WAIARIKI
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Charity House goes to auction
www.waiariki.ac.nz PLUS: • Government announces Waiariki improvements • Subsidised busing for students • Graduation to be bigger and better • Pushing for wiser energy use • More scholarships for Rotorua residents • New master’s degree on its way
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Professor Margaret Noble Chief Executive
20 February 2014
Kia ora tatou
Professor Margaret Noble Lyn Maner Craig Tiriana, Communications Manager
It is just over a year since I took up the post as Waiariki’s chief executive, and the year has been one of opportunities, challenges and changes. We have developed a new Strategic Plan, established three faculties, and set up a new Learning and Quality Office, the Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise, and Information Centre.
Dr Toby Curtis, Justine McLeary Kris O’Driscoll Tracey Lourie, Fuel Advertising APN Print marketing@waiariki.ac.nz Marketing Department Waiariki Institute of Technology Private Bag 3028 Rotorua 3046
I am pleased to say that the success of our students continues to grow. The story on page 3 summarises our 2012 Annual Report released early this year which showed considerable improvements in student performance and in the performance of the institution over the four years since 2008. We are also beginning to close the gap between Māori student success and that of all others and while there is a 14% achievement gap within the school leaver population, preliminary figures for 2013 show that within Waiariki the difference in course success between Māori and nonMāori students is likely to be less than 9%. This is a great achievement and a testament to the support of our staff in ensuring that all learners are able to succeed. I look forward to continuing to build on these accomplishments. During this year we have developed a new Māori Engagement Strategy and Implementation Plan and have seen the real implementation of our Bicultural Competencies Framework. As you’ll see on page 6, a
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On the cover: Some of the proud Waiariki participants of the Charity House Project in front of the nearly finished home which will be auctioned on Sunday, December 1st at PlaceMakers Rotorua. Front row (L to R) are carpentry students Eddie RolstonDowd, Rawari Kutia, Chase Corbett-Pitau and Joel Bellerby; back row Dylan Heretaunga-Renata, interior design student Chelsea Harvey, Tony Perks (carpentry tutor), Joanne Donovan (interior design tutor), and interior design students Annalise Risi and Amber Anderson.
Anei raatau: Paora Te Rangi – A short, stocky physique but a man of gigantic proportions when it came to organising people to stage major events like Te Ahurei o Ngati Pikiao. Amiria Maorrison – Ngati Whakaue and Te Arawa’s most renowned voice for welcoming visitors whether local, national or international. She was well known and a friend to many people throughout the world.
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We are also looking at our estate and plans for new developments over the coming years. We hope to see erection of the new health sciences building on Mokoia Campus to commence before the Christmas break, and hopefully further developments to our campuses in Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane. The year has been one of continued improvement and reaching new heights. We have developed our first master’s degree (see page 8), new initiatives have been established, and I look forward to continuing to work toward our objective of being a first choice institution for students, iwi, employers and the community in the Waiariki rohe. E nga mihi nui.
Dr Toby Curtis Chair, Te Arawa Lakes Trust
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Iwi News
This is Issue 20 of our three-times-per-year publication bringing you the news, events and happenings of Waiariki Institute of Technology, its staff and students.
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number of colleagues and I have begun learning te reo Māori through Waiariki’s Te Kakano course. This has been an enjoyable challenge and has certainly enabled me to understand more about the Māori language and I believe is an important contribution to our role as a distinctly bicultural institution.
Beverly Anaru – She was one of our most outstanding teachers and a very popular principal in the primary division. She was foremost in leading Māori women to pursue the post of principalship. Many of her former students today are well qualified educationally and occupy senior positions in their careers.
