Waiariki Today Issue 8

Rotorua | Taupo | Tokoroa | Whakatane Issue 8 June 2009

in this issue: New Certificate in Turf Management is here – 2 Doctor joins biotechnology department – 2

Fashion designers needed in Milan – 2 Industry experts provide up-to-date teaching – 3 Lecturers who love travel bring their experiences to the classrooms – 3, 4, 5

Studying online makes life easier for busy people – 4 Establishing international ties is good business for the region – 5 Cooking students aim to follow in Jamie Oliver’s footsteps – 6 Tips for creating a healthy home – 7

Prime Minister commends Waiariki for training programmes – 8 New Māori carving certificate preserves traditional arts – 8

Waiariki receives recognition for social work degree – 9 Practice your te reo Māori – 9

Working with secondary schools – 10 Keeping up with the athletes of the sports academy – 11

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The school, like all of Waiariki, also encourages staff personal development to ensure contemporary understanding. This could mean further study, as in the case of tourism lecturer Rose Wood who is working toward her PhD.

We realise that study at any level can be interrupted by a variety of everyday life circumstances so we are prepared to help our students cope with nearly anything that stands in the way of them being successful on their course at Waiariki. If your written English needs a polish up, if you need help with an assignment, if you have a disability, if you get sick or have an accident, right through to trauma in your family that is affecting you or hindering your studies, then we can assist. We have a team of dedicated professionals who will work with you to help you through these times – one-to-one (or in a group if you prefer), confidentially and free of charge.

In addition to your tutors, our team consists of kaitautoko (support staff ), learner support, librarians, literacy and numeracy courses, nurses, doctors, counsellors and a disability coordinator. It’s really okay to ask for help!

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As you read through this issue of Waiariki Today, you’ll undoubtedly notice this theme – focusing on educational relevance, community improvement and caring about our students. The theme weaves in and out of many of our stories like a nourishing stream through a native forest.

Starting with this issue’s featured school, the School of Business and Tourism, you will see that Waiariki strives to employ lecturers who have industry experience in order to bring the most current knowledge to the classroom. Who better to learn from than the people who have been there and done that in the industry that you have chosen to enter?

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This is already Issue 8 of our three-times-per-year publication bringing you the news, events and happenings of Waiariki Institute of Technology, its staff and students.

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

Front cover photo: Carl Jones is a successful international competitive mountain bike and Xterra athlete, as well as a Waiariki student. He receives professional training and support through Waiariki Academy of Sport, and is studying toward the Diploma in Tourism Management.

Carl was photographed biking The Rock Drop trail in the Rotorua Redwoods.

See Carl’s profile on page 5 of this newsletter.

The grass WILL be greener with Waiariki’s new turf management qualification Tiger Woods and Danny Lee would have completely different games if it weren’t for the skills and knowledge of the valuable people who maintain the golf course greens.

If you’ve been considering a career as a turf manager, Waiariki has a new qualification, the Certificate in Turf Management (Level 4), that can be earned in one year of full-time study (longer for part-time study).

As a matter of fact, there are now two doctors in the house. The Tree House, that is.

Waiariki’s School of Forestry, Wood Processing and Biotechnology has appointed Dr Jenny Aitken who has taken up residence in the Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry (a.k.a., the Tree House). She is heading up the new biotechnology department where she will develop and teach qualifications. Jenny is the second staff member with a doctorate to join the forestry school.

Jeremy Christmas, Director, School of Forestry, Wood Processing and Biotechnology, said he is thrilled to have someone of Jenny’s ability and standing in the scientific community join the team. “Jenny brings an immense amount of experience to our school and will greatly help us to fill the gap that has existed in the biotechnology area of training.”

The biotechnology qualifications will delve into all facets of biotechnology related to the biological, economic, cultural and environmental areas in forestry, agriculture and horticulture, ranging from tissue culture through to gasification of wood for energy. “These qualifications will complement our existing courses in forestry and horticulture, and I am very excited to have Jenny as a member of our staff,” Jeremy said.

Jenny’s experience in the commercial environment started as a technician and scientist in plant propagation and tissue culture at the Forest Research Institute (SCION) in Rotorua.

Following this, she managed the biotechnology, breeding, nursery production, and research and development for Carter Holt Harvey.

Jenny holds a doctorate in Environmental Control in Plant Tissue Culture, specifically C02 effects, from Chiba

Isn’t every fashionista or designer’s dream to go to Milan, renowned as one of the world capitals of design and fashion, famous for its fashion houses and shops?

Waiariki is making that dream a very real opportunity for our students. A new exclusive partnership has been created between Waiariki and Istituto di Moda Burgo in Italy.

Contact Waiariki’s School of Trade Training for more information: 0800 924 274.

The internationally acclaimed fashion design school is located in the heart of Milan, among Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant’Andrea – the world’s most exclusive

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University, Japan. She is currently the managing director of The Tree Lab in Rotorua, a company specialising in the commercial tissue culture propagation and import and export of new trees and woody plants for the global market.

Jenny is devoting her time to both roles and will be sharing her knowledge and practical skills with our students.

Jenny resides in Papamoa Beach with her partner Bill Dyck.

Her two adult daughters live in Auckland and Wellington.

She is passionate about her family, fishing, walking on the beach, the outdoors and art when she can fit it in.

Fashionable futures: Creating designers for Prada and Gucci

Turf managers are vital for many areas besides golf courses: bowling greens, cricket pitches, sports fields at schools and parks, croquet lawns, tennis courts, artificial turf surfaces and racetrack turf.

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Jenny Aitken is an avid fisherwoman in her spare time.

fashion shopping district – and has been instructing its talented students since 1961.

In order to prepare students for the cutting edge of the global fashion industry, Waiariki students can earn the Diploma in Fashion (Level 5) here, then pathway to Istituto di Moda Burgo by enrolling in an intensive one- or two-year programme of study.

For more information on the fashion institute, visit www.imb.it/fashion-design-course.htm.

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A taste for travel brings a new flavour to Waiariki A popular trend called food tourism has really taken off in the past five years. It seems more and more holiday goers are choosing their travel destinations based on what they can put in their stomachs once they arrive – and catering to this crowd is now top of the menu for many tourism operators.

It makes sense, then, that Waiariki tourism lecturer Rose Wood is working toward her PhD in tourism, and ‘food in tourism’ is part of that study. After all, one of the things that lured her back home after 14 years abroad was that the food available in New Zealand was changing with every Asian immigrant who brought their spice racks and cookbooks with them.

“New Zealand cuisine had changed a great deal, triggered by the arrival of Asian immigrants who brought their cuisine and ingredients with them. It changed the way we eat, with the new flavours that became available, and that’s what really interested me,” Rose said.

Rose had been studying education and working as a chef in the UK for more than a decade.

While there she said she “finally” earned her Bachelor of Education, as her studies were occasionally interrupted by travels to places like India, Burma, Nepal, Thailand, other South East Asian countries, and even Canada.

Rose said the lure of travel for her is “experiencing all the different cultures – the food is a focus for me, and the scenery, but culture is the main thing.”

Of course, returning to New Zealand wasn’t hurt by the fact that Rose had a job offer from Auckland Institute of Technology (now Auckland University of Technology) to teach hospitality. So, she packed her bags and headed back. She taught at the institute for about five years before moving to Rotorua and taking up her current position as senior tourism lecturer at Waiariki, where she’s been for the last seven years.

“I’m in a tourist town, that’s just the best thing.

