West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165 Local boxing hero Lennox Whiti- ora, punching the numbers and the bag as he readies for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. See P.3. Cold Sores, or Herpes Simplex Cold sores are a common health condition which can be painful but are generally more often annoying and embarrassing for those who get them. They are not life threatening but are certainly treatable and manageable. Often the cold sores appear at the worst times – for instance when you have a special event planned and cold sores are the last thing that you want to worry about. We are all exposed to the cold sores virus but not all of us will experience an outbreak of cold sores. Those who do, usually get repeated attacks. Our first exposure to the virus is most likely in childhood. It tends to stay in our bodies, doing nothing until later in life when certain things ‘trigger’ it to become active and cause cold sores to appear. The virus responsible is called herpes simplex type 1, which can cause both facial and genital herpes. It has nothing to do with the common cold virus but having a cold or the flu, or being run down from stress or some other illness, can provide the perfect ‘trigger’ for cold sores to develop. Sunburn is another common ‘trigger’. Cold sores usually start out with a tingling, burning or itchy feeling on the skin where the sores eventually will appear – usually around the mouth or nose. A red swollen patch then develops over the next 24 hours which is often very painful, and turns into a blister or a group of blisters. These crust over and dry-up after about a week, with the sores eventually healing completely and disappearing 10-14 days after the first tingle. The virus remains in your body until something like stress, an infection, or the common cold ‘triggers’ it again and more cold sores develop – often in the same place as before. Cold sores are transferred easily from person to person and can be particularly dangerous for babies, or for people taking medicines that affect their immune systems. “Kissing is a common way of spreading the virus. Parents who have cold sores should be careful not to kiss children until the sores have healed as they risk passing them the virus for life,” caution Self Care pharmacists. They also advise “don’t share your eating and drinking utensils, or face cloths and towels, because you could pass-on the virus that way”. As further advice, people should wash their hands thoroughly after they have bathed and treated cold sores, or if they accidentally touch the sores. “It is extremely important not to touch or rub your eyes without washing your hands first. If your eyes become red, watery and sensitive to light, see your doctor straight away as the virus could have passed to your eyes. This can be very serious.” Cold sores also can be spread to the genitals so it is important to take care with genital hygiene. You cannot be cured of the cold sores virus, but medicines to relieve symptoms of the actual sores are available from your Self Care pharmacist. Some can speed-up the healing time. Other medicines can stop the sores even from appearing, but usually only if used early-enough in the cycle. “The key is getting help and using antiviral medicines straight away - during the early ‘tingling’ stage,” say Self Care pharmacists. For more information on cold sores and the different medicines available, talk to your Self Care pharmacist and get your copy of the Cold Sores or Herpes Simplex fact card. Lennox - punching for 2018
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West Hamilton PharmacyNewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165
Local boxing hero Lennox Whiti-ora, punching the numbers and the bag as he readies for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. See P.3.
Cold Sores, or Herpes Simplex Cold sores are a common health condition which can be painful but are
generally more often annoying and embarrassing for those who get them. They are not life threatening but are certainly treatable and manageable. Often the cold sores appear at the worst times – for instance when you have a special event planned and cold sores are the last thing that you want to worry about.
We are all exposed to the cold sores virus but not all of us will experience an outbreak of cold sores. Those who do, usually get repeated attacks. Our first exposure to the virus is most likely in childhood. It tends to stay in our bodies, doing nothing until later in life when certain things ‘trigger’ it to become active and cause cold sores to appear.
The virus responsible is called herpes simplex type 1, which can cause both facial and genital herpes. It has nothing to do with the common cold virus but having a cold or the flu, or being run down from stress or some other illness, can provide the perfect ‘trigger’ for cold sores to develop. Sunburn is another common ‘trigger’.
Cold sores usually start out with a tingling, burning or itchy feeling on the skin where the sores eventually will appear – usually around the mouth or nose. A red swollen patch then develops over the next 24 hours which is often very painful, and turns into a blister or a group of blisters. These crust over and dry-up after about a week, with the sores eventually healing completely and disappearing 10-14 days after the first tingle. The virus remains in your body until something like stress, an infection, or the common cold ‘triggers’ it again and more cold sores develop – often in the same place as before.
Cold sores are transferred easily from person to person and can be particularly dangerous for babies, or for people taking medicines that affect their immune systems. “Kissing is a common way of spreading the virus. Parents who have cold sores should be careful not to kiss children until the sores have healed as they risk passing them the virus for life,” caution Self Care pharmacists. They also advise “don’t share your eating and drinking utensils, or face cloths and towels, because you could pass-on the virus that way”.
As further advice, people should wash their hands thoroughly after they have bathed and treated cold sores, or if they accidentally touch the sores. “It is extremely important not to touch or rub your eyes without washing your hands first. If your eyes become red, watery and sensitive to light, see your doctor straight away as the virus could have passed to your eyes. This can be very serious.” Cold sores also can be spread to the genitals so it is important to take care with genital hygiene.
You cannot be cured of the cold sores virus, but medicines to relieve symptoms of the actual sores are available from your Self Care pharmacist. Some can speed-up the healing time. Other medicines can stop the sores even from appearing, but usually only if used early-enough in the cycle. “The key is getting help and using antiviral medicines straight away - during the early ‘tingling’ stage,” say Self Care pharmacists.