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Rangirereiwaho Maureen Waaka – She was without doubt Rotorua’s most talented Māori woman in almost any field of endeavour she chose. Not only was she an ‘A’ student but she was also the nation’s Miss New Zealand in the early 1960s. She also made her mark as a hard working member of the Rotorua District Council. She will be remembered for her staunch opposition to the establishment of gambling opportunities in our city. Dr George Habib – Died in Auckland and returned to his home marae in Taupo. Māoridom and the country are indebted to him for superb skills in negotiating a settlement for Māori Fisheries to contribute to the country’s economic security. Mitai Rolleston – His passing was a shock to all who knew him. Most of us were not aware that he was suffering from an interminable illness. His contribution
to Ngati Whakaue, Te Arawa and Rotorua will remain unequalled for many years to come. Hon Parekura Horomia – His tangi was the biggest ever held on a marae. Not only was he a man of large physical proportions, but he also had a very big heart in every sense of the word. While Māori people felt the heavy loss of his passing, his Labour Party probably felt it as much, if not more. A kaati. E nga mareikura, e nga pounamu aroaro noa. Haere, takoto, moe mai ra. A national police launch of their special working relationship with all iwi throughout the country, was televised so that all police districts were able to view the proceedings. The initiative was called the Turning of the Tide. Police and iwi will work together to prevent crime. A Ngati Pikiao protest became a redundant issue when the offending party realised they were in breach of the law. The Squadron Group graciously agreed to re-open the gates to enable public access to the boat ramp. Both Pikiao and the Squadron Group are to be applauded. St Faiths concert took place inside the church. Dame Malvina was without doubt the main attraction. The performance of the local talent rendered a night to be remembered. Te Arawa is on the way to having its own cathedral. Te Matatini National Kapa Haka, from all accounts, was touted as the best ever. The occasion ran according to the programme and was executed with a touch of finesse. Te Arawa has been extolled with on-going tribute many months after the event. Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group has a website which will benefit all concerned with the lakes restoration programme. The BOP Regional Council maintains and upgrades it fairly regularly, especially a weekly report on the current state of each lake.
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It’s hammer time at Charity House
Waiariki thanks the following organisations who have been supporting Charity House:
Locals have the chance to help the community and possibly bag a bargain at the same time with Rotorua’s first Charity House set to be auctioned in December. A community partnership through Waiariki, the Charity House Project will see a house built by Waiariki carpentry students each year for five years and sold at auction, the money raised going to the Rotary Club of Rotorua Sunrise for distribution in the community. The first home is now nearing completion and will be auctioned on site on Sunday, December 1 at about 1pm. The four-bedroom home has been built at Rotorua PlaceMakers on Te Ngae Road, which is also supplying materials. Many other businesses have also provided sponsorship and support during the first year’s build. The project has provided real-life experience for carpentry students who have built the house from the ground up, under the watchful eye of tutors and local builders. It has also helped the students gain part-time employment and, potentially, apprenticeships when they finish their year-long Certificate in Carpentry. Waiariki interior design students designed the kitchen and had input into the colour palate and materials for the bathroom. The auction process, to be carried out by Professionals McDowell Real Estate, means the market dictates the price and anyone interested in buying the Charity House should register their interest with Kylee Douglas of Professionals, ensuring they will be in the loop for auction day. Kylee advises potential bidders to do their homework, sort the budget and plan for any other costs (transport, wiring, plumbing, etc.) associated with buying a house for removal and setting it on another site. “It can be a good idea to sit down with a council staff member and get a check list of
The Charity House Roof Shout in August provided the opportunity for Waiariki staff and Charity House supporters the chance to walk through the house and share lunch with the students who’ve built the house that will be auctioned on December 1.
