Issue 90 (August 2017)
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City Tigers Roaring Help Sheldon’s Dream into 2017 come True page 2 page 3
Amazing Workshop for Drama Students
Snow time in Nawton
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Nawtons Got Talent winner, Blake Cammock, with sister Devon at Chill In The Park
West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165
Constipation - keeping regular Bowel habits vary widely between individuals. For some people, being ‘regular’ means having a bowel motion every day; for others, passing a motion every two days, or even less frequently, is ‘regular’ and normal for them. “It is when changes occur to your bowel motions and their usual pattern – particularly if you ‘go’ less than 3 times per week, and you have to strain regularly to pass them, that you can consider you have constipation”, say Self Care pharmacists. Whatever the frequency, having regular bowel motions is part of being healthy and helps to avoid problems such as haemorrhoids (piles). Most cases of constipation in adults are mild and occur infrequently. Usually it can be linked to lifestyle factors such as not eating enough fibre in your diet or drinking enough fluids, and lack of physical activity. Not responding straight away to the urge to pass a bowel motion can lead to constipation. Some medicines, and some medical conditions, can also be the cause. Your Self Care pharmacist may discuss your medication history with you as a number of commonly used medicines may be associated with constipation and they may provide you with more information on these. People with emotional stress and worry can become constipated,
and hormone changes during pregnancy can lead to women having problems passing bowel motions. When you are constipated your stools can become lumpy or hard, or form a large bulky mass. In both cases, bowel motions are difficult to pass without straining. Regular straining to pass the stools can lead to haemorrhoids. After passing a motion, you may feel that there is more still to pass, or you may have a feeling of blockage in the bowel. “Before treating constipation with medicines, consider first making some simple lifestyle changes”, recommend Self Care pharmacists. “Drink plenty of fluids (water is best), since fluids soften the stools and make them easier to pass. Six to eight glasses of water throughout the day is a good amount; more if you eat a lot of fibre. If you are ‘bunged-up’ because you don’t have enough fibre in your diet (adults should have about 18-30g fibre a day) then slowly, over a few weeks to prevent wind in the gut, increase the amount you eat to keep your bowel motions soft and easy to pass. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and whole grain cereals and breads, are good sources of fibre. Our Self Care fact card on Reducing Your Cholesterol has helpful information on a heart-healthy diet which is also useful for preventing constipation”. Being active and mobile is a way to prevent constipation,
and taking regular exercise, such as walking everyday, will get your bowels ‘moving’. “However, if these lifestyle measures do not work, or you have severe constipation, laxative medicines can help. There are many different types, each working in different ways. Some work quickly and others take a few days”, indicate Self Care pharmacists. “For example, softeners work within a few hours on hard stools; stimulant-type laxatives work directly on the bowel to increase its activities in passing faeces. Other products act like fibre to bulk-up the stools for easy passing. These bulking-forming agents are good for longterm control of constipation and are not used for rapid relief”. Self Care pharmacists caution that “if these measures don’t help your constipation or it gets worse, or if you notice blood in the stools, have unexplained weight loss, fever, nausea or vomiting, you need to see your doctor”. And they advise that long-term use of laxatives is best to be under the doctor’s supervision. For more information, talk to your Self Care pharmacist, and ask for a free copy of the Self Care fact card on Constipation.
HELP SHELDON’S DREAM COME TRUE Hello, my name is Sheldon Larsen, I’m 30 years of age and I have been playing Wheelchair Basketball since the age of twelve for the Waikato Senior team and been involved in the New Zealand structures team since 13 as a Junior and now as a Senior player. I was diagnosed with Perthe’s Disease aged eight and this meant I could not play or compete in any able-bodied contact or physical running sports. Perthe’s disease is a condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood supply to the rounded head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, a process called avascular necrosis. When I was diagnosed with Perthe’s Disease I was quite depressed about the situation I was in. When I turned 12 years of age I heard about Wheelchair Basketball and I had to try this out and gain some kind of happiness and get out of the depression stage of my life. Within 1 year I developed a hunger to achieve and become the best player in the country, I trained with adults as there wasn’t a Junior program and I soon felt like I was able to work hard towards my goals. I have been playing for 17 years and during this duration I have become New Zealand’s number one player for the last 15 years running. I volunteer my time to coach and train players in New Zealand so as a nation we have a real chance to compete Internationally. In 2016 Sheldon accepted a contract to play Wheelchair Basketball in South Africa for the Wheelchair Marlins Club as well as running a development program to coach the developing players in the KZN area of Durban for selections of other local teams. Later this year I will be competing at the AOZ Wheelchair Basketball World Cup Qualifiers – This tournament is to be held in Beijing, China over the 21st – 29th October.
The World Cup Qualifiers is held every 4 years with 14 teams participating this year, the top 4 team going through to Germany in 2018 World Cup. If we qualify for the World Cup Tournament to be held in Germany this will give New Zealand the first chance to be recognised and I am personally training hard to participate in achieving this goal for New Zealand and once again given me a desire to became the best I can be. I plan to gain more experience as a player, gain the opportunity to secure a fully paid contract in the European League. Become one of the top ten players in the world and will go anywhere, do anything it takes to achieve this. *To help Sheldon get to China and represent Waikato and New Zealand at the AOZ Wheelchair Basketball World Cup Qualifiers contact Michelle: 027 385 6618 or email: md.chellz@gmail.com
Empowering Women Event Hears Survivors Stories By Tracy Nichols
I thought I’d dealt with my history of abuse, but when it was my turn to speak at the Empowering Women event, I soon realized there was still a lot of hurt bottled up. A group of us organized the event, held July 19th at the Western Community Centre, to give an opportunity for survivors of abuse to come forward, share their stories and for the community to come together to support them. The response to the event overwhelmed me, as well as the feedback we received after the event as well. People even stopped us in town thanking us, glad that we brought the issues out and got people talking about them. People felt they weren’t alone and that there were others who had gone through what they had. Louise Nicholas contacted the police big boss and passed along her thanks to the officers that were involved and how much help they were. The police officers also gave a lot of great feedback, from changing their systems and the way they deal with survivors to how events like this really help them to get a better picture and understanding of the issues.
