Issue 77 (June 2015)
Delivered to 17,000 homes throughout Hamilton’s western suburbs
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West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165
Threadworms - common & easy to treat
The thought that you, or your children, may have threadworms probably makes you feel ill, not to mention wondering if your standards of hygiene and cleanliness have ‘slipped’. In most cases, hygiene is not the issue. Instead it is more the fact that threadworms (also known as pinworms) are fairly common in the wider environment, and easy to ‘catch’. The good news is that threadworms can be treated and there are ways to help your family from being re-infected. How do you know if you have threadworms? Usually, and more so with children, there is itchiness around the anus, especially at night, resulting in disturbed sleep and irritability because of the constant scratching. In some cases, you can see the worms in a bowel motion, or on wiping after a motion. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea and loss of appetite. However sometimes there are no symptoms, and it is only when another member of the household shows signs, or the worms are observed, that the diagnosis is made. The worms look like short pieces of white thread, about 5 to 10 mm long. After swallowing the eggs, they hatch in the gut. Within a few weeks, the female adult worms move down
the gut to the anus where they lay thousands of tiny eggs, usually at night when you are asleep. The irritating itch is caused by the ‘glue’ the worms use to stick their eggs to the anus. Threadworm eggs are colourless, sticky spheres that are extremely resilient and can survive for up to three weeks in a cool, moist environment. These eggs can re-enter the body by being inhaled or swallowed. Threadworms are passed easily from person to person by sharing things such as food, clothes and utensils. Infection tends to occur more commonly in children because they play and come in contact with each other more often. Threadworms can be picked up from other people in the home, at school or at kindergarten. A child simply needs to scratch his or her bottom, which has been irritated by threadworms, for eggs to be trapped under the fingernails. Then when the child touches his or her mouth or food, threadworms get re-introduced to the body and the life cycle continues. Touching other surfaces leaves behind eggs for other people to ‘catch’. The best preventative measure to take in these circumstances is always to wash hands after going to the toilet, after touching objects that others have touched, and before preparing and eating food. Threadworms are not spread from animals to humans, however, animals may be infected with other types of worms
(hookworm, roundworm and tapeworm) which can be transferred to humans. This is not so common in New Zealand. Threadworms are easy to treat with a single dose of medicines and Self Care pharmacists recommends “treating everyone in the house at the same time, even if not everyone has symptoms”. This is because the worms are so easily passed on, as well as the huge number of eggs that are produced so that when one member of the household gets them, the rest are very likely to as well. The medicine used to treat threadworms don’t kill the threadworm eggs and retreatment is required 2-3 weeks after the initial course. “Also, we recommend that you check with us, or your doctor, about which threadworm medicine is safe for children under two years old, and for pregnant women.” To learn more, especially some of the self care tips for avoiding threadworms, get your free copy of the Threadworms Self Care fact card. If you have any further questions, ask your Self Care pharmacist.
How much is that iPad in the window?
Hamilton Homeless Trust gets going...
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Project K at Fraser
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It’s Party time (politics, that is)!
WEST WORD
By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe
Keeping our Neighbourhoods Safe
National: Labour Greens
NZ First Maori Party
Frankton Tyres stuff-up
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Recently I joined a large group of my constituents at a Neighbourhood Support Group meeting in the Hamilton North area. The fact that more than 30 people attended on a Friday evening indicates how important preventing crime and keeping our homes safe is. We all appreciated an excellent presentation by Snr Constable Craig Berquist who does wonderful work in our city promoting Neighbourhood Support groups. Neighbourhood Support NZ assists community groups and local residents. They work closely with the Police and many other organisations in our communities to reduce crime, improve safety and help people prepare to deal with emergencies and natural disasters. Neighbourhood Support aims to make our homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. If your neighbourhood doesn’t have a support group I encourage you to contact Snr. Constable Berquist with a view to getting one started. You never know when you might need your neighbours.Youcanfindoutmoreinformationo www.ns.org.nz.
New Minogue Park Playground
The Importance of Play
Squirmy Wormies and Super Seeds!
