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Issue No.71 (June 2014)
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Arthritis Arthritis affects our joints. It causes damage to the joint structure and surrounding tissue, as well as considerable pain and physical disability. We tend to associate arthritis with old age but it can affect people of all ages, even babies and children. The condition is more common with females than males. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, and half a million New Zealanders will have the disease at some stage in their lives. A normal healthy joint has a rubbery substance called cartilage that covers the end of each bone and provides a smooth slippery surface against which the joints move. Cartilage also acts as a shock absorber to reduce the impact of everyday physical activity. With arthritis, the joints are swollen and stiff (which is worse after rest and improved by gentle regular movement). As well as joint deformity, there is pain, redness and heat. The pain gets worse with activity, and is relieved by rest. Although there are many forms, the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Gout is also a form of arthritis, and it is becoming more common. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects people mainly later in life. Changes in the joints cause the cartilage to break down. Large weight-bearing joints, like hips, knees and spines, are affected the most. “Being overweight can lead to osteoarthritis because of the added pressure on the joints and the failure of other supporting structures around joints”, say Self Care pharmacists. OA comes on gradually, over many years. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease, which means the body’s immune
builds up in the joint cavity. RA can also affect other body organs, e.g. the heart, lungs, nerves and eyes. In severe RA, the joints become deformed - affecting people’s ability to move. RA symptoms tend to develop more quickly than with OA and the disease occurs more in younger people, most commonly between the ages of 30 and 55 years. “Although there is no cure for arthritis, a wide range of effective medicines are available to treat the swelling and pain, and for modifying the course of the disease (in the case of RA)”, advise pharmacists. “Some medicines are available only on prescription, some need our recommendation before they can be sold, and others can be bought from pharmacies without health practitioners’ intervention. Remember always to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines you take for arthritis, so you are taking the best one for your condition and not doubling-up.” components of OA management. Medicines are the cornerstone of RA management, however Some pharmacies supply special equipment, such as cooking utensils and tools, walking sticks and other aids and devices, to increase people’s independence at home. Ask your Self Care pharmacist for your free copy of the Arthritis fact card for useful tips on managing the disease, and for advice on self care.
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Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K The Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K is a 14-month programme for selected year 10 students aimed at their potential. Robert Waru, Fraser High School student, began his Project K component of the Project K programme is the 12 month mentoring phase. For the last 9 months Roberts has been spending time with his mentor Stuart Grant building a
strong positive relationship that has helped Robert break down barriers and overcome challenges. Potential mentors for the 2014 programme, were invited along to a Mentor Information evening at which mentoring journey so far. Although this was a challenge for Robert he spoke of all
Robert comments that, “I now look up to him as an older brother. It’s nice to have someone that listens to me”. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information on how you can help change the lives of young Kiwi’s with FYD Waikato check out our website www.fyd.org.nz or email info@fydwaikato.org.nz
his mentor Stuart become a part of his life.
Council Looking At Closing Libraries When massive cuts were last proposed for the libraries, including cuts to hours and charging for books, British television star and design guru Kevin McCloud from the TV show ‘Grand Designs’ slammed the Hamilton City Council saying they were stuck in the 18th century, saying more money not less should be spent on libraries. The Council went ahead with some cuts in 2012 including budget cuts, reducing opening hours and increases in charges to people using the libraries. Western Community Newspaper has obtained reports showing the cuts and increased charges have had a devastating effect on our cities libraries. Now our libraries are facing closure as Councillor Garry Mallett has come out saying “People don’t particularly want libraries” and is leading the call for a new review in Council with the central library in Garden Place. “People get very passionate about libraries” says Cr Mallett. Following the public outcry during the last libraries review the Council backed down on some of the more the book collections budget leaving gaps in coverage of fees putting what people have decried as cripplingly to the Council have led to a massive decrease in both revenue and books being issued.