any resource requirements and we can also advise on section suitability and availability,” says Kylee. “It’s also important to remember buying a house for removal means it’s not always 100% finished and ready for the auction so there still might be some work to be done.” Professionals will begin marketing the Charity House through open houses, in their Property Guide, and on Trade Me, while other details can be found at www.charityhouse.co.nz. Auction tips for potential bidders: Bidding: The best policy is to offer your bids clearly and confidently. This announces your interest and ensures you are considered in the final negotiations should the reserve not be reached. Reserve price: If the reserve price is achieved by the bidding, the auctioneer will announce this. Bidding will then recommence to allow
all interested parties an opportunity to become the purchaser. If the reserve price is not met the auctioneer may speak with the vendor and then continue the auction at a revised reserve. If the property is “passed in”, the highest bidder will be approached and will have the first and exclusive right to negotiate to meet at the vendors revised reserve, prior to others being approached. Preparation: Make sure you’re prepared for the auction. Think about getting a building report, getting your solicitor to check a copy of the auction conditions of sale, and ensure your finances are in place as all auction purchases are unconditional and if you’re the successful bidder, you’ll probably be required to pay 10% of the purchase price. Altering conditions: If you wish to alter any of the standard conditions (usually pertaining to settlement or deposit) this can be arranged through the salesperson if the vendor is in agreement (Side Agreement). This must be done prior to the auction.
Professionals McDowell Real Estate Ltd PlaceMakers Rotorua Telecom Business Hub Rotorua Vista Lite Windows and Doors Taupo Roofing Industries (Taupo) Ltd ADT Armourguard The Lewis Plumbing Company Sandford & Partners Lawyers Media Works Rotorua Dabhand.co.nz Preston Plastering New Zealand Temporary Fencing (2012) Ltd Hepburn Electrical Ltd Security Plus BOP Ltd Colour Concepts Resene Paints Ltd The Daily Post Rotorua District Council Destination Rotorua Marketing National Government National Party Rotorua Rotorua Chamber of Commerce Rotary Rotorua Sunrise Charitable Trust Feltex Carpets Ciabatta Bakery Carpet Court Rotorua Gib Winstone Wallboards Ltd Cleghorn Gillespie Jensen Ltd The House Movers
Greater success and retention at Waiariki Government statistics confirm Waiariki is among the fastest improving tertiary providers in New Zealand. The government’s 2012 Education Performance Indicators (EPIs) released earlier this year confirmed tertiary providers are performing well for their students. The data also confirmed Waiariki improved in both successful course completion, successful qualification completion and number of students retained. The data, recorded through the EPIs, is what government uses to assess tertiary providers that receive student achievement component (SAC) funding.
and study in those areas,” Professor Noble said. 27% in successful course completion during the last three years. The overall sector “Improving student success on the courses improvement during this period was just 9%. and qualifications we offer is a big driver for
country in 2011 and 2010.
With a shift of 4% on the previous year, Waiariki (77% in 2012) has now improved
The proportion of students retained in study rose to 63%, from 54% in 2011.
us, and the challenge remains to continue this trend in coming years so that more highly skilled and work-ready graduates are produced for local, regional, national and where possible, international workforces.”
The majority of the institutes of technology and polytechnics continue to improve in the area of course completion with 16 of 18 organisations achieving between 77 and 83% course completion in 2012. The overall sector improvement figure slowed to 1% during 2012 compared to 4% improvement across the
Waiariki has made great strides in qualification completion achieved by its SAC governmentfunded students with a 21% improvement during the 2009-12 period. This followed a confirmed 13% (from 55 to 68%) improvement during 2012 that lifted the institute from 17th of the 18 institutes to number 12.
Waiariki chief executive Professor Margaret Noble is very proud of the 2012 results which confirm more students are continuing to successfully gain quality education across the Waiariki region. The results emphasise Waiariki’s continuous improvement in these areas since 2008. “We focus heavily on our wide and diverse region with delivery of our programmes in Rotorua and in Taupo, Turangi, Tokoroa, Kawerau, Whakatane and Tauranga. This allows us to offer quality educational opportunities to many who want to remain
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A 124% increase in students successfully completing qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.) has been recorded from 2008 to 2012.
Course success rates for Māori students has risen substantially with a 70% increase since 2008.