We can use the local industry in our teaching, in examples, and the fact that we can take students to visit the places we teach about is great,” she said.

“Waiariki was the first tertiary institution in the country to offer a dedicated tourism degree, the Bachelor of Tourism Management. Rotorua’s got to be the best place for it. You can now go to other institutions to study tourism, but we offer the best learning environment as we’re in a tourist town.”

Rose said she was also drawn to Waiariki’s multi-cultural environment, enjoying students from China, India, the Philippines and other countries in her classroom.

Twice within the past year, Rose has been part of an important drive to recruit more international students to Waiariki from India.

Although people have been touring India for years, the country’s relatively small tourism industry is still considered a fledgling, albeit a growing one.

“The tourism business in India is small and not very developed. But it’s opening up now, to about five million visitors a year,” she said. “Tourism can be a means of local economic development, even reducing levels of poverty, perhaps.”

Bringing Indian students to Rotorua is a great way to show them what a successful tourism industry looks like, how it operates, and how it can be sustained healthily.

Rose said the students benefit whether they stay in New Zealand and fill shortages in the tourism and hospitality sectors, or take their new skills and knowledge back home with them.

“Waiariki can give them a really good understanding of the tourism industry, we teach them about sustainable tourism, and there’s a huge amount of potential for them if they go back to India. The potential there is wonderful for them.”

Sustainable tourism is the buzz phrase these days. “Essentially,” Rose said, “it’s about the local communities running and planning and organising their own tourism, as opposed to international companies coming in and running things. That’s called economic leakage – when a company is owned by foreign businesses and the profit goes back out because it’s simply a foreign investment for them. It’s important that the local community is able to manage and partake in the running of the tourism industry.”

But, back to Rose’s study plans. Isn’t 14 years as a student enough for one lifetime?

“Food tourism combines both areas I’m familiar with,” she said, referring to her background as a chef and chef trainer, educator, and welltravelled tourist herself. “I’ve always been interested in reading and research, so I guess that’s what has pushed me in that direction.”

She plans to complete her doctorate from AUT within the next two years.

“It’s already been very, very valuable because I’ve had to read very widely, not only on how the

During her recent trip to India, Rose Wood posed for a photo with a hotel employee in traditional Indian dress.

industry operates but also the concepts. That has really increased my knowledge in-depth for teaching. There are many aspects to the tourism industry: development, philosophy marketing, sustainability, etc., not things that people think about generally. It’s not until you delve deeper that you learn about the ramifications of tourism. It’s the world’s largest industry, and it’s growing phenomenally.”

Research for Rose might be undertaken during her next trip. No tickets have been purchased just yet, but she’s considering a short hop over the ditch to see more of Australia’s landscape.

Although originally from the South Island, she has grown quite fond of the Bay of Plenty. “It’s nice to live in a tourist town, the visitors bring an extra dimension to living in Rotorua.”

Experienced lecturers mean experts you can trust Many of our lecturers have substantial industry experience to draw on and many of them continue to work as well as teach.

Not only does this ensure that their knowledge of fast-moving subjects such as business or tourism is kept fresh, up-todate and relevant for today’s employment market, but it can also mean that Waiariki students have access to valuable contacts when they are looking for work.

Waiariki’s School of Business and Tourism has made a conscious decision to recruit tutors who are currently working in industry. Allison Lawton, Director, School of Business and Tourism said, “It’s important that our students have lecturers who are proven examples of success with direct

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industry experience who can help them relate the theoretical side of their course to real business examples. Students need to understand, for instance, the reasons why, even before the current recession, 54 percent of new businesses fail. Not getting good, timely advice, not knowing who the business is serving, not understanding marketing and advertising – these are all critical areas which our industry-based lecturers understand.”

When it comes to securing work for students, Allison believes that old-fashioned networking is an important tool. “Our staff work hard to forge links with local businesses, the result being, when it comes to employment, our students benefit greatly from these contacts.”

Two of the lecturers to recently join the school are Kim Mears and Paul Trowell.

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Kim has returned to Waiariki, having previously worked here in 2001. She has gained an enormous wealth of experience over the years while working as a chartered accountant operating her own business, and as a management accountant. Kim teaches the Accounting Principles and Financial Accounting courses within the New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Unlike Kim, Paul is new to teaching. He teaches the New Zealand Diploma in Business course Fundamentals of Marketing. Paul is ideal for his position as he is the director of Imaginate Marketing and has worked in marketing, domestically and overseas, for more than 10 years. His work with many high-profile tourism businesses has given him extensive knowledge of the industry.

Paul Trowell and Kim Mears are great resources and examples for Waiariki students.

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Frontline services find online education easy Two women in Taupo discover online study is the best route to learning new skills while maintaining their busy lifestyles. to travel to attend classes. As a shift worker, that was ideal. I could access the course at any time of the day or night.”

Helen said she felt no sense of isolation when studying online because the tutorial support was so strong. “If I hit a patch where I did not understand something or got a bit lost all I had to do was give Cecile [Hoods] a phone call or send an email and I would have help very quickly. As a result, I’d be back on track and underway immediately.”

Outside of work, Helen leads a very busy life.

She enjoys water skiing, aqua jogging and creating beautiful cakes for weddings and other celebrations.

Staff Profile Julia Nepia Head of Department, Tourism and Business Administration Since its inception, Waiariki's School of Business and Tourism has been able to boast a highly qualified and industrysavvy team.

The school can now proudly announce that another member of its staff, Julia Nepia, Head of Tourism and Business Administration, has raised the level of qualifications still higher. Julia recently completed her Master of Management through The University of Auckland Business School, having previously gained the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (M¯aori Development) at the same institution.

After teaching at Waiariki for 15 years, Julia decided to move into a managerial role when Waiariki was restructured in 2006.

“Students are my source of inspiration and motivation,” Julia said. “The number of real changes I observe in a student’s life as a result of education is enormously rewarding. Despite the fact I don’t teach as much, I still take a keen interest in how our students are progressing.”

Julia’s education philosophy is simple: “My passion is to increase the number of role models our children have, starting with us as parents and grandparents.”

Julia and Neville, her husband of 25 years, have one daughter and a grandson.

New vocational centre takes advantage of our natural resources The Waiariki region has enormous potential in geothermal energy, water, agriculture and forestry, a rich cultural heritage and a strong tourism industry. Future wealth depends on sustainable use of this rich natural and manmade heritage.

To work with iwi, other land owners, the World Heritage Park and SCION, Waiariki has launched the National Centre of Excellence for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability. The centre will provide applied qualifications, such as the new Diploma in Sustainable Energy, from facilities in Taupo and Rotorua. Waiariki is committed to making this region the best in every way.

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Helen Manning is preparing for her future by gaining management knowledge and skills through the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) at Waiariki.

As an ambulance officer, Helen Manning feels that hers is a hugely rewarding and exciting career. For 29 years (nine of them as a volunteer), she has attended accidents and emergencies, treating the sick and injured under all types of circumstances.

In February 2008 Helen decided she wanted to gain some extra qualifications.“I may not be able to continue doing the job of a frontline ambulance officer until retirement as it can be physically quite strenuous. I decided to pursue a qualification which would help me move into management and, if I chose to move into another industry, would also be transportable.”

Helen enrolled on the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management), a nationally recognised qualification taught solely online.

She said she found this option best suited her schedule as a fulltime employee.“The online delivery gave me flexibility to do my study where and when it suited. Also, I didn’t have

“Interestingly, during the course I had three overseas trips with a total of 10 weeks in Europe, Rarotonga and the USA. I’ve also made numerous cakes for people – all while working and completing the course. That’s how flexible this online course is.”

