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PLUS: Culinary arts qualifications expand • New council chair looks at the
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Rotorua | Taupo | Tokoroa | Whakatane Issue 11 June 2010
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Tihēi Mauri Ora!
Welcome to this, the 11th edition of Waiariki Today, a
newsletter published by Waiariki Institute of Technology. The
support of this newsletter still continues from the beginning
through to this latest edition because it gives the community
and iwi an up-to-date understanding of what is currently
happening in each of its six schools. You may note that this
information is not only for the Rotorua District, but for our
regional campuses also in Whakatane, Tokoroa, and Taupo,
including our Bachelor of Nursing programme nestled at the
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga.
Therefore, the desire is that you read everything that’s written
in this newsletter, and in doing so, it may stimulate you or
your child or your grandchild into pursuing an education
pathway at Waiariki, which will only prove so positive for the
betterment of you, your children and your whānau.
In reference to a proverb handed down from our ancestors,
here it is as follows:
“The bird that eats all the miro berries of the forest, that forest
belongs to that bird. The person that pursues all the pathways of
education, the world belongs to that person.”
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Missed an issue of Waiariki Today?
Iwi News
This is already Issue 11 of our three-times-per-year
publication bringing you the news, events and happenings
of Waiariki Institute of Technology, its staff and students.
If you missed previous issues, you can view them online
at www.waiariki.ac.nz, or email [email protected]
and we’ll send the one/s you’re missing free of charge.
Front cover photo:
Careening around the corner in their Mitsubishi ‘Evo’ 10 is
a pair of teenagers on the move. Waiariki student Sloan
Cox is now New Zealand’s youngest rally competitor, at
the age of 18, in the New Zealand Rally Championships
(NZRC). He raced in May with his sister Tarryn, also a
Waiariki student, as co-driver, finishing 19th overall. See
the full story on page 5.
Photo courtesy of L.M. Sports Photography.
Ready to start
planning for your
successful future?
Waiariki’s 2011 Prospectus & Career
Guide will be ready mid-July so stop by
any Waiariki campus to pick up a copy
and see all the exciting new qualifications
on offer, as well as the time-tested,
high-quality favourites for which the
institute is known. Certificates, diplomas,
degrees and postgraduate qualifications
– they’re all here!
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Dr Toby Curtis
Chairperson, Te Arawa Lakes Trust
Just a short while ago we were gearing ourselves up to face
the new year. Today, we are close to the half-way mark. My
word, time is flying by so quickly, and if we don’t watch out,
our shadow may pass us by!
Hawea Vercoe
In the previous edition I stated that I would give a fuller
acknowledgment to Hawea Vercoe. Hawea, the rising
energetic star, succeeded in convincing and persuading a
number of government ministries that it was culturally and
politically acceptable to use the Māori term “kura” in the
word sign for school bus. He argued that Kura Kaupapa
Māori schools and any others should be permitted to
use it. He was still in his early 30s when he achieved this
monumental landmark.
However, Hawea’s main contribution has been his spectacular
leadership as principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori School
at Rotoiti. The quadrupling of the school roll, from 30 to
more than 120; his thorough preparation of the children
for secondary schooling; and the cultural achievements and
participation of the pupils at local and regional gatherings
were his potential hallmarks. More importantly perhaps, was
the pedagogy that he fostered, to influence the curriculum
and the professional commitment of staff to strive for
excellence. There is undoubtedly an integral flow of intent
to inflame the pupils’ intellect to seek and challenge new
horizons. His sound philosophical direction that harmonised
with the aspirations of the community influenced people to
elect him on to a number of important boards within the
Waiariki and Bay of Plenty regions. Today, he is sadly missed.
Waiariki Institute of Technology and Wānanga
Waiariki has established one of the country’s newest,
freshest and bravest innovations in education at tertiary
level, a wānanga. The conviction, belief and commitment of
the CE, Dr Pim Borren and his senior executive team at the
institute, are indeed admirable. The doubling of enrolments
and the quadrupling of numbers in some divisions this
year saw an unprecedented increase, causing this initiative
to occur. As an observer, one can only applaud Waiariki.
The plaudits include the fact that Waiariki is located in the
centre of the country’s:
• “hot seat,” the geothermal tourist wonderland owned
predominantly by Māori;
• largest manmade forest owned predominantly by Māori
and engaged with its ongoing development;
• unparalleled natural beauty of 14 iconic lakes owned by
Te Arawa;
• first major tourist mecca in the late 19th and 20th
centuries, with the Pink and White Terraces and Māori
participation a significant draw card. Te Puia, thermal
activity, our lakes, mountains, rivers and forests continue to
provide recreational opportunities that attract people from
all over the world;
• proliferation of geothermal power generation, owned
principally by Māori; and
• the Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Ngati Whakaue Lands/
Pukeroa Oruawhata Trusts, Ngati Pikiao Land Trusts,
Te Pumautanga, Te Arawa Fisheries and the other iwi
corporate entities are poised to develop wealth creation
programmes. This will undoubtedly influence the economic
direction in the Rotorua area and beyond.
These and other iwi projects justify the establishment of
wānanga within another tertiary institution like Waiariki.
The Council, Te Mana Matauranga, the Chief Executive,
senior executives and staff should be commended and
supported for their vision and professional foresight. The
students trained at the wānanga will be well suited when
they qualify to assist Te Arawa advance its asset base and
contribution to the general community.
A kaati. Waiariki Institute of Technology, good luck and go well.
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Waiariki Council chair Graeme Nahkies foresees positive future
The newly appointed chair of the Waiariki
Council says the institute is an “incredibly
valuable asset” which is well-placed to
contribute to the social and economic
development of the region.
Graeme Nahkies formally took up his role
on May 1, following a government initiative
to streamline the governance structure of the
country’s tertiary education establishments. The
new council consists of four members appointed
by the Minister of Education for two- to fouryear terms, and four members appointed by
the outgoing council for a one-year term. Mr
Nahkies’ fellow government appointees are Dr
Neil Barns (deputy chair), Dr Tom Richardson
and Ngaroma Tahana, while Tupara Morrison,
Bruce Easton, Rawiri Te Whare and Pihopa
Kingi were appointed by the previous council.
Before accepting his position, Mr Nahkies did
some ‘due diligence’. “I talked to a lot of people
who are familiar with Waiariki and also to the
Tertiary Education Commission,” he said. “The
responses were all positive. One of the most
interesting things about Waiariki is its bicultural
approach. Tertiary education is a very competitive
environment and that factor clearly differentiates
the institute from others in the sector.”
The rapid growth Waiariki has achieved over the
past three years also stands out. “It used to be one of
the smallest tertiary education institutes, but now
Waiariki is in the middle of the range and delivering
a solid financial performance. There have been
concerns about course completions, but it seems we
are starting to improve our performance there
as well,” he observed. “I am also told Waiariki’s
standing in the community has improved in
recent years, so the signs are all good.
