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Jahvaeah 8 years old, Javontay 7 years old, Maia 7 years old and Triton 10 years old want to encourage their community to vote in the upcoming elections. For more information checkout www. hamilton.co.nz/our-council/ elections-2013
Notice to houses in the Vicinity of Elliot Park The Treats in the Park event will be held on Thursday the 31st of October 2013 from 3:15pm till 8:15pm. If you have any concerns or issues on the night please call the Western Community Centre on 8474 873 ext 0.
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WOUND CARE
For many of us, wounds are a common part of everyday life, with accidents leading to cuts and scratches, grazes, lacerations, blisters and sometimes burns. These can happen no matter how careful we are or how organised our homes or workplaces can be. A wound occurs when a physical injury to the body breaks the skin or a mucous membrane. The body responds immediately and begins repairing the wound with the skin closing up and trying to return to normal as soon as possible. The time of repair may only be needed for a very short time and last for a matter of days or it may need to continue for weeks and months, depending on the type and size of the injury. In the past many wounds have been “fixed” with a plaster, the multipurpose plastic dressing strip. These are fine for small scratches and cuts but there are now many more dressings available for the different types of wounds that can occur. In the past it was believed that wounds should be kept dry but now it is recommended that to help a wound heal well it should be kept moist. This is because a moist wound environment allows the skin cells to grow more quickly, thus healing and returning to normal in much less time. The aim of wound care is to stop any bleeding, prevent infection and to restore the health of the tissue. With any wound once any bleeding is stopped it needs to be cleaned. If it is already a clean wound then warm running water or gauze soaked in saline is appropriate to be used. Next dry the area and apply the dressing. However if the wound is unclean and is contaminated with any dirt, gravel or foreign bodies then these need to be removed so that the wound does not become infected. It is necessary in these cases to use an antiseptic to wash the area and remove unwanted particles and debris. It is important to try and prevent infection from occurring but if the area of the wound becomes swollen, red, hot and angry then it may be infected and you will need to see your doctor regarding
antibiotics. Wounds caused by burns may occur due to sunlight, flames from fire, scalds, chemical or electrical sources. The affected area must be cooled immediately under cold running tap water for at least 20 to 30 minutes. The use of ice is not recommended in these cases. Burns can be superficial affecting only the top surface layer of skin or can be much more serious affecting many layers of tissues. Blisters should not be burst and fat, lotions or ointments should be avoided. There are a number of life style factors that can help with wound healing such as: 1) diet 2) exercise 3) medication 4) dressing type 5) warmth. Your diet can affect the speed of the healing process. Foods associated with wound healing are protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin A and zinc and a diet enriched with these components in your diet can enhance wound healing. Regular exercise increases blood flow, improves general health and also speeds wound healing. Medication that affects wound healing includes anti-inflammatory drugs as these can interfere with the body’s natural healing process and hamper the action of immune system cells. Talk to your pharmacist about your medication to see if any that you are prescribed will hinder wound healing. Wounds that are dressed and kept warm heal faster. Dressings also need to be kept clean and changed every few days or as often as necessary. See your Self Care pharmacist about the many types of dressings that are available and the most appropriate one for a particular wound or your first aid kit. Also ask for the Pharmacy Self Care “Wound Care” card to take home and share with the family.
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If you need flexible childcare – be it long-term or short-term – Linda Newman and the staff at Waterworld Educare are the people to talk to. Situated on the ground floor of Waterworld, Educare has undergone a recent renovation which has seen it spruced up and enlarged. “We pride ourselves on offering parents genuine flexibility to meet their childcare needs,” says Linda. “Although many childcare facilities expect a routine commitment from parents, that’s not how we operate: parents can book in their children for a full week, or just a couple of hours.” Children at Educare experience a range of creative play under the watchful and caring eye of trained and committed staff. “Many of our parents are regular swimmers or Club Aqua members, but we’re happy to meet the needs of any parents in our community who need our service,” says Linda. Waterworld Educare is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Phone 07 958 5864 for more information.
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The Art of Living Talks on Bhagvad Gita by renowned International Speaker SUKHIji will be taking place at the Western Community Centre. Sukhvinder Bindra affectionately known as Sukhiji, is a highly respected international teacher, Senior faculty and ambassador for the Art of Living; he served as Director of the International Art of Living Centre in Canada for the past 10+ years. He travels globally inspiring nations and communities to create a violence-free, stress-free society teaching meditation and breathing techniques to millions. Born in India, Sukhvinder was a chartered accountant and senior partner of a successful accounting firm by the age of twenty-two. Prior to moving to Canada in 2 Western Community News - October 2013
What I would like… As a Citizen of Kirikiriroa (Hamilton West), I would like to see 3 important things happen… Within our Council, so that ALL communities/ALL People would beneÞt from and not just the ‘few’ people/groups we see currently… 1. A functioning Council, so that there is a sense of Unity, without this we will continue to see exactly what is currently happening – it doesn’t work at all! 2. Transparency throughout the council so that ALL the Community’s/People - Voters, see what they have actually voted for in Action. And 3. I believe with the Collective ‘Right’ People at the helm, we can steer this ship in a more positive way than it is going – Doesn’t help that the current council seem to be using one paddle up the Waikato river… Nate Morgan Local for 30 years!
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The 3nd annual Crawshaw Duathlon is coming to Crawshaw on Tuesday 12 November at Crawshaw School. So get your family together and head to Crawshaw School and take part in this fun family event that you will all enjoy. The short courses are designed for everyone to participate. We have an under 6 course in the school boundaries and a 1.4km run/walk, 3.3km cycle, scooter or skate, 1.4km run/walk for 7 and over. This event is about Whanau coming together and giving it a go. Spot Prizes to be won, free Kai for every participant, gold coin donation entry fee. Registration starts at 5pm with the under 6 event starting at 5.35pm with the main event at 5.50pm. So come and join Ani, Ioana and Andrea for an evening of fun. All funds raised will go towards supporting Christmas in Crawshaw.
2001, he travelled throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America spreading the vision of the founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to unite the world into a stress-free, violence-free global family. Who’s a True Yohi? October 21st How to work faster by slowing down, October 22nd Dhyana Yoga, October 23rd, 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm at 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, To book tickets or for more info contact: Neera 021791320 groverneera29@gmail.com, Sharad 021550325 lsharad76@gmail.com.