Another busy fulltime employee, Fiona Hurren, is also studying the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management).

Fiona believes that the courses in time management, planning and conflict resolution enabled her to develop a different approach to many situations at work. “The online forums with the other students on the course were very beneficial: reading their comments on the different subjects, it was clear how many of the situations they encounter in their workplace were very similar to my own,” Fiona said.

Fiona, who is married with two children, enjoys taking advantage as much as possible of the outdoor activities available in the area.

For two years she has been a volunteer literacy tutor with Literacy Aotearoa, something she particularly enjoys. “It’s so enjoyable seeing my student learning and reaching his goals,” she said.

Fiona successfully completed the qualification in April. Despite leading such a full life, she is now considering further study in the human resources field.

Fiona is the office manager in the accounts/ administration department for busy Taupo-based Helicopter Services BOP Ltd. which operates a fleet of aircraft specialising in air ambulance, rescue, lifting, spraying and charter services throughout the central North Island and beyond.

Fiona has worked there for a total of 12 years but she wanted to develop her skills further in order to carry out her job more effectively.

After learning about the online business qualification, Fiona decided, with some misgivings, to enrol. “I was a bit apprehensive about working online, as previous study I have undertaken was either in a classroom situation or by written correspondence courses,” Fiona explained. “However, the online format was very user-friendly and all instructions were clear.

As soon as I started, I knew that having all the information for the course online would not be a problem.”

Fiona Hurren is using her National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) knowledge and skills in her current role as office manager.

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Rower sets out to ripple European waters France is one of the most popular tourism destinations on the planet so, for Waiariki tourism Tutor Sandra Prebble, the prospect of visiting there is hugely exciting. Most of us would visit L’Hexagone to relax by soaking up the culture, not to mention the food and wine.

However, when Sandra lands at Charles de Gaulle airport in August, relaxing won’t be on the itinerary. She will be rowing 40km a day for five days with Waiariki colleague Karen Morreau as part of a quad in the 27th Rallye du Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi is a man-made canal that connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, and the row will take them from Toulouse to Béziers.

Not only has Sandra been in training for the rowing, she has also been preparing herself for the punishing task of hauling her boat out of the water at every one of the 71 locks.

Having completed the gruelling traverse across France, it would be natural for Sandra and her husband Rob to relax and enjoy a European summer. But no, they plan to cross to Italy and walk the spectacular Cinque Terre. The Cinque Terre (“five lands”) is composed of five small

villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore. It is also a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sandra beams at the thought of this leg of the journey. “I teach about national parks and world heritage sites, so I always love visiting such places and this area is breathtakingly beautiful.”

After the warm climes of the Mediterranean, Sandra heads to Sweden to visit her son, Marcus, in Lund. It’s then on to London where she’ll visit the rowing venue for the 2012 Olympics at Eton Dorney near Windsor Castle.

“I want to experience the vibe of the place – and think about what might have been if I’d taken up rowing in my teens,” Sandra laughs.

When she returns to Waiariki after five weeks in Europe, Sandra will resume her role as tourism lecturer on the Bachelor of Tourism Management and the adventure tourism, front desk operations, and travel and tourism certificates.

So, if you’re near the Rotorua Yacht Club this winter and you spot a tanned but tired looking individual, welcome her home with, “Benvenuto a casa, Sandra!”

Sandra Prebble can often be seen in the early hours practicing on Lake Rotorua.

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Part-time study, full-time commitment Gaining a qualification piece by piece is sometimes the best way to do it and Kyra Monro’s success is testament to how easy it is to do at Waiariki. So easy, in fact, that Kyra’s qualifications are quickly adding up.

The former Western Heights High School student’s interest in accounting led her to enrol on the New Zealand Diploma in Business at Waiariki. She decided to study part time so that she could keep working full time for Rotorua District Council.

Kyra did this for 18 months before sending out her CV and landing a job as a junior at Iles Casey Chartered Accountants in Rotorua.

By studying part time Kyra has been able to continue working full time and applying what she is learning to her job.

When asked about her schedule, Kyra said, “Time management is important when you work full time and study part time. With my work commitments I could attend all of the lectures but, unfortunately, not the workshops.

I never felt I was missing out, though, as the tutors were always very understanding and accommodating, and were really approachable when I needed any extra help.”

Four years after commencing study, Kyra earned her diploma. But she didn’t stop there. After completing just three more courses, another parchment decorated her wall: the Diploma in Accounting. And, as a result of those courses

she selected, Kyra is eligible to complete years three and four of the Bachelor of Management Studies at The University of Waikato, something she aims to do in the future.

“I have also completed some further papers towards the Bachelor of Management Studies,” Kyra said, “and intend to carry on with the degree but at the moment I’m having a break. This is because this year I am going to concentrate on sitting the Professional Competency Exam through the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants in order to gain the accounting technician qualification.”

Obviously, there are pros and cons to her method and Kyra believes balance is important.

“That’s meant that I have not always had a lot of time for socialising and letting my hair down.

By taking a break from studying this year I have been able to enjoy catching up with friends for a quiet drink, a chat and a laugh more often. I’ve also joined the gym and enjoy playing a social game of squash with my work mates.”

Kyra said she is pleased with her education. “It has given me great background knowledge and also the choice and the opportunity to go on to further study.”

Student profile Goal-oriented Kyra Monro is unstoppable.

And 2010? “Who knows?” asked Kyra. “I am half way to my Bachelor of Management Studies, so…”

Good thing she’s into accounting – she’ll need her skills to keep count of all her qualifications!

All in the family: Success in the land of the rising sun Every time she travels to Japan, Noeline Lewis calls in to her alma mater to keep in touch with her former tutors and catch up on their news and happenings.

Noeline is Stream Coordinator ESOL for the Certificate in English at Waiariki. She studied at Beppu University in 1989 on a Rotary scholarship and speaks fluent Japanese.

Noeline’s relationship with staff at Beppu has led Waiariki to forge a new partnership with the well-respected university which seeks to establish international links with other tertiary institutes.

Following visits by Noeline and Waiariki’s International Manager Graeme Rennie to

Beppu, professor Akira Nishimura, head of Beppu University International Business Faculty, visited Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus in April.

During his visit he signed a cooperation agreement with Waiariki Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren, which is hoped will lead to students coming from Beppu University to Waiariki in August on a study tour. The strong sister city relationship was a key point in the desire to work together, with so many similarities between Rotorua and Beppu.

Professor Akira Nishimura of Beppu University in Japan, and Waiariki’s Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren, formally forged a partnership between the two institutions in April.

Most teachers will tell you that when learning a trade, the practical part of that training is just as important, if not more so, than the theoretical side.

Waiariki’s School of Trade Training operates a kitchen, Kaiwhata Restaurant and fully licensed Quinn’s Bar on its Mokoia Campus.

Students utilise these working facilities while studying various qualifications from certificates in café operations, professional chef ’s craft, cookery, and patisserie, to the Diploma in Hospitality Management.

Now students have one more place to gain hands-on experience. In April, the doors opened to The Green Bean café where Kelly’s barista students get lots of practice making all types of espresso drinks for customers.

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John Norton, Section Manager of Hospitality, said the café will be open based on the needs of the students throughout their course, “to put them under realistic pressure while they are being assessed.” John’s emails to Waiariki staff and students alert the campus to the café’s openings.