“The new council’s job is to see that Waiariki
continues to progress and to meet the
community’s tertiary education aspirations. We
particularly have to ensure that there is a relevant
and high quality vocational orientation which
meets the needs of the region’s employers.”
Mr Nahkies brings significant governance
expertise to the council. His company,
Boardworks International, is a specialist transTasman consulting group which “coaches”
governing bodies in both commercial and notfor-profit sectors, lifting board leadership and
performance.
His previous appointments of note have
included a directorship of Audit New Zealand’s
Advisory Board, chairman of the Mortgage
Corporation of New Zealand, and he was also a
member of the Waikato Polytechnic Council in
the early 1990s. Senior business leadership roles
have included a range of executive positions
with the Housing Corporation of New Zealand
(he was awarded the 1990 New Zealand
Commemorative Medal for services to housing)
and Mr Nahkies has been chief executive of
both Environment Waikato and the Hutt Valley
Health Corporation.
“We particularly have to
ensure that there is a
relevant and high quality
vocational orientation which
meets the needs of the
region’s employers.”
- Graeme Nahkies
Among a lengthy list of educational and
professional development achievements are a
Master of Arts (with First Class Honours in
Geography) from Canterbury University, a
Diploma in Town Planning from Auckland
University and a Master of Public Policy from
Victoria University.
Brought up in Christchurch, Mr Nahkies has
lived most of his adult life in Wellington. In
the foreseeable future he and wife Natasha
(the support services manager for Boardworks
International) aim to move their primary
residence to Turangi, where they have a ‘homeaway-from-home’. The Nahkies have three adult
daughters: Lauren living in Sydney, Anneke in
Wellington and Meredith in Auckland. Their
only remaining ‘dependent family member’ is
Chloe, an exuberant Labrador.
“I’m a keen flyfisherman, which is one of the
attractions of Turangi and the wider Waiariki
region,” Mr Nahkies said. “And Natasha and I
are both keen golfers, so we’re certainly looking
forward to an introduction to some of the great
local courses in the not-too-distant future.”
Should you meet him on the golf course, be
warned – he plays to a very respectable 6 handicap.
Right now though, Mr Nahkies’ focus is on
getting to know Waiariki and its staff. “I am
enjoying working my way through the induction
process, but in a situation like this, you can never
know enough. I’m sure I will continue to learn
throughout my Waiariki tenure.”
New Waiariki Council Chairperson Graeme Nahkies at home in Wellington (Lower Hutt) with wife Natasha and
their dog Chloe. The artwork on the wall was painted by their daughter Anneke.
Iwi partnerships strengthen relations and career options
Partnership arrangements finalised late last
year with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
in Whakatane and Tuwharetoa in Turangi
are helping Waiariki provide pathways to
learning and employment in the wider Bay of
Plenty region.
Mike Fogarty, section leader for carpentry
qualifications at Waiariki, said the
arrangements provide a real win-win situation.
“There are positive outcomes for everyone
involved. For the iwi training organisations,
there’s a clear pathway for their people to
progress onto, and the students think it’s great
because they can improve their skills and
employment prospects without having to move
away to study.”
In Whakatane, students who have completed
the National Certificate in Building
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Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level
2) (BCATS) at Awanuiārangi can now enrol
at Waiariki in the Level 4 Certificate in
Carpentry. This year 16 very keen students
are involved in the 38-week course, with
community projects, a cabin construction
contract, and work experience with local
contractors, all of which will provide plenty of
opportunities to put theory into practice.
Tutor Zac Kingi leads the qualification, with
support from Waiariki’s Whakatane campus
manager, Rosemary Johnson. Mr Fogarty also
spends one day a week working with the staff
and students.
Meanwhile, in Turangi, 29 students are
undertaking an 18-month, Level 2 BCATS
qualification led by Tuwharetoa tutors. Mr
Fogarty says they’re an enthusiastic group with
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a great range of ages, from 17 to 64 years old.
Practical components are carried out as a
group, working on local marae constructing
fences, decks and ramps. A variety of
community projects are also planned.
Mr Fogarty also spends one day a week
working with this group. “Many of them are
of an age where they want to learn some skills
they can put to use around their own homes,
but after they graduate, some will also move on
to the Certificate in Carpentry at Waiariki.”
Through a professional arrangement, Waiariki
carpentry students Craig Crompton and Karauria
Wall get hands-on experience building cabins for
RoomMate Cabins.
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Getting a taste for it: Culinary arts courses expand flavour
New qualifications in development, and top-class professional training environments bring out the masterchef in Waiariki students.
The heart of Waiariki’s culinary arts operations
has always been the Rotorua campus, but it
also offers the highly regarded qualifications in
Whakatane, Tokoroa, and now in Taupo.
The three regional Waiariki campuses deliver
the Level 3 Certificate in Professional Chef ’s
Craft, but it is planned that from 2011,
students wanting to progress onto higher-level
training may be able to do that with brand new
diplomas. Three Level 5 diplomas in culinary
arts, culinary management, and patisserie and
bakery are currently under development and it is
expected that these will be on offer next year.
The ultimate car for
back-seat drivers
Visitors to Waiariki’s School of Trade
Training automotive and engineering section
can be excused if they do a ‘double take’.
The subject of amazement is the first of
two ‘coming and going’ Corollas – a novel
solution to an extreme shortage of space in
the automotive workshop.
“With 18 students in each qualification,
workshop space is critical,” said John
Walls, section manager. “Having doubleended cars means students can be doing
different things on each end of the vehicle,
so effectively we get twice the practical
experience opportunity in half the space.”
The fully operative vehicles can be driven
in either direction (not at the same time of
course) and have presented an exciting project
for the school’s collision repair students, who
were responsible for cutting the four original
vehicles in half and rejoining and repainting
them. Meanwhile, the automotive students
are doing all of the mechanical work
required to get them running.
“We needed more vehicles for our students
to work on, but there’s not enough space
in the workshop to accommodate that,”
Mr Walls said. “I saw something similar in
another training organisation years ago and
this seemed like an ideal solution for us.”
New equipment news
Waiariki’s busy automotive and engineering
section has installed a range of new
equipment, ensuring that students gain
valuable, practical experience using up-todate technology.
Heading the list is the collision repair shop’s
new spray booth. Collision repair students
use the spray booth to mask and prime
cars or vans on which they have already
completed panel work.
The automotive retail workshop has a new
brake roller-testing system, plus an on-car
disc lathe which allows brake discs to
be machined in place. The shop not only
undertakes warrant of fitness testing for
the Waiariki vehicle fleet, but also provides
services for staff and students.
In the engineering shop, a CNC (computercontrolled) lathe was installed in May,
providing fitting and turning students and
students from Waiariki’s Tokoroa-based
engineering and automotive qualification
with access to state-of-the-art technology.
John Walls, section manager, said, “It’s
important that students gain experience in the
technology they will be expected to use in their
future careers, and this new investment helps
our training keep pace with industry needs.”
