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From the OfficeKia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Nisa Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, Namaste, Annyong, Warm greetings, to all Duffy Books in Homes schools, sponsors, role models, supporters and families.

At Parliament during Government Book Week we officially celebrated our 10 millionth book and 20 years of Duffy Books in Homes. Members of Parliament, past and present supporters of Duffy Books in Homes and some special children participated in this breakfast event hosted by Hon Hekia Parata and with guest speaker, reknowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson.

It was a great opportunity to reflect on the many successes of the programme and those of our schools, teachers, partners and supporters who dared to dream and support the Duffy vision – breaking the cycle of booklessness and inspiring a love of reading. Two special moments came when Charles Ropitini, one of the original Duffy kids, spoke of his experiences and then helped present the 10 millionth book to Kawana Snow of Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae.

Term Two was certainly a busy one with three major events around Dr. Ben’s visit in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. We are so grateful to Kevin Drinkwater, CIO of Mainfreight for all his work and endless support in bringing Dr. Ben and Candy Carson to New Zealand.

Also, our regular Term Two programme, including the Scholastic Caught Being a Good Mum Award and Schools and Sponsors Get in Touch Week proved popular with the responses received in the office.

September is an exciting month – not only because of the elections but also the Scholastic Caught Being a Good Dad Award and regular Book Offer 3 Role Model Assemblies. We have had some great support from new sponsors taking on some of our schools and we hope that you find time to make it along to a school assembly and help give out those books in person.

We can’t wait to see some great photos from these events that we can feature in our next newsletter.

Enjoy your celebrations for Term Three!

Happy Reading

Linda VaganaGeneral Manager

Role Model Assemblies

83,487 children each received two brand new books of their choice at the end of Term 1.

Book Offer One 2014

Term One saw Alistair McIntyre (a.k.a. Doug the Digger) celebrate his 700th assembly for Duffy Books in Homes – an all-time record! One of those was at Okaihau Primary School where he presented a book to his new friend Isabel. Sponsor needed

Musician Jamie McCaskill had the kids from St Joseph’s School in Waihi enthralled by his performance. Sponsor needed

Jo Holley made sure that the kids from Rotorua Primary School looked their best for the camera. Ariana-Rose was no exception!Sponsor needed

Diana Queenin brought along some fascinating fossils to show the kids of Picton School School Sponsors: Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer & Warehouse Stationery

Catherine Cheatley brought along her racing bike to show off to the kids at Huntly West School.School Sponsor: Genesis Energy

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Role Model Assemblies

Top 10 Books from Book Offer One, 2014What the kids chose 1 LEGO STAR WARS - The Empire Strikes Out2 LEGO Ninjago – A Ninja’s Path3 Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly

Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space4 Who Would Win? Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil5 Clifford’s Loose Tooth6 Thea Stilton and the Spanish Dance Mission7 If you’re cheeky and you know it!8 Creepella Von Cacklefur – Fright Night9 Stick Man10 10 Kooky Kiwi

Role ModelsJudi Billcliff, Author • Alun Bollinger, Cinematographer • Greg Boyed, TV Presenter • Jed Brophy, Actor • Suzy Cato, TV Presenter • Catherine Cheatley, Cyclist • Jenny May Coffin, TV Presenter • Aaron Cole, Muay Thai Boxing/Sports Therapist • Vicki Crawford, Singer/Songwriter • Marc Duffy, Motivational Speaker • Frankie Emms, Actor/TV Presenter • Matthew Faiumu Salapu, Musician • Christine Fernyhough, Writer • Nathan Gray, Author • Will Hall, Actor • Whiti Hereaka, Playwright/Novelist/Screenwriter • Gavin Hill, Rugby League • Jo Holley, TV Presenter • Jacqui Knight, Author • Michael Leota, Actor • Gentiane Lupi, Muay Thai Boxing • Jennifer Martin, Actor/Playwright • Jamie McCaskill, Actor/Writer/Musician • Alistair McIntyre, Author • Rob Mokaraka, Actor/Writer • Rina Patel, Actor • Philip Patston, Motivational Speaker • Diana Queenin, Educator • Niva Retimanu, Radio Presenter • Shelley Ryan, SPCA • Regan Taylor, Writer/Director • Annie Rae Te Ake Ake, Writer • Ruby Tui, Sevens Rugby • Henry Tuipe’a, Radio Presenter • Chris White, Rowing • Tony Williams, Author • Manawatu Jets Team, Basketball • Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, Singers • Mary Kippenberger & Peter Charlton-Jones, Storyteller/Musician

