices have been working in close liaison with the different communities to engage in the Turning of the Tide programme on a joint effort basis. This approach has resulted in Māori particularly, establishing sound, supportive working relationship with the police. The new Rotorua police station with a stylised rendition of a Māori cloak hovering across the main entrance and front façade of the building bears testimony to this collaborative discourse to curb crime.
Kia Ora Hauora seek to give Maori healthy options Terere Aoake is proud to have taken up the challenge of promoting healthcare as a career to Māori in the Midland District Health Board’s (DHB) region. Midlands DHB creates strong links between the five Midland district health boards - Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki and Waikato. Through the newly established Kia Ora Hauora (KOH), she and Fallyn Flavell liaise with schools, health providers and tertiary institutions to help steer students into healthcare qualifications.
support with scholarships, course work and/or study tips, then that is what we will do. If you are a person who is pretty good at getting yourself sorted, but every now and then you need a friendly guide, then that is what we do as well. “That is the beauty of our service; we really do enjoy seeing people succeed. After all, it is those that are doing the study that are doing the hard job; we are just the cheerleaders on the side, helping you get over that line of success.”
Born in Rotorua, Fallyn feels the team is ensuring Māori, who are under-represented in today’s health sector, have all the information they need to consider health a viable work/lifestyle. Aiming to deliver their message from a kaupapa Māori perspective, which includes informing whanau from the start, she breaks Kia Ora Hauora’s support services down into three key segments. “Scholarships: ensuring students are informed of what scholarships are available. Study Prep Wānanga: encouraging student-driven learning through study wānanga, and supporting through grants to hold these. Employment: by building relationships with DHBs and Māori health providers and making them aware of how many graduates they have at the end of each year, what they’re qualified in and where they want to work. Making DHBs and the Ministry of Health accountable for employing and supporting the professionals from the Kia Ora Hauora programme.” Using a current student from Taneatua as an example, Terere elaborates how Hauora support was able to turn her career indecisiveness into a successful Certificate in Smart Study at Waiariki. With their support, frequent meetings and guidance, the student has now applied to continue into the institution’s Bachelor of Nursing and for scholarship support with which to study. KOH encourages Year 9 students and above to contact KOH for support to get through to the end of their tertiary studies and into employment. “We take our lead from those that use our service,” she says. “If you’re a person that requires extra
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New app creates exciting step in e-learning space Teach yourself te reo Māori on a mobile device and achieve an NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) approved award. This innovative new technology has been made possible by a partnership involving Rotorua’s Māori Multimedia Ltd and Waiariki. Author and founder of Māori Multimedia Ltd, Dr Rāpata Wiri, approached Waiariki to collaborate to develop a software training app accessed via mobile devices to complement a technology they had already been created. The application builds on quality texts written by Dr Wiri some years ago on the subject of learning the Māori language. Associate Professor Clarke Raymond, head of the Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise at Waiariki says, “We were delighted with the approach as it was a good fit with our strategic plans to develop further in the e-learning space. Through the resulting partnership, we have been able to develop an NZQA approved award, the Short Award in Te Reo Māori Te Reo Taketake, worth 30 credits at Level 5 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority framework.” Dr Raymond stresses this is not simply another digital text book. It is a completely interactive learning platform utilising a new learning management system that includes oral assignments using videos and recorded sounds in addition to conventional written work based on the textbook information also provided online. Students work at their own pace and are able to use videos and recorded
Te Reo Māori Kāore e kore kei te pēnei mai koutou he aha kē hoki te tikanga o te kōrero nei “kua kore hāere te reo Māori i Māori”.
Prof Clarke Raymond and Dr Rapata Wiri show off the Te Pumanawa App that will teach te reo Maori using smart devices.
pronunciation examples by fluent te reo Māori speakers to compare and perfect their pronunciation in private. Once they are happy with their recordings, students will enter them via their Tablets and iPhones into the Waiariki system for assessment by Waiariki’s tutors. “Not only will this method of self-paced learning using the new te reo Māori app appeal to the younger generation, it will also make learning te reo accessible to people who may otherwise not engage in it,” Dr Raymond says.
full-time parenting, lack of transport, lack of confidence or perhaps even fear of peer pressure, so he is hopeful this will appeal to those “inactive learners” looking for alternative options. A pilot scheme involving up to 80 students will be launched at the start of Semester 2 in July. At the end of the semester the success of the training scheme will be assessed using tutor feedback and various evaluations to determine the next step for this exciting ‘game changing’ partnership.