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John Norton, section manager, said the first year
of the two-year diplomas would be based in
Whakatane, Tokoroa and Taupo, with students
spending their final year completing more
specialised training at the Rotorua campus.
Rotorua’s thriving hotel and restaurant industry
means there is a constant demand for welltrained culinary artists. Graduates can also use
their qualification to gain employment virtually
anywhere in the world.
In February this year the Certificate in
Professional Chef ’s Craft was offered for
the first time in Taupo. Training for the
qualification is based at The Brantry, an awardwinning restaurant, and led by Chef
Prue Campbell.
“Prue is an excellent and very passionate chef
and her students are making great strides
Culinary lecturer Prue Campbell (center) trains students Monyrath Chhoeuy (left) and Kim Williams (right) at
The Brantry in Taupo.
in both their theory and practical work
experience,” Mr Norton said. “Our regional
focus has been on finding the best practitioners
and then setting up a qualification that meets
the region’s and the students’ needs.”
The Whakatane qualification is led by Chef
Craig Searle and based at Te Whare Wānanga
o Awanuiārangi’s accommodation complex. In
Tokoroa, Chef Peter Skelton trains students at
the Tokoroa Club.
On the move: Construction set to begin on re-locatable homes
Waiariki carpentry students will soon be hard at work
building three high quality, re-locatable homes.
Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa campuses will begin
work on the construction project by mid-year.
Carpentry section leader Mike Fogarty said
that subject to the issuing of building consents,
Level 4 Certificate of Carpentry students at the
“The homes will all have three bedrooms, one with
en suite, and will be built to a very high standard,"
he said. "At the end of the project, they will be
sold for relocation to recoup the material costs.”
Mr Fogarty said the project allows theory to be
blended with excellent practical experience.“From
every perspective, it’s a great project which will
provide fantastic student outcomes.”
Innovation brings national award and acclaim to Tokoroa
An innovative engineering and automotive
qualification provided by Waiariki, in partnership
with the South Waikato District Council, has
been recognised with a national award.
Based at the Trade Training Centre in Tokoroa,
the 32-week Certificate in Engineering and
Automotive Skills provides a grounding in both
trades, with graduates achieving the 60-credit
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering,
and 60 NZQA credits toward the Certificate for
Entry to Automotive Trades.
automotive businesses and is helping to meet
the council’s goal of ensuring that there is a
trained workforce available for local industry.
South Waikato Mayor Neil Sinclair said local
businesses need skilled tradespeople. “What
better solution than to train our own young
people to fill those positions? Projects like
this rely on strong partnerships and what an
excellent example this is. Everyone involved
deserves to be commended.”
Waiariki automotive and engineering section
manager John Walls said the South Waikato
District has made a substantial investment
in developing skills and work readiness in its
young people and was a deserving winner of the
Education, Training or Employment category
at April’s Youth in Local Government Awards.
He adds that to a degree, the qualification was
“born out of necessity.”
“There aren’t enough engineering businesses
in Tokoroa to provide the work experience
component of an engineering qualification,
but the town has a strong automotive sector,
and combining the two trades into one
Level 2 certificate means we can deliver
excellent theory and practical training in both
disciplines.”
The qualification has received great support
from South Waikato engineering and
Daniel Marks, Don Gorrie and Trevor Smith teach the award-winning Certificate in Engineering and
Automotive Skills at Waiariki.
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DIY Marae: Waiariki students give TV something to talk about
Carpentry section leader Mike Fogarty said
Waiariki jumped at a recent opportunity to give
carpentry students practical experience in a reallife construction situation.
Waiariki’s School of Trade Training was
approached by the Kaingaroa community after
Kaingaroa Forest Village’s Te Huingawaka
Marae had been selected to be part of the DIY
Marae programme on Māori Television.
Between April 8 and 11, two tutors and 15
carpentry students – nine from Rotorua and
six from Taupo – were involved in an intensive
working bee, contributing to the impressive
facilities the marae complex now boasts.
Student profile
The group worked long hours during their holidays,
concreting and constructing manuhiri and paepae
shelters, plus building ramps and handrails.
The staff and students are extremely proud of
the part they played in helping the Kaingaroa
community with the project. The episode
featuring this particular marae renovation is due
to air in late 2010.
Sloan Cox
Certificate for Entry
to Automotive Trades
Te Huingawaka Marae in Kaigaroa gets some hands-on care from carpentry students Jacobi Wall, T.K.
Panapa, Chad Blake and Dylan Waiariki. Their work was filmed for a DIY Marae programme airing on Maori
Television later this year.
When Sloan Cox first started driving he had to
sit on a pillow to see where he was going and
to reach the accelerator (mainly), brake (only
when absolutely necessary) and clutch pedals.
Taiwanese hospitality students enjoy “the Rotorua experience”
Understandable, given that he was only 12
years old at the time!
Twenty Taiwanese high school hospitality
students enjoyed an intensive, five-day culinary
training experience in Rotorua in April.
Today, the 18-year-old Waiariki student and
Academy of Sport scholarship recipient,
has dispensed with the pillow and is carving
out a reputation as a fine young driver
competing against the world’s best.
The programme was organised by Waiariki’s
culinary arts section, following an approach
from The Farmhouse in Hamurana.
Aged between 16 and 18 years old, the students
(and three interpreters) undertook one day of
restaurant training and three days of culinary
training at Waiariki just after Easter. They also
had a day of practical experience, working at the
Energy Events Centre and visiting the Heritage
and Millennium Hotels.
Behind the remarkably early start to Sloan’s
driving career was his greatest supporter,
father Steve Cox.
“Dad had always loved watching rallies when
he was young, but he didn’t have a chance
to do it himself until he was older. So he
wanted my sister Tarryn and me to start
driving as early as possible,” Sloan recalls.
Waiariki chef Jonathan Chemis said the
students were given an introduction to
European cooking styles and also to the plating
and presentation of food.
Section manager John Norton said the visit
went extremely well and may lead to further
group visits in future.
Photo courtesy of Rotorua Daily Post
“The entrees included scallops, soup and a chicken
dish, while the mains focused on New Zealand
lamb, mussels and fresh monk fish,” Mr Chemis
said. “All of the students wanted a photo with the
tutor and their dish, after every dish! They were a
disciplined group and really enjoyed themselves.
The teachers with the group also enjoyed their
time here and noted that our kitchen facilities are
larger and better able to handle bigger classes
than they are used to in Taiwan.”
Kieta Chen (18) and Mike Chu (16) study cooking in Taiwan. They and 18 other Taiwanese students came to
New Zealand to experience the Kiwi way of working in the hospitality industry by studying at Waiariki.
Full throttle: Cost-effective racer gets the green light
Waiariki’s School of Trade Training staff
members are masters of finding interesting
projects for their students to work on, but the
latest product to roll out of the welding and
fabrication shop will take a lot of beating, literally.