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Our very own local league star Aaron Jolley was selected from his Turangawaewae Club to represent New Zealand University and tertiary in rugby league against eight other countries. The boys had a great start to the tournament winning their first game 122 - 0 against Russia. The team was beaten in their next game against Australia, and picked up their third game against Scotland, which saw them move into the semi finals against England. After a long 80 minutes and a last minute kick by Aaron, left them with a draw so extra time was needed to finalise a score, with England getting a dropkick making the end score 18 -17 to England. This left our New Zealand University boys finishing third in the tournament. This was a fantastic effort by all team players.
Dave Macpherson has been a tremendous practical support to me in my role as Manager at the Western Community Centre. Dave has been involved with our centre for 16 years on the management board and part of the team that puts this paper together. He has genuinely listened and taken action to our communities issues and concerns. He has been a very strong voice for our people around the Council table.
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You’ve got that VIBE BFaM Dance Crew (a.k.a Brother From another Mother) have been together for three years as a crew dancing at various community events in support of growing dance in the Waikato Region. This year marked significant part of their personal growth with the opening of Federation Dance Academy (FDA) which serves to teach young people street dance and urban choreography. It is a big step and a huge challenge for these young people to step up to a mark and give of themselves to other kids their age through running this academy. All of the dancers are in school or university and are balancing their studies with work and decision making in the academy as well as teaching and finding time and space to create. All of this creation has led to their end of year showcase “VIBE” which is a collection of pieces that BFaM have taught to their student peers. Coming off the back of a Waikato Schools tour and an Australian Tour where dance was utilised as a vehicle for an anti bullying campaign, this along with other work will be presented and is a display of the years work. The showcase will be supported by other dancers from Imperious, U-Knights, Urban dance (Tauranga). FDA are very excited to have their friend Justin Timms coming over from Triac Light and Sound (Tauranga). Justin is giving up his time to come over and support the boys which is amazing! Creative Waikato have played a major role in enabling this to come to life combined with the musical and dance talents of head choreographer Tsar Marsters. FDA is looking for young people who would like to be a part of the event team also and if you are interested in sound and lighting or being a part of events then hollah out to our Federation dance academy facebook page or hit up BFaM on Facebook! And if you are looking for information
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on the show go to VIBE, Clarence St Theatre, Saturday October 26th, 7pm, Tickets $15 plus booking fee. Get your tickets from Ticketek, 0800 TICKETEK or www.ticketeck.co.nz Keep dancing!
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Treats in the Park 2013 Come along and enjoy Treats in the park 2013 on Thursday 31st October, Elliott Park - Hyde Ave in Nawton, 3:15pm rides open and Treats stations open at 4pm.
This will be Treats in the Park 11th year and it is an event the community is proud of and look forward to, particularly amongst the many children who attend. To help assist with covering the costs of the treats, registration will be $2 per child. Each child will have the opportunity to receive varies treats from 8 different treat stations. There will also be a range of sports activities on offer, on stage entertainment, skate competition, spot prizes, food stalls and lots more. We have a fun night planned for children to enjoy. Children please come along dressed up in your favourite costume and collect some treats. When you arrive look out for the registration tent to pay your $2 and receive your treat ticket, then you can go around to each treat station to collect your treats. We are also looking for Volunteers and Entertainers to perform on stage during the event if you are interested please contact Ani on the details below. Looking forward to see you all there. For more information on Treats in the Park contact Ani Nock – 07-8474 873 ext 4 or ani. nock@hcc.govt.nz .
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Pink Walk and Pink Challenge for breast cancer The Pink Walk/Challenge event is held to promote awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust’s (WBCT) breast cancer research programme. Not only can you participate in the 3.8km walk around the Hamilton Lake but you can now take part in the Pink Challenge -a timed 5 km fun run/walk undertaken at the same time as the Pink Walk. Get your workmates together and enter a team for the Corporate Team Challenge (a subcomponent of the Pink Challenge). Take part and see if your company or organisation can take on Team Gallagher -the reigning champions- and win the prestigious Pink Challenge Cup. The event this year is on Sunday 20th October starting at 10.30am. You can register on-line by visiting www.pinkwalk.co.nz or in person (for
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the Pink Walk only) at the Western Community Centre, Hyde St, Nawton; or the Cancer Society, Grey St, Hamilton East. There will be merchandise, raffles, a sausage sizzle and a kid’s area
(including face painting and bouncy castle), as well as some amazing spot prizes to be won. Dress up in pink, bring your friends, family and even dog (on a lead) along and help raise breast cancer awareness!
Kiwi League Tag World Cup Tournament
Nov 12 2013 Elliot Park, Nawton (tbc)
Contact Hayden Karena on 021 280 6975 email hayden.k@nzrl.co.nz or Raynard Haggie on 021 746 975 or waikatokiwisport@nzrl.co.nz
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Being ex-Crawshaw students, it was a privilege for Shaquille and I to come back and talk to the current students about ourselves and also how to inspire and motivate students to continue with their education. Shaquille and I felt that motivation to stay in school was a key factor to emphasise to the children and we hope that they remember our words for the future. We were
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Upper Central Zone (UCZ) and Kiwisport are hosting a series of Kiwi League Tag tournaments in the North Waikato, South Waikato, Central Waikato and Hamilton to align with this year’s Rugby League World Cup held in England. The tournaments are for years 5/6 and also 7/8 which offers the opportunity for both boys and girls to play on the same playing field together and have a lot of fun trying to get their teams into the World Cup finals tournament held later in November. Kiwi League Tag is the summer version of Rugby League but without tackling. Most rules are the same as a normal game of Rugby League with a few modifications for safety purposes and age brackets. Kiwi League Tag is a fast growing sport in New Zealand and can be played by anyone. Hamilton’s leg of the series will be held at Elliot Park located in Nawton on 12 November 2013 in collaboration with The Western Community Centre. Come down and support your local school kids and witness the next Benji Marshall’s and Shaun Johnson’s take centre stage to get their teams to the finals!
