western community news june 2016

Issue 83 (June 2016) Delivered to 17,000 homes throughout Hamilton’s western suburbs

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Living in DinsdaleMan Up Launched

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St Andrews Kindy Wins!

Keep NZ Beautiful awards kindy with winning wall mural

Type 2 Diabetes – The Silent Disease

Current figures shows that more than 200,000 New Zealanders have been diagnosed with diabetes. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, with type 2 diabetes being the more common, about 90% of all the diabetics in New Zealand.

It is estimated that 100,000 more people have diabetes but are not diagnosed and do not know that they are diabetic.

Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose (a form of sugar) in your blood. Insulin, the hormone that your body normally produces to deal with this sugar is unable to do so. The resulting high levels of glucose can lead to long term damage to your body, including heart disease, particularly heart attack and stroke, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage and damage to your feet.

Therefore it is a condition that has a huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing.

Symptoms can include feeling tired, feeling thirsty, going to the toilet often, getting infections frequently and infections that take a long time to heal, blurred vision, tingling and numbness in the feet and often feeling hungry. It is possible to have type 2 diabetes without realising that you are diabetic as not everyone has obvious symptoms.

Also symptoms can go unnoticed as the disease develops very gradually, it really is the “Silent Disease”,

People that are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in New Zealand are those with a family history of diabetes, Maori, Pacific peoples and South Asian populations. Diets with increased amounts of processed food and drink, sedentary lifestyles and increasing rates of overweight and obesity are major contributing factors.

However over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable or at least can be delayed by a healthy diet, weight loss and physical activity. If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, are overweight, have high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, then a general medical check-up is recommended. For Europeans a blood test is recommended at age 40, but it is younger, at age 30 for Maori, Pacific Peoples and South Asian populations.

Earlier detection can lead to better control and management of the condition and an improved outcome. While type 2 diabetes usually affects adults over the age of 40 it is occurring more commonly now at a younger age and can be seen in teenagers and younger children.

Diabetes cannot be cured, but serious long term problems are less likely if you manage the condition well, which means better control of blood glucose to within the normal range. There are medicines available that your doctor can prescribe to take orally for type 2 diabetes and in some cases insulin may be needed as well.

However “the main focus for managing type 2 diabetes is on a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical exercise and losing weight if your are overweight” say Self Care pharmacists. “A healthy diet is one with fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain breads and cereals; eating low-fat dairy products; having little animal fat, fried fatty foods, sweet bakery items and foods high in salt”, recommend Self Care pharmacists.

They also advise that around 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity regularly – brisk walking, climbing the stairs at work – is important for weight management and good diabetes control.

The Self Care fact card on Type 2 Diabetes has more information. “Because diabetes is linked with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity, leading to cardiovascular disease, ask us for other useful fact cards such as Reducing Your Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Weight and Health”, suggest Self Care pharmacists. “Our goal is to assist diabetics understand how best to manage their conditions, use their medicines to the best effect, get good blood glucose control and enjoy life.”

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When we started looking to buy our first home five years ago, the criteria for our search was that it was CHEAP and preferably a character house with a decent sized section.

After a short search we bought our home without giving much thought to location. It didn’t take us long to realise how lucky we’d been.

It’s convenient here. The Dinsdale shopping centre has everything you need for day to day living. A supermarket, the library, medical centre, take-away food, hairdressers, a NZ Post shop and op-shops (my favourite).

Dinsdale is accessible. It takes 10 minutes to the city, the Base, the hospital and less than that to get to the Lake.

We don’t have to cross the bridges so there’s no need to deal with the same level of traffic congestion.

You can jump in the car and be in Raglan in 25 minutes. The western suburbs are also minutes from the expressway to Auckland. (Great for commuters).

Most importantly, it feels safe in Dinsdale. In fact, of all of the areas in Hamilton we’ve lived in, we’ve had less concerns here than anywhere else. You’re more likely to call 111 to help an elderly person than anything else.

Many of our neighbours have been here since the 1950’s and 60’s when it was still West Frankton. It’s easy to see why. There really is no reason to move.

Living in Dinsdale – By Kelli Pike

By Max Coyle

Elections are approaching for Council. The least you can do in the election is vote, but only just over 1/3rd of us even manage to do that?

Why vote? Council decides how much rates will be, affecting your rent, cost of doing business and how much you’ll pay for your slice or two of the kiwi dream.

Council’s also decide on how much to spend on playgrounds and where they’ll be.

Love the Lake Playground? Thank Council. Want your area to have its own super playground? Talk to Council.

Want those trees, roundabouts and median plantings kept tidy? Ensure Council do so and that there’s a

Council that cares about it.Want to pay less for the bus? Or want buses scrapped?

Council has the power to do both.

The law under which Council’s operate says the purpose of Councils are “To enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities” and “To meet the current and future needs of communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services and performance of regulatory functions in a way that is most cost-effective for households and businesses.”

Earlier we said the least you could do was vote.

The most would be to run for Council yourself. Nominations open Friday 15th of July and it costs around $200.

Just so no one calls me a hypocrite I’ll run as well. Coyle for Council! And maybe you too?

*Insert Your Name Here* for Hamilton City Council 2016!

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St Andrews Kindergarten will be painting Waikato beautiful after winning Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual Wall Worthy competition.