This brand new and immaculate mini-stock has
been constructed from scratch by the welding
students and it’s fair to say there has been no
lack of motivation in completing their practical
coursework.
“We are always trying to find ways to keep our
training meaningful and exciting for students,
but courses also have to be affordable,” explained
John Walls, automotive and engineering section
manager. “Welding is very expensive to run
because the cost of materials is always going up,
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Waiariki student Carl Axtens works on a new mini-stock car built by the automotive students.
but with this project, we minimise the waste and
can sell the product at the end of the process.”
The mini-stock has been built strictly to
Speedway New Zealand specifications and
will be available to a ready market shortly. The
school’s next welding students will produce
another mini-stock and build an enclosed trailer
for the carpentry section.
That they did, learning to drive and race at
the same time on gravel forestry roads and
entering local events at an age when most
children would have been tuned in to the
Cartoon Network. At age 15, as soon as
he was legally allowed, he began entering
rallies and soon became the youngestever driver in the New Zealand Rally
Championships (NZRC), with Tarryn (also an
Academy scholarship student) as co-driver.
“The first year was a learning experience,”
Sloan said. “We also had to be a little bit
cautious because a lot of people were
watching us and if we’d mucked it up, they
would have said we were too young to be in
a race car.”
Since then, he has notched up quite a few
impressive performances. This year in May,
driving a Mitsubishi Evolution (‘Evo’) 10 with
Tarryn as co-driver, Sloan competed in Rally
New Zealand, recording two top-five stage
times and finishing 19th overall (and sixth
New Zealander).
“My aims are to be the youngest-ever NZRC
stage winner and overall rally winner. I’d
love to be the New Zealand Rally Champion
one day, but I also want to compete
overseas, so I’d jump at the chance if it
came up,” he says. “My lifetime goal is
to drive in the World Rally Championship
because that’s the ultimate.”
Sloan is studying the Certificate for Entry
to Automotive Trades and Tarryn is a
nursing student.
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Game on! Dame Susan Devoy opens
the new Waiariki Community Recreation Centre
Get a grip: Automotive
tips to get you through
the cold season
Winter is upon us again. It seems to have taken a leisurely
trip to us this time (a bit of sightseeing perhaps).This won’t
mean that you are stuck indoors for the next three to
four months, as many of you will be out and about visiting
friends and relatives all over the country and following
sporting events, too. Most of you will opt for using your
pride and joy to get there.
Don’t neglect a few important safety items on your vehicle before
you go. A few moments checking could save you many hours
inconvenience and perhaps a few dollars at the same time.
TYRES
These items are the only means of grip to the road surface
you have, so spend a few minutes checking them. The legal
minimum tread depth is 1.5 mm in the grooves (about the
thickness of a match head). It is not a whole heap of tread
and of course it will become less as you drive along. Maybe
you will need a new set fitted and correctly balanced before
you set off.
How is the spare? Can you remove it from the car easily?
Have you checked it lately? Is there any air in it? Is there
adequate tread depth?
In the unlikely event of a flattie, do you have the correct
tools to change the wheel, and do they all work correctly?
Better still, do you know how to use them?
Your vehicle might be fitted with a “space saver” type wheel
as a spare. It’s a funny looking wee thing, but perfectly
adequate for getting you out of trouble until you can get the
original repaired. Remember these should never be fitted
to the front of a vehicle, so should you get a puncture on
the front, remove a rear wheel from the same side, fit the
spacesaver there in its place and now fit that rear wheel to
the front to replace the flattie. This is the safest and legal
way to use it.
Try to check and set the tyre pressures when the tyres are
cold. That will give you the most accurate pressure at which
to operate. Also the proper pressure in the tyres will save
you a bundle of fuel!
The new Waiariki Community Recreation Centre was officially opened on June 3rd by Dame Susan Devoy, the former world number-one squash
player from Rotorua.
Guests became lively spectators at the Waiariki Community
Recreation Centre when former squash world champion
Dame Susan Devoy, DNZM, CBE, took up her racquet for a
friendly exhibition match against Waiariki Chief Executive
Dr Pim Borren.
The quick-fire games followed Dame Susan officially opening
the new $1.5 million centre on Mokoia Campus, Rotorua,
which was completed earlier this year. Since then, the gym
has seen plenty of use from staff, students and members of the
community.
“It’s another milestone in their
commitment to the community.”
- Grahame Hall
“I think it’s fantastic,” Dame Susan said. “Rotorua has great
facilities but a recreation centre on campus is pretty important.”
When kids leave school, she said, their physical activity tends
to be greatly reduced as they don’t have parents and teachers
encouraging them to take part in sports and activities. The
recreation centre, she said, “is a great way to keep them active.”
Dame Susan, who was often referred to in the sports world as
“that girl from Rotorua,” was the number-one squash player in
the world for 10 years. She began playing at the age of 6 and
turned pro when she was 17. She was just 34 when she became
a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, the
youngest New Zealander since Sir Edmund Hillary to receive
a knighthood.
Waiariki supports the community and strives to keep young,
talented people in this region. One of the ways this is done is
through the Academy of Sport which provides an environment
where skilled athletes can prioritise their sport while also gaining a
tertiary education. The recreation centre strengthens that vision.
Dr Borren said since he came to Waiariki four years ago, he
had felt strongly about building the recreation centre. “The first
thing I noticed was we didn’t have exercise facilities for our
students. It’s important they have a place to exercise and play.”
“It’s another milestone in their commitment to the
community,” said Grahame Hall, chairman of Rotorua Energy
Charitable Trust, and the first chair of Waiariki’s council
(1977-88). Mr Hall and the Trust have long supported
Waiariki’s efforts, including contributing $500,000 toward the
building of this new centre.
“It’s been absolutely stunning to see what has been happening
here since 1977,” Mr Hall said. “It’s really great to be able to
support Waiariki.”
Besides the squash court, the facilities include a full-court
gym, weights room and changing rooms. Yearly memberships
are available to the public at competitive rates and include
fitness classes and sports leagues such as volleyball, badminton,
netball, basketball, indoor soccer and cricket.
AIR CONDITIONING
It is perceived that air conditioning uses a heap of extra fuel.
That used to be the case, however, with more modern pumps
being made and fitted now, it isn’t such an issue any more.
Air conditioning, when used correctly, will create a much
more pleasant environment in which to drive and be a
passenger. Use it to not only cool the air in the vehicle over
summer, but also combine it with the heater to be both
warm and dry in winter. Run the system on the “fresh” air
option for the first few minutes of your journey – windows
either up or down. Then select the “recirculate” option
and put all the windows up. You are now sealed in and
breathing fresh dry warm air – unable to detect the belching
diesel fumes from that truck in front. You will arrive at your
destination much fresher and less “exhausted”!
If you prefer not to use your air conditioning, that’s ok, too.
Just remember to switch it on for just a few moments once
or twice a month – this will keep the seals in the pump from
drying out and its bearings lubricated. This helps keep the
system in good working order for longer.