He adds there are a host of reasons that onsite learning may not be possible for some people, including full-time work,
New education partnership creates free training for Maori and Pasifika students A new partnership aims to improve future employment opportunities for Māori and Pasifika learners by providing tailored education and training that is free for select students.
The partnership reflects the needs and relationships each party has within the region and will ensure that the programme provides value where it is most needed.
Waiariki has teamed up with Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, and Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust and has been awarded a contract under the Māori and Pasifika Trade Training (MPTT) initiative.
MPTT will develop and deliver new and innovative training and skills development programmes in carpentry. Learner support systems will also be developed in order to lead to successful educational outcomes. Students will then be successfully transitioned onto relevant employment pathways as a result of their involvement. Regional employers and industry will play a key role throughout the training scheme.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) have developed the initiative to create and strengthen training pathways, improve employment outcomes and increase the number of Māori and Pasifika learners, aged 18 to 34, entering into Level 4 New Zealand apprenticeships.
Initially, MPTT will be offered in Rotorua, Whakatane and Taumarunui. Delivery may also be available in Taupo and Tokoroa and will be confirmed at a later date. The intention is that MPTT
Kua roa te wā e whātoro noa atu ana te kaikōrero i te reo Māori i tētahi kupu mai i te reo Pākeha i te wā e rere ana te kupu Māori ka whakauru atu ki tōna wāhi i hiahia ai, ēngari e mau tonu ana te wairua Māori i roto i te kōrero. I te nuinga o te wā ehara kē hoki i te mea he kore nō te kaikōrero i mōhio ki te kupu Māori mō tāna i tiki atu rā i te reo Pākeha, he māngere kē nō te kaikōrero ki te āta whakāāro ki tāna i pīrangi ai ka whakaputa ai ko te kupu Māori. E mōhiotia ana hoki he wā anō tōna kāore i te mōhiotia te kupu Māori, he kore kupu Māori tonu rānei. Tēnā, kia whakatauiratia ake tāku e kōrero nei. Kua rongo au i te hunga matatau, matatau nei e kīī ana, “Must me hāere tātau.” I roto i tēnei whakatakotoranga e rite ana te tikanga o te “must” me te “me”, nā rēirā, e tika kē ana kia whakakoretia tētahi o ērā, te “must” rānei, te “me” kē rānei. He āhua rite ana tēnei ki te korero “Tata near rātau ka mate,” arā e rite ana te tikanga o te “tata” ki tō te “near”, nā rēirā, e tika kē ana kia whakakoretia tētahi. Ko te hunga matatau tēnei e kīī nei au he pēnei ki te kōrero, nā rēirā, i mau tonu ai ko te wairua Māori o te whakatakotoranga. No doubt some of you are wondering what is meant by the statement “the Māori language is becoming less like Māori”.
will diversify the training scheme to include additional trades from 2015 onwards. The initiative is also expected to support iwi development plans, Pasifika economic development aspirations, and in particular the Business Growth Agenda and He Kai Kei Aku Ringa – the Crown-Māori economic growth partnership, the Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan.
For some time now the Māori speaker has borrowed words from the English, while speaking Māori, and inserted it in the desired place, but a Māori essence has still been retained in the statement. In most situations it is not because the speaker does not know the Māori word for the word borrowed from English, he or she is too lazy to actually think about what he or she wants to say and then to say it in Māori. It is appreciated that there are occasions when the Māori word is not known or where there is no Māori equivalent. Let me exemplify here what I am saying. I have heard really fluent speakers say, “Must me hāere tātau” (we really must go).” In this structure the “must” is implicit in the word “me” so, strictly speaking, one of them should be omitted, either “must” or “me”. This is also the situation with “Tata near rātau ka mate,” the words “tata” and “near” are synonymous therefore one of them is redundant. I am stating here that it is those who are fluent who express themselves in this way hence the retention of the essence of Māori. Nākū noa,
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Around Campus Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Bill English delivered a speech to Te Ārawa iwi providing details on the recently announced 2014 National Budget. Waiariki was honoured to provide a bicultural setting for such a significant hui as English, Rotorua MP Todd McClay, and Maori Party’s Te Ururoa Flavell were welcomed onto Tangatarua Marae on Mokoia Campus. The group discussed the highlights of the budget plan, explained how it specifically affected Te Ārawa and its peoples, then opened the floor for questions.