Reports from the Head Librarian to Hamilton City Council show that since increasing overdue fees and reservation fees and decreasing hours, revenue is issues are down 100,000. The reports make it very clear that this is a result of the cuts and increases. The Council have been asked multiple times to reduce overdue fees but this has not been listened to. Income continues to decline with each report presented to Council. While some Councillors are for the cuts and closures, with Mayor Hardaker supporting the review and the possibility of library closures, others are going the opposite way. We spoke with West Ward Councillors Gallagher and Macpherson and heard there may be a silver lining in the review, but its unlikely. “The review needs to encompass how we better serve communities and how libraries can better care for their communities” says Martin Gallagher. “Enderley, Nawton and Rototuna communities are not currently served by a local library and thats something which the review should be looking at. We could perhaps look at attaching smaller libraries to community centers and community houses in addition to what we have now. Libraries are about more than just books, they help build community. There is strong community support
Councillor Dave Macpherson hit out at the Councillors looking at library closures and the results of the previous changes. “What we’ve seen is the cuts and shorter hours and increases in fees have hurt libraries and anything that hurts our libraries is hurting Hamiltonians. This review is another waste of money initiated by the same bunch of councillors who seem increasingly focused on removing council from doing anything to help our communities” Local mum Sharon had this to say “I go there with my two wee ones on the weekend just to read the books there and do the puzzles, they really love the library and its great learning for them and its good since its free and money has been tight over the past few years”. Cr Macpherson says this shows that its not all about book issues. “Libraries are the beating heart of communities and its situations like this that show its not all about issue numbers. You haven’t heard the last on this issue and communities stays healthy.” Western Community News will continue to cover this story as it unfolds. People are encouraged to contact their local councillors with your opinions on library closures and fees etc. Please also share your thoughts with us on our Facebook or email us at westerncommunitynewspaper@ gmail.com By Max Dillon Coyle
The ‘last hotel’ in town
s r e t s i S l Sou Hello ALL Women who are reading this, My name is Martha Paewhenua. I am a mother, sister, friend and now currently an organizer for the new women’s group- Soul Sisters. I am a Holistic Counselor and Life Coach (ThetaHealer Practitioner DNA1), Intuitive, Vibrational Nutritionist, Fitness (Personal Trainer) Instructor, Wellness Consultant, Business Developer and a Naturopath Student. A sense of compassion, vision and connection has led me to writing this article. As a survivor of cancer, abuse, frustration and confusion; I now stand as a women of purpose, love and passion. I feel as women we share a tremendous 2 Western Community News - June 2014
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We went to Hamilton’s Nightshelter on Rostrevor St. We - “the last hotel in town” and interviewed were shown all the the manager of the Night Shelter, Peter rooms, which added up to accommodation him and what kind of person it takes to run for 21 men. The a homeless shelter and how supporting the facility has showers, homeless helps our community. microwave ovens, Peter grew up in foster care in Wales and ran sterilising equipment away from his home to London and slept rough for kitchen utensils until he came across a job in a hotel where his as well as seven beds for ‘transitional’ cooking skills managed to get him some live in clients who are having trouble with hygiene, worker and on the board of the NZ Coalition shown the shelters kitchen and lounge area to End Homelessness. He’s always had an interest in helping people that have been in the same situation as him. He teaches us that you environment for them to be in. come across a large range of people in this job, “We’re the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, community houses prevent as business people and people who have been people getting to the edge of the cliff” says high up in management jobs and doing well for Peter Humphreys, but like community themselves, Peter believes that “Anyone can houses they can’t keep going without the be in this state of homelessness, all it can take help and donations from the community. is a knock to the head.” Despite working closely with community Talking to Peter proves that it takes an organisations, government agencies, Work unique type of person to be able to understand and Income NZ as well as receiving some and not be judgemental about some of the funding from the Hamilton City Council, the things these people are going through. Life shelter still lacks enough funding. Because of this, they accept donations of food, cutlery, small household appliances, money and any situation if it’s something you have no inside mens clothing in decent condition. knowledge on. His opinion is that “it doesn’t I think it’s important that we keep a place matter if you can’t change the world, it’s like this running for people coming straight enough to change just one person’s world” from the police cells and hospital with and his goal is to get more homeless people nowhere else to go, as well as just homeless off the streets and into shelters so that they people in general to remind that them there can begin to pick their lives back up. is a way back up from the bottom of the cliff. Anglesea Street in early 2012 from the cramped 14-bed shelter in an old Chinese restaurant
Mackenzee Wells Photo: Peter Humphreys with Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown
What’s your favourite book? Te Rewiti, age 10 Titanic because when you get all books together it makes a picture of the whole titanic.
Areta, aged 10 The Puppy book because I like puppies
Keira, aged 10 Spirit Animals because its very interested.
Shakaina, aged 6 Harry Potter, because these is a witch on it and the little person with red shoes kills the witch.
Trystan, aged 9 Dinosaurs because I want to be a Paleontologists.
Finn, age 7 Dragons because I want to be a dragland
Siakumi, aged 6 Harry Potter, because they have wands that turn people into stuff
Frank, aged 8 The Lego Book because the king stuff gets lost
Moana Jane, aged 8 The lego friends because its cool and you get a cool puzzle with it.
Can you be happy for 100 days in a row?? Social media has taken over many of our life’s. I am a face book user and I have found it is a great way to keep in contact with friends overseas, hear all the latest current events and its a great way to communicate to a group of friends all at once. Just to name a few we have Instagram, facebook, Twitter, Tumlr, snapchat, email are other social networks. Does anyone remember Bebo?