A huge effort is being made here in Hamilton and nationwide to target youth offending and keep young people out of the courts, and the results are encouraging. Statistics show the earlier young people begin offending, the greater are the odds they will reoffend. Justice Minister Judith Collins recently announced the Government’s new target of reducing youth offending by 25 per cent by 2017. The previous target was exceeded. From June 2011 to June 2013 youth crime dropped 19 per cent. Key Better Public Services initiatives targeting youth crime and focusing on vulnerable youth and youth offenders include: • Improving health and education responses for atrisk youth • Improving responses to children as, or before, they come to the notice of the criminal justice system • Developing integrated school attendance services to respond to disengaged and truanting youth • Improving youth mental health pathways and services The other targets are a 15 per cent reduction in overall crime, a 20 per cent reduction in violent crime and a 25 per cent reduction in re-offending by June 2017. Latest results to June 2013 show the total crime rate is down 12 per cent, the violent crime rate is down 8 per cent and the re-offending rate is down 11 per cent. I thank local Police, Corrections and Ministry teams for their determined and effective focus on reducing crime and making Hamilton safer.
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also able to help School Principal Jill Littlewood present the Being Good Books to the exceptional students of Crawshaw School, this was definitely the highlight of our day. Thank you Crawshaw School for having us. Malissa Thompson & Shaquille Jakeman
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Low Cost Living Christmas Expo
The annual low cost living Christmas expo is taking place on Friday 08 November 2013 at the Western Community Centre. This expo provides opportunities for families to learn and participate in services available to help families live effectively within their income. Agencies from Hamilton will be present at the expo, giving information about the free and low cost service they offer. From gardening, food
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tasting, birthday party ideas, Christmas card making and decorations, Christmas treats ideas, recipe in a jar, time bank system, recipe information, saving money on your energy bill, Christmas spending options and much more will be available on the day. Everything on the day is free, with the expo starting at 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. For more information contact Ioana on 849 5170 or mobile 021 359878.
Nawton Community Presbyterian Church runs an accredited holiday program every school holidays. The hours are Monday to Friday from 9 to 3 in the second week of the holidays and an additional program in January each year. This is a time for children aged from 5 to 11 years to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun in an organised and safe environment. The program is OSCAR/CYF approved. The next program will be held from 7th-11th October 2013 at the church in Livingstone Avenue. The cost is $75 per child for the week or daily rates apply. WINZ subsidies are available for eligible parents. Activities include crafts, games, sports, Bible stories and a day trip. Morning and afternoon teas are provided. At the end of each program there is a parents’ night to showcase what your children have done during the week and to share a meal. This program’s theme is “Princes and Princesses in the Making”. Registration forms are available from Nawton Primary School or Nawton Community Church office. Spaces are limited, so register now to avoid disappointment. Any questions? Phone Lewis on 07 8509399 or 0273 767136.
Streetworks in Nawton
Streetworks has three main aims; to serve the communities of Hamilton, expose people to the needs of our city and to create a culture of compassion and service to others. On October 5th Streetworks has an event ‘Find Your Place’ centered on serving the
communities of Nawton and Melville. Two hundred volunteers will pour into the areas on the day based out of St Marks and Hamilton South Baptist. Over the past few months a core team and a group of 20 project leaders have been
organising and planning a range of activities for the volunteers to get stuck into for the day, teams will be sent out to tackle gardens, clean homes, run family fun days and a community cafe, bake, cook meals, and chop and deliver firewood to name a few.
If you’d like to volunteer to help on the day jump onto www.streetworks.org.nz to register and for all the details! Or feel free to come along to a family fun day and join in on the day! Come along and have some fun!
Download the Free FM app today! Free FM have recently launched their own app, and of course its free! The app gives access to programme schedules, feature shows, latest news updates and live streaming radio. So now in addition to listening on the 89.0 frequency, you can listen on your mobile device and access the 100’s of different podcasts at the touch of a button. Free FM’s ethos is radio made by the community for the community and the new app enables audiences to receive and interact with Free FM’s content. As the country’s first access radio station to develop an app, it will be modified and made available to the other 11 access stations with their branding and specific content. Check it out today at iTunes or Googleplay. Follow Free FM on facebook at www.facebook.com/FreeFM89 to find out about giveaways and events and if you are keen to dabble in broadcasting check out www.freefm.org.nz to find out how to join the team. Western Community News - October 2013 5
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Fraser Signs Deed of Friendship with Hyogo Prefectural Agricultural High School Thursday 22nd August was a very special day for Fraser High School. The Principal from Hyogo Prefectural Agricultural High School, Mr Takahisa Tamaki, and the Fraser High School Principal, Mrs Virginia Crawford, signed a Deed of Friendship. The deed will mean that in the future, students from both schools will be able to share cultural and educational programmes at each other’s school. This year the Principal from Hyogo Prefectural School and two teachers accompanied 15 students to Fraser High as the beginning of this very exciting opportunity. It is our hope that Fraser students will grasp the opportunity to experience life in a Japanese High School and learn something of the agricultural opportunities in Japan. It will also be a fantastic opportunity to learn about a different culture, observing similarities and celebrating differences. The Fraser family extended fantastic hospitality to our Japanese guests. Students were buddied with Fraser Agriculture and Horticulture students around classes, were invited to join in sports and other activities and stayed in rural family home-stays. Our guests were blown away by the friendliness of our students, staff and families. Thank you to all those who made such an effort to make us all feel so proud to belong to the Fraser Community. Above left & right: Principals, Virginia Crawford and Takahisa Tamaki, sign the Deed of Friendship. Lower left: Teacher, Simon Thompson, watches as Yuki Tatsumi ties high tensile fencing wire around a fence post. Lower right: Crystal Hodgson working with Machika Suzuki getting trays ready for pricking out.