SponsorsA1 Homes • Agility Logistics Limited • AJ & Dr SM Wakefield • AlexanderDorrington Lawyers • Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd. • Altrusa Club of Taradale & Napier • ANZ Business Bank and EFTPOS • Archetype Allen & Unwin • AT&T • Auckland Fork Truck Hire • Auckland Grammar School • Axiam Plastics Ltd. • Beca Limited • Bell Transport Ltd • Bert and Diana Queenin • Bev McConnell • Beverley Wright • Bryan Curtis and Family • C & A PC Services Ltd • C. Alma Baker Trust • Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper • Celia Laity & Kate Howard • Chemcouriers Auckland • Chemcouriers Hamilton • Christine Brook • Clayton & Hayes Unichem Pharmacy Ltd. • Cortell New Zealand Ltd • Daily Freight Auckland • Daily Freight Christchurch • Daily Freight Wellington • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa • Daniel Grassam & Kate Yoxall • Deborah Somner • Dennis Page • Dianne Stokes • Dick & Mary Earle • Dunholme Book Club • Eastern & Central Community Trust • Elizabeth Chapman • Epsom Girls Grammar School • Felicity Champion and Friends • Forsyth Barr • Four Winds Foundation • Frances Holden • Frankie & Phil Letford • Frucor Beverages Ltd. • GE Finance & Insurance • Genesis Energy • Golden Bay Cement • Goodman Property Services (NZ) Ltd. • Gowan and Chanel Duff • Grant Samuel & Associates • Guy Malthus • Hamish & Abby Foote • Hamish Quinn and Sacha Hyde • Hastings District Masonic Trust • Heather Owens & Nancie Plested • Helen Yensen • Hugh & Margaret Morrison • Humphry Rolleston • Ian Harvey and Helena Dillon • Imerys Tableware New Zealand Limited • Impressions International Ltd. • Independent Freightliners Ltd • J N Williams Memorial Trust • Jadyn Duff • Jenny Gibbs & Family • Jill Kitchen • John & Eleanor Gibb • Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy • King Country Energy • Kiwi Thistle Distributors Ltd. • KLC Limited • Kylie Jones Memorial • Laurent Ducoin • Lesley Nesbit & Lois Newton • Lindsay & Bill Holmes • Lions Club of Bucklands Beach • Lizzie Coote • Lodge Frimley 359 • Lollipops Educare Hastings • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Auckland • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Auckland Airfreight • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Christchurch • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Dunedin • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Napier • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Tauranga • Mainfreight Air and Ocean Wellington • Mainfreight Auckland • Mainfreight Christchurch • Mainfreight Gisborne • Mainfreight Hamilton • Mainfreight Limited - Invercargill • Mainfreight Metro • Mainfreight Napier • Mainfreight Rotorua • Mainfreight Timaru • Mainfreight Wellington • Mainfreight Whangarei • Maka-Kea Family • Malcolm & Gill Don • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn • Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Napier Computers • New Zealand Post • Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer • Nikki Geeson • Nova Energy • NZ Bakels Ltd. • OCG Consulting Limited • Origin Energy Resources (Kupe) Ltd • Owens Metro • Owens Metro Owner Drivers • Owens Tankers • Owens Transport • P.J. Keenan • Paper Plus Matamata • Pat & Alan Wilkinson • Pegasus Trust • Penguin Books NZ • Quentin Duff • Rachel McKenzie • Ravensdown Awatoto • Robbie Morrison & Liz Stringer • Rose’s Book Club • Rotary Club of Auckland City Sunrise • Rotary Club of Avonhead • Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise • Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay • Rotary Club of Havelock North • Rotary Club of Maungaturoto • Rotary Club of Otaki • Rotary Club of Pakuranga • Rotary Club of Port Nicholson • Rotary Club of Remuera • Rotary Club of Tauranga • Rotary Club of Wanganui • Rotary Club of Wanganui North • Rotary Clubs of Eastern Hutt & Hutt Valley • RPL Accountants - Tony Caughley • RSB Investments • Russell Group • Sandfield Information Systems • Say It Communications • Scholastic NZ Limited • Senate SHJ • Simon Tyler, Jo Millar and Family • Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate • Spicers Paper • Springhill Charitable Trust & Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Tainui Lions • Tait Electronics • Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae • Te Kuta Station • Te Uranga B2 Incorporation • Team Taylor • Terry Jarvis • The Andersons and Friends • The Boyd Clarke Foundation • The Carson Family • The CH & AG Horrobin Family Trust • The David Levene Charitable Trust • The Harnett Family • The Hefford Family Trust • The Herdson Laing Family • The Jack Jeffs Charitable Trust • The Jones Family • The Koea Family • The Lion Foundation • The Newman Family • The Rachel McAlpine Trust • The Robertson Foundation • The Scott Family • The Smith Family • The Sproule & Nicholls Family • The Students of King’s College • The Sue Freitag and Barry Dent Charitable Trust • The Warehouse Logistics Team • The Warehouse People Support Team • TheOneRing.net • Toss Grumley • TR Group • Tracey-Lee Pettifer & Jonathan Clarke • Tuumuliga & Maria Vagana • U3A - Remuera • Urenui & District Lions Club • Warehouse Stationery • Winslow Ltd. & Claas Harvest Centre Canterbury • Winstone Pulp International Ltd. • Yarrow South Charitable Trust • Year 9 Students of St Cuthbert’s College • Zonta Club of Whangarei