On 30 May, all Waiariki Institute of Technology campuses of went smoke free. On the eve of the landmark change, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick unveiled the new sign for the Mokoia Campus in front of a public gallery and local media. Students and staff wanting to quit smoking are offered a range of free support services through Waiariki’s on-campus health services.
Helping to support Pink Shirt Day on 23 May, Waiariki’s marketing team proudly stood up to join the fight against bullying in New Zealand.
The architect’s rendering provides a sneak preview of how the interior of the new nursing and health sciences building could look once completed in early 2015.
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Waiariki’s newest international students met with Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick at Rotorua District Council. At this informal event, the mayor enjoys welcoming the students to Rotorua and telling them about the city. The students are given the opportunity to ask Mayor Chadwick any questions they may have and pose with her for photos.
The Diploma in Art and Design Level 6 students opened their thought-provoking exhibition, “New Zealand’s Social Issues,” with special guest Tamati Coffey attending the event. Tamati says, “I love the art. I’m awakened by the content of it. There are some big issues that these guys are talking about.”
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Fresh start qualification heads to Kawerau
Hazelnut ChocolateCake 160g unsalted butter at room temperature 160g
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Grease the inside of a baking tin or cake loaf with butter and sprinkle the 100g of hazelnut to thoroughly coat the mould. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and 80g castor sugar, beating for approximately 10 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy. Slowly add tempered egg yolks (around 20-22˚C) and fold in the melted chocolate. Beat the egg whites and second batch of castor sugar into a meringue. Carefully fold the meringue into the creamed butter mixture. Mix hazelnuts and flour together and carefully fold into the mixture. Pour the cake mixture into the mould and spread evenly. Bake at 190˚C for 30-40 minutes. When cooled, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cake or a creamy chocolate sauce for extra moisture.
Certificate in Vocational Studies students stand tall, wearing the CVS hoodies they designed. They are joined by their Rotorua tutors, Bimla Sharma (wearing the bright scarf) and Kihi Tawhai (second male from the left).
Kihi Tawhai believes in his students and the opportunities there has been a disconnect with the traditions and protocols the course he delivers at Waiariki affords them. Discussing of Māori culture. This offering fills that demand.” the Certificate in Vocational Skills, Kihi talks as if both the Made up of two courses, Nga Kete o Te Wānanga offers qualification and its student body are parts of his wider whanau. marae-based practical work, disguising key literacy and “In my perspective, the students haven’t changed at all,” he numeracy skills, and Māori Tourism Practices is designed says. “All we’ve seen is another side to them.” around the demands of one of the region’s key industries. The certificate has proven successful at Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus in Rotorua, based on the students continuing on to employment or trades and degree-level study. Kihi says he is proud it will now bring similar benefits to the people of Kawerau.
“We say when we first meet them, ‘We don’t care where you come from, what you’ve done previously. You get a fresh start here and these are the expectations. If you think you are ready for this environment, we are more than willing to help support you.’” A free qualification for those under 25, students emerge with NCEA credits which may have eluded them in a more traditional classroom environment. Bolstering a high student to teacher ratio, the qualification delivers industry relevant skills and a renewed sense of self-worth. “There has been a demand from the Kawerau community to offer a relevant qualification for youth,” Kihi explains. “Not just youth, but people in general, people who have been disengaged from education, and predominantly that’s Māori.” Education is not the only link Kihi feels the class re-establishes. “For the large majority, even though their ethnicity is Māori,
With background environments providing the basis for many of the students’ past academic histories, the certificate breaks the cycle by offering individual accountabilities and trust, two traits many of Kihi’s students have never experienced before. “When you make the students accountable, it shows you care. They push the boundaries, more so than any other student I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with, but that’s it. They want to test whether or not you genuinely care about ‘them the person’, more so than ‘them the student’.” Stressing if students can go back to school, they are encouraged to do so, Kihi emphasises the off-campus study element removes the ‘looks like a classroom, seems like a classroom’ trap of the courses’ competitors. “If a classroom was the right place, they’d still be at school,” he says. “Our goal is that students continue onto something else. If we are not preparing them for that step, we are not doing our job,” Kihi explains. “Give these guys an opportunity and they show you every time what they are capable of. If we provide them the opportunity, it’s their responsibility to take it and take it wherever they want to go.”