In its 6th year, the Wall Worthy competition celebrates our communities, local legends and unheard stories in a way that will visually improve the environment. KNZB asked schools to submit what makes their town or school unique and illustrate how they would tell

their story through a painted mural.KNZB CEO, Heather Saunderson, says

Wall Worthy is a nationwide behavioural change campaign aimed at the elimination and prevention of graffiti vandalism from a community based approach.

“There tends to be a reduction in tagging when urban murals, reflective of the local community, are used to replace graffiti vandalised walls”says Saunderson.

Titled “Te Ako Taniwha”, the students of St. Andrews Kindergarten had a clear vision on how they could beautify their school and visually demonstrated to judges their idea was “Wall Worthy”.

Jodie Hansen, the Head Teacher at St Andrews Kindergarten who submitted the entry says “We are so delighted to have received the news that we are the winners of the KNZB wall worthy mural competition.

“Here at St Andrews Kindergarten keeping our environment beautiful has long been a focus for us, our whanau and our community. We are excited to further enhance our newly developed sustainable garden area using the Resene prize pack.’’

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Your Say: If you could have dinner with 1 person alive or dead, past, present or future who would it be & why?

Gary Yourofsky. He is my favorite animal liberation

activist.

Grandmother. I’d liked to have

spent more time with her.

My father. It’d be cool to see what he’s like.

My future children. I want to see what they look like and what they’re like.

Morgan Nathan Mitchell Dru Leonardo

Dicaprio. He is my childhood

crush.

BrookeMichael Jackson. 10/10 the best musician. It’d be amazing to get to

know him over dinner.

Mikayla TerauDonald Trump.

He’s cool and he’s not like President

Obama

Ani Nock is a Nawton local hard and one of Hamilton City Council’s Community Advisors, when she’s not working in partnership with the community and other key stakeholders and organisations /agencies to facilitate and promote social wellbeing for Hamilton’s communities, she’s helping run the Waikato Touch Association.

“I love the Nawton community” says Ani as she talks about her sporting achievements. She is very humble and in the world cup for woman’s touch, she inspires many. Surprisingly she isn’t most proud of her own personal success, but of the touch club she has been running for 10 years.

“I’m most proud of my children though. Encouraging them to learn how to play sport, and enjoy it.” Ani says, enjoyment is the critical part of any sport. “As soon as it

becomes work, it instantly gets harder to do.” Her advice for teenagers balancing an academic and

sporting life style is “to keep sport as something you enjoy and to keep academics as something you complete.” Ani also said “If you have support from your family or friends. It makes life easier.”

While she’s not raising kids, repping touch or refereeing, Ani is a full time Community Advisor for Hamilton City Council. The advisors lead and facilitate projects and programmes in partnership with key groups to complete objectives across the City to the community and Hamilton.

Community Advisors have local community responsibilities too including being assigned to establish and co-ordinate welfare functions in an emergency situation.

We’re thankful to have this local legend still around, kia ora Ani!

Ani Nock, sporting legend of Nawton!

Chill is back! It’s that time of the year again

when the Western Community Centre puts in its annual request for 14 tonne of snow. It’s our chance to celebrate winter and have a blast on the last day of the July school holidays.

The event is shaping up to be a great day of fun activities, entertainment, cool prizes, face painting and a few surprises. Bring a winter picnic or grab some tasty food from the range of food stalls we will have available. It’s an awesome family day out and we always enjoy seeing our community come together. Check out our facebook event page for more information.

PS. Does any one have a digger and would be willing to help us out by spreading out the snow in the morning? We will provide you with a very tasty breakfast and the smiles of 500 children. If you can help, please call me at the Centre 8474873. Neil Tolan

Local kindy’s vision coming to life!


Citizens Advice Bureau continues to provide a human touch

From your MPTim Macindoe Hamilton West Electorate

Victims benefiting fromOffender Levy

Since I was first elected, I have advocated strongly in Parliament for changes to laws and policies that place more emphasis on the needs and rights of victims in our criminal justice system.

One such initiative is the Govern-ment’s Offender Levy which we introduced in 2010.

The $50 levy, which generated more than $3.6 million in the 2014/15 financial year, is imposed on all offenders at the point of sentencing. The levy helped more than 8000 victims in the 2014/15 year.

The Offender Levy generates funds that help ease some of the financial and emotional pressures faced by victims of serious crime. It also ensures offenders contribute to addressing the harm their offending has caused.

Last year the levy funded over $2.5 million in addition-al support and services for victims of sexual violence, including $1.7 million for specialist sexual violence court victim advisors.

The offender levy also funded financial assistance such as travel grants for victims to travel to attend court or parole hearings, and grants to families of homicide victims for funeral expenses, lost income and counsel-ling.

Since the levy was introduced, more than $20.2 mil-lion has been collected, enabling some 20 key victim support initiatives which were not previously available.

Putting victims first is important to the Government. We are developing a stronger response to family vio-lence and strengthening efforts to support victims across the justice sector, including establishing a new Victims’ Code, appointing the inaugural Chief Victims’ Advisor to Government and launching a National Home Safety Service for family violence victims and their families.

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During my teens I loved the famous television series “Fame”, the story of a Music and Performing Arts School following the adventures and growth of young people. My dream started from there, to one day operate a similar school. That dream became a reality this year when we opened “ Excite Mu-sic and Arts Academy” in February.

Run by my daughter Kimberley, and myself, we both are passionate in our respective Arts & Music areas. Togeth-er we compliment each other, running group classes in two large classrooms on 29 Gilchrist Street, Avalon.