Should you have any doubts with any of these issues, make
sure you check with your own automotive engineering person,
someone who you trust, they will happily help you out.
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(From top left) Dame Susan Devoy reveals dedication plaque; squash match against Waiariki Chief Executive Dr Pim Borren; the busy gym and weights room.
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It’s a sure thing: With the Youth Guarantee, Waiariki
promotes transitions from secondary school to tertiary education
In late 2009 Waiariki was given two excellent
opportunities by government to increase its
relationships with secondary schools and encourage
continued education to the tertiary level.
The first opportunity was to enrol up to 50
students in the government’s Youth Guarantee
scheme for 16- and 17-year-olds. This initiative
seeks to increase skills in our community’s youth,
and Waiariki has been lobbying for many years
to see this approach become national policy.
In Semester 1, Waiariki enrolled 23 students
who were eligible to gain from Youth
Guarantee with government paying their
enrolment fees.
Hot tips for
Winter Hair
Another 23 Youth Guarantee places were kept
for Semester 2 which begins July 19.
The most common qualification in which these
students enrolled is the Certificate in Tertiary
Learning Skills which prepares students for
tertiary study. In this qualification students
can take electives in subjects like automotive,
hairdressing, computing or agriculture. Youth
Guarantee students also receive extra learning
support to improve their literacy and numeracy.
Waiariki is keen to see these students transition
easily into their studies, have a positive tertiary
experience, and successfully gain training and
education that will lead to a better life.
The second opportunity to increase tertiary
participation was through an invitation to
join two trade academy initiatives; one led
by Trident High School in the Eastern Bay
of Plenty, and the other led by FITEC, the
forestry industry training organisation, in
collaboration with agriculture and horticulture
industry training organisations.
Beginning in July, Waiariki will offer parttime trades and other qualifications to Year 12
students enrolled at Trident and other schools
in the Eastern Bay. A successful pilot and
Ministry of Education acceptance of plans will
lead to expanding the programme across the
Waiariki’s hairdressing department is
very excited to introduce Goldwell, a new
range of colour for winter 2010.
Waiariki is a fun place to study. These students, guided by lecturer Bruce Webber, are learning by experience.
Eastern Bay next semester. This trade academy
approach allows dual enrolment at school and
at Waiariki. It helps keep students in a learning
environment to ensure they succeed in gaining
skills and transition into full-time tertiary
learning, or into work, once they leave school.
A similar approach is expected for the FITECled trade academy, with specific skills being
available to budding young foresters, farmers
and horticulturists.
Waiariki hopes to see all these initiatives grow
in future. The institute is here to benefit youth
in this region and see them go on to increase
family income and living standards across the
rohe. Both schemes will help young people
become more valuable as employees in local
industry and business.
Another exciting new development from which
Youth Guarantee and trade academy students
can benefit in future years is a new primary
industry campus which is to be established
from this year on the outskirts of Rotorua.
Waiariki plans to build a new multi-million dollar
unit at Waipa campus for agriculture, forestry,
wood processing and horticulture. The plan
includes installing advanced technology wood
gasification and timber kiln drying equipment
as part of the Waiariki National Centre of
Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry.
The primary industry campus will work closely
with the three industries that are fundamental
to the future of the Waiariki region and offer
school leavers the opportunity to learn skills and
knowledge which they can apply directly to a career
in advanced technical- and science-based primary
sector subjects, as well as in practical production.
Online study - real world success: Sharlene Herbig
Sharlene Herbig makes an excellent ‘poster girl’
for Waiariki’s School of Business and Tourism.
She is a prime example of how dedication,
perseverance and support from those around her
really pay off.
In 2007, Ms Herbig was one of the first
students to enrol on the National Diploma in
Business Administration (Level 5). She was in
her late 20s and mother of two daughters when
she decided to upskill at Waiariki and enrolled
on the two-year diploma to be studied online.
At this point, she had already been working
as general manager at Ventura Inn & Suites
Rotorua but had her long-term sights set on
working for a bigger establishment.
“I have been very lucky in the job I’m in with
working around my schedule and my family,” Ms
Herbig said. “I’ve had a lot of support at work.”
While managing a popular hotel, her work
experience complemented her studies, and vice
versa. On occasion, she was even able to study while
at work, with the support of the hotel’s head office.
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This is an international professional
colour range and is number one in
Australia and moving into the New
Zealand market.
Waiariki’s hairdressing lecturers pride
themselves in being innovative with their
teaching, and having great professional
hairdressing products for students
to train with, while receiving fantastic
technical support from Goldwell.
Tips for the season:
• Get yourself all glammed up for winter
with some stylish cuts and colours.
• We are going to see a whole lot more
movement in the hair, whether it’s
straight, wavy or curly. Throw away
those strong hairsprays, waxes,
shapers and muds. Get softer
movement and textures using glosses,
serums, creams and balms.
• Another development is moving
away from those stronger precision,
accurate haircutting lines and toward
softer, more natural movement
and texture.
The diploma generally takes two years to
complete if studied full time. Waiariki’s
lecturers eagerly assist and encourage all of
their students through emails and the student
intranet. “Support structures are still very much
in place for our online students,” said business
administration lecturer Vivienne Kermode.
• Colour is moving away from stripes
and strong contrasting colours into
more subtle complimentary colours.
Use two to three colours from similar
shadings. For example, go with
chocolate browns, auburns and beiges,
or three different shades of blonde,
to create a mix of texture, natural
movement and direction.
“There are no classes for these students – they
are completely online and workplace based –
that’s what is so amazing about them achieving.
I have students from all over New Zealand and
all that keeps them on our qualification is the
constant emails or forum contact with their
lecturers and other students.”
• Baliage – painting colour onto the
hair to define an area – is becoming
more popular with shades of colour
enhancing specific areas within a
haircut. Accentuate those flicks, soft
fringes or other textured areas with
purposely painted selected sections.
Ms Herbig chose to fit her studies around her
other life commitments, as do many Waiariki
students. Even with great support, study can be
a bit full-on, she said, but she always kept one
eye on her goal. “Sometimes I was near breaking
point but I just stepped back and took my time
with things.”
• Re-growth is coming back. Have
splices or weaves scattered with
some colour applied close to the scalp
and some away from the scalp area
so when the wind blows the hair you
see a mass of movement and texture
through out your whole hairstyle.
She even took time to have baby number three,
another girl, who is now eight months old.
Sharlene Herbig receives her graduation parchment
from Vivienne Kermode, one of her supportive Waiariki
lecturers.
Most importantly, have fun with your
hair this winter and feel natural, free and
beautiful!
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Tomorrow’s nurses provide a puppet show with punch
Winter Nutrition:
Pumpkin Loaf
Good, wholesome food is important to everyone. We need
food for growth, good health and well being.
Waiariki’s food science section within the School of Trade
Training is committed to providing sound nutrition training
to our students and the Rotorua community.