For more information on cold sores and the different medicines available, talk to your Self Care pharmacist and get your copy of the Cold Sores or Herpes Simplex fact card.
Lennox - punching for 2018
2 Western Community News - August 2014
Three hundred people celebrated the opening of the Good News Community Centre in Nawton-Crawshaw on Saturday. Newly built beside St Mark’s Church in Dominion Road by Te Rongopai Community Trust, the Centre will serve all the surrounding area.
A karanga called everyone inside, to be welcomed on behalf of the local Ngati Mahanga people by the Rev. Greg Koroheke. Crawshaw School Principal Jill Littlewood replied, introduced by elder Jack Enoka. The facility was dedicated in a short service by Rev. Joel Rowse and Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley. Delightful entertainment by the Southwell School jazz band and Crawshaw School children accompanied speeches by Trust Chairperson Susanne Rowse, Hamilton Deputy Mayor Gordon Chesterman and local father Aaron Gotty. Two children, Legacy Davies and Rosemarie Cameron, cut a ribbon. Stacey Ruru presented videotaped interviews of local people describing the new Centre’s great significance for the area. Tea, coffee and food followed.
Low-income Nawton-Crawshaw now has access to a large multi-purpose hall, a well-equipped kitchen, lounge, offices,
another multi-purpose room and ablutions facilities. The ideally-located Centre has been financed by charitable funding agencies, by many generous private donors and by outstanding support from many Hamilton businesses and groups.
Susanne Rowse says, “We are really excited to finally have these great new facilities as a quality venue for local events, functions, club meetings, community and welfare services, sporting and recreational activities. Already under way or planned are a pre-schoolers’ playgroup, a Friends and Neighbours social group, a youth group and after-school club. Indeed, one special focus is children and youth. Through a popular Sunday afternoon games and family meal programme the Centre is providing positive activities, leadership experience, social integration and support including for children and young people who would otherwise be bored and at risk.
Also being explored are budgeting services, a homework club, computer workshops, gymnasium and physical fitness programmes. We want local people to feel the Centre is theirs, suggesting and helping us provide what the area
needs - maybe work readiness or parenting courses, cooking - there are endless possibilities.”
The Trust still faces financial challenges to equip the Centre. Anyone wanting to help in cash or in kind, seeking further information, or enquring about hiring the facilities, can contact Susanne Rowse, 027 3098 568, [email protected] , or Bert or Robyn Jackson, (07) 853 7080, [email protected] , or visit http://www.terongopai.org.nz
Good News Community Centre Opening
For 34 years this paper has been at the heart of the community reporting news and providing a great tool to share and celebrate achievements and positive change throughout Hamilton West.
It all started in 1980 with the Nawton Community News first being published so the Nawton Community Centre could gets its updates out there. In a time before the Internet, Robert Muldoon was Prime Minister, Ross Jansen was the Mayor of Hamilton (a position he held for 12 years) and the Sweetwaters festival had been held in Ngaruawahia. Goodbye Pork Pie was released at the movies, we only had 2 TV channels and 4 AM radio stations (3 locals, 1ZH, Radio Waikato & Radio Contact). Shops had only just been allowed to open on a Saturday and Waikato demolished Auckland to
hold the Ranfurly shield up until the end of the season. Just like NZ, the papers look has changed a lot throughout
the years as you can see by the pictures, looking back through previous issues its amazing to see how the community has grown and all the amazing stories and achievements throughout the years. As well as all the past changes there’s also the brand new masthead for the paper, we hope you like it!
The Western Community Newspaper is Hamilton’s only non-profit, community owned and operated newspaper. We like to focus on real community issues and our head office is right here in the middle of Hamilton West. All profits from the newspaper go back into the Western Community Centre to further create opportunities and provide support to enhance the wellbeing of the people in our city and help ensure our
communities are thriving, vibrant, healthy and self reliant. As well as being in print the newspaper is available to
view online and you can make friends with us on Facebook! We also do a lot of updates there and even live reporting of events as they unfold, including coverage of City Council meetings and timely news updates.
A huge thank you to the people who have been crucial in the history of the newspaper and those who work on it to this day. Thank you to all our advertisers, who without them this newspaper would not be possible. Also all the people who have featured in the newspaper, contributed articles and photos, and helped fill our pages to bring you Hamilton’s coolest newspaper.
34 Years of Community News By Ben Flood & Max Dillon Coyle
FYD Waikato is delighted to welcome Programmes Manager Kelley Marra to the team. Kelley is passionate about youth development and held the Waikato Regional Coordinator role with Star Jam previously. Kelley brings a wealth of experience to her role and she is working in all the communities where FYD Waikato programmes are delivered.
FYD programmes ‘Kiwi Can’, ‘Stars’ and ‘Project K’ are all designed to help Grow Great Kiwi Kids and Kelley along with other team members works hard to ensure the youth in
those programmes have lots of opportunities to explore their potential and learn valuable life skills.
A part of Kelley’s role is coordinating ‘Project K’ the FYD programme that kicks in at a time when some kids need it most. Designed for Year 10’s, this programme builds confidence, teaches life skills, promotes good health and encourages a positive attitude. Project K includes a massive 21 day ‘Wilderness Adventure’, a two week long ‘Community Challenge’ followed by twelve
months of one-on-one adult mentoring. Kelley says, “Having just experienced the completion of the ‘Wilderness Adventure’ alongside 12 Project K students from Fraser High, I am very excited to be working with these students through to the completion of their journey”.