Waiariki suits the adventurer and athlete in Carl Jones When Carl Jones left Whakatane’s Trident High School in 2006 he was unsure of what to do for further education. He was determined to continue his training in mountain biking and Xterra, so when his principal Peter Tootell suggested he consider applying for a place in Waiariki Academy of Sport at Waiariki in Rotorua, a whole new horizon opened up for Carl.

With the guidance of academy specialists and coaches, Carl became the 2008 New Zealand Under 23 Mountain Biking champion, placed fifth (second Kiwi) in the 2008 Oceania Under 23 Cross Country Mountain Biking championships and placed third when he represented New Zealand in the World Xterra Triathlon Championships in Hawaii.

However, Carl’s success has extended off the rubber-beaten paths, as well.

After earning his certificate last year, Carl continued his studies, aiming for the Diploma in Tourism Management. He said he would like to own and operate an adventure tourism-based business with his two younger brothers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Carl said, “It’s a couple of steps up from the certificate but I’m thoroughly enjoying the challenge.” And if anyone enjoys a challenge it’s Carl!

“You’ve got customers there and they’re demanding coffees and requesting pastries.

The students have to take orders, write them on the board, make the drinks and take the customers’ money. We’re keeping it as realistic as possible,” he said.

The sweets come from tutor Alex Burge’s pastry students and the nominal price on a cuppa and slice – $3 – goes toward covering costs of the ingredients used during practice runs.

And the inspiration behind the name? “See, the coffee bean is green before it’s roasted,” explained John, “and so are the students. Not that we roast them!”

Diploma in Tourism Management

He was accepted into the academy and discovered he could study the Certificate in Adventure Tourism. As Rotorua contains the finest network of mountain bike trails in the country, Carl was over the moon.

I’ll have a double shot decaf trim soy cappuccino, got that?

Waiariki tutor and former hospitality student Kelly Parker certainly agrees that getting right into a task is one of the best ways to learn and retain new skills. As a former trainer for Capers restaurants, she is well-qualified to pass her knowledge on to her enthusiastic hospitality students.

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Kelsey Pottinger, hospitality management student, serves her drinks with a smile.

This year has been another good one for the busy athlete. In March, Carl finished second in the Under 23 cross country section of the New Zealand Mountain Bike Championships in Nelson, and has been selected for the New Zealand team competing in the World Mountain Bike Championship in Canberra in September. If that’s not enough, Carl retained his Under 25 Xterra title in the New Zealand round of the series in Rotorua in April, which means he has to figure out how to compete in both Hawaii for the Worlds and in Canberra in the same month.

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Hell’s Kitchen? You ain’t seen nothing yet...

Things are really heating up in the training kitchens at Waiariki as our cookery students strive to win a national competition in August, and then a place on the national team that will go to Singapore in 2010.

Waiariki’s second annual Info Days on May 19 and 20 was an absolute success! Mokoia Campus was buzzing both days as nearly 900 secondary school students and adults came to learn more about Waiariki’s degrees, diplomas and certificates, and how to make the most of their tertiary education. Even Prime Minister John Key was here during the excitement and met some of our students.

Perhaps Waiariki’s biggest news this edition is that work has begun on the $1.5 million Waiariki Community Recreation Centre – Te P¯ utahi H¯ akinakina o Waiariki. A generous $500,000 contribution from the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust will go toward the project which the Trust believes is an important asset for the entire community. Everyone is excited to see what will be built on Mokoia Campus!

Waiariki Academy of Sport student Simon Honour has been selected as a BikeNZ men’s U23 Elite cycle team member for the Tour de l’Amitie (Tahiti) in July/August.

Waiariki forestry student Rowan Monk won the New Zealand Institute of Forestry Mary Sutherland award for 2009. This $1,000 award is given to the top student studying forestry who is a member of the NZIF. Mark your calendar: Semester 2 at Waiariki kicks off July 20 and goes through November 20, with a two-week mid-term break from September 29 through October 9.

If you’re looking for part-time study options and a quick way to upskill or learn new skills in Semester 2 at any of our campuses, contact Waiariki on 0800 924 274 for a copy of the 2009 Part-Time Courses booklet, or view the booklet online at www.waiariki.ac.nz.

Samantha Price (back left), Brendon Cookson, Dominique Powell (back right) and Kate Florence compete in a cook-off to secure their place in the Waiariki team aiming for Singapore.

The Nestlé Toque d’Or is New Zealand’s premier cookery and food service competition. Teams of three students – two culinary students and one restaurant service student – will put their skills to the test in an intense 150-minute cook-off judged by a panel of industry experts.

Waiariki’s top seven contenders have been competing against each other in cook-offs to gain a spot on the Waiariki team which will compete in Auckland on the big day.

John Norton, Section Manager of Hospitality, is excited that Waiariki has been invited to submit a team.

Chef Tutor Bart Vosse said, “The conditions of the high-intensity

competition are being reproduced in the training kitchens to allow selection of the best students to represent the institute.” Bart has also been taking the team to external competitions for additional practice and to help them get used to the competitive atmosphere.

Earning a spot on Waiariki’s team will not only provide great experience and exposure, but one student from the Toque d’Or will be selected to join the New Zealand Culinary Team which competes in one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions: Food & Hotel Asia, in Singapore in 2010. What an excellent opportunity for the young competitors to get their career kick-started!

Local pride puts Waiariki full steam ahead Sponsoring regional events, awards, organisations and even sports teams is one of the ways Waiariki enriches the lives of our neighbours and gives back to our community.

Be on the lookout for Waiariki’s 2010 Prospectus. Delivery is set for early July. To receive a copy, stop by any campus, or call or email enquiries@waiariki.ac.nz.

Developments with other institutes near and far have resulted in several partnerships, new qualifications and pathways of study. Depending on their programme of study, Waiariki students can look forward to easy transitions to Te Puia in Rotorua, University of Canterbury and Lincoln University in Christchurch, schools in Australia – and even Italy!

Earlier this year, Waiariki students and staff were provided with programmed “smart cards” which are being used for identity and access control to buildings, printing and photocopying, and even bus fares. While the technology isn’t new, Waiariki is being praised for taking full advantage of the card’s applications.

Waiariki students of carpentry and engineering have a new trades training centre in Tokoroa, thanks to the Mayoral Task Force, local industry, and a large contribution from South Waikato District Council who purchased equipment for the centre.

Congratulations to several staff members and at least one student who completed marathons over the last few months: Ange Couper, Cristy Molloy, Toni Hocquard, Mereheeni Hooker, Waitiahoaho Emery, Bonnie Sandford, and Monique Avery.

Way to push play everyone!

Keep up with more Waiariki news at www.waiariki.ac.nz.

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The Bay of Plenty Steamers thanked Waiariki staff for our sponsorship last year by shouting us morning tea in the Tree House.

Waiariki will once again support the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union and the Steamers as proud sponsors of the Back of Jersey Club and the Match Day for the Steamers vs. Northland game on Friday, July 31. We hope you’ll join us at 7.35pm for the kick off at Rotorua International Stadium to cheer on our team. Go The Bay! Waiariki is supporting the Bay of Plenty Export Awards by sponsoring the Waiariki Institute of Technology Export Achiever Award. This award provides the opportunity for a BOP-based export or related services company to recognise a contribution to export success by an individual employee.

The awards gala will be held shortly after this newsletter goes to print ( June 26), so keep an eye on The Daily Post for the winners to be announced.