Over the past few weeks I have people posting up photos with the harsh noticed a lot of people share information tag #100happydays. After doing some research into this I thought what a fantastic idea. While the speed of life increases, there is less and less time to don’t get me wrong I don’t mind people enjoy the moment that you are in. The sharing their lives on facebook but when ability to appreciate the moment, the it becomes negative all the time it does environment and yourself in it, is the make me think you need to focus on the base for the bridge towards long term positives in life. happiness of any human being. While on facebook I noticed a few The idea of 100 happy days is every
day submit a picture of what made you happy and that’s it! It can be anything from a meet-up with a friend to a very tasty cake in the nearby coffee place, from a feeling of being at home after a hard day to a favour you did to a stranger.
people tried to complete this challenge, but failed quoting lack of time as the main reason. I put the challenge to you? What do you think??
Fun Time for Kids at Nawton Family Play Centre Our wall has recently had some great artwork added thanks to Jade AteraBoaza. His partner, brother and sister assisted by doing little bits and pieces. A fun day for everyone and all our parents and children got to watch during session. We think it’s cool! Members comments on their journey at Play Centre; “I like Play Centre because I am there to see my children learn while they play and my kids love it, they’re comfortable with everyone and they know the place.” “It’s great to make the mess at Play
Centre & keep home clean and tidy!” “It’s nice to see the kids making friends. It’s also good for me as a parent, there’s lots of support”. “Lots to do and play.” “No sessions ever the same”. “My boys just love it here”. Nawton Family Play Centre session days an times: Mon and Wed 9:15 am things to have fun with! We are the big blue building on Dominion Rd. Come on down for a cuppa and a play : )
Inflatable Kids and big kids jumped, bounced and slid their way
day of their holidays thanks to the planning and hard work from our local youth. The popular event was coordinated and facilitated by the Western Community Centre youth crew who were learning how to be actively involved in their community and give back. The events aim was to • develop and involve young people’s skills and knowledge in decision-making and leadership young people
fun
assist, we have such a great community out west”. “Wesley Sinnott was part of youth team who helped me and I really enjoyed being part of the day”. An
• support young people to be engaged in and contribute to their community • contribute to keeping our neighborhood vibrant and One of the event coordinators, Nathan Morgan said, was great and the towering rides looking incredible. It was fantastic to have so many volunteers turn up to
roles needed to help the event run smoothly and to make the day enjoyable for the 1200 children who registered. Thank You to the Southern Trust, Sky City Hamilton, Todd Foundation, More FM, our Entertainers, DJ’s, Rick from Funworks, Community Info stalls, Hamilton City Tigers Senior League Club, Fraser Tech Rugby and our community who came along and enjoyed the day!
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WEST WORD
Where our health begins
When it comes to health I have Our bodies have the perfect healing found the main issues people seem mechanism, but most of us fail to to be concerned about is their let it thrive. It is called the immune weight and how they are going to line of defence in the body for our immune system. Stress of all kinds think of is reducing calories or (physical, mental and emotional) will going on a certain new “diet” that impair the immune system, targeting promises fast results. For some this can be successful but for others some of the stomach lining. This is there is something else going on. where food intolerances can wreak I’m encouraging you to look into havoc in the body as food particles the CAUSE of the weight gain and are leaking from your stomach not just the symptoms. Let’s look at and into your blood. Your immune where it all starts. Food is our energy source, some of responds to this by unleashing an which is better for the functioning of immune response. If chronic stress of any kind is allowed to continue start to break down (digest) our food it can lead to lifestyle diseases like in the stomach. Our broken down obesity, diabetes, heart disease and food then moves to the intestines cancer. where nutrients are absorbed into As you can see it’s not just “what our blood to travel where it needs to foods you are eating and how go in our body for optimal health.
By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe
Budget supports families & growth I’ve been heartened by local reactions to National’s sixth Budget heading in the right direction. We’re
and children at the heart of our new spending with a
longer. Please, address your health in a wholistic approach looking at all the areas of your life for the answers. Do not give up if you have may be to do with aspects of stress in your life, that you didn’t realise would have an impact. Learn more about this at www. facebook.com/fuelnutrition4life
employment in the Waikato region where he was born and bred and create a trend of quality staff skilled to be sustainable at all ages. Mainu thinks the perception
vulnerable children and early childhood education.