We recognise that private lessons can be expensive so Excite Academy

offers an affordable alternative through group lessons. We offer: • Preschool classes in the mornings

and Tuesday afternoon, • Art and Music Adult classes through-

out the day and evening; • A wide variety of after school Music

and Art classes for school age chil-dren. A huge passion of mine is families

- take time out from your busy life and have fun with your kid. We offer Parent/Child classes in Art and Music where Parent and Child participate in the same activities side by side.

Another alternative for people who cannot afford the time or money for

regular lessons is ‘one-off’ sessions. People can gather a group of friends and book an event with us –whether it’s an Adult evening music jam or art session, a Parent/Child class together, a birthday party or a morning Preschool Music and Social time, we’ll cater the event for you.

Everyone’s been born with a creative side - you’ve just got to find out what it is. Come down to Excite Academy and we’ll help you unleash it and de-velop your individuality. We’d love to see you.

Celia Williamson – Owner and Mu-sic Teacher at Excite Music & Arts Academy.

As more and more services are provided online, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) remains committed to providing a person-to-person service.

Jeanette Holborow, Chairperson from CAB Hamilton says being able to talk to a real person is a rarity these days and is a key part of what makes the Citizens Advice Bureau service unique.

Jeanette said that “people really appreciate the chance to talk to someone in person about their problems.

Although there’s now a wealth of information available online, a lot of people want help to work out how that information relates to them, and that’s where we can help.

We provide a person-to-person advice service that is independent, confidential and free of charge”.

CAB Hamilton had 12084 enquiries last year. Some of the most common types of enquiries we dealt with included Relationship Breakdown, Consumer Law, Tenancy and Flatting.

“We have a great group of well-trained volunteers who are here to help, and who have access to huge information resources including a referral database listing over 35,000 organisations.

So if we don’t have the answer to your question we will be able to point you to someone who does” said Jeanette.

“There’s heaps of great information to help with your concerns on our website www.cab.org.nz or you can just pop into CAB Hamilton at 55 Victoria St or call 07 839 0395, or Caro St CAB Agency 07 839 1083.

Want to learn Chinese! The Western Community Centre will be hosting a one month long Chinese language course every Sunday 2-3pm from the 5th of June. Tutors Elaine Yu and Vicky Zhang are excited to offer this free course to anyone interested in beginning or practising the Chinese language, all for just a gold coin donation per class.

“We both have experience teaching Chinese Language and culture. Elaine in Singapore and myself in Mainland China.” says Vicky Zhang. “This will be the first time someone has run a Chinese language course at the Western Community Centre and it’s going to be a wonderful experience. We look forward to sharing our knowledge, culture and experiences with everyone.

It will be so much fun!”Simplified Chinese, along with traditional

Chinese characters, is one of the two standard character sets of current written Chinese. The government of China has promoted them for use in printing since the 1950s and 1960s. They are officially used in the China and Singapore and by many Chinese speaking people the world over.

Chinese is the Number 1 language in the world so to get on board the 培养 (Péiyǎng or train) come on down every Sunday from 2.00 pm -3.00 pm from 5 June 2016 to 10

July 2016. If you would like to know

more about the course please call the Western Community Centre on 07-847 4873, or email Vicky at [email protected]. 谢谢!

Excite! Music and Arts Academy

Learn Chinese at the Community Centre!


Turn Your Coffee into Fruit

Throughout the month of June the Western Community Centre is partnering with Café Agora as their charity of the month.

Every month Agora gives away 50 cents of every hot beverage sold to a local charity to assist them in their efforts to help people in need across Hamilton.

Funds raised throughout the month will go towards supporting the Western Community Centre’s Healthy Living Projects as they seek to plant fruit trees in homes and community areas across Nawton and Crawshaw.

Agora is excited to be involved with this initiative as the staff and their supporters will be taking up their own spades to help out with the fruit tree planting in homes throughout the community later in the year.

If you want to get behind both the Western Community Centre, their Healthy Living Projects and Café Agora, come on in to the Café during the month of June to purchase your hot beverages.

Café Agora is located at 13B Kent Street in Frankton, for more information visit www.agora.net.nz.

St Clares Church Community DayAlison, Carole I, Diane, Carol P and Carol S

Recently on a Saturday St Clare’s Church members hosted a community day at 97 Tuhikaramea Rd. Several community groups held stalls, the Arthritis Contact group, St Andrews North Woman’s Institute, The Quilter Ladies, Aberdeen Christian Kindergarten and Tupperware and Avon were also represented. Church members had books, crafts, cooking, preserves and plant stalls.

Two car boot sales needed to come indoors with the wet start before the sun came out and the sausage sizzle satisfied a lot of attendees. Cups of tea and coffee with scones and pikelets were also enjoyed. The children who had entered the colouring-in competition from the library received their prizes and certificates from the Reverend Tania Shackleton, the newly appointed Minister at St Clares Church.

The decorated bike competition had the young ones doing well and all received prizes. The Colourful Clown led the parade of bikes and entertained all ages, having photos taken with various folk. The raffles were popular and we are grateful to the following firms for their support, Feel Good Pharmacy, Hammer Hardware, Magic Fresh Fruit n Veggies, Lifestyle Meats, Dinsdale Countdown and Wendy Cordiner from Lugtons.

Raffles were won by; 1st Raffle: 1st Judi & Graham Roigard, 2nd Avis, 3rd Carol Picard. 2nd Raffle: 1st Rachel Blair, 2nd Carole Irwin, 3rd Margaret Riley.