Kelley is a valued addition to the team as FYD Waikato continues to deliver great youth development programmes throughout the Waikato, helping them Grow into Great Kiwi’s.
Foundation for Youth Development’s Waikato’s new Programmes Manager
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Your Say: If you were PM for a day what would you spend $2M on?
Teal, 13 yearsNew Car for my Nan
and a big Mansion for the whole family
Kelton, 14 yearsMore art work for
around New Zealand to make the country look
nicer
Jakob, 13 yearsMake a house for
different Charities.
Rawhiti, 13 yearsBuy Clothes and food
for different Charities.
Tyreese, 14 yearsMake schools bigger, less crowded class-
rooms, more space and more teachers.
Trey, 13 yearsGive most of it to
Charity and schools, make a bigger sport
arena for NZ.
Pius, 13 yearsGive baskets of food
and clothing to home-less people.
Tiija-Kapri, 14 yearsShelter for homeless
people and more sup-port for themMore
SPLASH ATTACK RELAUNCHWe’ve redeveloped our popular Splash Attack
programme. Splash Attack is targeted at our younger customers, and our redeveloped programme gives youth more back for their buck, with new zones and
access to many areas – all for the standard rate of $5. The redeveloped Splash Attack takes in our inflata-
bles – including the huge 7-metre slide, zorb balls and obstacle courses – as well as the hydroslides. The chill
zone and sports zone will vary each week, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for poolside movie screen-
ings or come on down and play a bit of pool volley.
Monthly Competitions on Htwn Youth!
From August 2014 Htwn Youth with be holding at least one easy-as competition every month! Prizes will range from winter woollies, to Skullcandy headphones, to Samsung tablets!
Just ‘like’ the Facebook page on www.facebook.com/htwnyouth<http://www.facebook.com/htwnyouth> and make sure you’re ‘following’ so you can be the first to hear about any new competitions.
Don’t forget to check out our website to keep in touch with what’s happening where around Hamilton for young people! www.htwnyouth.co.nz<http://www.htwnyouth.co.nz>
Kiwi Staff are an innovative, reliable and hardworking team dedicated in assisting workers into work. We have a specialised formula to cater to all industries seeking, and deliver a quality “match making” service creating a hassle free environment for candidates, and likewise for companies.
Following years of experience in the recruitment sector Kiwi Staff have cultivated and formed another bow to their arsenal focused and developed for candidates of all ages. This added service is to improve candidate’s abilities to pertain, obtain and sustain employment opportunities in the Waikato. As of August 2014 Kiwi staff will host workshops dedicated to increasing knowledge and skill for employment seekers.
These workshops will thoroughly engage in areas specifically identifying early stages of employment-seeking, following through obtaining a position, through to sustaining roles long term. There will be a set of 2 workshops running
separately for 2 generations. “Ready for work” focuses on new employment seekers and or 27 and unders, improving all aspects of employment. “Insertion to work” refreshes candidates on employment expectations, focusing on modern understanding and updated processes, which will be available for 27s and over. All workshops will be free to all Kiwi Staff candidates, registered or working.
If you would like to be a part of this innovative 5 work shop course, please feel free to contact us on the below details by either phone or email.
READY FOR WORK – 27 yrs of age or under / New to employment
- Employment seeking strategies - Interview coaching- Pertaining, obtaining & sustaining employment - C.V constructingINSERTION TO WORK – 27 years of age and over
- Employment seeking strategies- Interview coaching- Employer expectation analysis- Modern employment understanding5 week course – (Starting August, Dates to be confirmed)1 – 1.5 hr evening workshops, once a week (Day to be
confirmed)Free (For all Kiwi Staff candidates registered or working)E- [email protected]
Kiwi Staff Employment Initiatives
The Nawton Boxing Club’s new premises is in Frankton. We would like to thank the Nawton public for all the support the club has received over the last five years.
Nawton boxing club was first established in a carport in 2009 at 17 Prior place - the club had its first amateur/professional tournament event at the Meteor in 2010 which highlighted Areta Gilbert as its first professional fighter for the club.
In that same year three fighters represented Nawton Boxing at the NZ National Boxing Championships in Christchurch, with two fighting their way through to take the runner-up spot in their division, and the third winning a NZ title.
Today the club has sent fighters to every
national boxing championship, has won several titles and has had four fighters selected to represent NZ in overseas tournaments.
And with the new coaching staff: Winston, Jayden, and Fabian - another legacy has just begun.
Nawton Boxing ClubLennox Whitiora is 14-years-old and
accomplishing more than the average schoolboy. Lennox is a student at Hamilton’s Fraser High School and also a member of Mana Tangata Boxing club.
Lennox has a passion to exceed both in education and boxing. His short-term goal is to complete and pass all subjects at school and his long-term goal is to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
With a rigorous training schedule Lennox is showing plenty of promise both in the ring and the classroom. So much so he was asked to go up a year at school and has been invited to attend an Accounting trip to the USA in 2015.
Lennox is currently working towards the 2014 NZ Boxing Nationals to be held in Queenstown.
The Whitiora whānau would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support and encouragement as Lennox endeavours to achieve his goals and live out his dreams.