years. surpluses thereafter, which will allow us extra spending,
Kiwistaff: employment service based in the community If you are looking for a unique service to assist you into employment with continued support or as a business owner looking for quality staff from a recruitment provider who takes a personalised approach dedicated to your best interests, then Kiwi Staff is the recruitment specialists you are looking for. Formed by Mainu Huirama and based in Nawton, Kiwi Staff
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of various generations and their work ethics and differences needs to be addressed and altered with longevity in mind. “This can be developed with a genuine care for all candidates that approach Kiwi Staff and environment, limitations and position they (candidate) could be placed into”. With Mainu’s approach to lifting the calibre of staff he has to offer he hopes Waikato businesses will adopt the cause and utilise Kiwi Staff’s services. If Kiwi Staff sounds like a recruitment provider you see
yourself being associated with you can contact Mainu 108 Grandview Road, Nawton , Hamilton PO Box 15291 P: 07 847 1306 F: 07 847 1312 M: 021 249 4555 E: kiwistaffnz@gmail.com W: www.kiwistaff.net.nz
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Council Comment
By City Councillor Dave Macpherson
Guard against cuts to services for the community When I became a City Councillor some years ago, the community
Friday 18th July
11am
to
cuts to community services, cuts to Council
2pm Gold coin
gambling into our neighbourthoods. We stemmed the tide on most of that, but didn’t roll it back, and now our communities
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cuts putting unfair pressure on Council staff, community services like pensioner housing, libraries and other community support budgets under threat, and the wider community having
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Patients Rights Advocacy moves to Nawton WDHB. The annual
Rights Advocacy Waikato Inc. (affectionately known as PRAWI) is moving to Nawton this Easter week. Claudelands Bridge, Claudelands, which has recently been sold and is being repurposed. PRAWI services are independent from governmnet support, this allows provision to its members who may have health issues involving WINZ,ACC or the
membership
bi-annual newsletter, access to a library of international health research books, a friendly advocate to advise and accompany (if required) to appointments that may be challenging, and sometimes just a patient ear to listen! PRAWI also sponsors public Seminars & Health Education days. Chairperson Carolyn McKenzie comments, “We look forward to joining the community at 108 Grandview Rd. Demands for Advocacy are increasing and there is still much work to be done, particularly in the area of Mental Health. International comparisons show NZ lagging behind,
of drugs into our communities. Added to these, your Council is actively working on changing the rating system in a way that will affect low-income families the most, and bringing in a new water ownership system, which will inevitably lead to water meters in every house. We have a right-wing Council, and a Mayor emboldened by the views and actions of as Gary Mallett. The Community needs to carefully watch the moves of these people, Get involved in your community organisations such as the Western, Pukete and Melville Community Centres, and help them to keep making Hamilton a worthwhile place to live in. Remember: ‘unity is strength.’
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
FRASER STUDENTS COMMEMORATE ANZAC SPIRIT
The Experience of a Lifetime
The Fraser Cadet Unit was honoured to organise and conduct the school’s ANZAC assembly held in the school gymnasium, during the last week of Term One. The Cadet Unit provided a Cenotaph Guard, with the remainder of the unit standing on parade in front of the school. In her well-received speech, Head Girl, Amber Palmer, stated that “Today, we all stand as part of a generation that acknowledges this day; not because we know the full
On 5 April, Fraser students,Tyler Mason, Dairo Navarro Martinez, Joe Semenoff and Stephanie Taylor were four, very lucky, Waikato Project K students to
in return for our right to freedom… but to stand as one Nation, and honour them. We acknowledge, not to ‘celebrate’, but to commemorate”. Above: Our Deputy Head Boy, Steven made by our men and women, in exchange for our freedom. Zhou, spoke about “the courageous World War II. The Last Post and Reveille were played country in the past, and also those in the present who by guest bugler, Mr George Jennings, followed by a minute’s silence and the ‘Soldier’s Ode’. continue to serve.” Thank you to the staff and students who Deputy Head Girl Sarathavy Kor recited the poem “In Flanders Fields” and Head Boy, Shaun Mackie, showed demonstrated the school’s LEAD philosophy during a PowerPoint which paid tribute to servicemen from the assembly and to those who played an active part Hamilton Technical College, who gave their lives during in what was, a very moving assembly.
The entire project came together with the help of volunteers as all the tandem masters, cameramen,
after being selected to sky-dive with Jump Start. Jump Start is a charitable organisation that every year provides young people from Project K and Canteen, the opportunity to do a 10,000 foot tandem skydive out of a Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules
School well represented at Hamilton City Civic ANZAC Service April 25th marked the 99th anniversary of WWI and was Senior Council, as they attended the ANZAC Memorial Service at the Hamilton Cenotaph. For many of them it was the
event organisers, donate their time to this great cause. A huge thank you from the team at Foundation for Youth Development, goes to the organisers of Jump Start and all the crew on the day. Student selection for the 2014 Project K intake (from Year 10 only) at Fraser is currently underway. At the end of May, Foundation for Youth Development will send out letters inviting those students
Stephanie Taylor coming in to land at the end of her exciting tandem jump. and their caregivers, to come to an information evening. Twelve students from Fraser enter the programme each year, beginning with a wilderness adventure which spans the winter school break.