Continuing education opportunities If you’re a business owner looking for ways to grow, you may be eligible for half-price training at Waiariki through a new government scheme. Waiariki is now a service provider of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Capability Development Voucher Scheme and is offering a range of short courses and workshops in business planning, marketing and governance to regional businesses and Māori trusts. The NZTE scheme assists business owners who are serious about investing in business growth and can benefit from a relationship with their local tertiary education provider. An assessment service based at the NZTE local offices in Rotorua will help business owners prioritise their training and development needs. Those who are eligible can receive 50% off the costs of staff training on approved Waiariki courses and workshops.
Current Waiariki approved short courses: • • • • • •
Māori Governance: Responsibilities of Governance Bodies and Trustees Working with Māori Stakeholders: Mutual Respect Global Business Development The Nuts and Bolts of Performance Management Demystifying Marae Protocol: Crossing the Portal Knowing our Region: Landmarks and Histories
• Marketing: Time to Take Control Additional short courses in the areas of business planning, marketing strategies, finance, business systems, governance, and managing resources can be developed depending on demand.
Interested organisations are encouraged to access the vouchers via the Accelerate Success website www.acceleratesuccess.co.nz, or by contacting their NZTE regional business partner on 07 577 8957. Contact the Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise at Waiariki for more information at research@waiariki.ac.nz or 07 346 8811.
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Students milling small cogs for innovative new wheel Build it and they will come, or in the case of Waiariki, buy it and they will use it. It seems investing $100,000 in a state-of-the-art CNC (computer numeric control) machining centre last November is already beginning to pay dividends by providing practical real-world experience for Waiariki engineering students. Stephen Cox, business developer for Waiariki’s Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise, says he could see genuine potential in buying the latest CNC machine for engineering students to train on. Therefore, he is delighted the new technology has attracted the attention of Alex Miller at Custom Engineering Ltd, who will be utilising this year’s engineering students to mass produce a variety of small parts to be milled on the new machine. John Walls, head of department for Engineering Technologies, says Waiariki is committed to giving students real-world experiences and this initiative provides that as the students in his department are producing real components using the very latest technology while having to meet commercial timeframes. He is keen to point out that it isn’t a commercial venture as Waiariki will not be making any profit from their involvement.
Alex Miller (centre), of Custom Engineering Ltd, is joined by engineering students Danielle Post and LeRoy Murray near the new CNC machining centre that will be used to make parts for an innovative new project.
“We are not in competition with our local engineering industry; this is all about educational outcomes for our students,” John says. The Custom Engineering subcontract, part of a Webster Group ‘Callaghan Innovation’ funded project, will see the small local company utilise the student-made parts for containerised power generators. Stephen says the students enrolled in the Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning) have recently began producing the series of small componentry required by Custom Engineering, and are proud to be fabricating the components for an innovative project while gaining real-world experience at the same time. “They are doing real work, for a real client, with a real end product,” says Stephen. “I believe it will also increase their job prospects in Rotorua, as they will have working knowledge of a highly specialised machine and will have proved themselves to an actual client.” The students also gain competency on older manual machine tools including lathes and mills. Manual machinery is still important and relevant as these machines remain in common use in many engineering workshops. Competency in using them is a requirement of the national certificate that students achieve as part of their study. Engineering student Mene Ahuriri learns how to use the new CNC machining centre purchased earlier this year.