Overall it was just really, really positive. It was put forward that we should hold one every year and I think that’s a good idea. It’d give more people the opportunity to talk about what’s happening for themselves in the community and how they feel, especially if there’s going to be new changes to how survivors are treated in their communities with different agencies. Thank you to all the speakers, Louise Nicholas especially for coming up from Rotorua, Sue Moroney, Michelle Jackson, Lisa Rua, Lannell Wharekura, Dave Macpherson and Melissa White for helping. Thanks to the community for coming along, special thanks to our MC’s, Jo Wrigley & Sam Taylor. To Paul Tierney, Debs & Craig from the NZ Police for supporting the kaupapa and helping every step of the way. Magdel Piso for sponsoring and helping make the event viable. To Max Coyle for the posters and design & Neil Tolan for helping set it all up from the Western Community Centre and the community for the venue. To show your interest in speaking next year or being kept up to date with the next event, you can email Tracy tracynichols82@ gmail.com
Council Cuts See Rubbish Return Off the back of Hamilton City Council winning an award for their ‘Fight the Landfill’ campaign for consultation on the rollout of wheelie bins to residents, one resident is asking, where are the Council’s public bins? Heather Yates, Nawton resident of 30 years is worried about the growing litter problem and she’s not alone. Its become a bit of a common complaint, especially after Council removed many of the public bins at bus stops and reduced the number in parks a few years back in a cost cutting measure. “The litter is just terrible, there’s no bins at the bus stops or walking along many streets. Bus stops should all have one, its just makes sense.” Heather has written letters to Council, called them up and even written to the editor of the Waikato Times. “No one seems to care and if we want to clean up the area, rubbish bins are an excellent start” - Nawton resident Heather Yates.
By Max Coyle Former Council Parks and Gardens staff we spoke to confirmed the bin numbers were reduced in parks, some damaged ones weren’t replaced at bus stops and some bus stops had had them removed to reduce the number of pickups Council staff were making. Hamilton City Council in response to our queries has stated “As part of budgetary savings included in the 2012 10-Year Plan, we removed 50 rubbish bins from across the city’s parks, a dozen bins were removed from various locations around the city including bus stops. The removed bins were chosen because the rubbish found in these bins was almost always household rubbish or illegally dumped items.” “We have not found any significant increase in litter at these spots. Residents and park users who see waste being dumped in our parks can call us on 838 6699 to pass on information about what they’ve seen, including motor vehicle details, and do so anonymously if needed.” Says Hamilton City Council.
YOUNG WORKERS RESOURCE CENTRE
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS CLINIC Providing employment rights education & advice
WHY IT MATTERS WITH MEL MARTIN & ZANIAN STEELE
As a part of our service, we are partnering with the Western Community Centre to run an advisory service on site, on a regular basis. This entails the staff of the Young Workers Resource Centre being based in house for two hours, every Thursday for anyone to drop in and receive free access to our services.
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These services include: Employment relations advice. Assistance with CVs & cover letters. Help with effective job search techniques. Advice on career development and study options. Interview coaching. Advice on employment contracts.
DROP-IN CLINIC
Your Say: What’s your favourite sport?
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I like it because all my friends play and I always get goals.
I like shooting the ball in the hoop and running around the court.
Its fun, I like being goal shoot because I can shoot goals.
Hockey is good because you can’t cheat and you can do lots of tricks.
I’m good at whacking the ball and it’s a fast game.
It’s fun and its good to run around and score goals.
I score a lot of tries and I play with my friends a lot of times.
Hamilton City Tigers Roaring into 2017 Hamilton City Tigers Junior Rugby League Club through hard work and community spirit is making headway on and off the field. Once a Tiger Always a Tiger rings true for Coach Wayne Paranihi who has been organizing and coaching and dedicating time to everything the team needs. The team would like to humbly thank the Western Community Centre and Hamilton City Council for the support towards our young men in their season this year and for consistently expressing their support for rugby league in Nawton. A huge mihi of gratitude from all of us. The awesome venue and facilities have been able to host teams who have traveled from afar including the Rotorua Pikiao Warriors and the Tokoroa Pacific Sharks. The support has enabled these young men and helped their future while doing what they love. As well as coaching the Tigers, Wayne also coaches the Waikato Under15’s. Trained at Elliott Park in Nawton, the team travelled to the Northern District Tournament in Rotorua seeing them placed 5th overall.
Two boys from the Under 15’s went on to make the Northern Districts Tournament Team, Caleb Tane & Pacey McGregor. 10 other players went on to be selected for the pinnacle team of their age group, the Waicoabay Stallions Team. A team comprised of Waikato, Coastlines & Bay of Plenty. Manassah Timu (Taniwharau), Maire Searancke (TYY), Caleb Tane (TYY), Pacey McGregor (TYY), Tuma Te Koi (TYY), Ezekiel Paul (Ham City Tigers), Te Amorangi Hindmarsh (Ham City Tigers), Bailey McLean (Ham City Tigers), Toa Edwards (Whatawhata Wolves). Special mention goes to Jayden Lal, from the Under 15s for making the U14’s Waicoabay team and the Northern District Tournament team. It’s Jaydens first year playing league, so the Hamilton City Tigers are very proud. The team couldn’t do it without the support of the community. Also, if any businesses would like to sponsor these amazing young mens teams, contact Western Community Centre. Mauri Ora!
Volunteers needed for community tree planting
Minogue Park will be a hive of activity with more trees finding new homes to grow and thrive. The tree plant takes place Sunday 20th August meeting at Kingsway Crescent 10.30am till noon. Bring your own spade if you have one, pop on some good footwear. To book your spot contact Sanjay Joshi 022 414 0880 or drop into the Western Community Centre.
Chill in the Park 18 Tonnes Of Snow Falls In Nawton!
As it does each year for the past 8 years, snow fell in Nawton for the annual Chill in the Park event. This year went bigger than ever before and braved changing weather to bring a smile to the end of the childrens holidays. After the 18 tonnes of snow, one of the highlights of the event was the return of Hamilton West’s very own Idol show ‘Nawton’s Got Talent’. With a max age of 16, multiple youngsters showed what they were made of with a mixture of singing, comedy and dance acts wowing the crowd. 3
judges including Hamilton’s young star ‘Verity’, event MC Taui Johnson & award winning Western Community Centre volunteer Tricia Jenkin gave their rulings and advice. The winner of the annual event was young Blake Cammock from Imperious Dance company, unanimously declared the winner by the judges for his stunning hip hop dance act. All entrants won prizes and Blake took away a $50 Supermarket voucher. Nawtons Got Talent will return to Chill in the Park next year. Get practicing kids!
By Max Coyle
Just as the talent quest finished the sky opened up with a rippling and sonorous peel of thunder that sent everyone rushing inside for more pics with Elsa, the live concert from Coral, the yummy indoor food stalls and the free photobooth photos. After the weather cleared again the snow was back in vogue as people grabbed some of the last of the better weather. For many it “was the best part of the holidays” and they’re all looking forward to doing it all again next year. A big thanks to the Southern Trust!