Since 2008, 60% more Waiariki students have achieved success in their courses in 2012. EFTS = Equivalent Full-Time Student
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A new faculty structure for Waiariki Waiariki has now adopted a three-faculty academic structure. The new faculties are known independently as Faculty of Applied Technology and Primary Industries; Te Pākaro a Ihenga: Faculty of Health, Education and Humanities; and Faculty of Business, Information Technology and Creative Arts. Kevin Uncles is dean of the Faculty of Applied Technology and Primary Industries. He is a resultsorientated manager committed to student success and believes that through quality vocational education Waiariki students have the potential to become skilled and confident employees that will stimulate economic growth within the Waiariki rohe.
Staff profile
Chey Milne Te Reo Māori Tutor Helping people and sharing his passion for te reo Māori are what new Waiariki tutor Chey Milne loves most about his job. The TV and radio presenter says he wanted “a bit of a change” after moving to Rotorua, so when the opportunity to help out at Waiariki arose he put up his hand. “I’ve always been a kapa haka tutor, and all my family teach, so it’s not a new thing for me,” he says. Born and raised in Auckland, Chey moved to Rotorua with his partner Kahurangi and daughter Atareta just under a year ago. Kahurangi is from Rotorua and they were visiting family there when they decided to stay. “We wanted a change in lifestyle and to be close to our whanau,” Chey says. He has a close family and says he believes it is important to maintain those connections to receive from and give support to each other. Chey’s experience includes hosting the breakfast show at Arawa FM, which he is still doing, and working as a presenter for TVNZ. He has a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts, gained through Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi in 2011. He has represented New Zealand in kapa haka and has tutored primary and secondary school groups in the art. Now he’s in the perfect job, teaching 20 to 30 students in several classes. “I love having the opportunity to help people and invigorate them about te reo Māori,” he says. “I am passionate about all aspects of te reo Māori, its revival and renaissance, and its promotion in whanau, hapu and iwi. This includes both traditional forms and contemporary media such as radio, television, the internet and digital forums.” Chey is also passionate about physical activity. He’s fresh from a surfing holiday in Hawaii – surfing is only a hobby when he’s on holiday, he says – and is training for the upcoming Iron Māori triathlon. “It’s going shockingly badly, though,” he laughs.
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Kevin has extensive tertiary leadership, management and teaching experience within the institutes of technology and polytechnic sector. He is an experienced tradesperson, as well, having worked in and managed businesses internationally, and is an Advanced Trade Certificate qualified fitting and welding engineer and an Advanced Trade Certificate qualified automotive engineer. In 2012 he completed a Master of Professional Studies qualification through Lincoln University.
Ruth Barnes has an extensive background in academic and senior management roles, most recently being appointed as dean Te Pākaro a Ihenga: Faculty of Health, Education and Humanities at Waiariki. Ruth’s passions include teacher education in the early childhood, primary and tertiary sectors. She has also served on many advisory boards and external review panels, and has extensive experience as a monitor, external moderator and qualification developer. Her research interests include the provision of literacy in the classroom, professional practice, leadership and mentoring.
Dr Len Jennings leads the Faculty of Business, Information Technology and Creative Arts following his recent position as the dean of Engineering and Design Technologies at Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr Jennings has many years’ experience working at senior level in academia where he has provided leadership in the development of vocational programmes from trade through to postgraduate level across multiple disciplines. In Bahrain he led the establishment of the faculty and the development of new degree programmes across the disciplines. Dr Jennings is a New Zealander and familiar with Waiariki, having previously been the head of computing. While at Manukau Institute of Technology he was head of department of electrical and computer engineering. Dr Jennings’ doctorate is from Curtin University (Australia) in the field of science education.