Waiwhakareke help needed
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The Western Community Centre
46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, contact 8474873, reception@wccham.org.nz, www.westerncommunitycentre.org Check us out on Facebook! Since 1979 the centre has been providing a wide range of support services, programmes, activities and events. Our two facilities are at 46 Hyde Ave and 108 Grandview Road in Nawton. The centre is owned by the community and overseen by a board of community members elected each year. , Photocopying services we can print from USB, B&W 10 cents, colour 40 cents, laminating $1 per page. Free public phone and public computer for use. Justice of the Peace Available Tuesdays, 9.30am – 12pm, no appointment needed just turn up! Niemand Peebles Hoult are offering free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments take place between 9am – 10am. To book contact the centre. We have tables and chairs for hire! Tables $6 each, Chairs $2 each. For weekend hire pick up Friday drop off Monday. 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. Fruit & Vege Co-op Just $10 gets you a bag of fruit and a bag of veggies. Order before 4pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11.30am. Dylan Curtin will available at the Western Community Centre every second Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. This is an opportunity to have a chat if you have any concerns or want some advice or reassurance. No appointment necessary and every thing is kept confidential. If you would like to speak to Dylan urgently contact the Western Community Centre for more info. Ham West Community Network Meetings Community network meetings are designed to give local agencies and citizens the opportunity to network with others working and living in their area and hear of activity that is occurring. Held at the Western Community Centre, Mondays 1pm – 2.15pm. Dates for the year 6th July, 14th Sept, 16th Nov, more info contact Ioana Manu 021 359 878 Education Te Roopu Ahuwhenua We invite everyone to Te Ao Maori courses (our Maori world). This includes Language and culture, health and wellbeing, life skills, and the protection of our lands and seas and also cooking our kai. Contact Hiria Maniapoto 022 353 6621 or Maria Murphy 027 699 2001. Minglers of Craft Craft group, participants bring their own projects and work on joint projects with a community benefit. Wednesdays 10am. Donations of any craft material including sewing machines and irons greatly appreciated. Floral Lessons with Elsie Moorman Contemporary Floral work for the home and gifts. Learn from an experienced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439. 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 Weekly conversation classes also available. Weaving Classes –6pm – 9pm. Mrs Betty Brown who holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Cultural and Tikanga Maori is tutoring students in weaving from beginners to advanced. Classes are held Thursdays at the centre. Cost per term is just $25. Contact the Western Community Centre for more details or Whaea Betty on 027 6899779. Triple 1 Care - Workplace First Aid Courses taking place June 23rd, July 14th, August 19th, September 15 th, October 13 th, November 10 th, December 8th. Full Course $169, 8.30am – 5pm, Refresher Course $115, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Book on 0800 487 475 (Option 7) Email Auckland@tripleonecare.co.nz Courses based at our 108 Grandview road centre. Toastmasters If you want to meet a great bunch of people, have an enjoyable evening while at the same time learn the art of public speaking in a friendly and supportive environment, then come along to Dinsdale Toastmasters. Tuesdays 7.15 pm - 9.00 pm at our 108 Grandview Road Centre, for more info (0800) 736 753 (Evening) :(07) 850 4187
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A place for children, youth and adults to learn and experience the beauty of pacific culture through dance, music and language. Tuesdays & Wednesday at 4pm, more info contact info@talentsofthepacific.co.nz or 021 025 00136. Throughout the year the centre supports and facilitates a number of community events Over three decades the Western Community Centre has seen the value in bringing our residents together and making this community a great place for our Kids! Our key events are Picnic in the Park, Inflatables in the Park, Chill in the Park and Treats in the Park. Children Little Stars Playgroup - Celebrating Matariki Every Tuesday from 9.30am-11.30am bring the children along for a morning of fun! If you have any plastic ride on toys, castles or wheelbarrows you are looking to get rid of please drop them to the centre the children will appreciate it. Held at 108 Grandview road, down the driveway to the back centre. Little Stars always enjoys meeting new children and their parents, all welcome! Midwife – Donna Penu Contact by text or phone on 027 4068683 home or clinic visits available. Clinic held on Thursday’s at the centre. 