We are constantly being bombarded by many nutritional
facts and a huge range of advertising. So, what is a
healthy diet?
A healthy diet is about eating a variety of foods in
moderation. Try to limit the amount of fat, salt and sugar in
the diet. One way to achieve this is by reducing the amount
of processed foods you buy as these are often high in fat,
sugar and salt. When out shopping, read the labels of the
food you buy.
A healthy diet does not have to be an expensive one. For all
of us to eat well on a limited budget we need imagination,
good organisation, an open mind and common sense.
“Sore Throats Matter” advocates Moira Nicoll with ‘Ariki,’ Sean Scott with ‘Strep,’ Sue Jamieson with ‘Manawa,’ Pam Kirk with ‘Nehi Rose,’ and
Dearnna Geer with ‘Pene-cillin.’
The rates of rheumatic fever within the Bay of Plenty region
are believed to be some of the highest in the world, and it is
estimated that 150 people in New Zealand die annually from
complications arising from the illness.
Making your own pumpkin loaf is sodium and preservative
free, inexpensive, easy to make and popular with all ages.
Use pumpkin when it is in season and it is even more
affordable. Serve the loaf as a dessert or pop it in the lunch
box. I guarantee you will make it again and again. Enjoy!
When a group of Waiariki’s second-year Bachelor of Nursing
students were invited by Lakes District Health Board to take
part in a rheumatic fever awareness campaign, they immediately
began planning how they could get a simple yet important
message across to their target audience–children aged five to 14,
predominantly from a Māori or Pacific Island background.
PUMPKIN LOAF
Enter Ariki, Manawa, Strep, Pene-cillin and Nehi (nurse) Rose,
five puppets hand made by the creative nursing students.
One loaf tin approx. 23cm x 10cm
1 cup pumpkin purée
100g butter
1½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
To make the pumpkin purée, microwave or boil pieces in
lightly salted water until soft, then put in a food processor
or mash till smooth. Set aside.
Line the bottom and sides of tin with paper, or grease
really well.
Preheat oven to 180˚C.
1. Sift to combine the flour, baking soda and spices.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar
until fluffy. Add eggs and beat mixture well.
3. Fold half the pumpkin purée into the egg and sugar
mixture. Add half the dry ingredients and mix a little,
until just combined. Do not over mix.
4. Fold in the rest of the ingredients, mix until smooth but
do not beat or over mix.
5. Spoon into tin, bake for one hour or until skewer comes
out clean.
Research for the project quickly revealed how devastating
rheumatic fever can be. It often starts with a sore throat caused
by streptococcal bacteria, which can lead to rheumatic heart
disease, a serious condition causing premature death. For those
who survive, the long-lasting debilitating effects often require
long-term treatment and can affect a person’s ability to work,
play sport and live a long healthy life.
In the puppet show, which debuted at Sunset Primary School,
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The show was a great success and the message “sore throats
matter” was delivered in a fun and innovative way. Support
materials such as a colouring book, stickers, word games and a
story book were also provided to each child to aid in the delivery
of these messages, with the goal of creating wider awareness
within the community as they share what they learned with their
family members and friends.
The nursing students are now developing a DVD and teaching
resources to be used to continue to increase awareness of this
disease.
This project provided these students with the opportunity to
make a difference to improve health outcomes for our community.
Nursing is broad in its vision of health. At Waiariki students
are given every opportunity to experience the diverse nursing
opportunities available in the changing health environment.
New barista fuels campus caffeine addiction
What started as an innocent flirtation when she was 16 quite quickly
turned into a full-blown fixation, said Rochelle Davy, the new barista
hired to run The Green Bean café at Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus.
“I started working in hotels, then in restaurants, then started
drinking coffee and it became an obsession, really,” she said.
About five years later Ms Davy decided to take things to the
next level and became a barista, combining her love of java with
her excellent people skills.
“I love the customers and love making coffee, absolutely love it –
making coffee is my favourite thing to do. I also like improving
my standards, and pleasing people. When they’ve had a bad day, I
can make them a coffee and they go away smiling.”
Nearly 10 years on and her passion is still obvious. Ms Davy
is determined to up the ante with regards to the coffee served
locally, one latte at a time.
Besides fuelling Waiariki staff and students with caffeine, she
will also be teaching hobby and unit standard classes in the art of
barista service.
“The standard of coffee in Rotorua needs to be improved:
how they’re being made, the milk, and the how they’re serving
them is not right. And customer service, too. It’s the whole
experience, really.”
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young Ariki develops a bad cough and is encouraged by his
friend to go to the doctor to get a throat swab. The story focuses
on the importance of taking the full 10-day course of antibiotics
and uses cute puppets, humour, a mixture of English and te reo
Māori, and a storyline to which the children could relate.
Barista Rochelle Davy provides service with a smile.
And for those new to the experience? “If someone is unsure of
what they like, I usually recommend something like a mocha
with a bit of chocolate in it. Or a flat white. Or if you’re feeling
adventurous, a kahlúa coffee.”
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On fertile ground: Waiariki milestones for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Waiariki’s Whakatane campus has continued
to grow as it responds to the vocational needs
of people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. New
qualifications have been introduced and in
many cases demand exceeds supply.
He pēnei te mau tonu o te reo Māori i te
mate nei. Ka pā te mate ki te tangata ka
kimihia te rongoā e ora ake ai taua tangata
i taua mate rā.
Craig Searle, former owner of the popular
Avaganda Africa Restaurant near Whakatane,
tutors the highly successful Certificate in
Professional Chef ’s Craft. Along with the
Certificate in Café Operations, the two
qualifications support the growing hospitality
industry in the region and foodies definitely
stand to benefit.
Waihoki ko te reo Māori. E ora ai hoki
haere ake nei, haere ake nei me kōrero. Ki
te tahuri te Ao Māori ki te pērā kua kore
i hopo, i mānatunatu te wairua, kua kore i
mauri rere, engari kua mauri tau.
E ora ai tēnei mea te reo me whai
kaikōrero, ki te kore hoki te reo e kōrerotia
e kore hoki e ora. Ehara i te mea me
tohunga rawa te tangata e mōhio ai ia ki
te tika o taua kōrero!
The shortage of nursing and other healthcare
staff in New Zealand, which is often
highlighted by the media, is being addressed
with the introduction of the Certificate in
Health Science (Nursing) in Whakatane. The
first intake of students this year indicated this
qualification will continue to grow and support
the local health industry.
Engari ahakoa te mātau, te mōhio, te
mārama o te Ao Māori ki tērā whakaaro
ka warea tonu a Māori mā ki te kōrero
Pākeha anō nei mā reira kē te reo Māori e
ora ai. Kei hea kē nei te mutunga mai o te
pōhēhē i tua atu i tērā?
The online FREE Level 2 computing has been
extremely popular in Whakatane and Kawerau.