Courtney Brunton now NZ BMX No. 2
ANZAC Service and they proudly represented Fraser High School. The students, along with students from other schools in the Hamilton area, laid a wreath in rememberance of all those who The Fraser High senior students, seen here with their patron, Mr Patrick Reilly, the UK Deputy High Commissioner, at the Hamilton Cenotaph. battle.
Fraser Cadets provide Cenotaph Guard for Raglan Civic Service “I’ve been doing BMX racing since I was 9 years old and I went to
I was pretty determined to change that number.
in 2009 when I was 11. At that
competing at the World Champs last year in Auckland, along with
awesome. bit bored. Progression is key, and although it’s a huge honour to be in the top three in the country, I felt like I was going nowhere. So when this year’s Nationals rolled around,
ANZAC Day 2014 was another long and busy day for the Fraser Cadet Unit. After participating in the Dawn Service in Hamilton, the Cadet Unit travelled to Guard at the 11.00am Civic Service. The cadets were led by Major Murray Belchamber and 2nd Lieutenant Annette Carshalton. The Cenotaph was led by Corporal Sam Martin with Lance Corporal Snape, Lance Corporal Hazard, Cadet Rolfe and 6 Western Community News - June 2014
Cadet Jennings. The parade march was supported by the RSA, current serving members of the NZ Defence Force, the local Emergency Services and members of the local and wider community. The service paid tribute to those whose names are engraved on the Raglan memorial stone. A number of tribute wreaths were laid by a wide range of community groups.
my performance. This year, I ended up as New Zealand number 2. I was glad to break the cycle and, as much as I hate to admit it, I am pretty proud of my achievements and I can’t wait to add to them.”
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Great performances by students in Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival ‘The Winter’s Tale’ performed by Fraser High School
In the last week of Term one, Fraser was honoured to host the ‘Cymbeline’ performed by Fraser High School University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival for the local high schools performing 5 and 15 minute scenes from a number of Shakespeare’s plays. Performances were a surprising Fraser’s 15 minute scene was a snapshot from ‘The Winter’s Tale’, of a tense marriage between the jealous King Leontes (played by Jovahn Esaiah) and his wife Hermione (played by Nadine Corcoran), where he is forced to face the consequences of his actions at the feet of her memorial statue. Head boy Shaun Mackie guest starred as a bear.
Henley and featured Head Girl Amber Palmer. Organisers would like to say thank you for the willing support given by so many Fraser High School staff and students, especially the English department, Sarathavy Kor, Nicholas ‘Julius Caesar’ performed by Hamilton Boys’ High School Anak Usey and Steven Zhou. ‘12th Night, or What You Will’ performed by Waikato Congratulations to Hillcrest High School, St Peter’s College Diocesan School for Girls and Hamilton Boys’ High for having scenes and actors selected to participate in the National Festival in Wellington over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. ‘Hamlet’ performed by St John’s College
New App NZQA is launching a new mobile App called NCEA Guide which is written for parents, whanau and employers. The App will provide quick and easy access to key points about NCEA and makes practical information about NCEA more easily accessible. Parents and whanau will be able to access simple content about how NCEA works and how they can support family members studying NCEA (no individual student result or progress information will be available). The App also supports employers seeking to understand and evaluate NCEA graduates can be viewed in English and Te Reo Maori. The NCEA Guide App was free to download from the Apple App store and Google Play Store from the week of 26 May. Information will be added to the NZQA website to promote the App and on launch day there will be social media messages sent out about how to download it. If you have any questions about the App or would like further information please contact your School’s NCEA representative.
three National Ministers to the school at the end of Term One. Hamilton Girls’ listened intently as the Minister of Samoa to when his family made a new life in New Zealand. He encouraged students to make the most of their educational opportunities and to set realistic goals. who were fortunate to attend and hear the Minister Right: students in the Fraser High School library.
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 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!
This photo shows the Hamilton Technical College’s School Prefects from 1928. Western Community News - June 2014 7
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participated in the Waikato / Bay of Plenty Polynesian cultural competitions held at the Claudeland’s Event Centre on Teacher in charge, Mrs Vicki Wihongi, commented that while she was proud of the group’s placement in the top grouping, she was most proud of the fact that all the stages of the performances were choreographed and directed by current
this competitive event”, Mrs Wihongi said. “Our school is one of the few that rely solely on the students to design the programmes, organize the transitions and learn the drum beats and music themselves”. Performing Group being from Years 9 to 11, it is possible that with more input from supporters of the school, they could place even higher in future competitions. The students in the group are keen to see this happen, but acknowledge it will take more practice and more help in future years. “I would like to see us win before I leave Fraser”, said Leisl La’ulu. “I have been in the school performing group for three years. I think if we had more help and practiced harder we by the enjoyment and enthusiasm of the performers, which is illustrated in these photographs. photos: Tim Atkinson
Kayla Polley makes NI Volleyball Team
Three students to attend National SADD Conference This year the school budgeted for two students to take part in the Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) National Conference being held in Napier\ at the end of June. But another space has become available and Fraser High is very grateful to Plumbing and Gas Works for sponsoring a third delegate to the conference. This year, there has been a big change in SADD’s objectives to encompass more than just campaigning against drunk driving, with the inclusion of promoting other aspects of safe driving, particularly by younger drivers. Right: Summer Bellem, Nadine
made a personal visit to Plumbing and him for their sponsorship.