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New Zealand First Party Tena koutou katoa, General Election time is an opportunity, to think about promises made, kept, or long since forgotten and whether life is better now than it was 3, 6 or 9 years ago. A good indicator as to what political parties stand for, can be found in their respective party name, how they describe themselves. At New Zealand First, our party name says it all, we stand for putting New Zealand and New
Zealanders First, it’s as simple as that. The state of our country means, now more than ever, putting New Zealand First must be about: · safe, affordable homes; · An easily accessible health system; · An education system that can take any child as far as they wish; and · First World jobs and incomes.
We look forward to the other political parties sharing how they will be putting New Zealanders and New Zealand First, because we definitely will be. Nga mihi, Shayne Wihongi Electorate Chairperson New Zealand First Hamilton West
Dr Gaurav Sharma, your candidate for Labour
The last nine years under National have been tough – public services are under resourced and underfunded, and there has been no vision for the future, homelessness has risen, rents aren’t affordable, community police stations are empty and major job losses in Hamilton. It is time for a fresh approach that is better for our communities. Listening to the issues that are important to you is a priority to me and with Labour in government we can address these together.
I invite you to a share your stories with me at the Western Community Centre at 5:30-6:30pm, Friday, 25th August. My family’s journey in NZ epitomises Labour’s motto Backing the Kiwi Dream. With $250 in his pocket, my father moved to New Zealand. It took six years to find a job in his field of work, he was homeless and slept on park benches. He sold second hand vacuum cleaners, worked in a cold storage unit, put tarmac on unsealed roads and drove a taxi. My
mother worked as a caregiver in rest homes. Following my parents’ footsteps, I spent 3 years volunteering as a caregiver at a rest home and a respite centre for special needs kids. This motivated me to study medicine, some of my training was at Waikato. My whanau have benefited from Labour’s policies, social security, educational and health reforms, we are truly thankful. With Labour in government, I hope to continue Backing the Kiwi Dream for all Kiwi families.
The Opportunities Party Candidate for Hamilton West Tenaa koutou katoa ngaa mihi nui kia koutou. I am a Taranaki girl, but at 15 was wooed by a handsome Tainui boy. Now, 38 years on, we have 5 children and Hamilton has been our home for the past 20 years. I have a Master of Laws degree and have worked in senior positions for local and central government. I have done the traps in the corporation world and now I consult. Tim MacIndoe, National
I am no longer prepared to watch children and their families struggling with poverty, while others grow rich by exploiting our environment. I’m standing for The Opportunities Party to achieve real change. I CARE. I’m not from ‘easy street’ – I know how hard life can be. TOP will honour the Treaty, protect human rights, protect the environment, reduce poverty, realign the housing market, establish a fairer tax system and establish an Unconditional Base
Donna Pokere-Phillips
Income for young families and young people. My aim is to get the young and disenfranchised to the polling both on the 23 September 2017 because The Opportunities Party CARES, want you to THINK and want you to VOTE. Here is how you can contact me if you want to know more about my mahi, facebook TOP DonnaPokerePhillips. Twitter @ TOPHamiltonWest or www.top.org.nz/donna_ pokere_phillips
Peacocke Development Excellent for Hamilton For several years I have argued that Hamilton’s growth has needed greater balance, so I am delighted that the National-led Government’s $1b Housing Infrastructure Fund will help deliver the long-awaited 8,100 section Peacocke development on the southern border of my electorate. The Hamilton City Council is one of five councils across New Zealand to share in the $1 billion fund announced by Prime Minister Bill English in Hamilton last month. It’s a fantastic initiative which will bring many more local
homes and job opportunities while breathing fresh life into our southern suburbs and communities. With Hamilton growing rapidly, I believe this is one of the most significant developments for our city since the National Government committed to building the Waikato Expressway.The proposal will complete the Hamilton ring road, and is part of the Southern Growth Corridor. In the first five years, it is anticipated that 1,000 homes will be completed, with 7,100 more in following years. A new bridge over the Waikato River will ease congestion
on other bridges, and an interchange at Cobham Drive and connection to State Highway 3 will bring considerable improvement to traffic flow. Other infrastructure support will be through a waste water storage and pressure main, and strategic network. This development has been on council plans for many years and is close to the CBD, the University and Waikato Hospital. Opening up Peacocke will help provide the stimulus for our southern suburbs’ rejuvenation that I’ve been pushing for since I was first elected
Green Party Public Meeting featuring Chloe Swarbrick Green party Hamilton candidates Jo Wrigley and Sam Taylor will be holding a public meeting with special guest, Maungakiekie candidate Chloe Swarbrick. The Meeting will be held at 10am on Thursday 31st August at the Western Community Centre and all are welcome. Chlöe has spent the last few years as a student, journalist, business owner and
community project leader. In 2016, she stood for the Auckland mayoralty and is now set to become a Green party MP. Her education and experience has driven Chloe’s desire for good criminal justice, housing, social development, local quality broadcasting and local government. She believes in a world that values all people, from all walks of life.
With increased inequality, poverty and a housing crisis in Hamilton, Jo, Sam and Chloe would like to hear from the community on issues facing you and your whanau, as well as take the opportunity to comment on Green party policy and how the Green party can promote better living and working conditions for New Zealanders.
The real ‘unemployment rate’ and the number in insecure work is likely to be over 20%. Having been a national leader in providing employment rights based education for the last 20 years, the Young Workers Resource Centre is aiming to respond to the growing rise in requests for employment support and advice.
The Young Workers Resource Centre has partnered with the Western Community Centre to provide a free, weekly drop in clinic, Thursday 1:00PM-3:00PM for those seeking help with employment. The Centre’s free sessions, cover CV writing, cover letters, interview skills and how to effectively search for a job (maximising Trademe/Seek, understanding options like temp work etc). This service is available to people of all ages from any part of the region and has been developed in response to the fact that unemployment, especially of young people is high in Hamilton. The current unemployment rate does not reflect the fact that many workers cannot find enough hours to make ends meet and a large number are doing work they are overqualified for while being burdened by student debt. 4 Western Community News – August 2017
This service is being provided by Zanian Steele, a former Human Resources Manager with experience recruiting a wide range of skilled and entry roles in manufacturing, administration and construction and Mel Martin, a communications expert with a solid understanding of design and branding.