Waiariki’s then-director of the School of
Computing, Technology and Coummications,
Annabel Schuler, made the decision this year to
introduce the Level 4 Certificate in Computing
and Communications Technology. Lynda Frisby,
an experienced IT lecturer fresh from the UK
who has just gained her New Zealand residency,
describes the certificate as “an opportunity to drive
your existing computing skills to a higher level
toward desktop publishing, multimedia and web
development, or technologies for the mobile user.”
Land-based industries in the Eastern Bay
of Plenty are well catered for and supported
with Waiariki extending its programme to
include the Certificate in Agriculture and
Farm Maintenance. The Certificate in Forest
Operations is now delivered in Te Kaha,
Opotiki, Ruatoki, Whakatane/Kawerau and
Maketu, while the Certificate in Horticulture
continues to be delivered at the Whakatane
campus, supported by a growing market garden.
Suzie Steens tutors an extremely successful
programme for those young school leavers in need
of a bridging course to tertiary study. Ms Steens’
passion and dedication to her students have
turned them onto learning, and the Certificate
Ko te mea nui kē mā te Ao Māori he
whakatau ae rānei, kāore rānei e tino
hiahia ana ia kia ora tonu tēnei reo. Ka
oti ana tērā take te whakatau hei reira
whakatutuki a ii tāna i whakatau ai. Mēna
ae, haere ki tētahi o ngā wāhi huhua e
whakaakona nei te reo, ā, ka whai kia ekea
noatia ōna taumata ka taea e tēnā e tēnā.
Shane O’Leary, horticulture tutor in Whakatane, and his students have created a very lush, productive garden
which they share with the community.
in Tertiary Learning Skills provides the literacy,
numeracy and computer skills they will need for
successful and enjoyable tertiary study.
The similar Certificate in Smart Study has proven
popular with returning adult students wanting
a preparation or transition qualification prior to
studying at diploma or degree level. The certificate
provides courses in writing, maths, science and
study skills – the knowledge needed for gaining
teaching, nursing and social science degrees.
Strong ties are being developed with the
seven Eastern Bay secondary schools from Te
Whanau-ā-Apanui in Te Kaha to Kawerau
College. Whakatane’s Trident High School
has been successful with its proposal to the
Ministry of Education to develop an Eastern
Bay of Plenty trades academy. This will be one
of five academies established nationally in 2011.
Waiariki is seen as the key tertiary provider and
will provide the tertiary courses for the students
in what will be an innovative “dual enrolment
and seamless secondary/tertiary environment
for Eastern Bay secondary school students,”
said Trident’s principal, Peter Tootell.
Fresh faces help create sustainable futures
Momentum for the Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for Conservation, Energy and Environmental Sustainability has been
boosted with two new staff appointments.
Establishment of the centre will be facilitated
by Warren Webber as project manager. Mr
Webber has a background in farming and
veterinary practice – particularly production
animal consultancy – but for much of the last
decade was the CEO and events director for
VetLearn, the continuing education arm of the
New Zealand Veterinary Association.
As a born-and-bred Rotorua local, he relishes
the opportunity for Waiariki to take the lead in
championing our region’s unique environment.
He is looking forward to supporting Waiariki’s
schools as they develop applied sustainability
concepts across the organisation.
A concurrent interest in water quality issues for
the Rotorua lakes and committee involvement
with the LakesWater Quality Society has
spurred his passion for environmental
sustainability and he is very much looking
forward to his role in building an educational
centre of sustainable excellence.
Supporting Mr Webber will be Tom Lynch as
development manager. Mr Lynch joins Waiariki
from the award winning Karori Sanctuary Trust
in Wellington where he was education manager.
He has a teaching, conservation and adventure
tourism background underpinned by a passion
for New Zealand’s unique environment.
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Mēna kāore, pōuri ake, kaua e
whakapōrearea mai te hunga e kaha nei
te whai kia mau. Tukuna rātau kia ahu
whakamuako koe ki te taha whātaretare
atu ai, whakamīharo atu ai, whai ai rānei i
tāu i pai ai.
Ensuring the survival of the Māori
language is comparable to treating a
sickness. When one is affected by an
illness one seeks the correct treatment that
will aid recovery.
Likewise, the Māori language. If it is to
survive for all time it has to be spoken. If
the Māori world were to accept this basic
premise there would be no reason for
anxiety and fear, all would rest easy.
For a language to survive it must have
speakers, for if a language is not spoken,
it will not survive. One does not have to
be all that learned to realise how true that
statement is.
However, despite the Māori world’s
knowing, realising and appreciating
that fact, Māori still persist in speaking
English as though by doing so the Māori
language will survive. What greater
delusion is there than that?
The principle issue to be decided by
Māori is to decide either yes or no,
whether you have a strong desire to
see the language survive. Once that
decision has been made then set about
bringing that decision to fruition. If the
response is positive go to one of the many
places where the language is taught and
persevere until you have gone as far as you
can within your capabilities.
If the response is negative do not hinder
the progress of those actively involved in
the retention of the language. Let them
continue to progress while others stand
off to the side to look on, to marvel, or to
pursue that which they wish.
Warren Webber, project manager, and Tom Lynch, development manager, have joined Waiariki to run the
new Waiariki National Centre of Excellence for Conservation, Energy and Environmental Sustainability.
Nāku noa
Nā Ken Kennedy
Kaumātua Te Arawa / Te Whare Takiūra
o Waiāriki
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Stepping
Stones
Working in partnership
with secondary schools
Meet our School Liaison team:
Chris Dolman
Rosemary Johnson
Maree Kendrick
Taupo Campus (incl. Turangi, Taumarunui)
07 376 0030 • [email protected]
Whakatane Campus (Eastern Bay of Plenty)
07 306 0050 • [email protected]
Tokoroa Campus (South Waikato)
07 885 0200 • [email protected]
A healthy perspective: Waiariki’s New Secondary School Liasion, Jaime Onekawa
Waiariki is pleased to welcome a new staff
member to its roster.
Jamie Onekawa began her role as Waiariki’s
secondary school liaison in May and has
jumped right into it, reconnecting with many
people she already knows in her hometown
of Rotorua.
“My experience of leaving
school and going on to
university was a difficult
process without any guidance,
so I’d like to make that
transition easier for students.”
- Jamie Onekawa
Her career has been varied since earning a
Bachelor of Social Sciences with a double
major in psychology and human development
from The University of Waikato, but it seems
to have always focused on helping others
improve their lives.
After working as a mental health care
assistant at Rotorua Hospital, Mrs Onekawa
took a position as a health promoter for Toi
Te Ora Public Health which implemented
“Fruit in Schools”, a government-funded
programme promoting healthier eating in
decile-one primary schools.
“Through the programme, we encouraged
them and taught them why and how to eat
well, and the importance of exercise, being
smokefree and sunsmart,” she explained.
Mrs Onekawa then took her health and
fitness knowledge and caring attitude
in a new direction, becoming a sales rep
for Vitaco Health, selling vitamins and
supplements to pharmacies and health shops.