The hard work, dedication and expenses involved can be intense at times as he travels to tournaments requiring specific training gear and equipment as well as fundraising for the Accounting trip to the USA in 2015.
If you wish to support Lennox Whitiora on his journey, please ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ his Facebook page www.facebook.com/lennoxwhitioraroadtosuccess
Donations can be made to the following account: Lennox Nesta Whitiora 03-1754-0543022-08, Ngā Mihi.
Lennox on Boxing & Maths
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GENERAL ELECTION, Saturday 20 SeptemberYour Hamilton West Candidates
Sue Moroneyfor Hamilton WestPutting people first
Authorised by Tim Barnett, 160 Willis St, Wellington
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All Registered Political Parties were contacted, and every Hamilton West candidate who responded is present on this page.
MischelleRHODES
TimMcINDOE
SueMORONEY
SaraMUTI
Hamilton and the Waikato are important to me and I have always made it a priority to be a voice in Parliament for our region.
Locally I have thrown my support behind the Frankton Markets and workers affected by redundancies, including the Hutton’s Factory closure, and I will support people losing their jobs from Canpac in Te Rapa.
I am passionate about people and this has driven my work in Parliament to extend paid parental leave for families and achieve safer workplaces with the legal right to rest periods and meal breaks.
My role as opposition chief whip and social development spokesperson is evidence of my ability to influence decisions in Parliament. I am a front bench MP for Labour.
Sara Muti believes you are a responsible person who can decide for yourself what is best for you and your family.
She grew up in Hamilton and with her husband Kama, has recently returned from living in Canterbury, where she saw many people let down by the government they trusted in.
Sara firmly believes in the individual and community knows best for themselves.
ACT stands for freedom from one size fits all Government policies, for a flat tax rate, choice for your child’s education and the three strikes policy for repeat offenders.
Party vote ACT this election.
My family and I enjoy living in Hamilton West with our first rate health services, schools, public facilities and attractions. Our growing population and diverse communities contribute to a strong sense of confidence that Hamilton is a wonderful place to raise a family.
I’ve been privileged to serve as MP for Hamilton West since 2008. I’m seeking a further term to continue the good work of the John Key-led Government, which has steered NZ through the worst recession in living memory.
We are delivering better public services, a growing economy with more local jobs, and investment in significant projects such as the Waikato Expressway and the redevelopment of Waikato Hospital. For more positive results, please tick National and Tim Macindoe.
I have a proven track record as Vice President of Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc., and Vice Chairperson of Patient’s Rights Advocacy Waikato Inc. I am passionate about championing issues that adversely affect people dedicating much of my time fighting for fairness, transparency and accountability.
I am compelled to stand for Parliament this election because of the many international political influences in agreements such as the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). I am opposed to the provisions in such agreements which may very likely destroy our Kiwi way of life, and take away the ability of our government to make decisions for the benefit of New Zealanders.
We asked 3 Hamiltonians for their thoughts on some of our local issues.....
Transport JudyMost first world countries are trying hard to achieve
sustainability in transport, and are acknowledging that cities work better when there are good public transport systems, and safe cycling and walking facilities. So far, our government has not only failed to follow the trend, it has actively gone in the opposite direction, committing huge amounts of money to highway building, and removing funding and subsidies for public transport and for cycle and walkways.
Hamilton in particular is ideally suited for non-car transport: it’s flat, fairly compact, and has a railway line running through it. We should be able to provide our citizens with excellent bus services and safe, healthy ways of getting to school and work using bikes or feet. Instead, it is impossible to get safe crossings of major roads, and we have a dreadful record of killing pedestrians, in particular, within the city limits. Sadly, these deaths are often connected to bus stops, where pedestrians try to cross the road to either catch the bus or continue their journey on foot. We urgently need government funding reintroduced for pedestrian and cycle infrastructure so that safe crossing points are an automatic provision at places such as bus stops, rather than rarities.
And of course we have a railway line that could take people from east to west, right under the main street. We have disused stations in the central city and in Frankton, and the potential to provide rail commuter services to places like Te Awamutu, Ngaruawahia and Huntly – keeping more cars off the road and providing really safe transport on a daily basis.
All it takes is a little political will.
Police CarlYou would have read in the media that crime statistics are
going down. But is crime really going down. I doubt it.What is happening is people are less inclined to report
crime unless they have to for insurance. Crimes that have occurred but are either not reported, reported but not recorded or as we have seen reported are manipulated. I doubt that crime has gone down in our communities. But to be fair we don’t actually know.
Community Policing centres have closed throughout the city including the one in West Hamilton. When a Community Policing Centre opens reported crime actually goes up as the police are more accessible and more readily available to attend.
The police assist Neighbourhood Support Groups but no longer give them the information that they require to keep our communities informed as to where burglaries are happening in our area. Where are cars being stolen from or broken into? Why can’t the police be more open like they used to be? Keep us informed and we can help you. Our incoming politicians need a focus on this and put the questions of the police as how they are interacting with communities and advising them of crime in their areas.
Our communities need and want community police. It is not a cheap option and perhaps that is one of the underlying reasons why Community Policing Centres have been closed. Other Government agencies i.e. WINZ have stayed in our communities. Bring the police back, give them ownership and work proactively with communities and we will see a real reduction in crime.