Drama teacher and poet Judi Billcliff helped present lots of great books to the kids of St Pius X Catholic School in Melville.Sponsor needed

It was great to have children’s TV legend Suzy Cato back on board as a Role Model after a long break. The kids from Beach Haven School thought so too! Sponsor needed

Author Tony Williams presented some beautifully wrapped books at Otahuhu Primary School. School Sponsors: The Students of King’s College & Bell Transport Ltd

Fresh from ‘Nothing Trivial’, Will Hall enjoyed heading back home to Christchurch and visiting the kids from Linwood North School. Sponsor needed

Rugby star Ruby Tui has some dressalikes when she visited Greerton Village School.School Sponsor: The Lion Foundation

May Road School welcomed Philip Patston to help present their books – look at that wonderful wrapping paper on each book!School Sponsor: The Koea Family

September 2014

The first week of July was one of the biggest ever for Duffy Books in Homes. Here are just some of the highlights!

Ten Million Duffy Books

The Minister of Education, Hon Hekia Parata, hosted a special breakfast at Parliament on July 3rd, which also celebrated 20 years since Duffy Books in Homes was formed. Dr. Ben Carson was the guest speaker and gave an inspiring address about the importance of education.

Also featured were children from Camberley Primary School, the first ever Duffy school. They performed for the guests and were excited to visit

Kawana Snow’s winning entry

I love being a Duffy kid because I love to read and learn words that I have never heard before. My Nan told my mum and my mum told me that a house without books is like a house without windows. Being a Duffy kid means I have windows in my house.

Parliament. Charles Ropitini, one of the original Duffy kids from Camberley Primary gave an emotional speech about the effect the programme had on him.

MPs, sponsors and a multitude of Duffy supporters from years gone by joined us to celebrate these two milestones. Special thanks go to the American Chamber of Commerce and Mainfreight for helping to make the event such a success.

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Students from Camberley Primary School perform.

Kawana Snow receives the 10 millionth Duffy book from Hon Hekia Parata and Charles Ropitini.

Duffy Books in Homes co-founder Alan Duff speaks at Parliament.

After a nationwide competition to find one lucky winner, Kawana Snow from Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae was chosen to travel to Wellington to attend the event and receive the 10 millionth Duffy book from Hon Hekia Parata and Charles Ropitini. Kawana entered a competition to describe, in 50 words or less, why he loved being a Duffy kid. His winning entry is below.

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In 2012 Ben Carson spoke to thousands of Auckland children about his life story and how he made it out of poverty to become one of the world’s most well-known doctors.

This time it was Christchurch’s turn to hear Dr. Carson’s inspirational message. Kids from around Christchurch made their way to CBS Arena on July 2 where More FM’s Simon Barnett was the MC for a memorable morning.

Much to their surprise and delight, the kids were also entertained by X-Factor stars Moorhouse.

Sanitarium once again supported the event by providing Up&Go drinks to everyone who attended so the kids went away well fed – both in mind and body!

Before Dr. Ben Carson took a well-deserved break he made time to be the guest of honour and keynote speaker at a fundraising event at the Langham Auckland. With MC Jackie Clarke, it was a hugely entertaining night and a successful one for Duffy Books in Homes.

Aside from yet another captivating speech from Ben Carson, other highlights included a wonderful opening performance from Bairds Mainfreight Primary and St Joseph’s School Grey Lynn, put together by Duffy Role Model and musician Anonymouz. On top of this

Dr. Ben Carson Inspires Christchurch Kids

36,000 Books Paid for Thanks to Generous Support

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Kids looking forward to the show. Moorhouse performs to the crowd, Simon Barnett and Dr. Ben Carson on stage with an excited student.

