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Issue No.60 (August 2012)

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10 years without missing a beat - on time & on budget... Western Community News celebrates a milestone of service to the community.

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Type 2 Diabetes - the silent disease

Diabetes is on the increase in New Zealand. Our lifestyles have a great deal to do with it; particularly our eating habits and sedentary lifestyles. We are eating more refined foods with high fat, sugar and salt content. Our busy lifestyles encourage us to grab takeaways and ‘junk’ food that usually are high in these things. Combined with our lower levels of physical activity, weight problems and obesity are the result. Obesity is an important risk factor in the development of diabetes, and in other diseases such as cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke and angina). Our bodies need glucose for energy. An organ called the pancreas produces the hormone insulin that makes glucose from the food we eat available for our bodies to use. With diabetes, problems occur with insulin production, or with the way insulin works, and the glucose is not available for use. Blood glucose levels rise above normal and diabetes develops, in one of two forms. With type 1 diabetes - which occurs mainly in younger people, the pancreas stops producing insulin, usually following an illness, e.g. viral flu. Type 1 diabetics need insulin injections for life. Type 2 diabetes is the more common form. It tends to occur in people over 40 years although, increasingly, younger people are developing this disease because of their greater incidence of increased weight and obesity. While the pancreas still can produce some insulin, it is not enough, and often what is produced cannot be used because the body is resistant to the effects of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is hereditary so if you have family members with it, you need to be careful with your health and fitness, to delay the start of the disease. Because you don’t actually feel symptoms from diabetes even while it is doing the damage (it really is the “Silent Disease”), if you have the risk factors (family history of type 2 diabetes, being overweight, having high

blood pressure and having high cholesterol levels) it is best to have a general medical check-up at about the age of 40 for Europeans (30 for Maori, Pacific Peoples, and people of Asian and Middle Eastern origins). If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can cause long-term damage to your blood vessels, eyesight, kidneys, heart and feet. “The main focus for managing type 2 diabetes is on a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical exercise and losing weight if your are overweight” say Self Care pharmacists. “A healthy diet is one with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain breads and cereals; eating low-fat dairy products; having little animal fat, fried fatty foods, sweet bakery items and foods high in salt”, recommend Self Care pharmacists. They also advise that around 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity – brisk walking, climbing the stairs at work, mowing the lawns – is important for weight management and good diabetes control. Even if you have been prescribed medicines, you must still control your weight and have a healthy eating pattern and plenty of physical activity. The medicines help the pancreas to make more insulin, and help the body use that insulin. However, over time many type 2 diabetics need insulin injections as the medicines can stop being effective. The Self Care fact card on Type 2 Diabetes has more information. “Because diabetes is linked with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity, leading to cardiovascular disease, ask us for other useful fact cards such as Reducing Your Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Weight Loss”, suggest Self Care pharmacists. “Our goal is to assist diabetics understand how best to manage their conditions, use their medicines to the best effect, get good blood glucose control and enjoy life.”

Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer

Note: The 150 families have already been selected through Nawton School, Crawshaw school and our local Community Link

89FM now Free Community Radio Hamilton is now Free. After twenty years in the business, the community Access radio station launches on its new 89FM frequency today with a new name: Free FM. While the station’s core purpose remains the same – broadcasting local content by, for, and about diverse community interests – the move to full-power FM provides significantly improved regional coverage and sound quality for the thousands of listeners who previously tuned in on AM1206 or lowpower 106.7FM in Hamilton city. The 89FM broadcast coverage area incorporates the wider Waikato area – from north of Huntly to south of Tokoroa, and east of Te

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Aroha to West of Raglan. This is in addition to the continuation of the Station’s live stream and podcast service, now via freefm.org.nz. “The new 89FM frequency means we can at last offer our service to the whole region in a more relevant way, and really empower local communities with their own voice in the media,” explains station manager Phil Grey. As a community Access radio station (one of twelve around New Zealand), Free FM provides a forum for local voices not otherwise represented in mainstream media. It’s also a not-for profit organisation, with some of its funding provided by NZ On Air. Individuals and groups are encouraged to make use of Free FM, with free airtime and

Over a million of our newspapers have been printed containing a snapshot of the Hamilton West Community. We think this is a great achievement and would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate and look back on this great milestone.

We have reached a fantastic milestone of 10 years bringing this community newspaper to your mailbox. 60 bi monthly editions have been produced packed with information and positive news stories. This paper has provided us with a great tool to share and celebrate the achievements that take place throughout our local neighborhoods. There have been a lot of tight deadlines and late nights for a number of us but we are very proud to say we have never missed a deadline and have enjoyed seeing the end result and hearing from the many of you how much you enjoy receiving your copy. A Huge Thank You needs to go to the following • Our previous Neighbourhood Development Worker Roslynn Billman who in the early days inspired and brought together a number of people to make the paper a reality. • The thousands of people who have featured and contributed articles and photos. • Our advertisers that have enabled us to cover the costs of printing and delivery. Special thanks must go to Sanjay Joshi from West Hamilton Pharmacy for advertising in 59 of our editions. • Ani Nock and Ioana Manu from Hamilton City Council who gather the articles and photos from our community. • Jan Plumley who has been assisting us with proof reading the articles that arrive on time. • Dave Macpherson who spends many hours designing the layout. • Tim Atkinson from Hamilton’s Fraser High School who produces the School pages and gets the overall paper ready for printing. • Our printers and delivery people who make sure it gets to you to read.

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The Western Community Centre are very excited to announce a number of initiatives that will bring about positive health and lifestyle outcomes for many of the families living within the Nawton and Crawshaw Neighborhoods. Earlier this year local community groups, police, churches, organisations and residents met together to input into the development of a plan that would bring about, sustainable healthy eating and healthy action initiatives. With funding from the DHB HEHA Fund, a sustainable community plan is about to get underway that will have lasting benefits for many years to come. The Nawton & Crawshaw Healthy Living Project will provide: • 150 families with a good variety of free low maintenance fruit trees for their home planted by teams of keen volunteers. • The long awaited hard surfaced recreation area for basketball and netball will be constructed at Crawshaw Park and will bring about plenty of opportunity for Healthy Action. • 300 fruit trees will be planted in public shared gathering spaces. • A community Tool Library for households unable to access basic garden tools will be set up. • Free educational workshops including worm farming, growing vegetables healthy cooking and planting fruit trees will be offered. The key outcomes of the project will provide improved access to healthy eating and action programmes and greater food security for vulnerable whanau in the Nawton and Crawshaw area. To stay updated check out our Facebook page or for more information contact the Western Community Centre, 07 8474873, manager@wccham.org.nz, www.westerncommunity.org

Western Community News 10 years old!