This is the third year Waiariki has been involved in the Rotorua Wearable Creations ’n Colour Awards by sponsoring the Youth category and creating an entry for another category. The Youth category gives our young people an opportunity to discover and develop their creativeness, build their self esteem by having fun and performing on the stage to an appreciative audience of their peers, family and guests.

Staff of Waiariki’s School of Forestry, Wood Processing and Biotechnology have been beavering away late into the night, creating their masterpiece for this year’s competition – the design still remains a secret to most of us!

This significant community event supports Blue Light Youth, a New Zealand Police initiative. The awards gala will be held Friday, August 21, at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua.

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Waiariki supports women in business Makeovers, massages, motivation, and … a business course?

The biannual event, now in its third year, was held in May at Bayview Wairakei Resort in Taupo. It provides a forum for business women to attend workshops to enhance their business management skills, meet and network with other business women from the region, and listen to inspiring speakers.

Chris Dolman, Regional Development Manager of Waiariki’s Taupo campus, is a big proponent of the event and has been involved in the creation and organisation of the conference since its first year.

“It’s an awesome day with business women meeting like-minded people,” Chris said, “I think a lot of people come away rejuvenated, there’s something for everyone there. In times

like this, it’s a really good time to network to grow companies and share ideas.”

The key note speaker Jenny Shipley was sponsored by Waiariki. She talked about sustainability from personal, business and global aspects. “It was definitely a highlight of the day,” Chris said.

The event not only serves to promote businesses and success, it’s also a way to give back to the community by passing on the proceeds to a deserving local organisation.

“We always look for someone to support,” Chris said. This year’s recipient was Taupo Women’s Refuge.

Five free hair makeovers were provided

by Waiariki hairdressing tutors Katherine Campbell and Milli Millington. In fact, one particular woman was gifted with “the works” – facial, hair cut and colour, makeover, manicure, new outfit and a bouquet of flowers – as a thank you for the contributions she has made in Taupo for the past 30 years.

Photo by Carole Grant

As a major sponsor of the Focus on Women and Business Conference 2009, Waiariki was able to provide some of those lovely pampering gifts to attendees, plus a more business-oriented prize: a free course from the New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Pam McLeod checks out her new hairdo created by Waiariki hairdressing tutor Katherine Campbell.

The Taupo Times called Pam McLeod, manager of Taupo Women’s Refuge, a “stalwart of our community and welfare services.”

Ms McLeod’s day was documented by former Waiariki photography student Carole Grant who also chauffeured her from one pampering appointment to another.

Look out Tiger: Robot golfers step up to the tee Some sources believe the first sketches of a robot were created around 1495 by Leonardo da Vinci. It is not known whether the sketches eventuated into a physical model, but had it been built successfully, the armour-clad warrior was designed to make human-like movements such as moving its arms, turning its head and even sitting up.

Although da Vinci’s vision was extremely futuristic for his era, robotics is now a part of our everyday life and advancements continue by leaps and bounds. In fact, several students at Waiariki are learning the ins and outs of the science and technology of robots in Introduction to Robotics, a course within the Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology (Level 4).

These students create robots using Lego NXT and Mind Storm software. This year one of the challenges was to create their own robots and write a programme to fabricate a class race. One robot was programmed to wave a victory flag as it detected the winning robot completing its laps.

Other robots have been created to play either hockey or golf by detecting the colour of the ball.

Phillip Kong makes adjustments on a robot.

Currently, the students are working on programming their robots to play a game of “Paper, Scissors, Rock” with the creator.

If robots had feelings, they’d likely frown at being called “thick as a brick,” however, the robot’s “brain” is referred to as the brick and it’s here where programmes are uploaded and stored, providing the functions it was designed to carry out.

The brick controls the motors, and the students are able to select exactly how many motors they wish to use. The responses, or outputs, are determined by which inputs the robot receives and what the programme is advising them to do. The robot receives input via sensors, for example sound, light, ultrasonic and touch.

One student, Phillip Kong, created a robot with a motion detector. “I enjoy using the ultrasonic sensor because it has unlimited capabilities that simulate things in real life, like the automatic door opener we made,” he said.

The possibilities in the field of robotics are never-ending and can lead to some very prosperous careers within manufacturing, automation, science, medicine and more.

Waiariki’s computing lab provides the pulse in the heart of Kawerau As they say in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location.

Tarawera Court is the heart of the Kawerau CBD – home to the town’s major appliance and homeware store, government agencies and supermarket. So, in early May Waiariki Central Kawerau computing centre joined the stable of tenants, transforming a prominent corner location into an eye-catching hub, intended to draw people into a world of learning opportunities.

At the centre’s opening, Waiariki’s Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren said that the Kawerau initiative reinforced the institute’s commitment to foundation learning.

“The relocation of the computer lab from the KEA Building to the new premises creates a greater visibility for Waiariki and the education and training opportunities we can offer the Kawerau community,” said Annabel Schuler, Director, School of Computing, Technology and Communications.

“We are well aware that there are needs around vocational education, and having a presence like this provides the ability to build a closer relationship with the community and to further support the aspirations of the people who live here. This absolutely supports the vision we have for our institution,” he added.

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Healthy Homes Tips for creating a naturally healthy home • Use vinegar and baking soda to clean your home. It’s cheaper and healthier.

• Avoid using a variety of chemicals.

In other words, don’t use one product in the kitchen and another in the bathroom. The mix may impact upon your family’s health.

• Read the labels of beauty products and avoid those containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which is simply used to make cleaners more foamy or sudsy. Sulfates are the gold standard for skin irritancy and are a potential carcinogenic.

• Where possible grow your own vegetables or purchase directly from the grower or farmers market, cutting down on transport costs which contribute to pollution and fuel usage.

• As a general rule when buying supermarket goods, choose the items with the least number of ingredients which usually indicates a healthier choice.

• Drink clean water from the tap, or where practical, from glass bottles.

Plastic bottles break down with heat, release unhealthy plasticisers, have a shorter shelf life, and create clutter and landfill.

• Be aware that electromagnetic fields from computers, microwaves, transformers on plugs, and many other electrical devices in the home can impact upon health.

Avoid spending any length of time near them.

• If you’re waking in the morning with a fuzzy head (and you weren’t on the town the night before) remove the electric blanket and digital clock radio.

• If you can smell new products outgassing (e.g., kitchen cupboards made from MDF or chemically treated carpets), be sure to ventilate the space well after installation.

While paying tribute to the School of Computing, Technology and Communications for establishing Waiariki Central as a base for free computing courses and qualifications, he recognised its wider potential.

• Be grateful for your home and what it provides for you every day. Have an “attitude of gratitude!”

Credit Union Central administrator Teresa Tarei (right) wasted no time in enrolling on a free computing course and Liesl van Der Mescht was happy to take the first official enrolment at the new Waiariki Central Kawerau.

Interior design lecturer Betty Bayley organises events throughout the year, including the upcoming Interior Design Lecture Series on 26, 29 and 30 June.

For more information: email betty.bayley@waiariki.ac.nz or phone 07 346 8728.

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Te Puia and Waiariki strengthen partnership A closer relationship between Waiariki and Te Puia, the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, is already creating new opportunities for those interested in the art of whakairo (carving).

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on common goals to strengthen both establishments and ensure the ongoing development of toi Māori. The first symbol of this new relationship is a Certificate in Ngā Mahi Whakairo, developed by Waiariki’s School of Computing, Technology and Communications, which will assist students to prepare an application and portfolio for Te Puia’s highly respected Diploma in Whakairo Rakau.