Iavana Seuala had the crowd in stitches

A beautiful table setting

Students from St Joseph’s School open the evening

were songs from rising star Tayla Alexander and the boys from the Auckland Grammar School InZone project. Finally, no one will forget the hilarious introduction of Ben Carson by Iavana Seuala, a former Duffy kid and a speaker to watch in the future.

Thanks to the generous support of Spark Digital (formerly Gen-i), a host of other sponsors and those that attended, donated and bid on auction items, we raised more than $150,000 – enough to pay for more than 36,000 books for Duffy children around the country!

Dr. Ben Carson’s keynote address

As the end of term approaches it’s almost time to say goodbye to the Duffy Theatre for another year. The teams have a few schools to catch up with in Term 4 and then it’s time for a well-deserved break.

Team Blue welcomed a new recruit in Term 2 - Joanna Tuala Seumalo (or Jojo for short) stepped in to play Rosie in Duffy, King of Books and was immediately a great hit with the kids.

The Duffy Theatre is probably

Duffy Theatre caps off another great year

Loren and Max from Team Red make sure the kids at St Joseph’s School in Waitara are kept up-to-date with vital commentary. Sponsor needed

the biggest logistical exercise we undertake each year and, once again, would not have been possible without the support of New Zealand Post, FleetPartners and the Mazda Foundation. Thank you to our sponsors, actors and the great organising team working behind the scenes.

Look out in our next newsletter for a hint of what’s going to be happening in 2015 for Duffy Theatre!

Selfies are the craze these days – and Maxwell, Gerry and Jojo of Team Blue are no exception!

Mums are tops with Duffy kidsIn the week leading up to Mother’s Day 519 Mums were recognised for making an extra effort at their children’s schools.

Scholastic New Zealand gave a lucky Mum from each school involved in the programme a book and certificate to thank them for the effort they put in to their school and community.

This year’s recipients of the Scholastic Caught Being a Good Mum Award received Feed a Family of Six for under $20 by Jas McPhee. This South Auckland mum set up a Facebook page of great value recipes which now has more than 75,000 followers. Of course, the next step was to write a book to share her great meals!

Kids in Duffy schools around the country told their school just why their mum should win an award which celebrates their vital contribution to school life.

Schools voted, held writing competitions or even made lucky draws if the decision was too tough.

Duffy Books in Homes General Manager, Linda Vagana, says “We’re so lucky that our friends at Scholastic have been able to help kids show just important their mums are for all these years.”

LEFT: Brenda Winikerei was the winner at Okaihau Primary School - simply for being “an amazing woman and mum.” Sponsor needed

RIGHT: The team at Beach Haven School summed up this winner perfectly!

“Lesley Downes was the lucky recipient of the Caught Being Good Mum award. Lesley is a relatively new mum at Beach Haven as her son, Oliver, started in February. She has already been a tower of strength helping out in the junior area of the school in various ways and bringing in things for the classroom. Lesley says that she loves being a Beach Haven mum. She does numerous things for her son and has had a nameplate put on the door of her car – Ollie’s taxi.” Sponsor needed

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Government Book Week Duffy’s Diary

New Sponsors

What’s coming up in 2014 for Duffy schools

26th September – Term 3 ends

13th October – Term 4 starts

20th October – Summer Reading Offer forms arrive

3rd – 7th November – Caught Being a Good Grandparent Award

10th November – Last day for Summer Reading Offer forms to be returned to Scholastic

5th December – Summer Reading Offer orders arrive

8th – 12th December – Mainfreight Award for Excellence in Attitude

And for early childhood centres on the Ready 4 Reading programme

13th October – 24th October – Book Offer Two Orders arrive

A special thanks goes out to new sponsors and those sponsors rejoining the programme.

Amanda & Carl Millar sponsoring Herekino School

Auckland Grammar School sponsoring Henderson Primary School

Dr. John Dunn sponsoring Finlayson Park School

Epsom Girls Grammar School sponsoring Glen Taylor School

King Country Energy sponsoring Ngakonui Valley School

Mainfreight Air and Ocean Auckland sponsoring Christ the King School, Glen Eden Primary School and Waterview Primary School

Rotary Club of Parnell sponsoring St Pius X School (Glen Innes)

Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate sponsoring Rawene School and Opononi Area School

The Lion Foundation sponsoring Allandale School, Arataki School, Greerton Village School, Horotiu Primary School, James Street School, Kimihia School, Murupara Area School, Nawton Primary School, Paroa School, Selwyn Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic School (Opotiki) and Waipa School