Come along to the Western Community Centre at 5pm October 8th. For more information contact our Centre.

Our 1st issue

Nawton and Crawshaw about to get Fruity!

Neil Tolan - Manager, Western Community Centre

training available. “You can broadcast community notices, request an on-air interview, or even host your own weekly show. This is real community radio, and it belongs to all of us,” Phil says. The 89FM license was granted to the Station in October 2011, following the revision of its purpose for general community use. The Ministry of Culture and Heritage conducted the application process, with the successful outcome coming after several years of lobbying by the Station. Free FM raised more than $100,000 to complete the project. “We really couldn’t have done this without the support of major contributors including Trust Waikato, Transpower, and our fund-

raising partners SBS Bank and the Fairfield Rotary Club. Along with all the volunteers and supporters who have contributed more recently, and over the past twenty years to make the station what it is today.” Free FM will turn off its AM transmission in four weeks, on 31 July 2012.

Your Say: What is your favourite Olympic sport & why?

Caitlyn, 13 I love the Paralympics I enjoy watching the swimming.

Jeseka, 12 Swimming, because I enjoy swimming myself I feel free and happy when I do it.

Urutaka, 12 Shot put because its just solid.

Lisina, 9 Rowing because New Zealand is good at it.

Ki-o-Rahi Taking The Country By Storm

The re-vitalisation of traditional Maori games has become apparent in the past eight years with kaimahi throughout Aotearoa working with kura, whanau, iwi, hapuu and marae to teach the games of our past times. During the first World War when Te Puea Herangi would not allow our people to enlist, she encouraged them to revive traditional games and activities. As a result a number of Waikato iwi began playing Ki-oRahi. However for many reasons including the temptations of contemporary sport that we now know as rugby, rugby league and netball soon became more popular with our people and eventually traditional games such as Ki-o-Rahi phased out. Ki-o-Rahi is a traditional pre-European Maaori ball game. It is a sport, played on a circular field, involving skills similar to those found on a netball or basketball court and rugby or touch field. Before the arrival

Cashula, 8 Gymnastic, I like the way they use their bodies to swing around the bars.

of Europeans, Ki-o-Rahi was played by Maaori throughout Aotearoa. Often different tribes would play different adaptations of the game. Ki-o-Rahi is quickly becoming a popular sport around the country and for the first time in the area, Sport Waikato will be holding a secondary schools Ki-o-Rahi module. The competition will be held at Elliot park, games starting at 4:30pm with the first week starting on the 6th of August running right through to the 24th of September. This is a fun and exciting time for the Waikato as many secondary school students will be able to showcase their amazing skills on a weekly basis. If you like to watch astonishing acrobatic skills and scintillating agility, come down to Elliott Park on Monday nights and witness the amazing talents the students have to offer.

THE SALVATION ARMY – Te Ope Whakaora YOUTH HANG OUT Every Friday from 6pm to 8pm we have a youth drop in and hang out place for our local young peps. For all high school aged people in West Hamilton. It’s a FREE safe, fun, nonjudgmental place for you to hang with your friends, make new mates, and play table tennis, pool, air hockey, playstation3. MUSIC LESSONS “The Arts Academy at Grandview”, is a weekly after school programme for ALL youth to enhance their talents and skills. If you are at high school and aspire to be the next Beyonce, Slash, Nesians Mystics, even another local Pieter T, or do you just want a safe fun place to learn the musical basics, practice techniques, or develop musical theory into practice. This is the place for you to come, its just a gold coin donation for lessons. The classes have just been changing to suit people better, times are Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Contact us for the new times and classes. For more information or look us up on Facebook at “The Arts Academy at Grandview”Please contact either Matt Smith at 07-846 3336 or 027-508 6923 or matt_smith@nzf. salvationarmy.org OR Elizabeth Glass at 021-029 17780 or lizzay@live.com. INTRODUCTING - Matt Smith Kia Ora, I am Matt the new youth worker for The Salvation Army Grandview, based in West Hamilton. I love hanging with youth, music, being silly, eating chocolate and drinking strong coffee. I have worked with youth for a few years and look forward to being more involved here with mentoring and youth work. I love helping young people reach their potential (even before the movie ‘Boy’ came out), I love supporting and serving the community. Whāia te iti kahurangi, Ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain)

Riverleigh, 12 Archery, I do archery it makes me feel relaxed and learn a range of new skills.

Jareem, 11 Weightlifting, because they are so strong and show a lot of strength for a little person

Wesley, 13 Basketball, weightlifting, boxing and Judo all good to watch.

Madison, 12 Gymnastic because I use to do it and they inspire me.

Chilled in the Park The Western Community Centre and the Chill in the Park organising team would like to thank the following for supporting Chill in the Park 2012; Hamilton City Council Community Development Unit, Western Stars Youth leaders, Dominos Pizza Nawton, Event Cinemas, Toy World and The Salvation Army. Thank you all for supporting our event.

YUMMY!

Here are 3 easy recipes that all only require 3 ingredients for each recipe!! Mini muffins recipe

1 cup self-raising flour 3 tbsp sugar 1 cup thickened cream Method: Preheat oven to 180°C fan bake. Spray a 24 cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside. In a bowl, mix the flour and sugar together. Pour in the cream and fold mixture together using a spatula until all ingredients are just wet. Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 10-15 minutes.

Biscuits recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place all ingredients into a bowl and combine. Roll tablespoon sized balls and place on the tray. Push down each one with a fork. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Leave to cool on the tray for 5 minutes.

Pineapple cake recipe Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1 cup caster sugar 1 can (440g) crushed pineapple in syrup or juice, undrained Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper and set aside. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Pour into the loaf tin and bake for 55-60 minutes. Western Community News - August 2012 3

Pink Walk on again...