Fraser High Groups perform well Passionfruit Magazine Volume 2012 Project K Students Graduate at Music Festival Two hits the streets! On Friday, 23 Stacey Beazley, Kelly Sunder-
Passionfruit editor, Sharnae Hope, with Nadia Saccardo, editor of Smith Journal, with a copy of Passionfruit at the release. Volume Two of Passionfruit certificates. Magazine, the student run visual Project lead teacher Sam culture magazine produced by Cunnane is in the process of Fraser High School students was selecting students for the 2014 launched at the start of this term. group to produce the magazine This year’s magazine features a and is looking for “students who range of painters, photographers aren’t afraid to work hard, and and designers including local artist who want to take responsibility Zena Elliott (who currently has for crafting the direction their an exhibition on at the Gallagher learning takes.” He says that while Academy of Performing Arts), the project is obviously suited award winning designer Alan to students with a love of Visual Deare, and David Stoupakis who’s Arts, the real benefit of being part best known work is probably his of it is that students develop their album artwork for Korn’s See You ability to work as part of a team On The Other Side. and to “identify and solve the 750 copies of the magazine problems that a real-life working have been printed and distributed environment presents us with.” to schools, cafes, art galleries Copies of Passionfruit and shops throughout the Magazine can be purchased from Waikato. Selected articles from the magazine website - http:// the magazine can also be read w w w. p a s s i o n f r u i t m a g a z i n e . online. The magazine also has co.nz/. Email Sam Cunnane for a student-run Facebook page: more information about being h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / part of the project at s.cunnane@ PassionfruitMagazine. fraser.school.nz The students who produced the magazine are now hard at work producing folios of artwork for external assessment, and hoping to beat last year’s record of over 70% gaining Merit endorsement for their NCEA Level 2 Keegan Balfour working on magazine artwork. 6 Western Community News - October 2013
land-Wells, Liam Atkinson and Matt Bennett were amongst the graduates from the 2012 Project K in-take at the graduation on the evening of 12 September. Kelly and Matt were Masters of Ceremony for the event. The students all gave speeches about aspects of Project K that have contributed to their personal and social development over the past 14 months. It was announced at the event that Stacey Beazley has been selected as this year’s Foundation for Youth Development Waikato Young Person of the Year. She will visit Government House soon for a ceremony with other young people receiving this award from around the country. Other ex-Fraser students graduating were Andre McLachlan, Frank Cronin, Cheyenne Nowacki and Royelle Daley-Allen, all of whom are now in different schools or tertiary training. Royelle, now attending Cambridge High, performed a song she co-wrote with Matt Smith.
August, Fraser was represented at the Waikato ITM festival at the Wel Performing Arts Centre at Waikato University by three groups. The Stage Band, Guitar Orchestra (right) and new comers this year Frasers’ “Drums of the Pacific” (below). They had a long day ahead of them with the stage band on first at 9.00 am, the Guitar Orchestra at 10.00 am and the drummers on at 4.35 pm. The groups all represented themselves well, the Stage Band came away with a bronze in their division. The Guitar Orchestra were unlucky to not gain gold, but
happy with their silver. The drummers had a long wait to present their Tahitian piece, and considering this was their first time at the Festival they were extremely happy to gain gold in their division. Thanks very much to the Waikato Itinerant Music service for holding the event, we had a great time and are looking forward to the ITM festival in 2014.
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Outstanding Performances by groups at Fraser High School’s Pasifika Festival
Pasifika groups from a number of schools, including Maeroa Intermediate School (above) and Fairfield College, along with students from Fraser, joined to create an evening of sharing and performance. The Fraser senior student leaders who organised the event, are to be commended for their initiative and congratulated for a job well done. The talent in our community is awesome and we look forward to next year’s colourful celebration.
The evening started with a stirring performance by the Maeroa Pasifika Group (top) and finished on an equally high note, with the performance by the Fraser High Poly Group (above).
“Speak again, Bright Angel!”
Romeo’s famous words to Juliet were brought to life in the magical world of H-Block after dark on Thursday 5 September. Parents, students, teachers and fans braved the cold to witness this inaugural event. The braziers added warmth and an airy ambience to the scene whilst the fairy lights and lanterns breathed magic into the air. Year 12 and Year 13 English students modernised Shakespeare by presenting their unique perspectives on characters such as Friar Lawrence, Rosaline, the nurse, Paris, Juliet, Mercutio, Shylock, Portia, Jessica, Macbeth, Macduff, etc. Students thrived and were fully
committed to their performances; no stone was left unturned as each character bared their soul and their actions were brought to light. To our students and teachers, to our parents and extended whanau, “I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.” Sebastian from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Nadine Corcoran as Portia from The Merchant of Venice.
Success for students
Congratulations to Year 13 students, Anthony Gaskin (top) and Matthew Barnett (centre), who both received A+ for their paper, Introduction to Computer Science 1 at Waikato University recently. We also congratulate Year 9 student, Adam Cross (bottom), for achieving a Distinction certificate in the ICAS Science competition placing him in the top 12% of Year 9 students from New Zealand and the Pacific.
Wanted: any Old Photos and/or School Records If any past pupils of Fraser High School, or Hamilton Technical College, have any school records, photos,
magazines, uniforms or other memorabilia they would be happy to lend to the school for copying, please contact the School Archivist, Angela Davison, at school on 07 847 9044, ext 745. The combined schools will be having their 100 year celebrations at Labour Weekend in 2020. If you are interested in joining a group of past pupils to help with forward planning, please contact Angela now! Past pupils from Hamilton Technical College, from the class of 1926, enjoying themselves at the Golden Jubilee celebrations held in 1970.
Students Push Red Nose Day
Friday 23 August was Red Nose Day throughout New Zealand raising money for the charity “Cure Kids”. The money raised from selling Red Noses is used to fund Kiwi researchers who are working to give children a better quality of life while they work towards the ultimate goal – a cure.
A cure for kids in New Zealand is a cure worldwide. During the day, students from our Junior and Senior Councils sold red noses to students and staff around the school. It was fantastic to see Fraser students and staff participating and supporting this great cause.
Students (l-r) Melanie Wacker, Savannah Jones, Cheyanne Kerr and Rae Angelique Zapa, promoting the sale of red noses at assembly.
Listen, Sound is Magical!
Year 9 student, Simeon Ensing (pictured), has had his short story shortlisted in a national writing competition run by the NZ Association of Teachers of English (NZATE). Below Simeon discusses his inspiration for writing his story, entitled, ‘’Listen, Sound is Magical.’’ We are very proud of Simeon for daring to succeed. “I’m thirteen years old and I love guitars, I love writing, I love my Opa (my grandfather who passed away) and I love the beach,” says Simeon. “When I heard about the short story competition my mind immediately flicked to thinking about how I’m saving up for a
decent guitar. That night I was looking at some pictures of me and my family walking down the beach at Kawhia with a family from church. I like the beach, it’s one of my quiet places. “While I was looking at the pictures I thought ‘why not write a story that involves the beach, someone finding their quiet spot’. In a way, playing the guitar is a quiet place for me, though it doesn’t make sense as the guitar is not quiet, nor is it a place. Regardless of that, I decided to base my story around that.”