When that felt too commercial, she made
another change.
“It’s quite funny the path you end up
following,” she said. “I never thought I’d be
in sales but I enjoyed it. But selling product
didn’t feel like I was making a difference.”
To work with young people again, to help
them find direction for their future and avoid
the difficulties she faced growing up, is what
drew Mrs Onekawa to apply for the liaison
position.
“I love working in schools, love working with
young people. I really missed that. Being
a sales rep, I missed being able to make a
difference in peoples lives.
“My experience of leaving school and going
on to university was a difficult process
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without any guidance, so I’d like to make
that transition easier for students. It’s
amazing how even parents often don’t know
how to help their children and give them any
direction.
“After leaving school I worked for three years
before going to uni. But I still didn’t know
what to do. Would I do that qualification
again? I don’t know. It’s taken me that time
to find my path.”
Mrs Onekawa said she looks forward to her
new challenges and learning new skills.
“It’s always scary,” she confessed, “but it’s
awesome to put yourself out there.
“Probably the biggest thing for me is getting
into the schools and developing better
relationships with them and the students.
It’s great being back and getting around to
my old stomping grounds and the teachers
and people I know in quite a number of the
schools.”
Those who meet her won’t take long to
notice Mrs Onekawa’s smile and upbeat
attitude. They probably also won’t miss how
fit she is. The former Miss Wellington Figure
(2005) still trains hard to stay in shape. And
if there’s any slack going on she knows she
can go home and count on the current Mr
New Zealand to motivate her – she married
him in January.
Jamie Onekawa is passionate about helping others
improve their lives.
If you’d like to learn more about Waiariki and the qualifications and services available to students,
call 0800 924 274 or stop by any campus.
Waiariki Semester 2 Dates 2010
Enrolment Day for Secondary School Leavers
Term 3: July 19 – September 24*
This is a “one-stop-shop” for completing your Waiariki enrolment
for 2011 which commences Monday, February 14. Assistance will
be available, and payment of enrolment fees will be possible via
EFTPOS.
Be the first to see the newest edition of the Pathways to Success STAR
booklet, learn more about what’s on offer for 2011, meet Waiariki’s
secondary school liaison team, and more.
Date/Venue
Thursday, September 16, 2.00-4.30pm
O Block, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
Date/Venue
Thursday, September 16, 4.30pm
O Block, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
*
Term 4: October 11 – November 19
All Waiariki Campuses
*
Some courses may vary
STAR booklet launch for Secondary School Principals
and Career Advisors
Competition winners
Xbox 360
Spa vouchers
Doug Menzies (right) became the lucky winner of a
new Xbox 360 simply for logging on to live@edu to
check his new student email.
A current student and a former employee will
enjoy a luxurious spa treatment at Polynesian Spa,
Rotorua. Mahora Whiston (centre) and Kelly Talbot
(right) correctly answered three easy questions from
the last edition of Waiariki Today, which put them in
the draw to win spa vouchers. Kelly is a first year
Bachelor of Nursing student, and Mahora worked
at Waiariki as a receptionist for 14 years. Sue
Fitzmaurice (left), Director, School of Nursing and
Health Studies, presented their prizes.
Winning a computer gaming system is a fitting prize
for the 17-year-old who is studying the Certificate in
Computing and Communications Technology.
The game was donated by Microsoft and presented
by Jared Dawson, Director of Finance, Facilities and
IT at Waiariki.
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Academy of Sport 2010: 60 Athletes, Mission on!
2010 BEGAN WITH
INDUCTION... TEAM BUILDING... ATHLETE FUNCTION
THE RACE IS ON Sikeli Vorenasu (rugby), Sam Sutton (kayak), Ben Guildford (golf )
TIME TO GET WET Tana Howard (golf ), Saini Skudder (golf ), Alex Anderson (equestrian),
Samara Sheppard (MTB), Monique Avery (Xterra/MTB)
Key athlete
successes
• Carl Jones: runner-up Junior,
Oceania XC-MTB, top Kiwi
• Matt Walker: New Zealand
4X-MTB Senior Champion
• Gabby Adams selected into
Junior Tall Ferns basketball
team
• Sloan and Tarryn Cox finish Top
20 at WRC Rally New Zealand in
May
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THESE
ATHLETES IN INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION
QUEEN OF THE WOMEN’S
RACE Luuka Jones (kayak)
TWINKLE TOES (in Gabby’s case
at least) Gabby Adams (basketball),
Landyn Edwards (golf )
Pim Borren (CE), and John Snook (Deputy CE) present mountain biker
Carl Jones with the 2009 Waiariki Manaakitanga Award for outstanding
contribution to spirit.
• Extreme kayakers: Mike
Dawson, Sam Sutton, Nikki
Kelly and Lou Jull
• Slalom kayakers: Luuka Jones,
Lou Jull, Mike Dawson and
Brent Bastin
2010 – THE YEAR SO FAR
• Mountain bikers: Samara
Sheppard, Katie O’Neill, Scott
Green, Carl Jones, Patrick
Avery, Ash Hough, Adrian
Retief, Conor Corbett and Matt
Walker
• Xterra athletes: Ollie Shaw and
Monique Avery
• Basketballer Gabby Adams,
waka paddler Dale Thomas,
surf/flatwater athletes Andrew
Newton and Brooke Shergold
Most of the Academy of Sport
contingent takes on New Zealand
competition in sports ranging
from hockey and equestrian to
boxing and rugby.
Monique Avery (Xterra New Zealand Junior Women’s
Champion), Samara Sheppard (National Junior MTBXC Champion), Katie O’Neill (Runner-up Junior
Oceania MTB-XC)
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Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson
regain New Zealand Senior titles (not
pictured)
Relaxed pre-Xterra New Zealand 2010, Ollie Shaw and
overall female runner-up Monique Avery
Waiariki’s Golf Squad is in winter
training in preparation for the end
of year inter-provincials.
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The School of Trade Training bringing
you Real Skills for the Real World
• Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades (Level 2)
Rotorua and Taupo
• Certificate in Collision Repair (Level 2)
• Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (Level 4)
• Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
• Certificate in Professional Chef’s Craft (Level 3)
Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane
• Certificate in Professional Patisserie (Level 4) Rotorua only
DON’T let the weather fool you
There is still time to heat up your career in 2010!
*
Semester 2 qualifications
start soon so
don’t miss out!
*Conditions apply
Call us now on 0800 924 274
or visit us at waiariki.ac.nz
Qualifications
for life
Looking for a better future? Upskill or gain a qualification to get into your
dream career by enrolling at Waiariki Institute of Technology.
Waiariki has top quality graduate and post graduate qualifications,
degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as many exciting study pathways
to universities in Auckland, Christchurch, Australia and Italy! Part time study
options are available if you need to fit study around work or family life.
So why wait?
ENROL NOW - PLACES ARE LIMITED FOR SEMESTER 2.