The Revolution Tour, a group of touring musicians, returned to perform at Fraser High School’s assembly on Thursday, 22 May. Lead by Reggie Dabbs, a motivational youth speaker from USA, the group focussed on Self Worth. Reggie used his comedic style, personal
Congratulations to Kayla Polley, (pictured) who has Volleyball Team. The team will have two high performance camps, one during Queen’s Birthday Weekend and
another later in the term.
holidays, to compete in the Australian Junior Championships.
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Hip-Hop crew and Gap 5, the R & B/Pop group from New Zealand’s X-factor series. performances and felt that it was an awesome show. This event was organised by the Student Council and they hope that performed for the touring group.
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Red Shirts in Schools The Warehouse (Te Rapa and Central) are offering Fraser students a taste of what it is like to work in retail. Red Shirts in Schools is a programme based on the retail Customer Service Award and provides students
credits which contribute towards their NCEA and the National
transition them from school into the workplace. The Warehouse has supported Fraser High School students for three years. During that time, they have provided more than 100 students with a work placement with a number of them securing part time or full time employment within The Warehouse stores. But this is the
Geraldine Hitchiner says “I look for longevity in a student, we need
have offered the Red Shirts in Schools in Hamilton. Students attend the 10 week programme, 1 day per week. The programme covers the essentials the industry as must haves for the retail environment. The programme is made up of nine Unit Standards, where if all nine are completed successfully,
given this opportunity through Fraser High School’s Gateway Programme. Fraser Gateway
programme”. Students go through
Seven Fraser High School students, Krysten Tuufuli, Hirini Tangiora, JaydieAnne Wallace, Rakim Urale-Proctor, Maioha Wainui, Nikita Sargent and Hyrum Harris, attended a Waitomo Cultural Camp during the April School Holidays. The aim of the camp was to give students a handscredits in Tourism Maori unit standards. The Fraser students attended the Cultural other Waikato Secondary Schools. They spent four nights on Tokikapu Marae and participated in cultural activities including attractions, made a hangi, gathered watercress, went eeling, and even smoked and ate the eel. They were also given the amazing opportunity of performing a powhiri for visiting English soul singer Joss Stone. Joss was accompanying Tiki Tane who is part of the local Iwi, and students attending the camp
an interview and selection process where they are assessed on their attendance, manners, suitability and willingness to do the job. Geraldine also says “The majority of students who enquire are after a part time job, so they know it’s important to present themselves in a manner that will help them gain a job”.
were asked to perform a powhiri so that Joss could from Nga Taiatea Wharekura with Fraser students supporting. Other activities included Black Water Rafting, singing in the Cathedral Cave and helping out with chores. Time was spent in the classroom completing Unit Standards, but there was plenty of Students Maioha and Jaydie-Anne said “I would totally recommend it to other students” and “the food was the best part”. They also said, that the people were really nice and respectful and they learned a lot about Maori culture. Frasernet Director, Melanie Tooke says, suitable work placements for students in tourism so a Cultural Camp in a region fantastic solution”.