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. Complimentary first session, Thereafter $2, $3 per family. Got kids from 0-10 years old keen to dance? Dance classes for littlies and big kids to really get them going. Tuesday mornings 9am - 9.45am for under 5’s, Thursdays 3.30pm - 4.15pm for 5-7 years, 4.15pm – 5pm for 7-10 years, $6 per child-family discounts and concessions available, More info lilgroovers@ outlook.com or call Cat on 021 525 795 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 Friday 10am – 12:30pm, donation per session is 50c per child Young Engineers Young Engineers is for Year 2 to 8 students and helps children learn about engineering, science and physics while they build motorised Lego models. It is a programme that helps to teach children through practical exercises and experiments and will engage children of all levels. Takes place every Wednesday from 3.15pm to 4.30pm and registrations are open now on www. youngengineers.nz. To find out more, contact Ariana – ariana@youngengineers. nz or 021-2424567. Western Stars Holiday Programmes 1st week based Fraser High School and week based at our centre. Programmes start at 8am to 5.30pm. Cost per week is $130 or $26 per day. Winz subsidies may be available, Enrol at the centre or online at our website. 8 weeks of holiday programmes are held throughout the year. Western Stars Sports Programmes Fun casual sport for children of all ages, Wednesday at Crawshaw Park, Friday at Elliott Park, 4pm – 5pm, just turn up and look out for the flags. Held during school term, (not held if it’s raining) for more info contact Nathan 8474873 ex 5. Youth Western Wheel Learner Licence Course Course dates, 7th July – 10th July, 29th Sept to 2nd Oct and 8th Dec to 11th Dec. Course cost is $30 plus $96.10 for the Test Licence Fee. To enrol or for more info contact Aileen 8474873 ex 1, aileen@wccham.org.nz Western Boarders – Mondays We’re opening up the Centre for an afternoon and evening for some board gaming good times. You can attend solo or bring a
friend/partner or your whole family. Choose from any of our board games or bring your own and meet some new & awesome Hamilton folks! ITS FREE! Mostly younger players from 4-6PM and open to everyone after 6pm though if you need to come early that’s no worries as well. In Association with Waikato Boardgamers & The Western Community Centre Boom Boxing – Youth Class A combination of intense sweat and boxing fun, mixed with music. Wednesdays 5pm – 6pm and it’s free for high school aged youth. Txt: Wallace 021-126-8119 OR Facebook focus24seven Fabulosity Girls Programme This 6-session programme is designed for year 9 high school girls and incorporates a range of fun activities held after school. From master chef, tips to feel good, staying healthy to helping out the community. Contact Youth Development Worker - Nathan Morgan for info. email nathan.morgan@ wccham.org.nz or call 8474873 ex 5 Star Jam Star Jam is a super charity that empowers young people with disabilities through music and performance opportunities. Star Jam’s monthly community events at the Western Community Centre are held every second Saturday of the month from 1:30 to 3pm. There is no age limit and everybody is welcome. For more information on any of StarJam’s programmes please contact Alex Barrett on 07 211 7576 email hamilton@starJam.org Seniors Tai Chi We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for seniors each week, Tuesday and Friday Cost $3 per session. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor. 10.30am-11.30am Senior Luncheons and Bus Trips Luncheon takes place monthly on third 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 number of destinations; contact the centre to find out about our next one. Traditional Maori Healing Wayseer is based at the centre Tuesday evenings, mirimiri (massage) romiromi (bodywork) rongoā (traditional Māori medicine) $20 clothed massage or bodywork. Contact David Kukutai Jones 022 569-4288 wayseer@outlook.com
Boom Boxing A combination of intense sweat and boxing fun, mixed with music. Wednesdays 6pm - 7:30pm (general). Session $10 per person. It’s great to bring your own boxing gloves and pads, however we have a limited no. Which can be used for those who’d like to give Boom-boxing a go. Don’t miss out limited places available! Txt: Wallace 021-126-8119 OR Facebook focus24seven Wallace 021-126-8119 OR Facebook focus24seven Mates Men’s Network Creating Positive Male Role Models in our Community, Tuesday 7pm – 9.30pm (fortnightly) info@ mates.org.nz 0800 4MATES. Nawton and Crawshaw Healthy Living Project Since 2012 with the help of a large amount of volunteers we have planted 1952 Fruit Trees across Nawton and Crawshaw. 1542 in 270 homes and 410 in public spaces By 2017 our goal is to have planted 500 homes with fruit trees. To provide a home with 5 fruit trees and materials costs just $100. Any donation towards this project will be greatly received. Donations can be made at The Western Community Centre or by direct debit. SBS Bank Hamilton Branch 03-1355-0693330-000 For more info contact Neil Tolan neil.tolan@wccham.org.nz 8474873 ex 9 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 and small meetings. The centre is on the look out for donations of lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery items. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our centre at 46 Hyde Ave. Social, School, Club & Beach Volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477 388, or volleyballwaikato@xtra.co.nz
Council Comment When the current Mayor was st elected, she came in on a promise of opening up the transparent.
I agreed with her, and initially supported her after she was elected. done the opposite to what she promised, and has turned into a major disappointment - a sort
she opposed me and got enough of her loyal remained out in the cold. More recently, she has rammed through an
She has pushed through the sale of all NZ to do that), cuts to small community group grants, cuts to community support staff, and Council.
Whats happening at the Good News Community Centre?
There’s a new Kaumatua....
Run for a cause
Support a refugee family resettling in Hamilton
West Hamilton Friday Night FUN FIT Class
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