The Western Communuity New is published by The Western Community Centre in partnership with Fraser High School. It’s offices are at 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton Hamilton. It is Hamilton’s only locally owned and 100% locally operated newspaper, local is something we’ve been for 35 years. The Western Community News is delivered bi-monthly on Saturdays across Hamilton West to l 7,000 letterboxes. Publishing Manager Max Coyle Production Editor Dave MacPherson
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Grandview Kindergarten Artists at Work Working in our newly developed art area the tamariki at Grandview Kindergartens Waikato have been learning about a variety of New Zealand and International artists and art techniques. It has been so much fun for the children, teachers and whanau as they learn together and enjoy the fantastic work the children have created. The children are extremely proud of their wonderful artwork which is on display in our ‘Grandview Kindergarten Art Gallery’.
Being involved in creating their own masterpieces has also allowed children to gain new understanding of tikanga Maori, maths skills, literacy, language, researching relevant information and working in collaboration with others. Grandview Kindergartens Waikato is a Silver Award Enviroschool and provides 20 free hours a week for children from 2 years of age. Come along for a visit at 106 Grandview Road, Nawton, meet the teachers and enjoy our parklike playground and gardens and our stimulating and exciting indoor environment.
‘#Breakthesilence #StrongerTogether #HopeWalk #Unite’ HOPEWALK is a movement of hope. Bringing awareness to suicide and promoting prevention agencies/organisation. Don’t give up! We receive no funding and do this because we have either been touched by the lost of a loved one, passionate in making a difference and ending Suicide in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are a grassroots movement of hope for those who have been effected by suicide. Working together with other likeminded organisations and community groups to provide a platform for suicide prevention. We value the fact that not one group has the solution, but we are #StrongerTogether #HopeWalk Suicide prevention, awareness and support. Raising awareness through education, events etc. Our movement covers: Thames-Coromandel Peninsula, Hauraki Region and Hamilton. Do you want to get involved, support and help with promotions, events and raising awareness of this important issue that affects us all? Then visit our facebook page and send us a message....https://www.facebook.com/HopeHaurakiWaikato/
Councillor Comment Angela O’Leary You may have heard that the city is facing some tough financial challenges. We’ve just starting working on the budget for Hamilton for the next 10 years. These decisions are about how many playgrounds we’ll put in, whether we have lights on sports parks, what we do with the future of our libraries, and how good our roads are and where they take you. All of the decisions we’ll make will impact you, whether you own your own home and pay rates or not. It’s our job to look after the community facilities that make up your neighbourhoods and these are the decisions we’ll be making. The very park that the wonderful Western Community Centre sits on is owned and managed by Council. A decision to make the park better, or not, will be made over the next few months. But that’s not the only budget I’m aware of that’s a challenge. I know that things are also tough for you. It’s a struggle for the average family to afford fruit and vegetables let alone being able to pay the rent or the mortgage. And then of course there is the quarterly rates notice you receive from Council. The choices we’re about to make will decide whether or not that rates bill goes up, or down. So I want to talk to you, to hear from you about what you want for Hamilton, or don’t want. What your concerns are and what you’re finding tough to deal with right now. You can call me 021 343 774, email me angela.oleary@council.hcc.govt, or send me a message via my Facebook page. I look forward to talking with you soon.
Pamper Day The Maaori Women’s Welfare League Whatawhata Branch are proud to announce a second Pamper Day. By popular demand and after receiving such positive feedback, we are hosting another pamper day on Saturday the 26th of August at The Western Community Centre, 47 Hyde Street, Nawton. Treat yourself or someone you know to a day of relaxation. A time to share stories, laugh, learn about Maaori rongoa and enjoy being taken care of. The experience includes footspas, facials (eye bathe), hand massage, nails, henna, foot mirimiri and light refreshments. Our aim is to promote health and wealth socially, spiritually, culturally, environmentally and
economically. The pamper day gives us the perfect opportunity to get involved with the community and encourage wellbeing. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited so please book in advance by email or phone. Walk-ins will depend on availability. Saturday 26th of August, 2 hours 9am-11am, 11am-1pm or 1pm-3pm Venue: The Western Community Centre 47 Hyde Street, Nawton, Hamilton Cost: $30 per person Contact: Rhonda Grimmer 021 74 2020 or rmkgrimmer@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you all there, hei konaa.
CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA IS COMING! STALL HOLDERS, BAKING/FOOD GROUPS WANTING TO FUNDRAISE BOOK NOW! DIARY THE DATE! Showcasing the love of handmade crafts, upcycled crafts and creations. There will also be baking/food stalls on the day. When you buy something from a crafter, you’re buying more than an object. You’re buying hundreds of hours of errors and experimentation. You’re buying years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You’re not buying just one thing, you are buying a piece of a heart, a piece of a soul, a small piece, of someone else’s life. This extravaganza is showing the smaller people who have a love and passion for arts and crafts along with good old homemade baking and food. Stall holders wanted: Craft Stalls $20 Food Stalls $30 to book a stall email: awoolleynz@ outlook.com for registration and information. All tables that are booked, proceeds are being donated to The Western Community Centre to help assist with the amazing work they do for the community in Hamilton West. Book your stall now, as we have the early birds already booking, first in first served. NO IMPORTED OR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES SORRY! Western Community News – August 2017 5
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed
The Senior School Ball – A Mid Summer Night’s Dream
By Kauri Tearaura Sheets of white, draped by a curtain of lights; pillars wreathed in ivy; lanterns hoisted above; a grand assortment of candles, ornaments, and shrubbery – these essential elements set the scene for a stunning night at the Fraser High School’s 2017 Senior Ball. Hosted at SKYCITY Conference Centre, this year’s event had great attendance, revenue, and review. The night kicked off with a Red Carpet entrance, and an assembly of photographers capturing every moment to cherish. From the moment the doors closed, the lights went down and the music blasted. The dance floor pumping, the exquisite food, cosy photo booth, and professional photography kept attendees busy throughout. As the night progressed, votes began to fill the poll boxes, and when the time came, the people had decided: The award for those who had shown us what they had and left it all on the dance floor: the award for Best Dancers were received by: Jasmine Muhlmann and Conor Bluett. The award for the young women whose bond is like no other, Best Womance was awarded to: Hazel Vincent and Ruby Miller. The award for the young men whose friendship is one that will last a lifetime, Best Bromance was awarded to: Trent Langeveld and Dilraj Dosanjh. The most glam award of the night, Best Dressed was received by: Annalisa Petaia. Anna arrived in an elegant violet and turquoise, cultural ensemble that was only further complimented by her thrilling shoulder-length combed-over hairstyle, and killer heels. The penultimate award of Fraser High School Year 12 Prince and Princess 2017 was awarded to: Brodie Brown and Siobhan McLean. And finally, the award for Fraser High School Year 13 King and Queen 2017 was awarded to: Adam Cross and Gina Butler. Overall, from the perspective of the Chairman of the Ball Committee, I will say that the event was both a financial and social success – and I owe this success to my team, the Fraser High School Ball Committee for 2017.