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Tournament Week, a great experience all round! Fraser Team Places Third in National The week commencing Monday 2 September was a very busy week for many of our Fraser High School sports teams as they attended tournaments throughout New Zealand as part of the Secondary School Winter Tournament Week. The week started off with fantastic weather and glorious sunshine. I started my week travelling up to Auckland with the 1st XI Girl’s Football team that consisted of a range of students, from year 9 to year 13. The girls were a great bunch who seemed to have a ball on and off the field. The girls started their tournament with an unlucky loss to St Pauls who they had played in the local competition, but then ended the day with a win against Iona College who had travelled from Hawkes Bay. This was a great win to have, considering this team was considered a top contender. Their results continued to be up and down throughout the tournament, but they gained a tonne of experience and with a very young team, will only get better and stronger in years to come. After watching the football girls on Day One, I headed to the Upper North Island Netball Tournament where the Open A Netball team were competing in Howick. This team has had many ups and downs this year with the inclusion of four new players during the season. The adjustment was a positive one for the team, with the girls gelling and performing well in their first three games, winning them all comfortably and finishing top of the table. The next couple of games were tough ones, with Fraser in a very strong pool. They soldiered on and managed to finish 10th/48 teams in their grade. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the tournament and had great support from their experienced management team of Mrs Jodie Bates, Ms Amber Hoyle and Mrs Angela Chapman. Day three was a trip back to Hamilton where the 1st XI boys football team were competing at their national tournament. This team was made up of students from Y9 – Y11 with the exception of a couple of Year12/13 players, a very young team with a lot of potential for the future. The goal for this team was to compete and gain experience from playing against some very good school teams. After losing their first few games, their determination to never give up was inspirational, and they managed to end the tournament with a good win. I am looking forward to seeing how far these boys can go in the next 3 – 4 years. They were supported by coach and teacher Mr Tim O’Hara and Mr Gordon Sim. Finally we were off to Taupo to watch the Boys and Girls Basketball teams. The boys team went through the tournament unbeaten finishing in 1st place and were impressive with their dynamic style of play. Despite getting off to a slow start against Western Heights High School, they managed to maintain a 10 point lead for the entire game, and then running away with it in the last quarter to win
COACHES WANTED Fraser High School is looking for Sports Coaches for 2014.
If you are interested in coaching a sports team, contact Jenn Rangitaawa 078479044 ext 741 at the Sports Office. Sports Include: Touch, Netball, Rugby, Football, Volleyball, Softball plus many others. All grades and ages available from Y9 – Y13. We can support you with training and up skilling if required.
Farming Competition
Fraser’s Jacinda Zainey shoots a goal in the game against Manuwera High School. From left – Ethan Martinsen, Jack Aspin, Stefan Bauckham, Memphis Wright and Tyler Kennedy received 3rd place at the Secondary Schools Farming Competition at Otiwhiti Station in Hunterville.
James Schuster and Hyrum Harris on defence in the Basketball.
Fraser 1st XI Football on attack in a game against Avondale College.
by 20 goals. This team is now off to Nationals in Palmerston North in October and will be looking to take out the National title. The girls team had a tournament with mixed results. However, with a relatively new team this year and a number of younger players, they still managed to finish in a respectable 5th place, and gain entry to the National tournament as well. I will look forward to reporting on results from this tournament later in the year. – Jenn Rangitaawa, Sport Coordinator
Good result for Fraser golf team
During tournament week, Fraser High School sent a golf team to compete in the annual Waikato Lunden Links Secondary School Competition. The tournament was held over three days and featured entries from eight Waikato schools and a total of twelve teams. Fraser High’s team consisted of Anthony Foster, Kelvin Jackson and Tana Stewart. All three boys showed excellent LEAD qualities, in what were trying conditions over several days. After a slow start on day one, the boys recovered and moved up the leader board to finish in a credible 5th place, having had the best combined scores on the final day. An excellent group of boys to build a great golf team for the future, at Fraser.
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Fraser High School and Hauraki Plains College both represented the Waikato last week at the North Island Secondary School Farming Championships at the Otiwhiti Station near Hunterville with the Fraser team of Ethan Martinsen, Jack Aspin, Stefan Bauckham, Memphis Wright and Tyler Kennedy finishing in 3rd place. Although only one of the Fraser contestants came from a farming background, the team displayed strong team work and demonstrated the skills learned in the classroom to an exceptional degree. Jack Aspin and Tyler Kennedy were both exposed to their first dairy farms through the ‘Gateway programme’ used at Fraser High School. This programme allows students to experience workplace environments and introduces them to industry professionals. Farming consultant Mrs Kylie Coombes was so impressed by what the boys had learnt at school and the work ethic shown by them, that she has offered both young men a full time
job, housing and transport on two of the properties that she manages in the Waikato. “To me these boys are a total success” says Mr Thompson the Agriculture Tutor at Fraser. “It is pleasing to see Fraser students study agriculture and make the most of the work opportunities created by the Gateway team”. Another highlight of the day was Memphis Wright securing the overall best fencer award. Judges especially liked the technique she used, the speed she put the fence up and her ability to motivate her team as they worked. Mr Thompson would like to thank the teachers who supported his students trip to Otiwhiti, when they purchased chicken manure, supplied by Mr Rio Iti and Steve from the Koromatua Chicken Farm, for their gardens. Thomsons Timber also ensured the team looked sharp in their sponsored jackets. Mr Thompson thinks that with more work on our sheep handling and shearing skills, we may have a good chance of a title next year.
Memphis Wright and team members listening to the judges comments in the fencing competition.
Three Terms Down and One to go!
To many people Fraser High is seen as the “go to” place for Adult Learning in Hamilton. We are heading towards the end of term three of the NIGHT SCHOOL programme. Well, we do have weekend courses too. A highlight for the ACE team has been being able to offer courses in the fabulous new Food and Fabric block. Of course the ACE staff acknowledge the great part teachers in the school play by sharing their spaces with the adults who choose to learn at Fraser. TERM 4 starts on 23rd October. Courses are now advertised on the ACE website at www.fraserace.ac.nz. So pop along there and see what is of interest to you. The newspaper advertising will be out in early October. If you have ideas for possible courses, contact the Director, Peter Faulkner, on 847 1074, or email p.faulkner@fraser.school.nz.