Pink Walk and Pink Challenge is coming back to Hamilton in October 2012. Help us make a difference for woman facing the challenge of breast cancer, become a supporter of this wonderful event and help raise breast cancer awareness in your community. All funds raised from this event stay in the Waikato to endure our woman are receiving the best. For more information contact Julie Wilson 839 8726 extension 97845

Maeroa takes up challenge

WEST WORD

By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe

Hamilton’s Budget Services Boosted

Advisory

The Government’s recent announcement of a one-off boost of $589,000 to 155 New Zealand organisations that deliver budgeting services is good news for Hamilton. It’s an important aspect of the extra support provided for those who are at risk of long term welfare dependency. They are the focus of the recent welfare reforms on which I have been working as a member of the Social Services Select Committee in Parliament. The Government spends $8.9 million a year on 155 budgeting services. They work to encourage people to take responsibility for their financial resources, support people to alleviate harm from escalating financial problems, and increase financial knowledge and competence in the community. Budgeting services play a vital role in the Hamilton West electorate helping local families take control of their finances so they can avoid the pitfalls that see them falling behind with mounting bills. The Future Focus changes have seen more people referred to budgeting services by Work and Income, and this funding acknowledges that extra demand. I am pleased that the Hamilton Household Budgeting Advisory Trust, Catholic Family Support Services and Desert Spring Ministries Trust will benefit. It will alleviate some of the pressure these excellent services face as they cope with increased demand. They do a vital job and I thank them on behalf of our community. More information about budget services funded by the Ministry of Social Development can be found at www.familyservices.govt.nz

Samoan Language Beginners Course

On 23 July, Room 16 at Maeroa Intermediate School entered the Tui Garden Challenge. Much to their delight they were one of the first entries in and won a Tui Gardening Package. They received spades, trowels, vegetable mix, seed trays, seedlings, a gardening book, plus heaps more! On Saturday 28 July two students, Bailey Whittaker and Jade Gauntlett, nominated by the rest of the class, met with their teacher, Trish Scoble, at Mitre 10 Mega at The Base. They were able to gather up their goodies, with the assistance of two very helpful employees, loaded them into the back of the car – which was packed by the end of it! Arriving at school on Monday the car was unloaded by eager students ready to begin the challenge of creating an edible garden. Students will be considering companion planting and aim to make the garden as organic as possible. They look forward to being able to have a feast once the produce is harvested. Representatives from every class in the school are part of a committee that will support the rest of the school in taking part in the different gardens around the school with a focus on making some of them edible gardens. This moves us closer to being a sustainable school.

With 25 bus routes and almost 1,000 bus stops in Hamilton, there’s services to take you where you want to go. Be driven: Visit www.busit.co.nz or call 0800 4 BUSLINE (0800 4 2875 463) for information on routes, timetables and fares.

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As a beginner, this is a great opportunity for you to learn how to speak the Samoan language. Tutor Lelevaga Faamanu Laulu is excited to be teaching the Samoan language to people who are interested in experiencing a new language and/or if Samoa is their own language. This course is designed to give learners complete knowledge about the basic principles of the Samoan language that will enable them to learn, speak and understand the language. The Samoan language course will include an introduction to the Samoan language, learning names and sounds of the Samoan alphabet, forming up meaningful simple words, pronunciation of letters and words, creating brief and simple dialogue and much more. The cost for this course will be $40.00. If you are keen in being part of this course, or require more information, contact Ioana on 849 5170 or mobile 021 359878. A fantastic opportunity not to be missed. Keeping the Samoan language alive.

Nawton gets a facelift...

Hyde avenue has been transformed with a mural simply entitled “ Past to Present”. It showcases a glimpse of Nawton’s history and captures the essence of a community that is proactive and committed to moving forward. Youth Worker and Artist Dallas Mihinui was approached by local Community Constable Paul Tierney to put the mural concept together working with a group of local youth to bring the blank wall at the Grandview Shopping Centre to life. Dallas said “the aim of the project was for individuals, whanau and the community to obtain a sense of belonging and identity within their neighborhood. It also provided young people with a space to create, self express and develop visual art representing the mauri

Basketball & Netball??

Crawshaw Park will see a new development in September. A full sized basketball and netball court will be constructed in the park for the community to use. The development will begin with a ground breaking ceremony on Monday 10th September @ 10.30am with a project completion date of Friday 28th September where there will be a court opening with the community @ 1pm. HEHA are the main funders through their Healthy Eating, Healthy Action project, to encourage communities to get involved in healthy lifestyles through good eating habits and exercise. Western Community Centre’s manager Neil Tolan is the distributor of the funds on behalf of HEHA and sees the hard court project as a good fit for the community. First Credit Union have sponsored the Basketball and Netball hoops with Talking Tech Foundation providing a donation to a great community initiative. Sport NZ will contribute some funds to complete the project via the Active Communities Budget that Hamilton City Council, Neighbourhood Sport & Recreation Coordinator, Andrea Timings has in her special projects budget. When we spoke with the schools leaders they shared some comments with us: “This court will be good as the old concrete strip is too small and munted.” “This new area will create more activity in the park. It will give us more chance to play and improve our skills.” “We can make up new games to play on the new surface. “ “The park will become safer during the day due to more activity and deterring negative play.” We can’t wait to use it in the holidays for basketball, netball, four square and other games that we can make up. The new infrastructure in the park will be a great asset for the community to use at their leisure. We really want the community to become fully engaged with this project and take pride in their new space in the park. For info: Andrea Timings, 8386699 or andrea.timings@hcc.govt.nz

Young Parents

The Waikato Family Centre Invites you & your partner to a FREE young parent informal educaonal evening FREE Pizza / Crèche available Let us know if you need a ride, we can help antenatal parents welcome ! Topics: The importance of the father’s role, parenng & health

Where: Waikato Family Centre Time : 5.30 - 7.30 pm Choose a date to suit: Tuesday 7th August Tuesday 2nd October Tuesday 20th November

RSVP www.waikatofamilycentre.co.nz 4 Radnor Street, Hamilton Phone 834 2036 txt 021 159 8590 One lucky Dad has a chance of winning a $100 Warehouse Voucher !