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed
Great Music Performances at ZEAL
Red Leap Theatre - An Amazing Workshop for Drama Students Tovah Reed In Early Term 2, 21 Drama students attended an all day workshop in the school hall with Red Leap Theatre. The students attending the workshop ranged from Year 10 to Year 13, resulting in quite a mix of talent and experience. It was great to see everyone working together as a team and encouraging each other to succeed. The workshop consisted of activities aimed to help students create great scenes, and to teach techniques for performing them in an effective and exciting way. There were also activities around puppetry, and how it could be applied to different scenes. After the workshop, the students were able to take the ideas and techniques they learned and apply them toward their next assessment. They walked away from this workshop with new theatre skills, as well as a new confidence and new friends. I couldn’t help but join in on the fun at the workshop and I am so proud of the scenes that were constructed and performed by each student.
Above: Year 13 student, Francis Faletau, performing a guitar solo, and (below) singer Leiana August. Bree Toole – June, 2017 performances and the atmosphere is always so positive and supportive. The night really On Wednesday 28 June, from 6.30 to 10pm, displays a good sense of Fraser spirit and as Fraser senior music students had the privilege a student it is a night I look forward to and of performing solo pieces of music they had something I, and many others, will remember been working on and practicing throughout for years. the term, as part of their NCEA level 1, 2 and 3 assessments. These performances take place at the end of every term at ZEAL in Hamilton CBD and are organised by our amazing and dedicated Music teachers, alongside the ZEAL team. The night is always a great opportunity for the students to showcase their amazing talent to not only their teachers and classmates but also to parents and family and gain experience in a more serious and professional setting. Everyone is always buzzing after the
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed
Young YouTuber On The Rise
Ensemble Impact Performance – Nine Scenes with a Message of Acceptance
An interview with Fallon Kate by Cassandra Barnes – July, 2017 Fraser High student, Fallon Goodson (aka ‘Fallon Kate’), may seem like the ordinary 16-yearold girl attending high school, but she’s on a pathway to success by making a name for herself online using her talents with make-up on her YouTube channel. I sat down with Fallon to ask a few questions about her channel and what opportunities she believes will arise because of it. It all began late January 2016, when she uploaded her first YouTube video ‘50 Facts About Me’. This video gained over 3,000 views which kick-started her success and growth within the channel. “I guess what made me want to start a YouTube channel was being inspired by other beauty gurus such as Shaaanxo, Lauren Curtis and Chloe Morello. I always wanted to do it from a very young age but it wasn’t from until last year that I built the courage to put my first video out there.” After discussing where this hobby originated from, I was curious as to what exactly she wished to achieve with the content she is uploading. “Ideally what I want to achieve is to grow quite a big fan base that recognise who I am because of my achievements and success on YouTube.” She also mentioned a marketing idea she has in mind - “I also hope that it helps me achieve creating a business for myself in the future because realistically this is what I want to do for a career”.
From this information, of how her hobby began and where we all hope to see it lead, I thought it was only fair to ask the question on everyone’s mind, just how big is her glorious make-up collection? “I feel like I have the ordinary amount for a makeup fanatic but I don’t have as much as other famous beauty YouTubers out there. I am however grateful for what makeup I do have and am aware a lot of money has been invested into it already. As much as I’d like to have a big collection, being this age I don’t have the money to afford it all, so I work with what I have and what I can get, because, as most girls know, makeup is expensive!”. She continued on to briefly mention a few of her favourite products...“Some makeup must-haves that I personally own would have to be my ‘honeylove’ mac lipstick, ‘rimmel’ long lasting foundation and the hoola bronzer, but my all-time favourite product has got to be my huda beauty palette, that thing is gorgeous”. Make sure to show your support for your local YouTuber by subscribing to her channel and following her on all her social media outlets; YouTube: https://www.YouTube. com/channel/UCgiJtvXa1Z2LvkVxc6zn3w/videos (Fallon Kate) Instagram: h t t p s : / / w w w . instagram.com/goodfallon/ (@ goodfallon) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ goodfallon/with_replies?lang=en (Fallon goodson) Facebook: Fallon Kate
Tovah Reed, TIC Drama – June, 2017 Ensemble Impact is a small group of actors that tour a range of schools across New Zealand. They are well known for bringing a selection of theatrical excerpts from New Zealand plays to life, in one performance. Every year the group changes with a fresh group of actors, with a new theme to focus the performance around. What keeps the performances unique is the use of a traverse stage (a long stage with the audience on two sides) and the fact that only four actors play a range of different characters. This year, students at Fraser had the opportunity to experience plays based around ‘Acceptance’. The performance took place on Wednesday, 31 May, in the school hall. We saw nine different scenes that explored the idea of wanting to be accepted, whether it be through gender equality, disability awareness, or cultural prejudice. Students said it helped them realise how much they take for granted. Each of the scenes used one colour of the rainbow to symbolise the change in excerpts. They also incorporated a range of music and dance too. When students were asked about the event, they seemed very happy with what they experienced. “I really liked the first scene (Second Afterlife) because they had a fight scene with guitars that wasn’t too aggressive, but was funny”. Many of
BIKES AT FRASER
“If you need a bike, wheel get to it for you.” Eamon Longmann – 6 July, 2017 At Fraser High School, a select group of students have, with the help from Mr Sopers (Head of Hard Materials Technology at Fraser), been working on repairing and improving old bikes for school kids, their families and refugee families, who wouldn’t normally be able to afford new bikes. So far, the students have fixed 51 bikes for people. So the project is going well. The students work on the bikes after school every Tuesday and usually there are about six to eight students working on the bikes. The boys are now getting so good at it they can fix a lot of bikes by themselves and they have also organised storage space for bikes and parts. In fact the project has been going so 8 Western Community News – August 2017
well that the group now urgently need to get some more bikes to work on, because all of the bikes they have are complete. The students would like to ask everyone to ask members of their families, friends, whaanau, Marae, churches, clubs, or anyone else they can think of, who may have bikes that can be repaired, to contact the school. Previously they had had an ad on Facebook that worked fantastically! The group received bikes from as far away as Tokoroa! So please do some advertising for the project. If you know of someone who needs a bike, please contact Mr Sopers at Fraser High School (07-847 9044) and the group will see what they can do for them. Also, if anyone wants to take up cycling, there are a few nice road bikes to give away as well.