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Another Successful School Market Day Held On Thursday, 19 September our school hall was abuzz with the annual sales evening for the year 10 Enterprise classes. Our talented young entrepreneurs showcased their creativity and salesmanship. Mrs Auld and Mr Murray presented certificates for the: Most Innovative Product – CD Photo Frames Most Effort put into Product – Colourful Designs Most Detailed Product – E-Designs Best Presentation of Stall – Patally Best Overall Product and Stall – Say it with Flowers
A student’s impression… “Two Year 10 Enterprise Studies classes held their small business market day in the school hall on Thursday 19 September,” says Jenna Christiansen. “The aim was to introduce us to the world of small business and marketing. It went really well; we provided fellow students, family and community members with great products and friendly service. It was a really good night and we learnt a lot over the course of this project.” Thanks to all the parents, teachers and students who supported our budding entrepreneurs at the sales evening.
Top Time for Students in Restyle Comp On Saturday 21st September at the Wintec Atrium in Hamilton, the Restyle Wearable Arts competition was held. This event now in its 13th year, is organised by the Trash to Fashion (Waikato) Charitable Trust with support of The Body Shop. ReStyle transforms everyday waste and enables art to perform on stage .The competition is open to anyone and challenges designers to create wearable art by recycling and reusing materials that would normally be seen as waste. This is the third Year Fraser High students have entered Restyle and our largest group yet. This year we had seven entries. And I must say they did Fraser proud. Every entry was unique and overall we used an amazing amount of materials usually considered waste. Rubbish bags, cans, old books, mosquito nets, sheets, plywood, bolts, pens and pencils, CD’s and records, shampoo bottles and plastic sheets. Seeing what other contestants had used to create their garments was amazing. Who knew that something that isn’t thought about before it is chucked in the bin, could be used to make a dress? We all had an amazing time, strutting our stuff down the runway, laughing at our silly poses, hanging
backstage eating chocolate, and Burger King, talking to the other contestants and getting a close up look at other creations. However it wasn’t all plain sailing. Right before the first show we had three garments break. Soon fixed thanks to our amazing fabrics teacher Ms Heaslip who came prepared with a sewing kit, tape, and anything that could be used to temporarily fix our garments. There were tears, hopes dashed and shaking hands. Our team really pulled together to help each other out. Even contestants from other schools, (whom we had never met before) rushed in to help out. Making all the time we put into our garments over the last term worth it. Some of us were placed, and even though none of us won, I know we are all looking forward to next year. Some of us are already planning and designing. And we hope to take an even bigger group of our talented students with us.
Easing the Transition into Fraser ERO in their last visit reported “Good progress has been made in building relationships with contributing schools and improving the transition-to-high-school-process for Year 9 students. “ Our Information Evening, School Tours, Year 8 individual Enrolment Interviews and Year 8 Fraser Days are all designed to ease this transition into Fraser. We have also surveyed our current year 9’s to see what they found helpful and what was difficult for them as they made the transition. For the first time we are having Individual Interviews with enrolling year 8’s and there has been a lot of positive feedback about this opportunity, as we strive to improve the process. Above: The Principal addresses a large group of parents. Great turnout at Year 8 Information Evening and School Tours Above: The Head Boy talks to the interested crowd. Below: Miss Hardy discusses subject choices with parents. It was a fantastic evening and the Year 8 students and their families Below: Ezra Shield talks about Visual Arts. made the evening an enjoyable one. Some of the key messages from the evening were: • Our core values underpin everything we are at Fraser: Integrity for self, the school and our community; Respect for self, the school and our community; and finally Perseverance, by developing resilient citizens. • The essential success maker at Fraser is LEAD – LEARN with purpose, ENGAGE with pride, ACT with respect and DARE to succeed. • We encourage our students to develop their individuality using LEAD and our core values as their foundation. We do not mould them into someone they are not or pretend to be, instead we will help them to refine and enhance their distinct attributes for success.
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Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
LearN with Purpose • eNGaGe with Pride • aCT with Respect • dare to Succeed Western Community News - October 2013 9
What’s on out West
The Western Community Centre
Contact 8474873, admin@wccham.org.nz, 8474873, www.westerncommunitycentre.org. Check us out on Facebook! Community Information, Photocopying, send a fax, free phone for local calls, table and chair hire, venue hire and much more! Fruit & Vege Co-op $10 per pack for a minimum selection of 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Order before 4pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11.30am. Free Legal Advice Niemand Peebles Hoult are offering free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments take place between 9am – 10am. To book contact 8474873 or email admin@wccham.org.nz 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 We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for seniors each week, Monday and Thursday Cost $3 per session. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor. Western Community Centre Radio Show - Free FM Tune into to 89FM every Friday 10.30am - 11am to stay updated with news and information from the Centre. Visit freefm.org.nz for podcasts of the show and further info. Community Family Support Worker Providing social work and family support. Available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Contact Margaret on 847-4873 extn 3 for an appointment. Plunket Outreach Clinic Hamilton West Plunket nurse Lisa Martin runs weekly clinics at our Centre every Wednesday. Appointments can be made through Richmond Street Plunket on 839 3982. Nawton Womens Free Self Defence There will be a FREE women’s self defence class which will run for 8 weeks, teaching the basics on how to defend yourself or others if needed. This will start on Tuesday 15th October There are 10 places available before we would have to look at taking names for the next classes in 8 wks time. If you a interested you can call Andy on 846 7181,
email: andymancer76@gmail.com Or contact the Western Community centre Also check out - Nawton Kickboxing at the Centre It’s Free and all ages! Mondays 6pm – 7pm Wednesday 6pm – 7pm Floral Lessons with Elsie Moorman Contemporary Floral work for the home and gifts. Learn from an experienced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439. Mondays 10 am- 12 noon. Western Wheel Learner Licence Course Our next course takes place during the School Holidays Monday 30th September to Thursday 3rd October, 9am – 3pm. Course cost is $20 plus $97 for the NZTA Test Licence Fee. To book or for more info contact Aileen 8474873 ex 1, aileen@wccham. org.nz 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 potluck and a great way to network and make new friends. Little Stars Playgroup Every Tuesday from 9.30am- 11.30am at our 108 Grandview road venue, bring the children along for a morning of fun! Email Kairangi Mills at da_island_kween@hotmail. com or contact the Western Community Centre 8474873 for more info. Venue Hire Board Room - Great for group meetings, can sit up to 14 people. The Lounge - A comfortable relaxed meeting room, can sit up to 8 people. Large Room - This room can seat up to 100 people. Training Room - This room can seat up to 40 people own Kitchen included. 108 Grandview - This venue is set up to cater for children, ideal for playgroups or children’s birthday parties. (We are not able to cater for functions with Alcohol) Our Little Wish List The centre is on the look out for donations of lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery items, scrap paper, fruit from your trees that we can use and pass on. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our centre at 46 Hyde Ave. LOW COST LIVING CHRISTMAS EXPO Friday 08 November Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton 10.00 am to 12.00 pm The Low Cost Living Christmas Expo 2013 is seek-
ing your most favourite, simplest and low cost recipe to share with community members that will be attending this years expo. All recipes received, will not only be printed in the Low Cost Living Recipe Book for community give aways, your name will also go in the draw on the day to win an amazing spot prize. Email me your recipe to ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz or drop them off to the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton. For more information contact Ioana Manu on 849 5170 or 021 359878.