Youth TonyThe biggest issue affecting youth employment at the moment
is education – or lack thereof. Of course this is just my opinion, but I should be well placed to know since it’s my job to educate young people on their rights and responsibilities at work.
If I was an elected MP after the September Election my first order of business would be to put forward a member’s bill to get civics education back into schools.
Only a limited number of secondary students learn about employment law at school. I get very grumpy about this because the average Kiwi spends at least 40 years working full time. Not to mention the education curriculum hardly touches on New Zealand politics and civic participation.
With that in mind what do you think is more important? Year 12 Maths or Civics Education? It’s no secret that young people are a very hard demographic to get interested in voting, which is ironic because they have a lot more to gain, and lose, than any other group by not having their say in who runs the country. They are our future leaders after all.
Young people need to know that a) politicians make decisions that have huge consequences on their lives, and b) that they have the power to decide just which pollies gain the authority to make those decisions.
Voting is an employment issue. Who makes the laws that affect workers? Who brought in the 90-day trial period? Youth rates? The possible changes to the Employment Relations Act that could remove break entitlements? You know the answer – so get out and vote, and if you know of a MP who wants to get civics education back into schools then vote for them.
For info to Enrol to Vote....contact 0800 36 76 56, or visit www.elections.org.nz
Western Community News - August 2014 5
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Meat PacksCheck out the $20 Western Community Centre Meat Packs!
We have partnered with The Meat Company Nawton to bring you this awesome deal! To purchase just drop into the store at Grandview and look out for the Community Centre packs. !The packs will vary throughout the year and are available fresh every day. !Not only will you get a great deal but The Meat Company are also supporting the work we do by making a donation for every pack they sell. We think that's great and it is fantastic to see this local business supporting and giving back to our local community.
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More people are becoming aware of the need to grow healthy food that is free of toxic residues, and to farm sustainably. “Go Organic” is a part-time Horticulture course offered by Agriculture New Zealand that explores a wide range of organic and biological strategies. The knowledge and skills learned can be used on a small scale or large scale. Topics covered include soil management, soil food-webs, composting, companion planting, crop rotation, green manures, organic weed, pest and disease management, and establishing suitable habitats for bees, birds and beneficial insects.
Due to popular demand, both a daytime as well as an evening courses are starting in August. The regular daytime course runs once a week during school hours, while the evening course option is ideal for people who are unable to attend day classes due to family and work commitments.
Classes are made up of a mix of interactive tutorials, practical work and field trips.
Students will benefit from networking with like-minded people. The program is NZQA accredited and on successful completion you will be awarded a Level 3 Certificate in Organic Horticulture.
For more information or to enrol contact Agriculture New Zealand on 0800 475 455 or visit www.agnz.co.nz
GO ORGANIC – tools for healthy living
In early July the church farewelled Lewis Bacon, who was the Youth Worker for the church, working among the young people and their families in the area and at the school. Lewis carried out this work for eight years and his impact is evident in the community. This does not mean that the programs he ran have ceased. Lynda and Murray Abbot have taken over leadership of the youth group on Friday evenings, with the assistance of Terina Chapman, and the church is delighted to announce that a new Youth Worker, Pip Steel, has been appointed. The church runs an after school program every Wednesday afternoon during term time from 3.00 – 4.30 and this is what Pip will be facilitating. This is a time for children aged from 5 to 11 years to have fun and learn Christian values in an organised and safe environment.
We look forward to seeing what Pip will bring to this role. She has taught at the school and has a heart for the young people of the Nawton area.
The church actively supports and encourages all these workers so that these programs will continue to provide high quality teaching and nurturing of our young people in a safe and entertaining way.
New Youth Worker at Nawton Community Church
Chill in the Park was a great success with a truckload of snow dumped in the car
park at the Western Community Centre. There were great activities on offer and the event gets bigger every year with a record turnout arriving for the school holiday fun. !!Thanks to all our amazing volunteers and
entertainers who worked very hard to make the day happen.!
!Thanks to the Todd Foundation for providing the funds and thanks to
everyone who came along and helped us celebrate winter on a beautiful sunny day.!!
Thanks to the
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed6 Western Community News - August 2014 Western Community News - August 2014 7
Pasifika Group Performance
Achievements in Tech Academy Music Students Entertaining
Performance by the Barbershop Boys
School Cadet Unit display Enterprise Studies Market Day
Staff versus Student Sports activities
Texpo in actionShakespeare
Fraser’s MusicPRO school band entertains
Fabric Technology DisplaysFood Technology in action
Fraser High School extends a warm invitation to everyone to join us in celebrating Fraser High School’s students’ successes on
FraserFest is for all Fraser families and the Fraser Community to celebrate the successes of our students.
It will be celebrated through performances, exhibitions, activities and entertainment.
SEE THE FOLLOWING GROUPS IN ACTION: Hei Taniwha • MusicPro • Guitar Orchestra • Solo Performances • Pasifika Groups • Fraser Cadet
Unit • Fashion Show • Texpo • WeConnect • Art Gallery • Barbershop • Media Films • Rock Climbing Demos • Careers Expo • Mini Competitions …and much more!
THERE WILL ALSO BE FOOD STALLS, MARKET DAY SALES AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT.
FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER from 4 – 7pm
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed6 Western Community News - August 2014 Western Community News - August 2014 7
Pasifika Group Performance
Achievements in Tech Academy Music Students Entertaining
Performance by the Barbershop Boys
School Cadet Unit display Enterprise Studies Market Day
Staff versus Student Sports activities
Texpo in actionShakespeare
Fraser’s MusicPRO school band entertains
Fabric Technology DisplaysFood Technology in action
Fraser High School extends a warm invitation to everyone to join us in celebrating Fraser High School’s students’ successes on
FraserFest is for all Fraser families and the Fraser Community to celebrate the successes of our students.
It will be celebrated through performances, exhibitions, activities and entertainment.
SEE THE FOLLOWING GROUPS IN ACTION: Hei Taniwha • MusicPro • Guitar Orchestra • Solo Performances • Pasifika Groups • Fraser Cadet
Unit • Fashion Show • Texpo • WeConnect • Art Gallery • Barbershop • Media Films • Rock Climbing Demos • Careers Expo • Mini Competitions …and much more!
THERE WILL ALSO BE FOOD STALLS, MARKET DAY SALES AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT.
FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER from 4 – 7pm
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed
Wanted: any old Fraser High photos and/or school records
If any past pupils of Fraser High School, or Hamilton Technical College, have any school records, photos, magazines, uniforms or other memorabilia they would be happy to lend to the school for copying, please contact the School Archivist, Angela Davison, at school on 07 847 9044, ext 745.
The combined schools will be having their 100 year celebrations at Labour Weekend in 2020. If you are interested in joining a group of past pupils to help with forward planning, please contact Angela now!
If anybody can supply any information on the origin of our bronze lectern it would be greatly appreciated.
Twelve Year 10 Fraser High School students involved in this year’s Project K, returned to a magnificent welcome at a full school assembly on Thursday 24 July.
The group had spent the previous three weeks on their wilderness adventure, doing outdoor activities including white-water rafting, canoeing, mountain-biking and tramping. They travelled from the Raurimu Blue Mountain Adventure Centre to the Hamilton jetty on the Waikato River. Nights were spent in tents or huts.
The weather this year was particularly chilly for the Project K group – they even encountered snow on Maungatautiri - but most days were fine and calm.
The students received the honour of a tumultuous haka when they walked on stage at the school assembly. Two of the twelve students, Phoenix Edgecombe and Josh Hindrup, spoke with confidence and clarity to students and staff, about their adventure. Phoenix said that at the beginning of her journey she would not have believed that she could achieve what she actually did achieve during their four week adventure.
The students were reunited with their families at a ceremony at the Salvation Army Grandview facility, later that afternoon. This was an occasion for hugs, smiles, tears and more speeches – this time from each of the students.
Project K is funded and run by Foundation for Youth Development for Year 10 students. These students were identified as most likely to benefit from the challenges and support that Project K offers, and develop courage, confidence and social skills to get the most out of life.
Observation at Fraser High suggests that Project K not only makes a positive difference to the lives of the students who participate in the programme, but they also become effective encouragers for their peers, to feel good about themselves and life, and engage with gusto in projects and challenges.
Elated Project K Students Return Home to a Hero’s Welcome
Above: Kaitlyn Fransen and Jazmine Siontali negotiating a stream with their bikes.
Above: White-water rafting on the Tongariro river.
Below: Riverleigh Morris-Baars, Jonty Bennett and Phoenix Edgecombe opening ‘care packages’ from home.
Below: John Hindrup (right) with Blue Mountain Adventure instructor David.
Left: Bailey Roma (right) talking to parents at the function for returning students.
Right: The students negotiating one of many
local traffic hazards during the cycling section of their
wilderness adventure.
Project K’s Person of the Month
Alf Fry’s ongoing passion and commitment to Project K has earned him the ‘Project K’s Person of the Month’ Award.
Month after month Alf makes himself available to both students and mentors in a support capacity, as part of his role at Fraser High School. Throughout the month of June,
Alf has been invaluable in the selection of 2014 Project K students.
Thanks so much Alf, from Foundation Youth Development (FYD) Waikato, for your caring and kind ways, and the hard work you put in to support us Grow Great Kiwi Kids.
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Skills Course for Agriculture Students
Positive progress being made in Fraser Rugby
Students take part in BP Business Challenge
FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Learn with purpose Engage with Pride Act with Respect Dare to Succeed
A group of 15 Business/Enterprise Studies students from Fraser High School participated in the BP Business Challenge at Melville High School from Wednesday 30 July to Friday 1 August.
The BP Business Challenge comprises of a business programme where the students design, produce and present a product to a panel of eminent business personalities.
Fraser and Melville High students were divided in to small groups and worked cooperatively, with roles assigned for all within a company structure.
The experience of running a business venture under real life parameters saw the students gain confidence over the three day programme.
The highlight of the programme was the presentations to the judges
by exuberant students dressed in business attire.
Fraser High student, Rae Angelique Zapa, as the CEO of her company, CSi, displayed exceptional business acumen to manage and run her company.
Rae’s company was awarded the best business venture by the judges.
It was a real pleasure to witness the programme deliver positive student outcomes outside the classroom once again.
2015 High School EnrolmentsFraser High School enrolments for 2015 began in earnest this term with an information evening in week 1 and Open day tours in week 2.