the students loved the scene that included Beyonce (Queen) and the scene involving freestyle rapping (Manawa). Other student comments: “It made me realise things we take for granted in our era, and how we treat others because of the way they look and their disabilities. My favourite excerpt was the wheelchair one (the yellow one). We think that because people are in a wheelchair that their other senses don’t work as well, but really they are just like us, but they are in a wheelchair” - Maggie Smith “It was great. I really enjoyed it. It gave me a lot of ideas on how to change characters. They don’t use many props. It was really great. The excerpt I really liked was the first one (red scene) because they had a fight scene using guitars. It wasn’t too aggressive, but it was funny.” - Seko Faletau
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
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Fraser High School Introduces the First 2017 Tough Guy, Tough Gal, Secondary Schools Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language) Challenge Class in the Waikato
Junior Si’ilata – June, 2017 Talofa lava! Gagana Samoa is the third most spoken language in Aotearoa and Fraser High School is proud to offer the first ever Samoan Language class in all of the Waikato. The aim of this course it to enable students to understand and acknowledge Gagana Samoa and the Fa’a Samoa culture. Through fun and authentic learning opportunities, students will develop their communication skills in Gagana Samoa including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Gagana Samoa is one of many Pasifika languages and we welcome all students to embark on a journey where they use their prior knowledge to make connections and develop a deeper sense of their own cultural identity. This year we have started with only our Year 9 students who take the course for two terms. The focus for this year will be to build their foundation knowledge and skills in Gagana Samoa. Students will then move as a cohort group through to Year 10 for the full year and eventually prepare themselves for NCEA levels 1-3. So far this year we have covered the following topics: • Me and my Family (Term 1) • My house and my school (Term 1)
• My Community and my Environment (Term 2) • Samoan History and Pioneers of Samoa (Term 2) One of the overarching aims for Gagana Samoa at Fraser High School is to ensure the development of Gagana Samoa within the school and the community. With the celebrations of Samoan Language Week at Fraser in Term 2, this gives us the opportunity to showcase our language, culture and customs with students, teachers and the community. Our Year 9 students planned a full week of fun activities to celebrate the week, such as a flag raising ceremony on the Monday morning, a full school assembly where a few of them addressed the school and language tutorial videos where our students are the instructors, teaching others simple words and phrases in Gagana Samoa. My vision for Gagana Samoa at Fraser will be to foster fealofani (love) and fa’aaloalo (respect) amongst students, and have them support each other in learning Samoan in a safe learning environment. I hope, one day, to take all our Gagana Samoa students to my homeland of Samoa. Soifua ma ia manuia
Puff puff puff, whoooa, a slippery part, puff puff puff, whoooa, oooh that hill looks big, – puff puff puff, whoooa, swamp, puff puff puff, whoooa, a slidey part, puff puff puff, whoooa, man that hill was big, – oh b*##!%, I’m not at the top yet, puff puff… Michele Peters — 3 July, 2017 On Thursday 29 June, a group of 34, Sports Science and Outdoor Education (Level 2 & 3) students travelled to Helensville in West Auckland, to compete in the 2017 Tough Guy Tough Gal, Secondary Schools Challenge. We arrived to a hive of activity. Hundreds of secondary school students dressed in matching team outfits and colours, unloaded from their buses, collected registration packs and nervously awaited the race briefing. As we waited, we watched students from the morning group finishing their race, most of them covered head to toe in mud!! This gave our students some idea of what they were about to embark on. Before long, thousands of students lined up on the start line, most for the 6km run and for some of the more daring the 12km. Just two of Fraser’s Year 12 students, Khale Hemopo and Tiopira Soti
Come One, Come All... to the Writers Festival By Joshua Strother The Writer’s Festival was a presentation held in Auckland during term two. We went to see a number of popular authors, including Glenn Colquhoun, Witi Ihimaera, Sarah Laing and many other amazing authors.
My favourite event was the presentation by Sarah Laing, a graphic novel author. To be completely honest, the only reason I went to watch Sarah’s presentation was because I’m ever so slightly afraid of heights. The balcony where we were originally
The Fraser students that attended the Writer’s Festival in Auckland.
sitting for the Glenn Colquhoun presentation was quite high and… I was feeling a bit queasy. I mean, I love comics as well, but honestly it was the height thing. I am glad I’m afraid of heights, because if I wasn’t, I would never have seen the presentation by Sarah Laing. Sarah is a New Zealand cartoonist, and author, and she talked about her career as a writer and illustrator, and how, throughout much of her life, she never thought she’d ever be either of those things. I enjoyed it so much so that I bought her book, “Mansfield and Me”. I did this even though I usually dislike autobiographies. I just found her really entertaining. Through a series of weird coincidences and a bit of frantic searching, I also managed to get her to sign it. Overall, it was a great day. And as weird as it sounds, I’m really glad I’m afraid of heights.
were crazy enough to complete the 12km route. It was a gruelling course with a number of steep climbs and obstacles for the students to conquer along the way. We had some great results from our more competitive students including, EJ Harrison finishing the 6km run in 35 mins, Christian Tarapuez Angulo in just over 36 mins and Hamish Kennedy in just under 38minutes. The atmosphere throughout the day was amazing and our Fraser students all approached the challenge with determination and enthusiasm. Mrs McNulty and I were lucky enough to witness each and every one of our students and Mr Jones (Year 13 Outdoor Education Teacher) finish the race, all smiling as they stepped over the finish line. Energy drinks and hot showers were well deserved, before heading back home. What an awesome day with an outstanding bunch of students!!
Pink Shirt Day 2017 - Taking a Stand Against Bullying!
Natalie Poša – June, 2017 On Friday, 26 May, the School Junior Council gathered in pink to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, a day meant to bring attention to and help prevent bullying in schools. As part of the day’s events the Junior Council sold baked goods and pink accessories to students. The sales were successful, and a total of $155.80 was raised, which was be donated
to Youthline. Youthline is an organisation established to ensure young people have access to support if they’re being bullied and know where to get help when they need it. At the core of Youthline’s work is the development of leadership and personal skills in the young people they support. Organising Pink Shirt Day at Fraser to support Youthline is just one small project that the Junior Council was involved with in 2017.
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What’s on out West each, Chairs $2 each. For weekend hire pick up Friday drop off Monday. We also have a large pie warmer for hire. Visit our website to book online.