Our aim for the day was community outreach and we would like to thank everyone who participated in whatever way and hope you enjoy it too.


David Campbell – Fraser High School Principal, 1969 – 1983

FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed

Former Principal of Fraser High School Dave Campbell, passed away peacefully at home on Monday 9 May, in his 94th year. He will be well remembered for his strong professional leadership of the school during its period of establishment in Dinsdale, Hamilton, in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Mr Campbell came from a farming background in the Waimate district, South Island, and attended Waimate High School where he excelled in his studies and in athletics. During military service he served for two years with the RNZAF as a Meteorological Observer, including a posting to Norfolk Island. He later studied at Otago University obtaining a BSc in chemistry. In 1950 Dave was appointed as a science teacher at Rangiora High School where he subsequently became Head of Science. In 1966 Dave moved north to Pukekohe, with wife Nancy and their three boys, where he took up the position of Deputy Principal at Pukekohe High School.

Mr Campbell became Principal of Fraser High School in 1969 and was instrumental in leading the relocation of the School from its town site, now occupied by WINTEC, to its present site in Ellicott Road. The school formerly known as the Hamilton Technical College had by then taken on the name of its first Principal Whampoa Fraser. He established Fraser High School as a modern

multicourse coeducational secondary school and in that transition ensured that the long valued traditions of the Hamilton Technical College were retained. The School motto Taniwharau, the School Honours Board and the Memorial to the Second World War are honoured in the life of the School to this day.

Mr Campbell was very aware of the importance of making the most of this new beginning. He set high standards of behaviour, uniform and learning, he paid great attention to appointing the right staff, he nurtured a sense of family and belonging among his staff and students. In the early days at Fraser, for example, when the School was smaller, he and wife Nancy would organise a weekend of water skiing each year for the sixth form at Rotorua. This was an experience warmly remembered by staff and students of the day. The establishment of the vertical tutor group house system, with its mixture of form levels, was another way in which the sense of belonging was enhanced.

One of Dave’s passions was supporting rowing in the School, the high point of which was the winning of the Maadi Cup, the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship Award, in 1975. He continued his interest in rowing in retirement by organising all secondary school rowing competition events on Lake Karipiro for a number

of years. Dave often quoted the motto of his old school, Waimate

High School. He would say with scholarly gravitas “Qui non proficit deficit - He who does not go forward, goes backwards” and that in many ways summed up his approach to life. He was prepared to step outside the square to make things happen. The School benefited from his ‘can do’ kiwi ablity to turn his hand to get all sorts of things done, perhaps arising from his farm boy upbringing. Under his leadership the School was an early adopter of many innovations including computer technology and centralised resource support for staff.

Dave also had a lifelong commitment to Rotary and his active involvement in Frankton Rotary continued up until very recently. He served the Club in many capacities including being President and will be well remembered for his organisation of the three day Anglesea Fit For Life Relay Event which was strongly supported by community groups for a number of years.

His service to Fraser High School and the community will be warmly remembered for many years to come.

Colin Telford, Principal 1989–1997




If you were to sum up Fraser’s Poly Group in six words, it would be “United we stand, divided we fall,” and that is what we stood for in 2016.

We formed at the beginning of Term 1, and worked hard after school and in the holidays. We were preparing for the big competition ‘Pasifika By Nature’ on Saturday, 7 May.

But Poly is more. We didn’t just learn about Island cultures and we didn’t just learn new dances and songs. It was more than this. It was all about the bond that we created and how we all grew individually, and as a group. We went through so much together and, supported each other and kept moving forward. That’s what made us stronger and drove us to perform to the best of our abilities.

At Pasifika By Nature, we all performed from our hearts, for our family, friends, teachers, tutors and each other. From our Samoan stage to our finale, we kept the energy high. We left our name on that stage. Fraser placed 3rd overall, and we gained something priceless, and that was a family.

Poly isn’t just for Pacific Islanders and I recommend to everyone, give it a go. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to speak the language, or if you don’t know how to dance. You will be taught, regardless of your experience and you will come out of it, not only with the new skills and knowledge, but also, a family.

The theme for Pasifika By Nature 2016 was, “Giving back is giving forward” and throughout this entire experience, we had a number of people who willingly gave up their time to help us perform the best 20 minutes we could and for that, we are all forever grateful for these simple acts of kindness.

A huge thank you goes to Mr Whaanga, Sherie, Miss Leonard, Mrs Wihongi, Mrs Vergoz for supporting us, and to our hero, Mrs Matenga, for being our inspiration.

Big thank you to our tutors, Tua Laulu, Leaah Faletau, Teuteu Eukaliti, Mama D, Maioha Allen, Danae Paul and Shaeana, who endured our endless chatter in practices and gave up their own time to teach us, out of love and all for free! And to all of our helpers who got us ready on the day and to all those who helped throughout our journey. — Alysha Koloni

Pasifika by Nature Priceless: “Giving Back is Giving Forward”


Our People: Stuart Barris



Nick Lane, TICThe Year 12 Geography field trip was an intensely

enjoyable couple of days. On May 10th and May 11th we explored the

breath-taking Tongariro National Park. The trip was packed with great music, lots of walking, constant complaining and tons of banter! Staying at the wifi-less ‘Piper’s Lodge’ was most certainly the biggest challenge for us all but the hiking was fantastic. In particular, the Taranaki Falls hike was amazing. The natural features were spectacular. However,

the mistimed departure from the falls lead to a few moments of panic because of approaching darkness. But in the end, we were treated to a scenic sunset will we sauntered back to the van.