New sports qualifications open eyes to industry careers With the Waiariki Academy of Sport a proven success, the health-based offerings to the community were recently expanded. Two new qualifications, the Certificate in Applied Sport and Exercise Studies (Sport Management and Coaching) and the Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership (Sport Management and Coaching), debuted and were eagerly snapped up by those looking to join the booming fitness industry. Now that the first classes in each qualification are already underway, we asked those behind their implementation how the new recruits were finding the pathways to a newer, healthier career.
“From what I’ve found, they may be initially intimidated when you go through the course outline, but once you talk through the theory, how it is relevant to what they want to learn, it is pretty well received,” says sports tutor Mark Leishman. Aiming to deliver a comprehensive grounding in areas such as coaching, nutrition and fitness, the qualifications will be taking new enrolments on a monthly basis. “I think if you can get into a career in something that you love you don’t work a day in your life,” says Amanda Heapy, Waiariki’s head of department for Health and Sport, Health Studies. “So, if students can make a career out of sport or something they are really enthusiastic about, that will make study a lot easier and help them find a job they will love for life.” “It’s very common in sport and recreation as an industry to be pigeon holed what the career opportunities are,” adds Mark. “You often have people who have been spoon fed into being really good athletes. They don’t know why they did what they did, they just did what they were told. Once they start doing a course like this, they realise all the knowledge and different professional people they’ve been exposed to. Then they are like, ‘Well hang on, I was working with this nutritionist, we had a doctor, a physio and a sport psychologist…’ and all these things they hadn’t computed yet.” “A key thing is that we can contextualise the content to the individual student’s goals,” sports tutor Clark Tuagalu says, speaking on the qualifications’ ripple effect. “Surprisingly, a lot of the students are quite community orientated. They want to help their families and extended family. These guys are learning skills that will encourage people to stop leading poor lifestyles in terms of health and fitness.” Whether students are looking at a career to help others or to help their own professional performance, Amanda feels by correctly addressing both the mental and physical aspects of sport, it perfectly ties into the modern Zen for a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Foundation students of the Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership (Sport Management and Coaching), (from left to right) Manaaki O’Brien, Scotty Evans, Freedom White and Tui Hurst.
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“Health factors are on the radar a lot more through the likes of diabetes, obesity and cancer. That means a lot more people can see the direct application of this little bit of knowledge will go a long way.”
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Charity began at home but benefits provided to many
Students from Western Heights Primary School’s oral language programme show thanks for the books and games purchased with help from Waiariki’s Charity House Project proceeds.
Rotorua’s Charity House Project, aiming to build five houses over five years to raise funds for charitable purposes locally, has initially proven every bit as successful as the community partners involved had hoped for. Already five community groups are set to benefit from grants from last year’s profits. The first house, a four-bedroom, 147 sq m linea weatherboard dwelling built by Waiariki students, was auctioned off in December, raising $14,716. The recipients of the proceeds were announced in May: Menz Shed, Western Heights Primary School oral language programme, Linton Park Community Centre, Rotorua Youth Centre, and Big Brother, Big Sister Rotorua. Sue Gunn, marketing and communications manager at Waiariki, says they began looking at the concept in late 2011, and decided to take the lead role in the community partnership as the project would offer Waiariki’s carpentry and interior design students a true hands-on experience. “It had been the dream of Mike Fogarty, programme area lead in Carpentry, Construction and Electrical, for years,” says Sue. “He knew that Otago Polytechnic had successfully run a similar programme for six years and was keen for Waiariki to follow suit.