Testimonies available. No charge, no appointment required Open 1st and 3rd Mon of each month 7.00pm – 9.00pm and every Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm Closed on public holidays Coffee Craft and Conversation every Tuesday 10.00am – 11.45am Friendship group at Trinity Reformed Baptist Hall, Miro St Maeroa. During school term only. For more information, phone Lois on 846 3575 or Jill 843 7554
Crosslight Trust
Rotokauri School Car Show/Country Fair Sunday 10th November 10am - 2pm Vintage, Sports, performance, Stock Cars and Hot Rods will be on Display and are welcome! Music, Food Stalls, Entertainment, Fun friendly atmosphere so bring the family along. All proceeds go towards upgrading the Rotokauri School Library. For further information or to enter a car email mgoodson@rotokauri.school.nz or ph 849 5068
1 Johnson St, Dinsdale, Hamilton – Ph 07 847 2998 – crosslight@xtra.co.nz Our current services and programmes are: Op Shop: open Mon-Fri 9.00a.m.–4.00p.m. and Saturday from 9.00a.m.–12.00 p.m. is located in the Anglican church carpark, 158 Rifle Range Road, Dinsdale C.A.F.E. (Creative Activities for Elderly) – home visits and Friday morning activities programme (contact Jennifer) – members must live in Dinsdale/ Frankton/ Nawton/Forest Lake areas. Counselling – income related charges. All our counsellors are qualified and available by appointment. FAA – a new support group for Families (or friends) Affected by Addiction (contact Ruth) – meets twice month on Wednesday evenings Foodbank – we are a member of the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank – food parcel interviews Mon-Fri 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – if you are a beneficiary please bring letter from Work and Income and ID – if employed please bring ID. Over 60s Social Groups – meet on Thursdays – new members welcome – groups meet twice a month – members must live in the Dinsdale/Frankton/Nawton/Forest Lake areas. (contact Penny or Chris) Social Housing – in partnership with Habitat for Humanity – pensioner (60 yrs+), studio type units available for low income seniors. (contact Chris). Support for Deaf and Hearing Impaired (and Deaf/ blind) – practical support. Also basic NZ Sign Language courses available. (contact Jean) Other! We will do our best to help with other enquiries, refer you to other agencies or give you information or lend a listening ear. Please feel welcome to contact us West Hamilton Healing Rooms Located at Northwest Baptist Church 95 Rotokauri Road, Nawton Contact 850 6313 westhamhr@gmail.com Are you sick of being sick? Why not try us. Jesus still heals today, sometimes instantly, sometimes progressively.
Students Complete Project K Programme and Graduate In these last 14 months they have completed a wilderness adventure, community challenges, goal setting and mentoring relationships, and now they have at last graduated. On the night there were many heartfelt and inspirational speeches about the student’s journeys. They shared their experiences and challenges they faced throughout the 14 months. Student Kelly said in her speech that, “Project-K has changed my attitude towards learning and new experiences. Prior to Project K, I used to complete the minimum of what was expected of me. Since Project K, I now push to see how far I can go. I am very interested in producing my best and reaching my potential”. One of the student’s goals was to write her own song and with some encouragement, Royelle performed
the song at the graduation. She did an amazing job singing and playing the guitar in front of all the guests. After her performance, Royelle spoke of how Project K has helped her, “It has helped me to
have more confidence in myself, knowing I can accomplish anything that I put my mind too”.
All the families were very proud of the students’ achievements and commented it was a wonderful way to end their Project K journey. Foundation for Youth Development Waikato would like to say a special thanks to all the people who were involved in the Project K programme and for your help in Growing Great Kiwi Kids.
Graduating Project K students (left – right): Stacey Beazley, Cheyanne Nowacki, Roelle Daley-Allen, Frank Cronin, Matthew Bennett, Liam Atkinson, Andre McLean and Kelly Sunderland Wells. 10 Western Community News - October 2013
Pukete Neighbourhood House Fundraising with Nourish We will be selling copies of the lovely new Nourish cookbook as a fundraiser for the House. The books are $35 each and for every one we sell we get $12. Do come and support us in our fundraising efforts. Big congratulations to Vicki Ravlich-Horan for publishing her first book. Devon the Dog’s Adventure This delightful childrens book is written and illustrated by Jonathan Short of Pukete. We have books here for sale for just $14. Buy now, they would make lovely Christmas Presents. Family Support Worker Craig Wills is our Family Support Worker, Craig will advocate for you with Work and Income, Housing NZ, ACC. Craig is also a Justice of the Peace. He is available at the “House” for JP work. You can contact Craig on 850 4013 or email pukete3@hnpl. net or txt 027 7106485 Meat and Vegetables Order your $12 box of fresh fruit and veggies by 2pm on a Wednesday. At the same time get a meat pack for just $20. Pickup after 9.30am on a Thursday. Check out our website www.puketehouse.org.nz or find us on Facebook to find out more about what we do; TAI CHI, MINI MOVEMENT, BOOK EXCHANGE, SCONE WEDNESDAYS
Volleyball in West Hamilton
Social, School, Club & beach volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477 388, or volleyballwaikato@xtra.co.nz
Imagine Kids Care
Kia ora, we are an Early Childhood Centre next to Nga Taiatea Whakekura in Rotokauri Road, Hamilton. Imagine Kids Care is situated in a rural setting close to town. We provide a warm, friendly and safe environment where parents, whanau and their children feel at home. We are an all day service, offering a variety of age appropriate educational programmes, which includes Te Reo Maori as a bilingual option. Some activities are based on Te Ao Maori and our natural environment. We cater for children of mixed ages ranging from 3 months to 6 years old and are opened Monday to Friday, our full day hours are 7:45am until 5:15pm. We offer morning and afternoon sessions also.