If I was to say we had a great time, I think that would be an understatement. Who knew collecting data at places like the Mangatepopo Hut, and the Whakapapa roads would create an unbreakable bond between the classes. We returned home safely in one piece, with great memories, and heaps of data to process.

Vinod BalA sombre event that highlighted

the importance of remembrance and sacrifice are words to describe Fraser’s ANZAC assembly that was held on Thursday 14th April.

On 25th April 1915, the ANZAC’s or the Australian - New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. For eight gruelling months, the ANZAC’s fought valiantly for the ideals that embody New Zealand: freedom, citizenship and expression.

More than 8,700 Australians and 2,779 New Zealanders died. Great suffering to this small and illustrious country was caused by the loss of these young men. On ANZAC Day, we remember their sacrifice.

Our ANZAC assembly epitomised the sense of respect and distinction that is representative of our servicemen, both past and present. We were joined by representatives of the Royal New Zealand Returned Services’ Association, who celebrate their 100th Anniversary this year.

Fraser’s Cadet Unit performed

as Guard of Honour while both the New Zealand and Australian flags were raised. Biographies of past Fraser students who died protecting our sovereignty, were read. The Last Post symbolised the end of our assembly, while serving as a solemn reminder of the lives that once were.

Fraser High’s Senior Council also paid their respects at the Hamilton ANZAC Ceremony on the 25th of April at Memorial Park. The entrance was covered by poppies; symbolising the large scale losses Hamilton suffered as a result of World Wars 1 and 2. Head Students Eden French-Putu and Teancum Timu, on behalf of the school, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph as a token of our appreciation.

ANZAC Day is significant in the current day because it reminds us of the thousands of Kiwis who left New Zealand to fight and defend world peace. It’s a time to remember and be thankful for the peaceful New Zealand that we live in. It serves as a reminder about how we can be agents of change, striving for the good of humanity.

He Puāwai Mural designed and painted by students

At the end of 2015, the students of He Puāwai were given the opportunity to create something that represented the He Puāwai community of mothers, teachers and babies.

Lee Marchioni, the Leader of Curriculum for He Puāwai, asked artist Megan Hockly, to come in and create the painting with us. He Puāwai students, Teatatu Parker and Vanessa Rangiawha found the design and added a quote that complimented it. The design was based on the beliefs and values we have as young mothers with education as a big part of our lives, it helps us to grow into something bigger.

The painting took a week and a half to complete with the help from Faith Wilson, Naomi Hohaia, Jordan Rhodes, Crystal Pepperell and Phoebe Beech-Maher. All the He Puāwai students had the chance to contribute to the mural by painting their hands and placing them on the tree as leaves.

The final product was nice and bright, it also made us stand out from other class rooms around the school and let students, parents, teachers and visitors know who we are and what we are about.

Cody Stiles & Charlotte LoweStuart Barris’s role at Fraser

is as a Guidance Counsellor. He works towards enhancing student’s health and wellbeing. In part, by creating a safe space to talk about any problems students are experiencing and helping equip them with the tools to make positive changes in their lives.

Mr Barris is currently in his third year working at Fraser. He previously worked part time at Fraser in 2014 while completing his Bachelor of Applied Social Science-Counselling and then secured full time employment in 2015. Mr Barris says working in a school felt like a natural progression after being involved in a variety of youth and community work. He adds that he likes counselling in a school because you get to be part of a student’s journey through their years, “it isn’t like you see someone for six months and then move on”.

He enjoys working at Fraser because of the great students and staff and believes that it is a creative school that is “not scared to think outside the box”. He also loves the diversity of the students.

Mr Barris enjoys music as a hobby and says “I’ve been a student of music for most of my life.” He was 16 when

he joined his first band. When asked to describe himself in one word, he said “I would probably describe myself as “curious” as I am very interested in people, different cultures, different ways of thinking and the world in general”. He believes that being curious is important in his role, as it helps him listen to people’s stories and better understand where they’re coming from.

His advice for someone who would like to become a Guidance Counsellor is to “try and get involved in as many community projects as you can. After you do a few jobs for the community, you’ll most likely meet people who are interested in the same things as you. You’ll build friendships and connections to do more of the stuff you like. An example would be volunteering at the Western Community Centre”.

If he wasn’t working at Fraser today, he says that “I would probably still be living in a rural community on the East Coast, (Te Araroa) where I was doing a variety of things like helping run a youth boxing gym, volunteering with the local fire brigade and being involved in a number of Marae based initiatives - just being involved in the community really.”

LEST WE FORGET

INFORMATION EVENING

Thursday 28 July Fraser High School Hall at 5.30 pm

All prospective students and parents are welcome

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Tovah Reed, TIC DramaOn Thursday evening, 31

March at 6 pm the 2016 Fraser High School Drama students celebrated and shared their hard work with friends and family in the school hall. Six groups of students performed pieces of drama that they had been working on throughout the term.

The evening began with a group of four Year 10 students who set the bar high. They performed a well devised drama, revolving around drugs, that influenced two separate households. Feedback from the audience stated that the students were “professional, advanced, well-crafted and controlled”.

Their work ethic, commitment to rehearsals and their ability to include complex conventions into their piece was impressive.