Tosswell Grumley sponsoring Rise UP Academy

Tuumuliga & Maria Vagana sponsoring Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Mangatuna

Warehouse Stationery sponsoring Churton School, Fairfield Primary school, Featherston School, Horohoro School, Kahurangi School, Levin School, Meeanee School, Ngakonui Valley School, Ngata Memorial College, Omahu Bilingual School, Parklands School, Picton School, Potaka School, Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Maori, Te Puke Primary School, Terrace End School, Titahi Bay Intermediate School and Woodlands School

Tamati Coffey was a huge hit at Rotorua Primary School! Sponsor needed

Jonathan Coleman makes time to visit Beach Haven School every year for Government Book Week. Sponsor needed

87,218 children each received a brand new book of their choice at the end of Term 2 – all thanks to the Government!

Book Offer Two 2014

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Top 10 Books from Book Offer Two, 2014What the kids chose 1 Hot Wheels – Stunt Show!2 SpongeBob Squarepants – Hands off my Toy!3 Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Turn of

Tippy Tinkletrousers4 LEGO Friends – Andrea Takes the Stage5 Thea Stilton and the Dancing Shadows6 101 Animal Babies7 Goosebumps Most Wanted – Son of Slappy8 Cavemice – Help, I’m in Hot Lava!9 LEGO Legends of Chima – Beware of the Wolves10 SpongeBob Squarepants – Dancing with the Star

Donations can be sent to: Duffy Books in Homes PO Box 28-849 Remuera, Auckland 1541 Phone 09-259 5690

The Sue Freitag and Barry Dent Charitable Trust

Just to say a huge ‘thank you’ for organising the speaker for our Term 1 Role Model Assembly. I know FPS thoroughly enjoyed listening to Tony speak. We divided our children into juniors and seniors – Tony tailored his talk accordingly. He was absolutely entertaining and he got the message through – reading is very important.Thank you once again,Mabel Stewart, Finlayson Park SchoolSchool Sponsor: Dr. John Dunn

I just wanted to give you some positive feedback on the Duffy Show that was presented to our school yesterday. What a spectacular performance from these three young people. They were truly inspiring to our students. I thought the message in the show was also very worthwhile. Everyone benefits from reading, even sports heroes! All of our students enjoyed the show from our youngest age 5 to our oldest aged 12. Thank you for visiting our school.Oceanview Heights SchoolSchool Sponsor: Mainfreight Timaru

Just a little note to say how we really enjoyed our role model Nathan. We could have listened to him regale us with his adventures well over his allotted time. What a time he has had and the fact that he is giving back to our children and hopefully inspiring them to branch out and experience what is out there is just wonderful. He finished up with a cool little Maori clapping game and luckily I captured it on film!! Please pass on our thanks to Nathan and all the organizers that make Duffy Books in Homes and associated Role Models give up their time to make a difference to our students. It is truly appreciated.Kind Regards from all the staff at Awanui School. Rhonda Oien.School Sponsor: The Hefford Family Trust

On Monday 14 April 2014, a cinematographer called Alun Bollinger visited our school. This was part of the Duffy Role Model scheme. Alun comes from Blacks Point – near Reefton. He talked about books and his career. Alun started working in filming at the age of 17 in 1966, today he is still working as a cinematographer. Some of the things he said was that words are important, one two three are words but represent numbers. These are some of the films he has done Heavenly Creatures, The Frighteners, Goodbye Pork Pie, Oyster Farmer and Perfect Strangers. He said that being a slow reader can be a good thing because you are able to remember the book and what happened. If you want to make a 3D movie you have to have two cameras rolling at the same time, he finds this really exciting. Some people say 3D is just a fad but he finds it fun and thinks it will be around for a long time. He talked about comparing a book and a movie, a book has more information than a movie and lots of people enjoy the books rather than the movie story. A movie script is usually about 150 one-sided pages long compared to books that are often 200-400 pages. Scripts are one sided so that the people using them can write all over them. Mr Bollinger said he has kept all his scripts with scribbled notes from all of the movies he has worked in. Reading can help us with movie directing.Kaylee and Charmaine, Blaketown SchoolSponsor needed Our school have just had the pleasure of watching the Duffy, King of Books show and it was the best show I think my Year 4 children have seen. I am their 54 year old teacher and I thought it was the funniest show I have attended. In fact I told the actors that I would have paid good money to attend Duffy, King of Books. Well done - our kids thought Uncle Bingo and the gang were “cool.” Keep up the great work.Diane, Dawson SchoolSchool Sponsor: Frucor Beverages Ltd.

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