New centre to increase graduates’ employability Waiariki has established the new Careers and Employability Centre as part of its emphasis on ensuring the employability of graduates. Waiariki industry placement coordinator Nadene McClay has been joined by Deb Bell who has been appointed as employability coordinator and will work to further develop casual, part-time and holiday employment opportunities and offer training for students in CV writing, job searching and other skills. The pair work with other student support departments within and outside the institute as well as develop and maintain business and community networks. Nadene was also involved in the development of the new Waiariki website to launch a range of e-tools to facilitate this studentindustry interface and this will incorporate job vacancies and
the current Job Shop website (www.waiarikistudents.co.nz). Employers will also be able to access a list of Waiariki students and graduates available for recruitment. “This is hugely exciting,” Nadene says. “It will revolutionise our partnership with industry as well as what we are able to offer students.” One of the ideas for improving both employability and experience is the student activities desk being set up in the student hub. It will provide reception work experience for students and coordinate involvement in Waiariki’s student-led activities. All these areas of engagement are aimed at enhancing the student experience and helping them develop the skills and confidence that will make them employable.
Subsidised bus services to expand in 2014 The number of students and staff using Waiariki’s subsidised bus services around the Bay of Plenty is growing, according to Richard Bird, director of Student and Staff Support Services. The service, which has run for several years in Rotorua, offered free transportation on all Cityride routes to all students and staff seven days a week. “The Rotorua bus is widely used by students and we expect this to continue,” Richard says. “Students are definitely utilising the Rotorua service to its full capacity and really value it and the convenience that it brings.” This year, a bus service was trialled for Waiariki’s Whakatane students and staff. It is recognised that not all courses and qualifications are taught at all of Waiariki’s campuses, so busing students from Whakatane and back home again was thought to be a
viable option for students who preferred to commute to Rotorua to continue their studies. “With this being a new service it has started off slow and numbers tend to vary a lot,” Richard says. “It is increasing every month, but we are not at full utilisation yet.” There are now plans to extend the bus service to Rotorua from Tokoroa and Taupo in 2014 as demand is expected to grow over time. All students enrolled at Waiariki will receive a travel bursary, giving them access to free transport within the Rotorua Cityride route for the duration of their study. People studying at Waiariki’s Rotorua campus can have their student ID card chips loaded with a bus pass. “We work to try to ensure tertiary education is attractive and accessible for potential students,” Richard says.
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Making Rotorua a great place to learn different from others in that it will focus primarily on education with the goal of improving educational success for all local children and young people. The government has contracted Te Taumata o Ngati Whakaue Iho Ake Trust as the lead organisation to work with the community to identify needs, and develop and implement action plans to support better educational outcomes. Excel Rotorua acknowledges that Rotorua is already a good place for education but aims to make it “a great place to learn”.
Leith Comer, Excel Rotorua
Waiariki will play an important role in a Rotorua initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes and potentially establishing a new model for education in New Zealand. Excel Rotorua is a two-year project and one of the government’s Social Sector Trials which focus on finding local solutions for local issues and aspirations. However, it is
Waiariki is represented on the Community Leaders Group which will drive the establishment of local action plans. Through this group, Waiariki will have input at various levels as the project team firstly seeks participation in establishing what the community wants and requires, then sets about finding ways to make it happen. “There are already a number of educational success stories here in Rotorua, at all levels of education,” Excel Rotorua project leader Leith Comer says. “We want to explore the potential to expand on those and, where needed, establish new programmes,
initiatives and services. “Excel Rotorua is about lifting educational success at all levels and we are very interested in working with the likes of Waiariki, Capable Rotorua, Youth Guarantees and other PTEs to see what we can do about improving the transition from secondary school, to tertiary education, and then into the workforce. “Tertiary providers like Waiariki will have important insight into what’s needed in this regard. This is about setting our children and young people up for successful futures, through education,” Mr Comer says. “Excel Rotorua and Waiariki already share a common goal – to see all students excel, at whatever level they are learning – and we are very pleased to have the institute’s support as we forge ahead.” The Ministries of Social Development, Health, Education, Justice and the New Zealand Police are partners in the Social Sector Trials and Hon Tony Ryall, as chair of the Cabinet Social Policy Committee, is the minister with ultimate responsibility for the trials. The government agencies provide funding and oversight.