The second piece was a selection of scenes from the well-known NZ true story, turned script, ‘Daughters of Heaven’ by Michelanne Forster. The Year 11 performers developed their knowledge of drama techniques to show the audience how Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme committed murder.

The third piece was a devised portrayal of how the Mad Hatter met the March Hare, from the classic story of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll’. This performance gained a lot of well-deserved laughs.

The fourth performance was from another outstanding group of Year 11 students. They performed a scene from ‘The Importance of being Earnest’, an Oscar Wilde classic. Here, two women had a disagreement that was set in the Victorian era. The students showed the audience how spite was more subtle but most definitely had more bite.

The fifth piece was an audience interactive performance by Year 9 students. Their performance was a script they had created in class. It was based

around the theme, karma. They demonstrated the light heartedness that happens in performance and were very at home on the stage.

The final act was an improvisation at its best. The Comedy Club performed a jail scene where two photographers broke into the jail to take photos of a hot prisoner. The idea stemmed from the audience so nothing was planned or rehearsed. One thing was certain though, it was funny and creative!

Supporting the performers behind the scenes was a wonderful Year 10 student, Aaria Bennett, who ran the lighting transitions. All in all, it was a fantastic and fluid evening that brought all the drama students together. Overall, the parents were able to see how talented and driven their children are. Each performance was to a high standard and the students love for the subject was evident.

Further showcases are planned to increase the performance skills and also to bring students closer together as a Drama whanau. The next ‘Coming Together’ Showcase will be held in week 9 or 10 of Term 2.

Kayla Polley and Victoria Hooper2016 Waikato Champions!

Waikato competition – Over the course of 6 weeks, the Fraser Senior Girls Volleyball Team played every Saturday in the Waikato senior volleyball competition. Throughout the 6 weeks they went undefeated, without losing a single set until the semi-final.

In the semi, they had a close game against Matamata but came out on top, winning in 5 sets after a long two hour game. They then went on to play Te Aroha in the final at 9.00pm in front of a big crowd, and won in 3 sets.

The girls went home crowned Waikato champions for 2016, while the Fraser boys managed second place, which made it a great night for Fraser High School. To top off the night, both the girl and boy MVP (most valuable player) were from Fraser High School, Kayla Polley and Vaea Euga. The next step for the Senior Girls’ volleyball team was the Nationals in Palmerston North in April!NZSS Nationals

The Senior Girls Volleyball Team went to Palmerston North on Tuesday, 5 April and for some it would be their last year at the Secondary School Nationals. After a six hour drive, the girls arrived ready to start the busy week.

They found themselves in the pool of death, playing against the top seeds from three other regions. They narrowly missed being in 1st division, and were placed in 2nd division where they came top in their pool. Unfortunately they lost to Bethlehem College in the cross overs in a big 5 setter game, which put them out of being in the semis, even though they had previously beaten teams that placed higher.

However, they put it behind them and went on to win the next two games, finishing in 5th place.

This means they came 21st out of 97 teams in New Zealand, in the largest Indoor National competition of any sport!

Top Performances in Drama Showcase

Year 11 students (from left), Cortney Owens playing Pauline, Jasmine Muhlmann playing Juliet and Hazel Vincent is on the floor as Pauline’s mother, performing a scene from Michelanne Forster’s ‘Daughters of Heaven’

Joseph Murray, Deputy PrincipalTwo days completed and we were on point with Matua

Paora’s plan!DAY ONE saw three girls paddle on the one person waka

in the under 16 competition (that’s half our team aged 12 and two 14 yr olds) they qualified for the plate semi final, Kirikowhai and her sister Awatea, and Kaisamaree, made the championship semi-final.

DAY TWO, saw the qualifying begin for the various divisions in the OC6 (6 person) competition, with our goal being to qualify for the championship round against the countries and in some cases possibly the worlds best under 19 teams despite half our team being so young.

The first race had us competing over 500m which required the girls to sprint 250m then turn the 12m waka around a flag in the middle of the lane that has 15m on either side of it. The girls were superb and had one of the best turns of the day (approx one third of the teams were penalised for not completing the turn properly) turning almost a boat length ahead of Lakes High and Rotorua Girls High School, two of the best teams at the Regatta. We qualified for the championship semi-final with the fourth fastest time of the day and the girls had a comfortable win by over two boat lengths.

Race two saw us in the splash and dash 250m race, we were

up against the super fit Tai Wananga crew, and the even more imposing Under 16 World Champion team from Gisborne’s Lytton High School. The girls powered away straight from the start and by the half way stage had a half boat lead which they stretched to almost a full length at the end of the race cruising in with the 3rd fastest time of the day.

We were on track to achieve our goal of qualifying for the championship finals on Friday and I looked forward to some highly competitive races in which both the teams and coaches of New Zealand’s top teams learn to respect and fear the Unknown girls from Fraser High School.

DAY THREE was a mixture of a very low point and great character to recover our composure!

After setting one of the best times on Day Two in the 500m turns race, we again started this mornings race extremely well, into a cold southwest wind. The girls approached the

turn only a fraction behind the top qualifiers from Kelston and clear of the rest of the field, but one tiny error and our position of strength disappeared. We lost momentum on our turning line to exit last from the turn.

The girls fought hard but were only able to recover to 5th place thus failing to qualify for the final, giving us a ranking of 10th in New Zealand.

Teachers should be very happy that the girls spent the long break between races catching up on school work (true story), collaborating on an article they were writing for school and not socialising with the myriad of athletes from the other schools from all over the country. The focus amongst the team was incredible and the maturity in such a young team unmatched by any other school.