Every Mum will receive a lovely goody bag !

and the essence of a community”. Western Community Centre manager Neil Tolan said, “The mural is a constant reminder that our young people are willing to get on board with positive initiatives. If we present them with credible opportunities to give back to their local community they will gladly take up the challenge”. This artistic opportunity provided the young artists with plenty of positive feedback throughout the day with many locals acknowledging their efforts and providing a good dose of encouragement! Dallas would like to pass on his personal thanks to Paul Tierney, Natalie Barlow, Damita Schu, Dave Greaves, Resene, Chalkline Apparel, Ironlak, Paul

Warm Up Workshop

Are you tired of having electricity bills that double in winter just to keep your family warm? Are you fed up with dampness and condensation? Does your family or your tenants complain of the house being cold? Do you want to know how you can fix all of these things for next to nothing? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we have the Workshop for you! On Wednesday 15 August from 7 8.30pm Hamilton City Council’s Eco Design Advisor, Ian Mayes will be sharing his expertise with South Hamilton residents on how to have a warmer, healthier home for years to come from as little as nothing except smart thinking. Glenview Community Centre on the corner of Tomin Road and Glenview Terrace will be hosting this free workshop to look at ways to warm up your house for winter. Perhaps you’re not able to get your home up to comfortable heat levels or it is costing you a small fortune to do so, either way this workshop will help you. We will cover such topics as the EECA insulation subsidy, and how insulation works in the 4 key areas of your home, ceiling, walls , windows and floor. Draught proofing and good ventilation practices and how to heat your home efficiently will also be looked at. We will have an in-depth look at curtains and low cost or free things you can do around the home to keep warm and save money. For more information phone Community Advisor Trish Cree 838 6506.

Perry and the Grandview Shopping Centre, Hamilton City Council Tag Busters, Western Community Centre, Grandview Pharmacy, Nawton Stationery Bookshop, Full Throttle Karts, Yardhouse, MVP KUTS, Kataraina Berryman, United Video Nawton and the Affordable Mini Mart on Avalon Drive. Artists involved in the project under the guidance of Dallas Mihinui and Dave Greaves were Perez Wetere, Greg Bud, Luke Johnstone, Jayden Taiapa, Jade Boaza and Daniel Tahau. “He toi whakairo He mana tangata” “Where there is artistic excellence there is human dignity”.

The book fair not to be missed!

The New Zealand Red Cross 16th Annual Book Fair opens up its’ doors once again to the eager public at 9am on Friday the 31 August 2012 . Over the next three days tens of thousands of books, well sorted for quality and for catorgory, will be up for sale at incredibly low prices. In the main room book lovers will be able to browse in the various sections for books according to what they are looking for, whether it is gardening, art, health, cooking, biography or fiction which is put into alphabetical sections. There is also a section for quality books and collectors’ items and a section for children. Don’t miss out on the $1 bargain room, where all items (books, movies, music, puzzles) sell at $1 or less. Bring the family - there are free giveaways, balloons, even a sausage sizzle. Location: Te Rapa Race course, off Garnett Ave Dates; Friday 31 August 9am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm Proceeds go to funding humanitarian work by the Red Cross in New Zealand and overseas. To donate books, music or movies please contact Julie Elmer ph 0800 733 276.

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How to care for your dog How dogs learn, and why this helps you. Training tips to keep your dog out of trouble

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It’s FREE to come along and be part of it! 29 August Pukete Neighbourhood House, Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd. (10.45-11.45am) 12 September Fairfield Hall, Clarkin Rd (5.30 - 6.30pm)

WINZ quotes available We have a range of second hand machines for sale Free delivery within Hamilton Eftpos available on request $60 inc gst, call out fee includes 20 minutes labour, not including parts

26 September Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave (2-3pm) For more Info Contact Amanda Tucker Phone 8386699

Contact Tom 07 855 4618 108 Holland Road, Fairﬁeld, Hamilton Western Community News - August 2012 5

FRASER HIGH SCHOOL

Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Fraser Farewells a Long-Serving Staff Member Long serving staff member, Jane Clare, retired at the end of Term two after 30 years at Fraser High School. During this time Jane has been the Personal Assistant for five Fraser Principals: Mr Dave Campbell, Mr Nigel Ginever, Mr Colin Telford, Mr Martin Elliott and Mrs Virginia Crawford. On Friday 23 June, the staff and the community paid tribute to an outstanding woman and professional. It was a lovely evening of recounting memorable experiences of Jane’s time at

Fraser. It was confirmed by the past and present Principals that Jane was the powerhouse of the Principal’s office. “Jane is highly regarded, deeply respected and much loved by the staff,” said current Principal, Mrs Virginia Crawford. “She is undoubtedly professionally efficient, knowledgeable and an expert; a Lady of great worth and it was our privilege to know and work with her”. “I have realised recently that I have spent nearly half of my life

Jane Clare reminiscing with staff on her years spent at Fraser High.

at Fraser High School – and I look back on these years with no regrets,” says Jane. “Hundreds of staff and thousands of students have come and gone during my time here, and I have enjoyed the interactions I have had with many of them. Five Principals on, and with a change in focus from Personal Assistant to Human Resources, I feel the time is right for me to make the move to ‘semi-retirement’ in Tauranga, which has been our weekend home for a number of years. I look forward to having more time for the simple pleasures in life – some gardening, baking, leisurely walks with the dog, and daytime reading – but I am sure the workforce will call me back to duty in some capacity next year. I will miss the friendship and laughter of Fraser, the friends I have made here, and the fun we have had. I will look back on my years at Fraser with appreciation for all they gave me.” We wish Jane an extremely relaxing and enjoyable retirement in sunny Tauranga.

Record Turnout at Information Evening

New Electronic Signs

The Fraser High School Hall was nearly filled to capacity with parents and Year 8 students. Faculty and subject displays created a lot of interest and allowed visitors to speak with Fraser staff and students about each subject area. Science teacher, Sarah Summerfield, talking with The Principal, parents about science possibilities for students. Virginia they are passionate about in a safe Crawford, said that, Fraser’s environment. passion is our students’ learning, Other speakers included our achievement and wellbeing. We vice-board chair, Mr Gus Row, are carefully aligning Fraser’s our head students and two traditions and values of the past Year 9 students, who shared their with the new educational insights experiences of Fraser. and initiatives we are currently Dylan Fowler said, “Before implementing. One of the most I came to Fraser, I was worried exciting programmes we have in about the size of the school and the the school this year is what we call number of people here. But after LEAD – LEARN with purpose, going to Fraser for a few weeks, the ENGAGE with pride, ACT with size of the school and the number respect and DARE to succeed… of people was less daunting. I I would like to extend an made friends quickly and am invitation to new and prospective enjoying Fraser very much. The parents, caregivers and families to teaching staff at Fraser are very build a goal centred partnership helpful, supportive and willing to with the school. help whenever you need it. I would Our goal is simply to improve definitely recommend you send your child’s learning and your child to this school. There’s achievement in whatever field something for everyone here.”