ENROLMENTS FOR 2015 ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. Application forms and information packs can be picked up from the school reception. Once completed, an interview with a deputy principal completes the process.
Fraser student, Rae Angelique Zapa, CEO of the winning team CSi, making her presentation to one of the judges.
Fraser is once again hosting a study tour group of students from Gifu in Japan. Fifteen girls have come to Fraser for two weeks along with a tour guide and their English teacher, Mr Masaki Hayamizu.
The students learn about New Zealand, our different cultures, and explore our unique landscape. They have been kayaking, horse riding, flax weaving and cooking. All this while improving their English.
Fraser students have shown proper Fraser hospitality and friendship by teaching them netball and taking our guests to some of their classes.
Japanese Students Hosted by Fraser
Rugby Union has been a big focus for Sport at Fraser High School in 2014 and with the appointment in 2013 of Cody Price as Assistant Sport and Rugby Coordinator, we wanted the focus to be a positive one. There was a true lack of culture within our rugby teams in the past and this needed to change in order to build a winning culture within the school.
The first XV came together late in term one and had a slow start with a poor pre-season build-up to their first competition games. The U14 and U15 teams, with a group of experienced coaches had a more positive beginning and won grading games with confidence.
Just as our teams were gaining momentum, all sports teams were side-lined for three weeks with the measles outbreak. Although this affected our teams, it was a good opportunity to reassess and start again with a fresh mind-set. With the term 2 holidays approaching, the 1st XV made a team call to train through the holidays and worked hard to come back fitter and stronger.
On returning to school the 1st XV were issued with their new jerseys and have gone on to win three games in a row and are playing positive rugby. They have two more competition games
to play and should finish in the Top 5. At this point the focus will be on winning back the shield which was lost last season in the annual Fraser vs Fairfield match.
The U14s have had a tough season in A Grade, coming up against HBHS U14A and St Pauls, but they are working hard to stay competitive. The U15 team have had a consistent season and are looking to finish in a good position for next year.
If you would be interested in coaching a rugby team at Fraser, please contact Jenn at the Sports Office on 07-847 9044 x 741 for more information.
During the week commencing Monday 28 July, the Music Project class from Fraser High School went on tour and performed their annual show to some lucky Hamilton and Bay of Plenty schools.
The Music Project class is a group of year 11-13 students, who have a passion for music and enjoy performing. The set they played was made up of 10 songs, all current hits, which were very well received by the Intermediate and High School audiences.
The students worked really hard in the build up to the tour, and thoroughly enjoyed performing the seven shows throughout the week.
Some highlights included; the reception the band received from the audiences at every school, playing an outdoor show in the sunshine, and being the guest band to perform at Pulse: Intermediate Battle of the Bands.
Year 11 student, and band guitarist, Robert Waru said “It was cool to perform at Fraser, so all our friends could see our band”.
“I really liked seeing everyone come out of their shell when they performed, I’m so proud of all of us” said Year 11 student, guitar and vocalist Sharell Pomare, as she reflected on the week.
Music Project Tour a Real Buzz!
The Tokoroa Fashion and Wearable Arts Show held on July 31st and August 1st was an amazing experience for Fraser High School Year 10 students, Imogen Green and her model Becca Leah
Imogen won first prize of $500 for her garment “Leaves it to Nature” created out of aluminium cans all bolted together, with hand cut leaves that enhanced the vibrant and colourful aspects of the jungle.
Imogen’s second garment “Modern Matisse” created similar aspects of Matisse’s artwork using egg cartons, shampoo bottles and chicken wire to form shapes and textures.
“This creation was not placed” said Imogen, “but it was still an honour to have it displayed in the show. Overall this experience has pushed me into wanting to better myself as a student and a designer.”
First Prize for Student in Wearable Arts Show
Designer, Imogen Green (right), and model, Becca Leah, modelling
Imogen’s two creations.
Year 11 Agriculture students are spending four days training on agricultural machinery. The course includes two wheel motorbikes, quad bikes and tractor use and safety. The ACC and Workplace
NZ encourages young workers to be trained in the correct use of agricultural machinery, due to the high number of accidents in the primary industry, from poor decision making.
Students in the ‘WeConnect’ class have been developing enrichment activities for Zoo animals. The flexible learning environment enabled the students to set up an auditorium style classroom layout for the presentation of their proposals.
Flexible Learning Environment for Students
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Council CommentBy City Councillor
Angela O’LearyHello to the West!
I’ve lived in Dinsdale for a long time now and I’ve watched it change over the years. Some of that change has been good, some of it not so good. But all the things I’ve come to love about the West remain strong. We are also lucky to have a thriving commercial hub filled with wonderful history and stories in a little place called Frankton.
Soon, Council will start developing a Neighbourhood Plan for Frankton that will embrace and enhance everything that is unique and special about the area.
We have identified Frankton as a ‘Special Heritage Zone’. This means that we recognise the importance of Frankton to our city and want to do what we can to protect it. One of the first things I’d like to do with this plan is to collect all the great stories about Frankton. For instance did you know that Frankton was named after Francis (Frank) Bertrand Jolly who was Mayor of Frankton until it joined with Hamilton City in 1917? Frank built that wonderful big white house ‘Windermere’, up on the Western side from the Lake.