The girls are a tribute to their coach (Matua Paora) their families and to our school!

From the Waka Ama Journal 2016


The Western Community Centre46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, contact 8474873, [email protected], www.westerncommuni-tycentre.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 ser-vices we can print from USB or your email, B&W 10c, Colour 50c, Colour A3 posters $1Justice of the PeaceAvailable Tuesdays, 9.30am – 12pm, no appoint-ment needed just turn up!Free Legal AdviceNiemand Peebles Hoult offer free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments take place between 9am – 10am. To book, contact the centre.Tables and Chair HireWe have tables and chairs for hire! Tables $6 each, Chairs $2 each. For weekend hire pick up Friday drop off Monday. We also have a pie warm-er for hire.Western Community Centre Radio Show - Free FMTune into to 89FM every Friday 10.30am - 11am to stay updated with news and information from the Centre. Visit freefm.org.nz for podcasts of the show and further info.Fruit & Vege co-op Just $10 gets you a bag of fruit and a bag of veg-gies. Order before 3pm Wednesday, pick up Thurs-day after 11.30am. You can now order online at www.foodtogether.kiwi

EducationFloral Lessons with Elsie MoormanContemporary Floral work for the home and gifts. Learn from an experienced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439.English Language ClassesThese classes are for adult learners who have Per-manent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-day and Thursday 12.15-2.45pm contact waikato@

englishlanguage.org.nz - Phone (07) 853 2188 Weekly conversation classes also available. Triple 1 Care - Workplace First Aid Monthly Courses taking place $169, 8.30am – 5pm, Refresher Course $115, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Book on 0800 487 475 (Option 7) Email [email protected] based at our 108 Grandview road centre.Toastmasters If you want to meet a great bunch of people, have an enjoyable evening while at the same time learn the art of public speaking in a friendly and sup-portive environment, then come along to Dinsdale Toastmasters. Tuesdays 7.15 pm - 9.00 pm at our 108 Grandview Road Centre, for more info (0800) 736 753(Evening) :(07) 850 4187

ChildrenMainly MusicThis programme takes place here at the centre 10am every Wednesday, facilitated by Westside Church. Fun, interactive music sessions for young children and their parents/caregivers. Complimen-tary first session, Thereafter $2, $3 per family.Lil GrooversGot kids from 0-10 years old keen to dance? Dance classes for littlies and big kids to really get them go-ing. Tuesday mornings 9am - 9.45am for under 5’s, Thursdays 3.30pm - 4.15pm for 5-7 years, 4.15pm – 5pm for 7-10 years, $6 per child-family discounts and concessions available, More info [email protected] or call Cat on 021 525 795Iloha Club- Japanese PlaygroupThe Iloha Club is a Japanese playgroup for mums and dads who can speak Japanese and for chil-dren 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, Japa-nese music, stories, crafts and cooking. For more information please contact [email protected] Friday 10am – 12:30pm, donation per session is 50c per childWestern Stars Holiday ProgrammesWe will be running 2 weeks of holiday programmes, last two weeks before school goes back. Pro-grammes start at 8am to 5.30pm. Cost per week is $130 or $26 per day. Winz subsidies may be avail-able, Enrol at the centre or online at our website. 8 weeks of holiday programmes are held throughout the year.

YouthWestern Wheel Learner Licence CourseCourse dates, 29th Sept to 2nd Oct and 8th Dec to 11th Dec. Course cost is $30 plus $93.90 for the Test Licence Fee. To enrol or for more info contact Aileen 8474873 ex 1, [email protected] Boarders – 3rd Monday of the monthWe’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 CentreBoom Boxing – Youth ClassA combination of intense sweat and boxing fun, mixed with music. Wednesdays 5pm – 6pm and it’s free for high school aged youth. Txt: Wallace 021-126-8119 OR Facebook focus-24sevenFabulosity Girls ProgrammeThis 6-session programme is designed for year 9 high school girls and incorporates a range of fun activities held after school. From master chef, tips to feel good, staying healthy to helping out the community. Contact the centre for more info.Western Brotherhood This 6-session programme is designed for year 9 high school boys and incorporates a range of fun activities held after school. From master chef, graf art, environmental projects, staying healthy to help-ing out the community. Contact the centre for more info.Minglers of CraftFun Craft group, bring your own or learn from oth-ers.Wednesday 10am-12pm Western Card ClubStarting Wednesday 30th March we are starting a card and games club 10am – 12pm. All welcome! We will have the jug on!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-11.30am50+ Luncheons and Bus TripsLuncheon takes place monthly on third Thursday of each month at 12pm, the luncheons provide an opportunity for seniors in our area to meet, social-ize, interact and enjoy some local entertainment. Transport is provided for those unable to drive.

The luncheons are potluck and a great way to net-work and make new friends.Bus trips take place throughout the year to a num-ber of destinations; contact the centre to find out about our next one.