Centre Fees: Full Week: $185.00 Full Day: $ 42.00 Half Day: $ 30.00 We also offer 20 Free Hours for 3 and 4 year olds. After 20 Free hours there is a cost of $4.80 per hour and an optional charge for morning and afternoon tea of $2.00 per day.
Winz Childcare Subsidy Please ring Work and Income office on 0800 559 009 to find out if you are illegible for a Winz Subsidy.
Literacy is... making a world of difference Literacy Waikato is a small, not for profit organisation that has been providing individual tuition, at no direct cost to learners, since 1977. We work with adults to help improve their literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Peopleis... are motivated by a variety of Literacy reasons to seek assistance - sometimes there are new challenges with paperwork in a new job, they may want to help their children with their homework, read to their grandchildren or want to gain a new qualification but Literacy their literacy skills let is... them down. Part of the mission of the organisation is that everyone has the right to learn literacy
skills and should not have to pay for it. Surveys have shown that 43% of working adults do not have the literacy skills they need to do their jobs. There are similar figures in other countries. Literacy Waikato works with adults who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. After an initial assessment, learners are matched with a tutor, after which they will generally meet once a week, for an hour, during school term time. The location and time are set between the learner and tutor. For further information, please call 07 834 8880 or 027 848 0530
Western Touch Competition Sitting comfortably in front of the TV watching the All Blacks, Americas Cup racing, Silver Ferns, and Warriors (fell off the Warriors when they were losing though) it’s easy to be surprised that Summer sneaks up on us once again and soon we will be out playing Touch, Cricket, Tag, and those nice cold quite ones waiting for the BBQ to cook. It only seems like last month when, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in March, we were being entertained by the speed and skills displayed at the Western City Sports Touch Module Finals. Yes, the season has started with registrations flowing in and everyone getting ready to start. This year is no different from the last with the following grades of competition, Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Mixed Open, Mixed Social. The season starts on 16th October and goes through to the Finals in March, so
there is plenty of time for people to learn the game or strut their stuff. If you’re interested in registering your team, looking for a team to play for, or even just coming to watch on a Wednesday night, then just contact me, and we will see what we can do for you. In fact we are looking for people who are interested in being involved with the game either as a referee, or an assistant in our organising committee to do various duties. So come on down and see why we won the 2012 – 2013 Waikato Touch Associations, “Touch Module of the Year”. Tangaroa Whitiora, President, Western City Sports Club Touch Competition, Elliott Park, Hyde Ave, Nawton. Commences 16th October, 5.30pm start every Wednesday night.
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Special Guests and Exhibitors Kate Loader -‐ MC Waikato ITM Rugby Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Alan Hall -‐ Bunnings Nanaia Mahutu Tim Macindoe NZ Police Harley Taare and Band Eklezia Dance Academy Alison Greenman Elle Hayes Sarah Hough Te Ahurei A Rangatahi Fran Hanson Mere Nock Robyna Hokai Shiray Tane JusKn Budgeon Wintec NZ Management Academy Te Wananga O Aotearoa Sport Waikato Tainui/Waikato NZ Police YWCA
Shortland Street Free FM Fraser High School Warehouse StaKonery Event Cinemas Burger King McDonalds Bunnings United Video Nawton North Beach Surf Shop Kmart PaperPlus Whitcoulls Life Pharmacy Carls Jnr Extreme Edge Rock Climbing Bus It -‐ Go Bus Elite Beauty School West Hamilton Pharmacy Daytona Shampoo N Things Smiths Sports Shoes ZM Lush Dick Smith
Kitchen Crew Bill Rees Dianne Rees Malena Caulfield Aileen Rangi Whaikawa-‐ Mills
Ioana Manu Family Planning Kaute Pasifika HTown Youth Connect Olivia Whanga Painted by our good friends from Te Ahurei A Rangatahi
“The Strength of a women is Love”
The door takings on the night raised $200 to support a Kiva Micro Loans project. The girls chose Yessica from Peru aged 21. The loan will go towards her grocery store and business providing typing, photocopying and printing services.
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Tim Macindoe
MP FOR HAMILTON WEST
Junior Government Whip; Member, Education and Science Select Committee I’m proud of National’s investment in the Waikato Expressway, our stunning hospital redevelopment and much more. Our plan is working – the economy is growing faster than most developed nations (2.4 per cent in the 12 months to March), real jobs are being created, and confidence is increasing. After-tax wages are up 22% since 2008 (over twice the inflation rate) and we have the lowest mortgage rates for 50 years.
Recognyz Youth Awards.... MP for Hauraki-Waikato 430 Ulster Street, PO Box 611, Waikato Mail Centre P 07 839 6811
haurakiwaikato@parliament.govt.nz www.labour.org.nz
Nominations are now open for Hamilton Youth Council’s Recognyz Youth Awards 2013! The 2013 Recognyz Youth Awards are designed to showcase the fantastic contributions young people make to Hamilton. This year’s seven categories invite entries from performers, environmentalists, those who have triumphed through adversity, entrepreneurs, those with leadership qualities and volunteers. Great prizes are on offer, with one lucky finalist being named Supreme award winner 2013 at the awards night on 12 December at the Wintec Atrium. The award categories are as follows: § Beatstreet - Outstanding contributions in arts, music or
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culture § Enviro - Outstanding contributions to the environmental sustainability of Hamilton § Kia Kaha - Overcoming adversity and challenges in life § Innovation - Entrepreneurship and creative ideas or projects § Youth 4 Youth - Positive leadership of other young people § Manaakitanga - Individual award for active community involvement and volunteering § Dream Team - Group award for active community involvement and volunteering
You can nominate someone by going online at www. hamilton.co.nz/recognyz. Photo below of the Youth Council.
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