Winter Sports at Fraser “Kick-Off” Our Winter Sports season has kicked off with a hiss and a roar. Currently Fraser has nine Netball Teams, 10 Basketball
Fraser Senior Boys’ Football against Cambridge 2nd XI
Rugby and Football Teams. We have had a huge increase in sport participation this year, and it is awesome to see so many students and supportive coaches, out there running around on cold Saturday mornings or weekday evenings. Many of our competitions are played here at school so we encourage parents, friends and family to come along and support our students. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can watch our Junior and Senior Basketball Teams play in the local competition here at Fraser, and also on Friday nights where our Premier Basketball teams meet some of the top schools in the Waikato. Saturday mornings the school often has rugby and football on display. Netball is on Saturday afternoons at Minogue Park, and Hockey is played Tuesday and Wednesday at the Gallagher Hockey Turf. Some of the highlights that Fraser has had this year with team sports, are the Fraser Premier Netball team beating Hamilton Girls’ High School in the Monday night League
Fraser Premier Girls’ Netball against St Paul’s A
Championships earlier this season. Also the U14 Rugby team big wins during Grading Games, and showed us what they are capable of. Fraser 9B Netball against Hamilton Girls’ High School
Fraser U14 Rugby against Hamilton Boy’s High School
year and we are looking forward to watching Fraser sport grow and gain more success in the coming weeks. photos: Tim Atkinson
Fraser Senior Girls’ 2 Football against Matamata
Fraser Senior Girls’ Football against Waihi College
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What’s on out West 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
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, contact 8474873, admin@wccham.org.nz, 8474873, www. westerncommunitycentre.org. Check us out on Facebook! Justice of the Peace appointment needed just turn up! Free Legal Advice Niemand Peebles Hoult are offering free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments 8474873 or email reception@wccham.org.nz Western Stars Holiday Programmes We have another great 2 weeks planned for the The programme starts at am and to 5.30pm. 1st week is based at Fraser High School and the 2nd week is based at our centre. Cost per week is $125 or $25 per day, save $5 early bird rate if enrolled before Friday 27th June. Enrol at the centre or enrol at www.westerncommunitycentre.org Western Stars Sports Programmes Fun casual sport for children of all ages, Wednesday
the primary tutor. 10.30am-11.30am 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 counselling, social work and family support, information, one on one assistance. 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. Western Wheel Learner Licence Course 3pm. Testing will be held Friday 11th July. Course cost is $20 plus $97 for the NZTA Test Licence Fee. 1, aileen@wccham.org.nz Nawton Kickboxing at the Centre It’s Free and all ages!
during school term, (not held if it’s raining) for 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. 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
If you are interested you can call Andy on 846 7181, email: andymancer76@gmail.com Or contact the Western Community Centre Boom Boxing
Mondays at 10am - 11am (for mums and ladies only) and 6pm - 7:30pm (general). Session $10 per person
however we have a limited no. which can be used Don’t miss out limited places available! focus24seven Mainly Music This programme takes place here at the centre 10am every Wednesday, facilitated by Westside Church. Fun, interactive music sessions for young children and their parents/caregivers. family. Floral Lessons with Elsie Moorman Contemporary Floral work for the home and gifts. and Judge. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439. Mondays 10 am- 12 noon. Tables and Chair Hire We have tables and chairs for hire! Tables $6 each, Chairs $2 each org.nz Senior Luncheons and Bus Trips Luncheon takes place 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. Bus trips take place throughout the year to a
“One O Eight Grandview” Our Centre at 108 Grandview Road Little Stars Playgroup Every Tuesday from 9.30am- 11.30am bring the children along for a morning of fun! contact the Western Community Centre Iloha Club- Japanese Playgroup The Iloha Club is a Japanese playgroup for mums and dads who can speak Japanese and for
children aged 0 to 5 who are learning Japanese in the Waikato. It is a great opportunity to meet other families. They have a lot of fun with a focus on language, Japanese music, stories, crafts and cooking. For more information please contact hamiltonilohaclub@gmail.com Donation per session is 50c per child Weaving Classes Grandview road. contact the Western Community Centre for more details or Betty Brown on 027 6899779.
Venue Hire Board Room - Great for group meetings, can sit up to 14 people. The Lounge 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 children’s dress up clothes, clothes and blankets for dolls, wool, lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery items, scrap paper. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our centre at 46 Hyde Ave. thanks We also have available community information, photocopying, faxing and free landline phone to make local calls!
Volleyball in West Hamilton Social, School, Club & beach volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477
Inter-generations happening at Rhode St school
Family Court change
Walking into Rhode St Primary school enjoying learning from the elders. working with the elders and vice versa. you can see any other school built in From the half hour we spent there, the Funding was secured through Whanau kids were enraptured for the whole Ora and now the volunteers are out in
New legislation has resulted in changes relating to “non-urgent” disputes between parents involving their children and a
beauty and wonder. It has the same buildings and similar grounds as so many other schools but everything else has undergone a massive transformation as the school has pioneered a student led decision making process which has led to and is a part of some fantastic projects. One such project is the pioneering Inter-generational classrooms program, Aroha Nga Mokopuna, which started at the beginning of this year. The program brings kuia, kaumatua and children together in the classroom, connecting elderly in the community, giving purpose and a sense of belonging while teaching children tolerance and patience. The program is credited with lifting the spirits of the volunteers and improving their well being and has been a huge hit with both the young and old.