You will have an opportunity to be a part of the planning but for now, if you have any stories about Frankton you’d like to share, I’d love to hear about them. You can contact me through my website www.angelaoleary.co.nz.
What’s on out West
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Senior Luncheons Luncheon takes place monthly on second
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Weaving ClassesCreate a beautiful Taonga for your Whānau.
The class will focus on creating a Wahakura, which will enable your precious child to have a valuable and safe sleeping environment. Classes this term take place Monday and Thursday 6pm - 9pm at our centre at 108 Grandview Road and cost for the term is just $30. For more info contact Whaea Betty 027 689 9779 or our centre.
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bring the children along for a morning of fun!; contact the Western Community Centre Iloha Club- Japanese Playgroup
The Iloha Club is a Japanese playgroup for mums and dads who can speak Japanese and for children aged 0 to 5 who are learning Japanese in the Waikato.
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For more information please contact [email protected] Meeting Time: Friday 10am – 12:30pm Donation per session is 50c per childVenue Hire Board Room - Great for group meetings, can sit up to 14 people. The Lounge - A comfortable relaxed meeting room, can sit up to 8 people.Large Room - This room can seat up to 100 people.Training Room - This room can seat up to 40 people own Kitchen included.108 Grandview - This venue is set up to cater for children, ideal for playgroups or children’s birthday parties.(We are not able to cater for functions with Alcohol)Our Little Wish ListThe centre is on the look out for donations of children’s dress up clothes, clothes and blan-kets for dolls, wool, lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery items, scrap paper. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our cen-tre at 46 Hyde Ave. thanks
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Hashtag Radio airs Mondays at 2pm and Saturdays at 5pm, all episodes are available to download from www.freefm.org.nz. Free FM provides full broadcast training to all its volunteers, who make 80 hours of radio each week. They also have a sound system available for hire, free of charge for community organisations. Check them out on www.freefm.org.nz or facebook.com/freefm89.
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The horticulture course focuses on plant propagation, growing your own food, planting and maintaining gardens, growing trees and care of tools and equipment. The farming course covers tractors, quad bikes, fencing and handling livestock. Both courses include safe use of chemicals and weed sprays.
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Tania Simpson and Frank Te Wani are the new Managers for the Hamilton Night Market, held every Saturday from 5-11pm at Bryce Street in the K Mart Carpark.
The new focus for the Night Market is to “keep it local”. They are looking to use local talent to entertain you, and help local people to showcase their arts and crafts.
The Night Market offers a fun, family environment,
where children can come along and experience the night life and a large selection of different cuisine.
The couple have chosen to sponsor the Western Community Centre, to get the two kitchens registered with the City Council. This allows local people to prepare food for sale at the market. Vianna is the
first person to use the kitchen, and cook her fabulous Chocolate Brownie and cupcakes for the Market.
Another local business at the Night Market are Barber Kingz. They have a great following of clients that regularly go to the Night Market. Specialty cuts and designs in the children’s hair are very popular.
Neil Tolan manager at the Community Centre says ‘the Night Markets have been fantastic with supporting our centre kitchens to attain registration with council.”
“It is really great to be able to offer this additional service to our community, we look forward to working with more local stall holders in the future”.
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Oz and Sali, Hamilton Zoo’s two Sumatran tigers, are getting to know each other a little better.
The two adult big cats have been getting to know each other in their enclosure over the last few months, after a “tiger swap” with Auckland Zoo last year. The swap saw Oz trade places with Jaka, Hamilton Zoo’s previous male Sumatran tiger.
Hamilton Zoo Director Stephen Standley says the relationship between Sali (aged 6) and Oz (aged 9) has been developing over recent weeks, and signs were good so they were introduced when she came into season late last week.
Mr Standley said the process to introduce the tigers had been
delicate: “We were never entirely sure how the two animals would interact.”
“What our keepers are seeing is very encouraging,” Mr Standley says. “The animals seem to be getting on well together and developing a good relationship.”
Mr Standley said it was too early to say for sure if the two tigers would breed successfully, but the long-term intention is to contribute cubs to the WAZA (World Association of Zoos & Aquaria) Sumatran Tiger Global Species Management Plan.
“Little tigers are the end goal and we now have to wait to see if the interaction between Oz and Sali is successful. This
would be very exciting for Hamilton Zoo, our visitors, and the species management plan,” Mr Standley says.
There are now fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild and they are classified as “Critically Endangered” in the IUCN Red List.
Hamilton Zoo is owned and operated by Hamilton City Council and has a focus on inspiring conservation action. It is home to over 600 native and exotic animals and boasts the largest free-flight aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants. Open every day, except Christmas Day from 9am-5pm. Visit www.hamiltonzoo.co.nz.
Tigers getting friendly?
Come along and learn some great new skills!
On the 7th, 14th & 21st September, Waikato Touch Association are offering 2x Junior skills sessions & a trial day for the U9-17 age groups. We encourage any player of any ability to come along to our skills sessions and learn from our experienced coaches and senior representative players who will teach you some great new skills within the sport of touch. If you would like to also trial for our
representative teams, continue on to our trial day on the 21st September. You donot have to attend the trial day to do the skills sessions, however you must attend both skills sessions if you wish to trial.
To register and for more information please go to the representative section of our website at www.waikatotouch.co.nz For all other enquiries please contact: [email protected].