Graduation ceremonies for each Waiariki campus graduate with their course-mates without having to sit through a really long event,” Nicki says.
Waiariki’s graduation ceremonies are a big deal and get bigger every year. “Last year we had 550 [graduates] crossing the stage, the biggest to date,” says marketing coordinator Nicki Dent. “This does make for a long ceremony, so we’re making some big changes this year.”
“The procession through the city centre will remain the same, giving everyone the opportunity to take part. As we have more ceremonies on the Friday, the traditional pohiri and farewell at Tangatarua Marae on our Mokoia Campus is going to be the day before, in the afternoon, when most of our graduating students come to collect their academic regalia.”
Additional ceremonies over various dates have been added to the 2014 celebration schedule. Rather than one large ceremony in Rotorua, ceremonies will also take place in Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane. Dates will range from 13 to 18 February. “This makes it easier for our students and their whanau to attend, and hopefully will help us to raise the profile of our campuses in those areas,” Nicki says. “It also gives us the opportunity to give these ceremonies a regional flavour, making them more
relevant for our students.” The Rotorua awards ceremony will move to the Rotorua Convention Centre and include three small ceremonies throughout the day rather than one big one. “These shorter ceremonies will be more family friendly and allow the students to
To find the ceremonies’ times and locations, go to the Graduation page under the “Current Students” tab on Waiariki’s website. Graduands must apply to attend any ceremony no later than Friday, 22 November 2013. Waiariki encourages all students who have successfully completed a qualification in 2013 to take part in a 2014 graduation ceremony.
Green is new Waiariki councillor Waiariki Institute of Technology Council chair Graeme Nahkies is pleased to announce Rotorua’s John Green has been appointed to the institute’s council for three years. Mr Green is a professional company director who is currently chair of Grow Rotorua and fills the Waiariki council vacancy which followed Oscar Nathan’s resignation earlier this year.
He has previously been involved in education as a board member and chairman of the Wellington College Board of Trustees (1990-2000) and believes strongly in the importance of education for the Waiariki region’s future.
Mr Green’s appointment followed a recruitment process from which an excellent list of applicants were received.
“The role that tertiary education will play in the future of the district and the John Green, Councillor region is immensely important to the wellbeing of our students,” says Mr Green. “Education programmes and outcomes must be relevant to the needs of our community. I look forward to actively contributing to this vital sector.”
An accountant by profession, Mr Green is a director of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council company Quayside Holdings Limited, which controls the council’s investment in the Port of Tauranga. Until last year he was a director (and audit committee chair) of the company that manages the investment portfolio of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust.
Mr Green and his wife Ann have had a Lake Rotoiti holiday home at Okere Falls since 1993. Ten years ago they came to live here permanently because of motivation to see the Rotorua lakes restored to good health. Through the LakesWater Quality Society John has been active in initiatives to improve the lakes and continues to have a close interest in environmental matters.
“John brings considerable commercial experience and direct links to the region’s business community which will be valuable,” said Mr Nahkies.