Board of Trustees Deputy Chair, Mr Gus Rowe, talking to the 200 plus visitors and staff at the information evening. 6 Western Community News - August 2012

Fraser High School would like to thank ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION for donating the funding for the new electronic signs located at the school’s main gate in Ellicott Road. These signs will be used to inform the community of key school events and other important information.

Fraser Achieves Seven Awards for Excellence in Stage Challenge

Fraser’s Stage Challenge entry this year saw a group of 50 talented and diverse students from a range of year levels, backgrounds, skills and performance abilities, assemble together for weeks of intensive rehearsals. The production was mainly student led and gave the seniors a chance to step up and further their leadership skills. The competition day was incredible, and the Fraser students received seven Awards for Excellence, including awards

for stage use, choreography, soundtrack, costuming character, student achievement, drama, and the Youth Development award for social awareness. Fraser had many people from other schools commending them for a powerful and moving performance that portrayed topical issues with strength and integrity. The performance was something to be very proud of and we will cherish the experience for years to come. - Bronwyn Laundry

Emma Brooks – A Language Champion Fraser would like to congratulate Year 13 student, Emma Brooks, for her outstanding achievement in the 2012 Language Perfect World Championships. This is an international on-line vocabulary competition for foreign languages, such as Japanese, French and Spanish. Emma gained Elite Category status by answering 30,000 questions about Japanese language over ten days. She finished with 13,789 points, which placed her 13th worldwide in Japanese, 25th in New Zealand and 45th in the world. Emma then won a 64gb 11 inch Macbook Air in the Elite Category prize draw. Well done, Emma!

Successful Careers’ Wananga for Hei Taniwha Students

“Work hard, play hard and never give up on your dreams.” That was the key message the professionals gave Hei Taniwha students on Friday, 27 July, at the Careers’ workshops. The professionals were young and dynamic, and they gave our tauira positive vibes about success and self-belief. We would like to acknowledge and thank them for believing in our youth and giving us their time and professional advice: Tina Tuufuli - Beauty Therapist, Aleina Midgley – Doctor and Surgeon, Ra Bacon – Police officer, Paul Smiler – Physiotherapist, Roman Ackroyd – Teacher, Honey Hireme – Rugby and Rugby Sevens, Captain Vince Copeland – Armed Forces, Miriam Te Hira – Travel (Sir George Seymour College), Elye Parata and Gabrielle Kershaw – Law, John Auld – Pilot and Lisa Reedy – Broadcasting (Radio Tainui). The second part of the evening was a unique cinematic experience designed to reinforce the idea that ‘dreams are achievable’ and to promote a greater spirit of whanau by reminding us that ALL of our choices have consequences, good and bad, on those we love. We are deeply grateful to Benjamin Hemi for donating his time, his talents and his equipment for this purpose. “I really enjoyed the two workshops I attended,” said Jadyn McCarthy, (Year 10) “I went to see the doctor/ surgeon first. She was cool and shared a bit about herself and told us about some of her exciting experiences. The police workshop was also mean. It has inspired me to

Pilot, John Auld, talking with parents and students about the educational requirements of the airline industry. become a policeman. He talked to us about some of the experiences on the job and stuff that we need to know to become a policeman. Lastly, I really enjoyed the motivational film. It was awesome and inspirational”. “A highlight for me was helping to prepare the hangi and learning how to make custard with Matua Paora,” said Jacinda Totoo-Zainey (Year 12) “Another highlight was going to the career options in the evening, meeting and listening to all those people speak about their careers and offering advice on our future careers and education was amazing”. “I went to the rugby and broadcasting workshops,” said Campbell Tawha (Year 12). “They (Honey Hireme and Lisa Reedy) were amazing. They gave us heaps of advice and information about how to meet our goals, and they made it real, and stressed the point that ‘Nothing comes easy’.”

High heels, top hats and a red carpet set the scene for the Roaring Twenties perfectly. Fraser High Seniors ended Term 2 and began their holidays with the senior ball, held at The Atrium on Saturday, 20 June. Everyone had a fantastic night; on the dance floor, in the photobooth, playing on the casino tables, taking photos and dancing with friends. The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and everyone looked sharp and gorgeous in their formal attire. A huge thank you to one2one Photography and Tim Atkinson for the amazing photographs, Montana Catering for their delicious snacks, DJ Selectiv for providing us with wicked entertainment and to our Ball Committee, including teachers Sarah Summerfield, Shelley Watene and Roman Akroyd for their hard work, effort and sacrifices.

Photos: Tim Atkinson & one2one Photography

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21 days, 295 km – A Challenging Project K Wilderness Adventure

To be 21 days away from home and have to cover a 295km journey via foot, bike and canoe to get back to Hamilton. That was the challenge that students from Fraser High School had to overcome during their Wilderness Adventure stage of Fondation for Youth Development, Waikato’s (FYD) Project K programme. Project K is a proven and effective positive youth development programme that results in young people gaining self-belief; realising their strengths and potential, which encourages positive attitudes. Cheyanne Nowacki described her time on Project K as challenging but rewarding. “I have had so many new experiences and learnt heaps of stuff and I think my attitude has changed quite a lot since day-one. I’m more positive and I’ve learnt to work as part of the group.” says Cheyanne. “Tramping through the snow was the most challenging part of the journey, we had to carry our packs and walk for hours through knee deep snow. Its hard work and you get cold and wet.” The students will now go into the Community Challenge and Mentoring Phases of Project K. The programme is delivered by FYD Waikato and funded by Southern Trust and the Lion Foundation.