“It’s a great way to engage with students. Not only is it a hands-on experience that they respond well to, but by building the house at PlaceMakers it exposes these students to prospective trade employers. All our Certificate in Carpentry (Pre-trade) students got holiday jobs plus employment at the end of their year-long course due to that exposure last year.” Once the go-ahead was given, Waiariki’s marketing department swung into action to gather support for the project by getting local businesses to sign up to support the project for five years. “We also got really great support from the Rotorua District Council and Rotorua Chamber of Commerce right from the start,” says Sue. “We launched our appeal for support at a Chamber of Commerce BA5 evening in November 2012 and six member businesses signed up then and there. Everyone was so positive, we didn’t encounter a single ‘no’ and it was all done on a handshake and a confirmation email.” Waiariki chose to partner with the Rotary Club of Rotorua Sunrise to utilise the club’s existing charitable networks. The club set up a designated trust, the Rotary Club of Rotorua Sunrise Charitable Trust, to administer the proceeds of the house auctions and select worthy recipients that meet funding criteria. Designed by John Chittenden Design, this year’s house is smaller, has a different floor plan and is more eco-friendly and sustainable than the previous build. The expectation is that next year’s house will be even more sustainable and thus an even better fit with Grow Rotorua’s healthy homes strategy. Thirty-seven Certificate in Carpentry (Pre-trade) students began building the new three-bedroom, 120 sq m timber-clad house in March and are due to complete it by October. Fifteen students of Waiariki’s interior design certificate and diploma are responsible for the interior and exterior colour palette, flooring choices and kitchen designs. It is also likely business management students will be given Charity House assignments to complete as part of their coursework. Sue says Waiariki has seen a marked increase in carpentry student numbers this year and attributes part of the additional uptake to the exposure given to the training options available locally via the Charity House Project. She adds that PlaceMakers has been “extremely generous” allowing Waiariki to build the houses on their site. Impressed by last year’s efforts, their neighbours Hume Pine have come on board this year not only helping with timber, but supplying power and water to the site as well; other partners have been generous in terms of extra on-site tuition for students, providing useful industry information, advice and recommendations.
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Feasting, dancing and celebrations at Waiariki It’s been a celebratory time for the international students at Waiariki where they recently held centre stage at the international night of ethnic performances at the Mokoia Campus in Rotorua. Bipul Das, international relationship manager at Waiariki, says the event far exceeded the expectations of all staff and students who attended.
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“The opportunity for all the different ethnicities represented here at Waiariki to perform in their traditional costumes was readily embraced by those who got to perform,” Bipul says. “They all made a phenomenal effort to perform their best and it showed. The event was so popular it reached full capacity.” It was a free event that could seat up to 200 people and the response was overwhelming. Luckily it’s not a one-off occurrence and other opportunities to experience the different cultures will take place with planned cultural nights specific to individual ethnicities. International students make up nearly a quarter of the student base at Waiariki and the numbers are continuing to rise. The growth is welcomed by many at Waiariki who believe it enriches the environment in which they work and study. “Waiariki, whilst predominantly made up of Māori students, has steadily begun to appeal more and more to international students from all around the world,” Bipul says. “In fact, 20% of all students here are internationals and when efforts are made to acknowledge their cultural heritage it further strengthens the connections between students and staff.” In June, Waiariki staff and students also had the opportunity to feast on Filipino cuisine in celebration of their independence day which is held every year on the 12th of June. Bipul says, “We have a large number of Filipino students here at Waiariki and it makes sense to acknowledge their special day given the contribution they make to our community. The day was a success and we look forward to celebrating all the other ethnicities represented here.”
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Stepping Stones Working in partnership for youth The possibilities are endless Over the past six weeks the Waiariki region has had the opportunity to experience career open days at Waiariki where the public were able to get a taste of the institute’s offerings. Student Pathway Advisor Tireni Ratema says the open days were well received by the various communities including Whakatane, Taupo, Putaruru, and here in Rotorua. “The career open days provided a much needed opportunity for the different communities to come and experience and visit our campus, meet our friendly staff, get a feel for the tertiary environment, and know that it’s far from a scary place.” The events were informative and resulted in many prospective students registering their interest and even some directly enrolling on courses. This is the second year Waiariki has run subject-specific open days as opposed to just one catering for all of Waiariki’s offerings. Tireni says this new way of showcasing the different courses and qualifications available has allowed the public to be exposed to a more intensive look into a particular area of interest and gain a better feel for what that career might be like. “They had a lot of fun and enjoyed the hands-on activities and workshops including working with other Waiariki students having a bit of a tutu, getting their hands dirty in print making, and redesigning t-shirts. They were able to have a jam on the music equipment and talk to current students about their journeys. It also gave our students an opportunity to lead and mentor which was great to see.” Waiariki also works with local employers and invited them to attend and talk about their industries, employment opportunities and how the respective Waiariki qualifications can progress to real jobs. What’s key to ensuring a successful pathway into employment is to make sure all aspects of the student cycle are included and focussed on, hence the inclusion of local employers where possible at the career open days. If you need somewhere to start to help you figure out what your aspirations are and what you want to achieve, Waiariki is here to help you. Contact one of our student pathway advisors or visit one of Waiariki’s information centres.