Te Puia has been training master carvers since 1963 and the nature of their specialist training means only five students are accepted each year to begin the three-year diploma.

Annie Wheeler (Kaitiaki Adventures) went through the workplace upskilling programme and had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister John Key when he visited Te Puia in March.

Workplace training is key to building a strong foundation Prime Minister John Key visited Te Puia in March to celebrate the success of an upskilling programme piloted by several Rotorua tourism businesses. He spoke of how education can transform lives and congratulated those involved for creating the successful Tu Tangata programme.

Programmes like Tu Tangata aim to develop and expand a skilled workforce that will help businesses increase their productivity. Through these upskilling programmes, employees are provided with on-the-job training sessions taught by Waiariki tutors.

Waiariki became involved in creating upskilling programmes about a year ago. The programmes are able to meet a wide range of needs by tailoring its training to suit both individuals and their job requirements. Literacy, numeracy and other foundation skills, as well as industryspecific training, are offered.

Annie Wheeler has a sole charge position as the office manager and administrator with Kaitiaki Adventures based at Hell’s Gate Thermal Reserve. She credits the workplace training programme for her knowledge in understanding and running a business.

Annie said, “My main aim through this programme is to find efficiencies for the business, enhance the customer experience and, of course, this will translate into more business for the company. That has got to be good for everyone involved!”

Annie said the flexible nature of the programme meets her needs and goals in her time.

“The programme is helping me to meet my work and personal goals,” she said. “The greatest learning for me was to understand that proper systems need to be in place for the proper running of a business. I have learned to prioritise the many needs and wants of the business, clients and fellow workers.

“I have also used the training from Waiariki and Kaitiaki to help my partner run our painting and decorating business.

“My professional dream is to gain as much as I can from this programme and to support the rest of the team members as they go through their programmes of learning better, more efficient and more fulfilling ways of working.

“Personally, I am enjoying working with Waiariki to upskill myself and I am very grateful to Kaitiaki Adventures for allowing and supporting staff to be involved in these learning activities.”

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The new Waiariki certificate will provide a valuable pathway for those interested in Māori art to develop skills that could lead them to Te Puia, or to art degrees or further studies in Māori development at Waiariki.

Waiariki Senior Lecturer Fine Arts Eugene Kara said, “The certificate will provide an opportunity for high school or Te Kura Kaupapa students, as well as mature students, who are interested in an introduction to Māori art.”

The first offering of the one-semester qualification will start in July.

Chief Executives Te Taru White (Te Puia) and Dr Pim Borren (Waiariki) forge a partnership between the institutions, while James Rickard (Head of Carving, Te Puia), Eugene Kara (Waiariki Lecturer), Karl Johnstone (Manager Experience, Te Puia) and Annabel Schuler (Director, School of Computing, Technology and Communications) look on.

Hairspray. It’s not just a movie…

“Teenagers are the worst breed of humans to try and please,” wrote Dalice Benson, Human Resources Coordinator at Waiariki, and mother of two, to Jacquie Horgan, Section Manager Hairdressing.

She continued, “Now, imagine my surprise when my 16-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter came with me to Hairspray and had their hair cuts done by the Level 4 hairdressing students and both left happy!!! The students were well mannered, well dressed, well informed, courteous, spent the time on consultation with the clients, and right up to the application of styling product, were constantly appraising the clients’ needs. And indeed, even two days later, I have yet to hear one complaint from either of them!!!

And the cuts/styles have Mum’s thumbs up, too.

“Well done Hairspray you have my family’s 100% vote of confidence…”

There’s not much else to say after that except, head down to Waiariki’s new training salon for a great cut!

Olga Robinson, affectionately known as “Nan,” gets a haircut from fellow Level 4 hairdressing student Suzanne Maurice.

Hairspray 1217 Eruera Street, Rotorua (opposite Rotorua Florist in the CBD) 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Friday, and Wednesdays till 7pm. Phone 07 347 6376 for your appointment.

All hairdressing services are available and carried out by Level 4 students under tutor supervision.

Tomorrow’s newsmakers Waiariki’s television and radio production journalism course provides the ultimate hands-on learning experience. It is presented by Journalism and Creative Writing Coordinator Jack Schoeman, a broadcast journalist with 22 years of experience.

For anyone interested in television news production, this is a practical, comprehensive look behind the scenes of pre- and post-production.

The students said they’re having a lot of fun. The group is constantly out and about doing vox pops (short interviews with the public on specific issues), pieces to camera (when the reporter introduces the story) and recording various events.

“I like that it’s active and that we get out of the classroom and do some real work,” said 23-year-old journalism student Rahui Te Kani.

The class has filmed a wide range of events this year including Waiariki’s graduation ceremony, the launch of “Tangatarua” (Waiariki’s bicultural guidebook), and Waiariki Academy of Sport’s team building day.

Another exciting project is the production of a television advertisement for the School of Computing, Technology and Communications. Jack hopes to negotiate with the local

Te Iwa Rangihau captured Waiariki Academy of Sport team building activities at the Blue Lake.

Rotorua television station some broadcast opportunities for the student productions.

The students agree that the class is spontaneous and enjoyable, however, it’s not all play. There is production planning, script writing and editing work to do, as well.

Nevertheless, even with all of Jack’s imparted knowledge, the students have quickly discovered nobody is perfect, even with lots of practice. Some classic blunders have been caught on screen which appear to be destined for a bloopers tape to keep as a memento of the students’ six-month segment of their journey to success.

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Waiariki graduates may hold the future of troubled youth in their hands One of Waiariki’s goals is to supply the work force with graduates who are ready to step into new roles and hit the ground running.

Now, thanks to recognition from the Social Workers Registration Board, Waiariki graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) can be assured of meeting the criteria needed to become a registered social worker.

The board presented a certificate in May to Waiariki showing important recognition for developing and delivering a quality bachelor’s degree in social work.

Currently, registration is not required to practice as a social worker in New Zealand, however, many agencies are beginning to hire only registered social workers, and all signs indicate a trend toward registration becoming mandatory in the future.

The timing for this certification has never been better. There is already a shortage of trained

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Te Reo Maori Kia ora anō tātau katoa, Kōinei te tuarua o āku karere ki a koutou e pā ana ki tā tātau Reo Rangatira.

Toni Hocquard, Stream Coordinator for the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work), shows the new certificate she’ll proudly display in the School of M¯ aori Development and Humanities. She is joined

by Kaumatua Ken Kennedy (left), Maaka Tibble and Sean McKinley (CE/Registrar) of the Social Workers Registration Board, and Waiariki Deputy Chief Executive John Snook.

social workers throughout New Zealand, however that shortage will be felt even more when the new Rotorua Youth Justice Residence opens its doors in late 2010.

The residence is planned to accommodate around 30 youth who, due to their offending and behaviour, cannot be housed in the community.

These youth will need transition programmes which means the residence will require several

social workers to work directly with them.

Information from Child, Youth and Family states that residence staff will need preferred qualifications in social work, youth work, teaching or other relevant disciplines.

Waiariki’s Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) would look excellent on any applicant’s resume.

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Tools of the trade: Waiariki hosts industry conference Even administrators and managers with years of experience need some input to keep up-to-date with what’s happening in the sector and to broaden their thinking on possibilities and opportunities for the future.

Waiariki actively encourages staff personal development (PD) and is proud to be hosting a two-day conference for tertiary education professionals on July 9 and 10 on Mokoia Campus (Rotorua). “Tertiary Management as a Career” will be presented by the Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc. (ATEM), an organisation established in 1976 as the pre-eminent professional association for tertiary education administrators and managers in Australasia.