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Photos: Blue Mountain Adventure Centre and Foundation for Youth Development Waikato

FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

‘Unity Movement’ Tour Waikato Schools Unity Movement is a reggae band from Fraser High School. This band is an opportunity for us as young musicians to showcase our talent and further develop our musical abilities and performance skills. Unity Movement was formed this year and has been a challenging but enjoyable journey. We have three vocalists, Chante, Frankie and Pano who also plays rhythm guitar. Andre is on lead guitar and, Daniel, also known as Big D, is on bass guitar. Mr Henderson is also part of our band, not only as our mentor, but playing

as another guitarist. Jordyn is our drummer, and finally we have Jedidiah and Jarrod on Keyboards and Percussion. The staff and students involved have been working hard over the past term in preparation for a mini tour to perform at various schools around the Waikato region. A lot of time, effort and commitment has been made by all involved. Although at times it has been very stressful and nerve-wracking for us all, we are proud of the outcome and the response has been positive and very uplifting. I’m very proud and honoured to be part of Unity Movement. It has given me the confidence to perform and stretched my abilities even further. Being part of this band has been one of the highlights of my year. – Chante Evans-Brooks

Wanted: any Old Photos and/or School Records

If any past pupils of Fraser or Hamilton Technical High School have any old photos, school records, magazines, uniforms or school memorabilia they would like to loan to the school for copying, please

Launch of Students’ Passionfruit Magazine

The first issue of Passionfruit, the student-run Year 12 student Sharnae Hope. visual culture magazine, has just been launched. The Copies of the magazine can be purchased magazine is the result of a project being run at Fraser from Browsers Bookshop, ArtsPost or High School that enables students to combine their www.passionfruitmagazine.co.nz/ and you Media Studies, English, Art History and Visual Arts can read more about the project at http:// talents into a ‘real life’ publishing project. curriculumintegrationproject.blogspot.co.nz/ Seventeen Year 12 and 13 students, led by editor, Jasmine Wiltshier, have worked with three teachers to research, write, and design the magazine and website, which features stories about a range of artists and designers. The intention of the project is to help students achieve as highly as possible by enabling them to learn through a context they are passionate about. “We know that it’s going to an audience, so we try and make it better,” says Students Ezra Shield and Sharnae Hope discussing the finished magazine.

Top Results for Barbershop Boys’

Over the last three years barbershop has become an integral part of the music programme at Fraser High School. Growing from strength to strength as boys and girls groups have increased in, both in numbers and quality of singing. Last year, we competed in only the chorus sections, but this year, considering our growing turnout, we got involved in the quartet sections as well. Our tutor, Marilee Matenga, has worked tirelessly with our four groups; a boys’ chorus and quartet, and a girls’ chorus and quartet. Our goal for 2012 was to place in the upcoming regional competition. Last year we won the Regional Boys’ Chorus section and we wanted to continue this in 2012, as well as place in other sections as well. This year the Waikato Barbershop regional competition had the largest number of schools attending in its history. All of the Fraser groups represented themselves well, in particular, our standout group the boys’ quartet. They put on a great show with the Eukaliti brothers,

Sosifa and Teuteu adding some great dance moves and showmanship alongside their awesome vocal blend. Samuel Maile provided awesome leadership and smashed it down low on the Bass. Topped off by a newcomer to Barbershop, Phillip Uli, who sang the lead part with his trademark silky, smooth voice. When judgements were announced we were unfortunate not to place with our girls groups. But we were very happy with both first place awards for the boys’ quartet and chorus sections. The boys want to say a big thank you to Marilee Matenga, their barbershop director and biggest supporter. Bring on the Nationals!

Fraser Athlete Excels

Year 13 student, Kayla Forkert, represented New Zealand in diving at the Australasian School Games in Sydney recently. She returned with two medals, having placed 3rd in platform diving and 2nd in synchronised diving. Kayla was also named the NZ athlete of the week at the games.

contact Angela Davison, the school librarian/ archivist, on 07-847 9044. The combined schools of Fraser High School and Hamilton Tech High School will be celebrating their 100 year celebration in 2020.

Economics Students Visit Wellington

The Fraser students with the Speaker of the House, the Right Honourable Dr Lockwood Smith, in his office at Parliament. Day 1 – A lovely scenic flight to chill-out time in the afternoon Wellington started our trip, then it and off to Laser Strike Saturday was on to a bus to the Downtown evening. A further experience Backpackers to drop off luggage. Saturday afternoon and evening Next stop, Parliament and a photo was the blustery, wet Wellington opportunity with the Speaker of weather. the House, the Right Honourable Day 4 – An early start as we Dr Lockwood Smith. had to be aboard the train for home Final visit for the day was to by 7.25am. We were among the Victoria University for career passengers on the final journey of planning and fitness training. the Overlander Train and arrived Day 2 – Visits to The Statistics back in Hamilton at 5.10 pm a tired Department, BNZ dealing room but happy lot. and museum, and the Reserve For this combined class it was Bank for a ‘state of the nation’ a bonding experience where their comment from a young economist, interest in Economics allowed then some early evening shopping them to share their collective in Cuba Mall. knowledge. It was a privilege for Day 3 – A leisurely day with a me to accompany this group of visit to the Saturday Craft Market, awesome young people. a wander through Te Papa, some – Mary Atkinson, TIC

Busy Time with International Students

Many thanks go to our teachers who have opened The International Centre at Fraser has been very up their classes to our visitors and to our students who busy this term At the end of Term 2 we said goodbye to 4 students are fantastic Kiwi Ambassadors. They make us proud who have studied and played at Fraser for a year. of our school. Before leaving they all commented on the wonderful experience they had had in New Zealand. Since then we have welcomed 12 long term students from France, Japan, Brazil, Germany and Estonia. (Go on! Get the Atlas out, or Google it!) As well as that we have welcomed 25 students from different parts of Japan. These students have stayed with families in the area and been buddied in and out of lessons by our wonderful Fraser students. This has been such a great experience for the Teacher Sandy Atkins with students from Yahata High School, Japan students from both countries. Western Community News - August 2012 9

What’s on out West

Do you have any new or / and old Christmas cards that you just want to get rid of? If so, please drop them off to the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, anytime between Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. For more information contact Ioana on 849 5170 or mobile 021 359878. Dog Basics – A short presentation how to care for your dog. How dogs learn, and why this helps you. Training tips to keep your dog out of trouble. It’s free to come along and listen. Wednesday 26 September 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue.

Services Based at The Western Community Centre

Community Information, Photocopying, Send a Fax, Free phone for local calls. Venue available for hire, free pregnancy tests and much more! Fruit and Vege Co-op $10 per pack for a minimum selection of 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Order before 4pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11am. Midwife Clinics Providing Free pregnancy testing, all antenatal care, Labour and birth- Home Birth, Local Birth Centre’s and Waikato Hospital, Postnatal care. Gillian 027 564 2836 Gillian1974@xtra. co.nz (based at the centre every Friday) Courtney Butler 027 307 4454 Naturopath Robyn Jackson Well-known Naturopath Robyn Jackson is offering half-hour consultations at no charge for Community Services Card holders and their children. Contact Robyn, phone 853 7080.