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STRONG like IRON Some people say she’s a wahine toa, a machine, a legend, he wahine kaha, an inspiration. According to Pauline she is “little ole Popsy” (Pauline’s nickname) of Ngati Huia ki Poroutawhao who chooses to live strong like iron. Pauline Warbrick, foundation learning tutor at Waiariki, sees herself as being ‘determined’. In 2013, she debuted in her first Ironman and finished with a time of 14.55. In 2014, she set out to be faster and stronger. The sacrifice and commitment inevitably led to her achievement; another dream, another goal, another finish line and, the ultimate, another time. Now at the age of 40, this mother of two has completed her second Ironman within two years. She decided to take up the enormous challenge of completing an Ironman when she met other athletes who had competed in the event. She was so inspired by their abilities she dedicated the next couple years to the sport. She says, “There’s something about seeing the Iron finishing chute, it’s a moment that is sure going to be hard to top. OMG... the excitement I felt, elation, exhaustion, pain, endorphin buzz, this was the moment that a whole 10 months of solid training (sometimes) had been building up to!” It was awesome! Fist pumping ... seeing that Timex clock read 12:09 which saw her place 13th in her division. Pauline is proof that if you believe in something you can do it.
Pauline’s essentials for success: Whanau support: Surround yourself in it because it is these people who get you through the tough training periods and race day.
Money: Have a budget and don’t blow it. It is an expensive sport; don’t hesitate to buy second-hand gear or borrow it, especially if you don’t intend continuing on with triathlons. Think about other existing commitments you have and the cost of doing this. It is also a very expensive sport in terms of time. It’s not for everyone so think really hard about making the decision because it is a real sacrifice. Commitment: Be prepared to commit 20 to 30 hours per week to training. Don’t let that put you off though. During my first Ironman I was working full time, studying towards a Diploma in Te Reo Maori and, of course, being a mum to my two children. I had to juggle training, work and family which was a huge challenge. You need to know what type of person you are and what your physical background is. Be prepared to make this your long-term goal and know what other commitments you have. The main thing is not to rush into it, even if it means waiting another year. Nutrition, Sleep, Recovery: This is not easy and you can’t train for an Ironman without adequate sleep and refuelling yourself properly. Know what works for you. Training isn’t always easy but it shouldn’t leave you shattered for days. Trust and Planning: You need to trust in your training programme and coach. Work on your weaknesses and play to your strengths. Having witnessed devastated athletes crossing the line after the cut-off time, it is so important to set yourself up and know that you have done the best preparation possible. Plan for the uncontrollable like weather, injuries or illnesses while you’re out on the course. If you do this it’s less likely that your results won’t leave you feeling ‘if only I…’.
Student profile Dawn Anderson Hodges Bachelor of Nursing and Certificate in Smart Study “It has been awesome, but it’s not like you see on TV,” says Dawn Anderson Hodges with a smile. She should know. Dawn is one of the Bachelor of Nursing students at Waiariki who recently supplied blood pressure, cardiovascular risk and blood sugar tests to the masses attending the Water Operations Group of New Zealand Conference in Taupo – which, at times, looked and felt a bit like a triage unit. It is this mix of practical public exposure with classroom theory that Dawn has found best about the popular degree. “Being in our second year now, we are putting everything we learnt in the first year into practice. It’s all coming together and making sense. It gives you more confidence to deal with everyday situations that can occur and is really enjoyable.” Prior to stepping into a career in health, Dawn first completed the Certificate in Smart Study, a pre-cursor qualification designed by Waiariki to help adult students warm to and reacquaint themselves with the demands of tertiary student life. For Dawn, it was all part of a larger plan. “When I was at school, I couldn’t decide between nursing and hairdressing. I was offered a hairdressing apprenticeship, so I took that. Then I had my kids and just decided now it’s me and I will just do my dream.”
A positive attitude: Ironman is an achievable goal for anyone. I believe that in entering your first Ironman it is just about crossing the finish-line.
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