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, contact 8474873 ex 0, admin@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. Community information hub, photocopying services we can print from USB, B&W 10 cents, colour 50 cents, colour A3 posters $1 Tiger Worms for your Worm Farm Pick up from the centre, anytime Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. $15 for an ice cream container of tiger worms. The worms will be packed with bedding and food and will be more than enough to give your worm farm a flying start. We’re also happy to provide support to people about worm farming and getting their farm started. Justice of the Peace Available Tuesdays,10.30am – appointment needed just turn up!
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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 the centre. Tables and Chair Hire We have tables and chairs for hire! Tables $6
Western Community Centre Radio Show - Free FM Tune into to 89FM every Friday 11am – 11.30am 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 3pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11.30am. You can now order online at www.foodtogether.kiwi 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 9.30am-11.30am contact waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz - Phone (07) 853 2188 Triple 1 Care - Workplace First Aid Courses Visit www.tripleonecare.co.nz to find out when the next course is being held at the centre. Book on 0800 487 475 (Option 7) Email Auckland@ tripleonecare.co.nz 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, for more info (0800) 736 753 (Evening) :(07) 850 4187 Little Stars Playgroup Held on a Wednesday 9.30- 11.30am at 108 Grandview Road. Bring a snack with a drink and a change of clothes. Western Community Centre 8474874 ex 1
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 Friday 10am – 12:30pm, donation per session is 50c per child Moko Club Playgroup Monday & Tuesday mornings 9:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday & Thursday 1-4pm. Free playgroup to come, play, explore, learn, create and participate in fun activities in an environment of fun, whānau and learning. Western Stars Children’s Holiday Programmes We will be running 2 weeks of holiday programmes during the next School holidays, 8am to 5.30pm. 1st week based at Fraser High School, 2nd week based at Community Centre. Enrol at the centre or online at our website. 8 weeks of holiday programmes are held throughout the year. WINZ subsidies may be available. Western Wheel Learner Licence Course 2 courses are held over the School holiday period, course cost is $40 plus $93.90 for the test licence fee. To enrol or for more info contact Aileen 8474873, ex 1, aileen@wccham.org.nz. Western Boarders – 3rd Monday of the month We’re opening up the Centre for an evening of 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 6pm - 10pm, stay for as long as you like. In Association with Waikato Boardgamers & The Western Community Centre
Tai Chi We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes 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 50+ 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. Martial Arts Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm – 7. Beginners and advanced training. Mates Men’s Network Creating Positive Male Role Models in our Community, Tuesday 7pm – 9.30pm (fortnightly) info@mates.org.nz 0800 4MATES.
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. Class Room – Funky up your next meeting. Up to 18 people. 108 Grandview - This venue is set up to cater for small groups and meetings.
Volleyball in West Hamilton Social, School, Club & Beach Volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477 388, Robyn Polley on 027-496 7157, Facebook: Waikato Volleyball, or volleyballwaikato@xtra.co.n
Free Homeopathy consultations
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HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC – FORTNIGHTLY SUNDAY (1:30PM-5:30PM) AT THE WESTERN COMMUNITY CENTER HAMILTON STARTING AUGUST 13TH Born and raised in the city of Chandigarh, India, Dr. Kumar admits he began his homeopathy education a skeptic. “I confronted my lecturers and professors many times, saying Homeopathy is just a placebo,” Dr. Sunil says. “As I saw the magic these medicines did, I realized how wrong I had been.” After graduating from Chandigarh Homeopathic Medical College with a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicines and Surgery( 6 years), Dr. Sunil moved to Auckland and went on to study a National Diploma in Classical Homeopathy (4 years). “I have been in clinical practice in New Zealand for the last eight years, and worked as a Homeopathic Consultant for four years in one of the busiest clinics in Hamilton,” Dr. Sunil says. “I then moved back to Auckland and have been practicing in South and East Auckland ever since. Over the years, I have gained a lot of love and respect from people I’ve helped with Homeopathic treatments, but I think there are still a lot of people who are unaware of how helpful it
Tired of repetitive commercial radio? Come and check out the diverse range of programmes we broadcast on 89FM. We are proud to bring the Waikato community a range of shows that reflect our regions diversity. New to the station Talofa Samoa - a weekly radio show and podcast celebrating the vibrant culture and language of Samoa, one of the largest of the Pacific Islands. Tune in at 6pm Wednesdays or download it for free from www.freefm.org.nz Interested in hosting your own show? We provide full training and support to get you on the air. It’s a great way to get some experience, meet new people and have your voice heard! Get in touch today! Call us on 8342170 or email Mike our Programme Director Mike on pd@freefm.org.nz. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to be in to win a range of prizes and keep updated on everything we have going on www.facebook.com/FREEFM89
can be.” As a long life learner, Sunil is result-orientated, professional and committed to restoring health and wholeness. He follows the Code of Ethics of the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths and guarantees strict confidentiality. If you’re interested in booking an appointment or would like more information, please contact Dr. Sunil Kumar on 021 800 458 or email homeopathy4lyf@gmail.com.
Free life skills at Goodnews Community Centre The Good News Community Centre in Nawton will soon be holding a six week Life Skills Programme on Sunday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm starting on 30 July 2017. Each week will have a different theme and includes great ideas and planning around the following areas: Meal planning, shopping tips, money saving tips, healthy eating, communication, positive wellbeing, self-esteem and healthy relationships. The programme is held on the premises in a very safe and comfortable friendly environment and is absolutely ideal for teenagers and young adults who are preparing themselves to leave home so that they may enjoy an independent, cash savvy smarter way of living. Our tutor Debbie Bright has had great success with other programmes she has run here including our most recent Job Club where two of our members have recently applied and secured full time positions. Register your interest at the details below. We look forward to you joining us. 10 Western Community News – August 2017
Children’s Homework Centre. Our free Homework Centre is held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm-4.30pm, during school term. It’s a big help to the local primary school children who come along. Children have a snack then can work on the homework they bring with them. Laptop computers are available if they need them and two adults are available to help the children at all times. The children also enjoy good educational computer games, but there is no access to any undesirable content in games or online sites. Children do need their parents and or care-givers’ permission to attend. Parents are welcome to visit the centre at any time. If you would like to register for the Life Skills Programme or send your children along to the Homework Centre please do so at: Ph: 850 5020 or email goodnewscommunitycentre@gmail. com Good News Community Centre (Cnr Dominion & Breckons Ave).