or immediate option: • In most cases, you will have to attend Family Dispute Resolution (“FDR”) and complete a free Parenting through Separation (“PTS”)before you can make an Application to the Court for a Parenting or Guardianship Order. • A Family lawyer can discuss your case with you and advise you about the new Court processes, Court tracks and assist you with identifying the issues and discuss options for resolution. Your lawyer can also advise you whether or not you will need to participate in FDR, or whether there are circumstances (such as past
questions were asked. Learning about what things were like ‘back in the day’ and how their grandparents lived was met with both wonderment and laughter. It probably helped that
storytellers who have been well trained and all in possession of a great sense of humour. The genesis of the program came when a group of weavers were invited into Rhode St Primary School and Principal Shane Ngatai and teachers saw how much the kids enjoyed learning and
Rhode St, Crawshaw and Maeroa Intermediate are also part of the pilot program which the Ministry of Health is looking at rolling out nationwide if it continues as positively as it has been. During our time there the kids learned about Matariki, (Maori New Year) and Rongo (traditional planting of food based on the calendar), both of see tied together well and was told through stories of the food eaten, grown and hunted during the volunteers youth. The story of the Maori god Rongo was colourfully told, much to the enjoyment of the children. The lessons tie in with things happening within the school and each school chooses it’s own focus. This fantastic program looks set to go from strength to strength, and we wish it all the best, as the saying goes, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and Rhode St
attending. The cost of this initial advice will be met by the Ministry of Justice if you • Once you have completed or obtained can then meet with your lawyer again. During this meeting, your lawyer will generally be able to assist you in preparing your Court documents. • Unless a Judge says otherwise, lawyers cannot attend Court with you or represent you in Court. Prepared by Niemand Peebles Hoult
Free Tamariki education support My name is Maria Love and I work • Learning tips for reading, writing and mathematics at • Talk about how to talk to teachers about their child’s home progress team with the Ministry of Education • Understanding NCEA become better equipped to support their children’s learning support their tamariki in education. I can: at home and to engage with school and education services If you have a child or children from new born through to about their children’s learning. 18 years of age you can access this service for FREE. If you would like more information on • Talk about how to engage with your child’s school • Enrolling into Early Childhood Education 10 Western Community News - June 2014
Shadow Cabinet hears local concerns Labour leader David Cunliffe was in Hamilton recently with his Shadow Cabinet colleagues to meet local community groups. I am honoured to join Nanaia Mahuta as a front bench member of Labour’s Shadow Cabinet, giving the Waikato a strong presence in decision-making with Labour. The meeting was well attended and was an opportunity to hear about the issues and challenges affecting the region from the organisations that work at the coalface. There was a real sense amongst the participants that local communities in the regions need to be a Government priority. I talk with the people in my community all the time, so it was a good chance to have them put to Shadow Cabinet what they see as the main issues affecting the people they work with. The issue of growing inequality in the Waikato is a real concern for our region and this has worsened under this Government’s watch. Waikato unemployment has risen from 14,000 to major redundancies of NZ Post, Huntly Power Station, Genesis Energy and Huttons factory.
locally, matters will only worsen with 180 jobs going from AgResearch at Ruakura in 2016. Most of the job losses in Hamilton are from government entities and represent a real kick in the guts to the Waikato. A Labour Government will prioritise a comprehensive
regional economic development plan and will set a target of reaching four per cent unemployment by the pay down National’s record debt. Labour’s priority is to create better jobs that pay higher wages for New Zealanders. Sue Moroney, MP
Having an Xtreme impact... Xtreme impact maybe just for you. 2 Young teens Briah and Naomi Caffery volunteer their time and knowledge to run fun classes for 45mins. Each sessions is designed to get the most from your valuable time through aerobic/anaerobic training methods and and challenging environment to achieve great results quickly and effectively.
Charitable organisation in your Community. So come down and PAY FORWARD through your WHERE: Western Community centre in the room near the Skate Park 6:20pm, BRING: Your runners, drink bottle and a can do attitude! Anyone is welcome.
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Congratulations to the Melville High School community who marked their 50th anniversary recently. I was pleased to attend some of the celebrations and to hear wonderful stories, reminiscences and plenty of laughter. Warm thanks to all past and present Principals, teachers and support sta , BoT and PTA members, and school families, for your many contributions to the learning, welfare and extra-curricular activities of all who have passed through the school since 1964. Your collective e orts and dedication will still be gratefully
remembered at the school’s centennial!
MP for Hauraki-Waikato 430 Ulster Street, PO Box 611, Waikato Mail Centre P 07 839 6811
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Weaving Classes are all go! Mrs Betty Brown who holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Cultural and Tikanga Maori is tutoring students in weaving from beginners to advanced. Night classes are held two at 108 Grandview Rd. Cost per term is just $25. Whaea Betty tells us that this beautiful art of weaving was gifted to her by her grandmother Hinekino Winikerei who in turn received this taonga from her mother which is now in its and outstanding. Please contact the Western Community Centre for more details or Whaea Betty on 027 689 9779.
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