The goal of ATEM is to raise the bar so that tertiary administration and management

are recognised as specialised and developing professions in academic organisations, with the highest standards of professional practice. It does this through promotion of personal development.

There is no doubt that investing in a staff member with structured PD can in turn help students, the organisation and ultimately the staff member. The conference gives opportunities to network with a broad range of tertiary providers such as Wananga, private providers, institutes of technology, polytechnics, universities and

Mai i te tekau ma whā o ngā rā o Māhuru, o te tau kotahi mano, iwa rau, whitu tekau ma rua, te ra i tāpaehia ai te tono ki te aroaro o te Whare Paremata, kia kaha ake te whakāārotia ake o te reo Māori i roto i ngā marautanga kura tuarua, kua autāia tonu te neke whakamua o te reo Māori, ēngari he tokomaha tonu mātau e whakāāro ana kia neke kē noa atu i te rā te neke whakamuatanga. Tēna, kia whakahokia tātau e au ki ngā kōrero i puta ai te whakatau, kia ki¯¯i a te tekau ma whā o ngā rā o Māhuru ko te rā o Te Reo Māori, ā, i whakanuitia nei e te katoa o Aotearoa, e te ao Māori me te ao Pākehā.

other educational and government agencies.

Staff can upskill by sharing ideas, through interactive workshops, pick up best practice guidelines and increase their knowledge to shape their own future goals.

Make the most of this opportunity to participate in a professional development opportunity locally. For more information on ATEM and the conference visit www.atem.edu.au or contact Christa George, ATEM Bay of Plenty coordinator: christa.george@waiariki.ac.nz.

Extreme makeover: From ute to beaut

Ever since 14th September 1972, when a petition was presented to Parliament for the Māori language to be given greater consideration within the secondary school’s curriculum, the Māori language has made great strides, but there are many of us who feel that the strides should be even greater. Let me offer here a historical snapshot of the background to the 14th September, 1972, which was declared Māori Language Day, and was celebrated as such throughout the whole of Aotearoa/New Zealand by Māori and non-Māori alike.

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

Getting into the spirit of Waitangi Day

Thanks to the students of Waiariki’s Certificate in Collision Repair, Waiariki technicians have a shiny new ute – or, at least, one that looks new.

The automotive students’ most recent project was to tidy up the Hilux ute which is used by the technicians to pick up, haul, and carry out all manner of ute-like tasks. The work involved removing rust, fixing dents, priming the effected areas, then a full paint re-spray. The old model looks nary a year over 1990!

This is just a sampling of the type of work students undertake in the Level 2, one-semester qualification. Lots of hands-on experience in Waiariki’s own automotive workshop gives students a practical introduction to the knowledge and skills required to work with

MIG welding and panel repair within the automotive industry.

The certificate is taught by Haedyn Borck, an expert panel beater with 16 years experience.

Haedyn, who is also a national BMX competitor, joined Waiariki last year and has developed excellent rapport with his students and co-workers alike.

The next intake for the qualification is in July and space is limited. So if you know of anyone looking for a career in the automotive industry, suggest that they call Waiariki now to enrol.

Right: Waiariki’s skilled collision repairists with the final result: Daniel Eagle, Richard Willis, Moeke Tamati, Albert Poharama, Malkit Singh, Chris Grant, Pat Dempsey-Morgan, tutor Haedyn Borck and Jamie White.

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After

Filipino students Clint June Villaruz and Giovanni Gallego Gavas, took up an offer

by Te Puia to enhance their looks during Waitangi Day celebrations.

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Stepping Stones Working in partnership with secondary schools How do secondary school students in the community get to know Waiariki and what we have to offer? How do we show them that Waiariki is their best choice?

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Well, look no further than to our school liaison Neven Harland, and Regional Development Managers Chris Dolman, Rosemary Johnson and Maree Kendrick – all working hard behind the scenes, getting the word out to our prospective students.

Our liaison and managers visit secondary schools throughout the region to give presentations to classes or groups. They also arrange guest speakers to visit schools to help motivate students to continue their studies and earn a qualification. It’s all about improving the welfare and lives of our community.

For students keen to learn what it’s like on campus, arrangements can be made for tours of Waiariki campuses, taster courses, and Student For a Day experiences. These options allow students to walk in the footsteps of a tertiary student and discover for themselves that it’s exciting, stimulating and not the least bit scary at all.

Navan, Chris, Rosemary and Maree also distribute Waiariki marketing materials such as posters, the Prospectus and brochures to the schools and places they visit.

Other responsibilities include representing Waiariki at events such as Waiariki Info Days and

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careers expos throughout the region. May was especially busy for our team as they managed to attend four events which took place over five days.

If you or anyone you know wants to learn more about Waiariki, give the team a call. They are happy to arrange a tour or any of our campuses in Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa or Whakatane.

School Liaison Team:

Rotorua Campus (includes Murupara, Reporoa) Neven Harland – 07 346 8858 neven.harland@waiariki.ac.nz

Maree Kendrick

Taupo Campus (includes Turangi, Taumarunui) Chris Dolman – 07 376 0030 chris.dolman@waiariki.ac.nz Tokoroa Campus (South Waikato) Maree Kendrick – 07 885 0200 maree.kendrick@waiariki.ac.nz Whakatane Campus (Eastern Bay of Plenty) Rosemary Johnson – 07 306 0005 rosemary.johnson@waiariki.ac.nz

Fitness check: Waiariki’s new options for healthcare students When Cath O’Connell requested a course for local secondary school students, Waiariki said, “Yes.” Cath works for the Tertiary Education Commission as a Gateway coordinator for secondary schools in the South Waikato. In this role she seeks opportunities for Year 12 and 13 students to combine vocational training with academic study as part of their total school time.

With the assistance of government funding, schools work in partnership with the community, offering structured workplace learning opportunities and training for the students. Students complete a work placement and have their learning assessed against standards on the National Qualifications Framework.

As there is very little in the way of pertinent unit standards for students interested in health sciences, Cath approached Waiariki’s School of Nursing and Health Studies to develop and teach a relevant, orientation-type course which might provide entry into jobs in the healthcare industry.

Waiariki suggested the unit called Act in a Culturally Sensitive Way in Health Care Contexts, and 13 students from Tokoroa High School, Forest View High School and Putaruru College joined Waiariki Tutor Don Lemieux on May 1st for the six-week course.

Elements from the unit standard included

personal culture identity, cultural differences in a healthcare context and culturally sensitive health services. Upon successful completion, Don’s students earned five credits toward their NCEA and a tertiary qualification.

Maree Kendrick, Regional Development Manager of Waiariki’s Tokoroa campus, hopes this unit will become a regular option for Gateway students.

Gateway allows for students to choose from a wide range of subjects. The courses not only give students a taste of the type of work they are interested in, but they can build important industry contacts while they study.

Tutor Don Lemieux poses with some of his South Waikato Gateway students.

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Medal haul proves athlete mettle

We will give you support

This year marked the second that Waiariki sent a team to compete in the annual University Games, which until last year was open only to students from universities.

Waiariki is piloting a new programme on Mokoia Campus which helps students stay enrolled and complete their studies.

to represent Waiariki in the classic sporting event dubbed “Uni Games.”

Manaakitanga is a Māori concept which can be defined as “caring and support.” The Manaakitanga Programme has kaitautoko (support staff ) who work closely with staff in each school on Mokoia Campus to provide support and guidance for students.