English language Partners English Language Classes. These classes are for adult learners who have Permanent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.15-2.45pm contact waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz - Phone (07) 853 2188 Tai Chi - Every Tuesday and Friday Tai Chi, Cost $3 per session We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for Seniors each week. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Classes are held every Tuesday and Friday 10:30am-11:30am. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor. Senior Luncheons Monthly on second Thursday of each month at 12pm, the luncheons provide an opportunity for Seniors in our area to meet, socialize, interact and enjoy some local entertainment. Transport is provided for those unable to drive. The luncheons are pot luck and a great way to network and make new friends. Contact 8474873 Ex 9, admin@wccham.org. nz, 8474873, www.westerncommunitycentre.org. Check us out on Facebook! CROSSLIGHT TRUST – 1 Johnson St, Dinsdale, phone 07 847 2998 – crosslight@xtra.co.nz Office hours: – Mon-Friday 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. (except Tues 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. closed from 1-2p.m. each day. Foodbank: Mon-Fri 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. – for further details please contact us Counselling: Professional team of qualified coun-

JAMBO-NZ KIDZ ETHNIC SOCCER FESTIVAL

Saturday 15 September 2012, 08:30am - 04:00pm Location : ASHURST PARK - TE RAPA HAMILTON NORTH For the sixth time, the Jambo Cup New Zealand Kidz Soccer Festival will be held on the 15th September 2012 at Ashurst Park, Te Rapa – Hamilton North. A maximum of 40 teams from U8 (under 8 years of age), U10, U12, U14 and U16 will participate. The name of the teams will be country names (e.g. New Zealand, England, Egypt …). Maximum of 8 players per team. Registrations Close: 31st August 2012. Online Registration or download a copy of Registration form from our website: www.jambo.co.nz. Children from all Ethnic groups including kiwis from around the Waikato and Auckland region will be welcomed to enter teams. The festival will be a one-day event with each team playing a number of games. Ethnic food stalls will be available throughout the event. During our one or two hour break, cultural dance and juggling competition will be performed. For more info visit our website: www.jambo.co.nz or contact: OSCAR K. BULAMBA, oscar@jambo.co.nz, 07-8476968

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sellors. Appointments available by phoning us – very reasonable rates. Support for Deaf, Hearing Impaired and DeafBlind: home visits, support and advice available. NZ Sign Language Classes: If you are interested in learning how to sign, please phone us for information about the next courses. C.A.F.E. – Creative Activities for Elderly: this programme caters for those 70 years plus who live in the Dinsdale/Nawton/Forest Lake/ Frankton areas. Come along to a fun morning every Friday – varied activities, guest speakers, morning tea and short trips. Home visits are also available for those who need them. OVER 60s’ SOCIAL GROUPS: Two groups – each group meets two Thursdays a month – one for a day trip and one for a morning tea with guest speaker or entertainment. Available to those over 60 years of age and who live in the Dinsdale/Nawton/Forest Lake/Frankton areas. OP SHOP: Open Monday-Friday, 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Good quality clothing, shoes, linen, household items, books and more at reasonable prices. Income from the shop goes back into the services and programmes we provide to the community. If there’s something else we may be able to help you with, please do give us a call or email us – it’s a privilege to be here for you.

HEALTH AND FITNESS … XCELL FITNESS OFFERS ZUMBA AS A FORM OF FITNESS AND HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE BASED IN FRANKTON SCHOOL HALL TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT 5.30 PM START. CONTACT 021-1046589

Do you have children aged 3-4 who are not in early childhood education?

Do you want to access free early childhood education so your child can get a head-start before starting school? Kowhai can support families to: • Access early childhood education services within Hamilton city. • Provide in home education support for their children. • Support with transition to school. If you would like to access this free service call Karen free phone on 0800-323 543 or 027-3355252

From 23rd August SBS Bank will be based at Western Community Centre on Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am. This is a chance for you to discuss *Everyday banking *Savings *Kiwisaver *Insurance *Mortgages *Investments Feel free to come and have a chat with us.

Volleyball in West Hamilton Social Volleyball - played every Monday night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Next competition starts late October Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams. Intermediate age (Yrs 7 & 8) Volleyball - at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Mondays after school, next comp is Term 4. KiwiVolley (for Primary school-aged kids) -, contact Tim below. Next comp is Term 4. Junior High School competition: Thursday nights, starts near the end of Term 3. Beach Volleyball - at the Te Rapa Beach Sports Centre, Wednesday night 2-a-side competitive comp and 4-a-side social comp. Next comp starts late October. Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email waikatovolley@yahoo.co.nz for enquiries & entries.

Are you wondering why they are smiling? Well, let us tell you why. New Zealand is famous for its native Tui birds. Sadly we haven’t seen many around Hamilton, let alone around Nawton School. Our student councillors got excited at the possibility of attracting more Tui’s to the area. Murray Hammond from Stace-Hammond lawyers donated 10 young Kowhai trees as part of celebrating 100 years of business in the Waikato, with the thought of attracting more native birds to the area and leaving something behind for future students of the school. Our student councillors got out their spades and shovels to team up with Murray Grant, Bill Featherstone and about 6 new entrant students to plant the Kowhai trees on the 29th of June Below is one of our beautiful kowhai trees situated in the entrance way to our school. When it is fully grown and flowers this lovely tree will reveal the school colours of green and yellow. Written by: Charm Atkins-Haddon, Samuel Ashton We would like to thank ,Murray Grant

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Furniture, Appliances, Bedding, Rugs, Curtains, Shoes, work, men’s, ladies, children and babies Clothing, Books, Cutlery, Crockery, Cookware, Tools, Bicycles, Musical items, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, etc. They stock good quality items, at low prices (to cover costs and provide community facilities) and give to those in need. Clothing is also sent overseas to the poor.

plant Fruit Trees Informative, Interactive, Fun Workshop

Fruit for diﬀerent -mes of the year Choosing the right place; sun spacing etc. Plan-ng techniques for diﬀerent soils; Is your site boggy? Well drained? Heavy soil? Using compost and mulch; why is it important Staking; which fruit trees need staking, where and how to place stakes Making sure trees are easy to care for and mow around Prac-cal demonstra-ons plan-ng mulching and staking Includes a handout from Waikato Interna-onal Community Gardening Project