Health and WellbeingTraditional Maori HealingWayseer is based at the centre Tuesday evenings, mirimiri (massage) romiromi (bodywork) rongoā (traditional Māori medicine) $20 clothed massage or bodywork. Contact David Kukutai Jones 022 569-4288 [email protected] BoxingA combination of intense sweat and boxing fun, mixed with music. Wednesdays 6pm - 7:30pm (general). Session $10 per person. It’s great to bring your own box-ing gloves and pads, however we have a limited no. Which can be used for those who’d like to give Boom-boxing a go. Don’t miss out limited places available! Txt: Wallace 021-126-8119 OR Face-book focus24sevenWallace 021-126-8119 OR Facebook focus24sev-enMates Men’s NetworkCreating Positive Male Role Models in our Com-munity, Tuesday 7pm – 9.30pm (fortnightly) [email protected] 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 peo-ple.Training Room - This room can seat up to 40 peo-ple own Kitchen included.108 Grandview - This venue is set up to cater for children, ideal for playgroups or children’s birthday parties and small meetings.

Our Little Wish ListThe centre is on the look out for donations of lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery, playing cards, chess pieces or sets, scrabble sets. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our centre at 46 Hyde Ave.

Volleyball in West HamiltonSocial, School, Club & Beach Volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477 388, or [email protected]

What’s on out West

Hone’s Korero

Nga mihi and warm greetings everyone as we enter the period of Pentecost a time in the church where we celebrate its birthday. So happy birthday.

Since my last ‘Hone’s Korero’ I have been busy in our community connecting with you, caring about your wellbeing and family situation. There have been many calls for support concerning many issues but generally people are seeking the comfort of the Lord in their homes.

I enjoy seeing the smiley faces of our children, mum’s and dad’s as God’s loving arms are wrapped around them. Our elderly folk are always in my prayers and on the visit list as are our homeless whanau and friends. Let us work in unity together in the Lord’s house.

My role in your community is about joining you and the Lord together. I quote from the gospel of Leviticus 19:18, ‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbour as yourself.

I am the Lord.’ 1 John 3:18 says ‘Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue alone but with actions and in truth...’

Come and visit me at the church I

take services on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

I am in the church office on Wednesday and Thursday every week. You will also find me at the Nawton Primary School as the resident Kaumatua and Chaplain. Contact by text on 021 741218 or ring Nawton Community Presbyterian Church Office at (07) 847 0868 and leave a message. You are important because the Lord says so – korero mai, talk to me. ‘Ko te Amorangi ki mua; ko te Hāpai-ō ki

muri’ (The emblems of God leading the way,

the people will follow the Lord)

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Repetitive Rubbish Radio? Run Away To FreeFM!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. Each day from 6pm our Ethnic Zone showcases an eclectic mix of cultures, music, opinions and so much more. From Japan to South America and the Pacific, you can hear a variety of languages news and views. This is mixed in with our youth, community and music zones so there really is something for everyone. Check out our schedule on www.freefm.org.nz

Interested in hosting your own show? We provide full training and support to get you on the air. Get in touch today! Call us on 8342170 or email our Programme Director Mike on [email protected].

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 *Editors note: FreeFM have been giving away lots of great movie tickets lately, get in to win! Also listen out for Neil and Max every Friday morning 10:30-11am!

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Don’t miss out on your chance for our qualified and dedicated teachers to extend your child!

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Kia Ora Koutou Katoa! The Community Centre has been doing some awesome things to help whanau and the community vibe really shows what can be achieved when people work together! In the last few weeks I’ve seen notices go up on Facebook to pop in and pick up some kai. Donations have been left at the centre and whanau who want eggs or nappies get a message and come along and pick stuff up – ‘no questions asked’. Then more stuff gets dropped off or picked up. It’s clear to me that Neil and the team are creating a centre where people feel safe and supported – hats off to you all!!!

Not many people know that the team in my office can be another place to seek support. We are only too happy to help and advocate on your behalf – especially if you are having problems with government agencies. We are available by phone 07) 839-6811 or email: [email protected]. We can even come out to the centre for clinics to help whanau. We are happy to do our bit to support the Western Community Centre because we know that working together makes a big difference.

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Ferrybank Market has been set up with the aim of providing a central city destination for Saturday morning shopping and for facilitating a space for small or start-up businesses to sell their locally made products.

The indoor market at the Celebrating Age Centre is open from 9-1pm every Saturday morning with a changing line-up of stallholders so there is always something new on offer.

You can expect to find a selection of clothing, toys, décor, furniture, vintage as well as fresh produce and ready to eat foods on offer.

Kelli Pike started Market Place in 2013, and has focussed on promoting vintage and locally made products as an alternative to fast fashion and imported goods.

She has also remained dedicated to staying in the central city. Teaming up with the organiser

of Gourmet in the Gardens to bring food vendors is just the first step in what they hope will see a revival in the central city focussing on riverfront initiatives.

“Ferrybank is a really beautiful part of the city which incorporates the river and heritage points like the Band Rotunda, it’s a lovely place to visit and stroll around after the market”.

Ferrybank Market is open 9-1pm every Saturday morning, at 30 Victoria street, Hamilton.

THE MARKET IS SEEKING NEW VENDORS FOR ONE-OFF OR REGULAR STALLS – if you are interested, please contact Kelli on: [email protected] or Phone 022 136 1496. www.ferrybankmarket.co.nz

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Congratulations and well done to everyone who supported the 2016 Relay for Life in

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As always, there were some creative costumes and energetic participants, and there was

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MAN UP will tackle some of the hard topics that we may not be coping with, and need help with, such as an-ger, family violence, depression, suicide, drugs, alcohol and more.

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MAN UP will empower you, and fill you with hope that tomorrow is going to be a brighter day for you, your family and your future.

Next month a women’s group will be starting also. Held at the same venue Thursdays 7pm-8pm. Details to come.

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