ATC Military Prep School Looking for a new direction for yourself, or someone you know? Advance Training Centres offers a vibrant and unique learning environment for 16-19 year olds looking for fitness and education options, or perhaps a hand up into a military career, or related trades such as the Police. ATC courses run for 25 weeks and are completely free, funded under the youth guarantee scheme, with weekly travel allowances also included to help with transport costs.
The ATC philosophy is to deliver high quality educational experiences paired with fun and exciting practical life skills training. Academically students achieve their National Qualifications whilst programmes also prepare students in gaining relevant soft skills to pathway into further education or into employment opportunities.
If you’ve left school and lack the required NCEA credits or motivation, ATC provide the academic and student support needed to help youth gain the employment and academic skills needed to discover opportunities in the NZ armed forces or join many other industries in NZ’s workforce.
Skills gained include teamwork, selfdefence, drill and marching, physical fitness and general high intensity training and nutrition.
For more information call 0508 282 282, Text INFO to 9090 or drop on in to 848 Victoria Street, Hamilton to find out more about enrolment and study options.
Horticulture - Your career with a rewarding lifestyle There’s a free horticulture course in Nawton, and you can start immediately! If you love the outdoors and enjoy growing plants and being active, then a career in horticulture would certainly suit you. Waikato’s mild climate provides all kinds of opportunities for our horticulture industry and with the right skills and qualifications, these opportunities can become yours. Your options are exciting and broad when you choose a career in horticulture: from growing and producing fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, nursery plants, to working in parks,reserves or a garden centre. Land Based Training Limited are running our 17 week introductory horticulture programme in Hamilton where you will learn
how to propagate and grow plants. We also have a nearby vegetable garden for you to learn how to grow your own food. You will develop practical hands-on industry skills by doing this course. This all leads to gaining the National Certificate in Horticulture Level 2. Career opportunities for graduates include roles in riparian planting, amenity gardening, landscaping, nursery and vegetable production. You can join the course now. It is held at the Westrn Community Centre on Hyde Ave. Register your name by ringing toll free 0508 872 466 or call or text Willie Finlay on 021 154 1842 to get further details.
Refuge calling for donations
Education Action in Hamilton
REFUGE CALLING FOR DONATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Do you have second hand furniture that could benefit a local woman in need? Or good quality preloved clothing, bedding and linen to help a deserved family make a new home? Waikato Women’s Refuge – Te Whakaruruhau is putting the call out for help this winter, to support women and children who have fled violent situations. The refuge has helped more than 4000 Waikato women escape violent and abusive relationships in the past year “We need bedding and linen, furniture, kitchen items, irons, vacuum cleaners, clothing – all the things that people require when they need to set up a home from scratch,” says Lottie Siaosi, a family violence specialist at one of Waikato Women’s Refuge’s residential crisis houses. “When families have to move out of their home due to domestic violence, often they have to get out fast and often
Education Action is a Training Provider in the Heart of Hamilton Central, Education Action are proud to offer free, practical training courses for 16-19 year olds who have left school and to want to gain their qualifications in a positive and supportive environment. Education Action values their students and ensures that each of their students’ future is bright and full of opportunities. The free courses are available in Sport and Recreation including health and Nutrition and Retail & Customer Service which includes CV writing and work experience. “The team at Education Action work extremely hard to have a positive impact on each of the students, they encourage our leaners to be the best that they can be” Site Manager Hannah Ross explains. We are 100% on our student’s side and love watching their confidence grow as they start to gain credits toward their qualifications. At Education Action students will gain New
Lotte Siaosi, family violence specialist
they can’t go back,” says Siaosi, who has worked with families at the refuge for more than a decade. “We want to help give our women and children a fresh start, without the financial burden. If we can provide them items to help set up their new home, it is a huge help to them.” People can contact the refuge to donate items, or to volunteer their time and support. Please phone 07 855 1569. This is also the refuge’s crisis line, and help is available 24 hours a day.
Find balance in your life Yoga has become increasing popular over the last few years, but the benefits of yoga go beyond flexibility, toning and strengthening. Some benefits include improvement in posture and breathing, improves digestion and an increase blood flow, a greater ability to cope with stress and day to day demands, and boosts happiness, along with many more mental, physical and spiritual benefits. If are new to yoga, rehabilitating from a injury or been regularly practicing, this class will benefit you. A fun, flowing class designed to energise, strengthen and bring greater self awareness to help refresh mind, body and soul. Held every Monday 5.45-6-45pm. $12 per session.
Zealand recognised Qualifications including their NCEA levels 1 and 2, and a range of practical qualifications, for example their New Zealand Drivers Licence. “It’s about helping them build a foundation for higher learning or successful employment and helping them become the best version of themselves” Sports Tutor Rewi Clark says. Education Action is currently accepting enrolments, call 0800 ED Action – 0800 3322 8466 or visit www.educationaction.co.nz to find out more. Or you can stop in and see them at 93 Collingwood Street, Hamilton. The team look for to seeing you and helping you get your education back into action!
Western Stars Room, entry located rear side of centre. BYO May. All levels welcome!
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Over the past three years Hamilton has continued to thrive, with new homes, businesses, jobs, schools, roads and public services. On September 23rd, please vote for Tim Macindoe to keep delivering results for Hamilton West and for a strong commitment to our community.
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Coral set to release new album
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Coral Pitcher, who is professionally know as Coral, is about to release her first album, intriguingly titled ‘My Addictive DNA’. With Ancient Egyptian inspired imagery and a song list with titles such as ‘La La Land’, ‘Shooting You Up’, and ‘Rockstar’, this album is enticing inside and out. Originally from Morrinsville, 23-year old Coral is a singer songwriter with an incredible ability to connect with her audience. Her raw, honest lyrics have resonated with her fans, and her fan base has grown exponentially over the last few years. Coral’s Facebook page has nearly 7,000 followers, and she has amassed 62,000 views on her YouTube channel. The Waikato songstress whose voice has been likened to Adele and Gin Wigmore has been paying her dues the hard way, by doing gigs and applying a real kiwi ingenuity mentality to producing this album. Every dollar she has made from playing in pubs and bars around the North Island has been re-invested in her career, and more recently into the production of My Addictive DNA. With a work ethic that belies her age, Coral’s career is a real family affair with mum Emmaline acting as business partner, roadie and song-writing partner, and sister Naomi as makeup artist. Coral cites her musical influences as Cher, Stevie Nicks, ABBA and Tina Turner. Coral said ‘I grew up hearing my mum impersonate all the great songstresses, and they have all had a major impact on my music’. Coral’s album release party will be held at Altitude Nightclub on Saturday, 26 August 2017. Tickets are available via www.eventfinda.co.nz
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