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Get Ready..... Nga Miro Health is encouraging locals to make sure they register to enter this year’s TriMāori event with their whanau. The TriMāori festival is a one-day event that encourages healthy living and healthy choices for a healthier whanau. The event is being held at the lake Karapiro Saturday 27 October. The main activity on the day will be a triathlon which is a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike and a 10km run. Health promoter Wynae Tukere said it’s a good chance for whanau to achieve something together and everyone can be involved. “If you have got a goal it will motivate you to get

Frankton School’s Virtue Recently Frankton Schools’s Assistant Principal Glynis Knox and Principal Judy Dixon presented at the Virtues International Mentorship in Baltimore USA. They presented the Virtues Character Development Programme that has been embedded at Frankton School since 2005 with further ideas to sustain this programme in such a large urban school. They were commended for their proactive work within the school and their local community as schools in others countries haven’t been able to keep a sense of community due to league tables, charter schools and test driven teaching philosophy. Frankton School are future proofing their children to face a range of challenges in the future such as dangerous environmental change, growing social inequality, continued youth unemployment and the weakening of democratic communities. Central to Frankton School’s Kaupapa is the virtue of respect and aroha where there is a belief for caring for each person’s dignity, treating others as they would like to be treated and honouring the sacredness of life. They believe in aroha which connects one heart with another and thrives on acceptance and appreciation. Children are introduced to the Virtue School Development Programme very early, before the age of 5, when they attend their Jump Start, Frankton School’s transition to school programme where the whanau are able to bring their tamariki to a session every Thursday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for pre-schoolers to get to know our teachers, school routines, continue friendships from preschool and make new ones. It is also an opportunity for our parents/caregivers to be reintroduced to school life which, for some, is so much more open and friendly to what they may have experienced.

active. It’s good for your health and wellbeing. It’s a fun event that everyone should get involved in.” There will be a training sessions held somewhere near you, helping you to prepare for triathlon event If you’d like to see an example of a training programme and for more information on the TriMāori event visit www.trimaori.co.nz. If you don’t have access to a computer and want to register contact Ani Nock at the western community centre and she will send you to the right person. ….YOU CAN DO IT!

Big tick for paid parental leave

11 Inspiring Young People - graduate from Project K

Eleven inspiring young people from Fraser High School have graduated from Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) Waikato’s Project K programme. In order to graduate from the 14 month programme, students must complete a 21 day Wilderness Adventure, a two week Community Challenge and 12 months of Mentoring. Over this time students are inspired to reach their full potential, gain self-confidence, and set and achieve goals. The positive results of Project K are evident at graduation and clearly witnessed in the confidence in which the students deliver inspiring speeches about their achievements and the positive changes they have noticed in their attitude and selfconfidence. Most students focused their speeches on the mentoring aspect of the programme reflecting fondly on the new experience of having an adult mentor and the things they got out of the time spent together; these students all said they will continue with their new friendships outside of Project K. Alisha Apiti and TeTawhero Williams reinforced their increased confidence by co-jointly taking on the role of master of ceremony for the evening and doing a great job! Congratulations to our graduate students and mentors and a big thank you to FYD Waikato Project K sponsors Trust Waikato and Southern Trust.

Local Labour MP Sue Moroney’s Bill to extend paid parental leave passed its first reading in Parliament recently. The Bill looks to extend leave for mothers or fathers from the current 14 weeks to six months. “Labour understands the pressures on working families and one practical step we can take to help them out, is to extend the longevity of paid parental leave. This will help them to focus on developing that strong bond.” Research shows that supporting strong attachment between parent and baby will improve that child’s development through to adolescence and into adulthood. It greatly increases their chances of having good educational outcomes, better health and being a more productive member of the workforce and reduces their chances of developing mental health problems or leading a life of crime. The Bill will now go to the Government Administration Select Committee where public submissions can be made. The closing date for submissions is Friday, October 5 to: Committee Secretariat, Govt Administration Committee, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160 You can also make a submission by visiting the Labour webpage - www.labour.org.nz/PPL

Oscar, Jacinda, Lily and Tayce enjoying a Jump Start session

Nawton Community Presbyterian Church Playgroup Did you know there is a playgroup at Nawton Community

Presbyterian Church? It is held on Monday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 during school term times at the church in Livingstone Ave. This is an informal, friendly, unstructured group run by grandmothers from the church. One carer of preschoolers says she loves the playgroup because it provides a friendly environment with happy vibes. It gives her an opportunity to meet people and offers help for children to develop and adjust socially. Another commented is that the group is an extension of other activities with its cultural input. Some mothers have been attending for around ten years, first with their own children and then with other children they are caring for. She says the exposure to older people is extremely beneficial to children who have no grandparents. Because the group is run by grandmothers,

there is a wealth of parenting knowledge and experience that the parents can draw on, and the informality of the small group makes it easy to make friends. Cost is by donation, and morning tea for carers and children is provided. Carers must stay with their children. For further information, phone Mary Ann Grey on 07-8464415.

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Kia Ora and warm greetings. We are half way through winter and I hope everyone is well. I was asked by Ioana Manu from the Hamilton City Council to make a brief mention of recognition Constable Paul Tierney and I received recently. On the 22 June the Waikato Police held a Pay Parade at the Hamilton City Gardens. I guess the best way to describe a Pay Parade, is that it is a chance for members of the Police to be recognised for the work they have done. It is basically an award ceremony. A lot of awards were given out on the day, some staff members were recognised for acts of bravery and some were recognised for good conduct and long service. Paul and I were fortunate enough to be given an award from the police for work done here, in Nawton and Crawshaw. The award was given for different community initiatives that each of us had implemented to make Nawton and Crawshaw safer. It was also given to us because we have both managed to make good partnerships that work. One of the things spoken about in the award citation was that as a result of our work there

was a decrease dishonesty crimes and signal crimes, including a six month period where no tagging was recorded. Paul and I were both humbled to get the award, and in all honesty we put the award down to this community. The support given to us by the Hamilton City Council, the Western Community Centre, local schools, Crawshaw, Nawton and Fraser High School and other key community groups has made some of the visions we have had for Nawton and Crawshaw become reality. In saying that, we still have to work together. Our job to keep the area safe is a continuous one, in which we need continued help from everyone. Thank you from us both. We look forward to further good work we can do for our area. Community Constable Willie Cuthers.

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