Students who register with the programme – which is free – will have access to kaitautoko who will work with them one-on-one to help with any issues that may affect the student’s ability to study, including time management, motivation, balancing home and school life, financial and personal issues. Registered students will receive on-going support throughout the year.

If kaitautoko are unable to deal with any student problems that require further professional attention, they have a number of contacts around the Waiariki region toward which they can guide the students.

The team was welcomed and hosted at a marae of Te Atiawa. The team gave it their all as they competed against tertiary students from New Zealand and Australia, and came home with four gold medals, two silver, and the overall cycling trophy.

With this rate of success, we’ll have to build a trophy case in the new recreation centre!

Meet your Manaakitanga Team: Leonie Nicholls, Lauren Toe Toe and Ngapera Riley are seated in front of Olivia Dhanjee and Vanessa Ruru-Hinaki.

If the programme proves a success, it is likely to be introduced to all the Waiariki campuses in Whakatane, Tokoroa, Windermere and Taupo.

For more information or advice, contact: Leonie Nicholls, Manaakitanga Programme Coordinator, phone 0800 924 274, 07 346 8805, or email leonie.nicholls@waiarikik.ac.nz

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Men’s road race: Simon Honour (forestry student), 1st place

Tania Carson won two gold medals in Uni Games mountain bike races.

Typically, 1,500 to 2,000 student athletes converge in one location to compete in about 30 sports.

This year again was a great success as a competitive team of 25 Waiariki athletes headed to New Plymouth straight after Easter

Men’s cross country mountain bike: Scott Green (computing student), 1st place, and Simon Honour, 2nd place Men’s squash: Matiu Te Kani-McQueen (carpentry student), 2nd place Women’s down hill mountain bike: Tania Carson (hospitality student), 1st place Women’s cross country mountain bike: Tania Carson, 1st place

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Taking up the challenge: New faces of the academy Key athlete successes Monique Avery Primary teaching Photo by Ken Howard

New Zealand Xterra Junior Women’s Champion

It seems a while ago, but early March saw all Waiariki athletes heading to Blue Lake for our annual team building event. The aim is to push athletes out of their comfort zone, get them wet and muddy, create lots of competition and rivalry between squads and athletes, and have plenty of laughs!

What a great way to kick off the year, a great way for our athletes to get to know each other, and a great way to nurture the culture of excellence and fun that is Waiariki Academy of Sport.

New staff add to the academy’s success

Aaron joined Waiariki Academy of Sport team in April, with the responsibility to plan, prescribe, test and train athletes in conjunction with their coaches.

Aaron is a key strength and conditioning coach with the New Zealand Academy of Sport, having contributed to athletes in women’s rugby, swimming, golf, cycling, lawn bowls, motorsport and rowing.

With great athletes in such a wide range of sports, Waiariki is lucky to have him on board.

Aaron Randell Physical Conditioner

Dominic Sainsbury Director of Golf

In partnership with Rotorua Boys’ High School, Dominic joined our team in May. His role is to grow the high performance golf squad, along with offer golf coaching (in combination with study options) to international students, particularly to the Asian market, given the huge success they have had on New Zealand shores in recent times.

Carl Jones Business student New Zealand Xterra Junior Men’s Champion, New Zealand XC-MTB Junior Men’s Runner-up

Dominic is currently one of three of New Zealand Golf ’s high performance development coaches contributing to the development of golfers on the national scene. Waiariki and RBHS are thrilled to have lured him to Rotorua from his professional’s position at Paraparaumu Golf Club, where he also developed a strong Junior Academy with Wellington Golf.

Katie O’Neill Business student

New coaches for new squads

New Zealand XC-MTB Junior Women’s Champion

We are thrilled to have these three new locals providing their coaching expertise to our young talented athletes. With all coaches having represented New Zealand and competed on the world stage, the training squads are under their charge and charging on!

Bevin Cavey – Slalom Kayaking Kenny Mutton – Extreme Kayaking Bernd Sommer – Waka Ama

Ollie Shaw Western Heights Year 13 student and Waiariki Tier 3 athlete

Specialist staff are invaluable

New Zealand Xterra Junior Men's 3rd place and U19 Champion

Ingrid Perols, New Zealand Academy of Sport Nutritionist Ingrid has been working with Waiariki Academy of Sport since its inception in 2007. A key provider for nutrition within the New Zealand Academy of Sport, Ingrid has been around the high performance sporting scene for many years and has worked with athletes from all types of sports.

Tania Carson Hospitality student

Ingrid consults with our athletes on training nutrition, menu planning and race nutrition strategies. She makes a huge difference to the Waiariki athletes’ ability to perform well.

Top Xterra and mountain bike athlete, Monique Avery, said, “It’s a great feeling knowing your nutrition strategies going into a race are completely nailed. Ingrid helped me sort trialling different strategies in training, planning what foods and fluids to take from home overseas, and what my race plan nutrition is. I know nutrition is not a limit to my performance.”

Ingrid lives in Napier, still competes in various bike and multisport races, and is a keen orienteer.

New Zealand BMX Championships (Elite Class) Podium finish

Photo by Ken Howard

“I love working with the Waiariki Academy of Sport athletes – they are such a talented and motivated bunch,” Ingrid said. “Jane and the team at Waiariki provide first-class practical and science-based support, something which is evident from the top performances produced by the athletes. It’s great for young sports people to have this level of support on the home turf. ”

Luuka Jones Business student New Zealand and Oceania K1 Slalom Champion

The academy’s team building day was filled with fitness and fun.

Calling all golfers Places are now available for talented golfers in this squad for Semester 2 which starts 20 July.

• Coaching from Dominic Sainsbury, New Zealand High Performance Development Coach and resident Director of Golf for Waiariki and Rotorua Boys’ High School • Sport science and medicine support from the academy

• Join New Zealand Junior and BOP senior golfer Landyn Edwards • Study any Waiariki qualification (check them out at www.waiariki.ac.nz)

For more information: email dominic.sainsbury@waiariki.an.nz or phone 07 346 8761

Congratulations to: • Luuka Jones and Monique Avery for receiving Bay Trust Athlete Scholarships for 2009.

• Waiariki MTB/Bike coach John Lee for receiving a Bay Trust Coach Scholarship for 2009.

Thanks to the support of Bay Trust and Sport BOP, these athletes and their coach have financial assistance for overseas travel to competitions this year.

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If you’re looking for part-time study options and a quick way to upskill or learn new skills in Semester 2, check out the Part-Time Courses booklet which lists nearly 100 courses to study!

Many courses are available at each of our four campuses in Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane, plus satellite locations in Kawerau and Turangi.

Many of the courses can be studied online, making it convenient for you to study anywhere, any time.

Some courses are even FREE! Semester 2 starts July 20, so get in quickly! To receive a free copy of the 2009 Part-Time Courses booklet, stop by any campus, or phone Waiariki on 0800 924 274 or send your name and address to enquiries@waiariki.ac.nz.

You may also view the full booklet online at www.waiariki.ac.nz

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Bachelor of Applied Management Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) (recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board) Bachelor of Arts (Pathway* to University of Canterbury) Bachelor of Commerce (Pathway* to University of Canterbury) Bachelor of Commerce (Pathway* to Lincoln University) Bachelor of Computing Systems (Unitec) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Pathway to Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design) Bachelor of Management Studies (Pathway* to The University of Waikato) Bachelor of M¯ aori Development* Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) (University of Canterbury) Bachelor of Tourism Management *Pending approval