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Graduate profile
Felicity Kaiwai Business Computing Digital technology teacher Felicity Kaiwai was a Waiariki graduate featured in our first Waiariki Today newsletter. Now, 20 issues later, we’ve caught up with her again to see how the Rotorua Girls’ High School alumnus has been doing. Felicity finished school in 2001 and enrolled at Waiariki the following year on the Bachelor of Computing Systems. After completing her degree she returned to her alma mater in 2005 as a teacher. “Waiariki enabled me to achieve my academic goals and fulfil my aspirations in returning to Rotorua Girls’ High School. Being able to teach where I was once taught is the opportunity of a lifetime: to give back to a great school that equipped me with all the tools to advance into tertiary education.” In 2006, while teaching, she also earned a teaching and learning diploma with Christchurch College of Education at its Waiariki outpost. “I was really glad I was able to stay in Rotorua, there was no need to leave. Waiariki has a really friendly atmosphere and there is a lot of support from the tutors. What is so great about Waiariki is that you carry on getting mentoring from the tutors long after you have left the classroom. “Technology is forever evolving and our students are 21st century learners. It is up to us as educators to upskill ourselves and our students, encouraging digital citizens of the future. “I believe education is important. Those who believed in me and pushed me to my limits during my time of studies and schooling, I endeavour to do the same for others. “We empower our students and give them every opportunity to thrive. As educational institutes, we not only educate, we provide the necessary tools to lead a successful life.”
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Pushing for better energy worldwide with the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland since 2008, and more recently the University of Eastern Finland, to evaluate if the wood drying model he helped design for the Irish climate will work in Finland. “In theory you can move the model around but Finland has a lot more snow and there are different species of trees,” said Professor Murphy.
Summer is on its way Thinking about how great it would be to have that beach body this year but can’t seem to find the motivation? Perhaps you’re ready but wondering how you could make all of your efforts pay off and get the best results? The most common reason people use for not getting more fit is fatigue. They say that with work and their other commitments and activities, they’re just too tired to consider adding a workout to their day. This is where the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre can help. Believe it or not, engaging in some sort of physical activity that gets the heart pumping will give you MORE energy. A jog on the treadmill can sort this, or a brisk 10-minute walk around the block at lunchtime. You will not only get the body energised, but also concentrate better at work and mentally feel better about yourself. Come to Waiariki’s rec centre for treadmills, stationary bikes, fitness classes, social sports and the weight room. Plus, we have a ‘secret weapon’ and his name is Save Waqairawaqa. Save is a fantastic motivator and will become your best coach and cheerleader. Waiariki employee Kate Shanaghan said, “I needed support at the beginning but now train six days a week and Save is great at keeping me on track.” Richard Anaru, also from Waiariki, said, “You wouldn’t get a better person than Save encouraging you and helping you to progress, he just knows what each individual client needs.” When you feel better, you eat better and your body will crave the things that make it function better, too. So make this your mantra: energy in, energy out. Waiariki’s rec centre is open seven days a week: 6am-9pm, Monday – Friday, and 9am2pm, Saturday and Sunday. Membership is open to the public, and free standardised weight loss or muscle building programmes can be set up for you to get you ready for summer. A three-month summer membership is on offer, and casual daily rates are just $10. Come see us and try out the gym for free. The truth is that once you make the emotional commitment to become the best you that you can be, and commit to a bit of weekly preparation, you can reach your goals. Give us a call today!
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Waiariki’s chair of forestry Professor Glen Murphy (left) with Dr Peter McLoughlin (HOD Chemical and Life Sciences, WIT) and Tom Kent (forestry lecturer, WIT) at Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland.
Professor Glen Murphy is right in the thick of an international collaboration to better energise the world. Waiariki chair of forestry is working alongside colleagues in Ireland and Finland to produce more efficient energy from wood. “Wood is 50% water and if you transport it, half the cost is for water, but if you’re involved in wood energy, you don’t want water,” Professor Murphy explained. “If you can get the wood drier, the customer will pay more for it and it costs less to transport – you get more
product for the same cost.” Collaborating with international partners is pretty easy these days with computers and communication tools and Professor Murphy also heads to Ireland yearly for the project. After spending 40 years in forestry, work that took him around the globe, he returned to New Zealand last October following an 11-year stint at Oregon University where he holds Emeritus Professorship status. Capturing more value from forests is the overall focus of his research. Professor Murphy has been working
“How long does it take to dry? When is the best time to move it? It’s a climate-based model and the issues of drying rates for wood for energy is an international one. Because of weather, drying in Rotorua takes longer than in Napier.” Alternative energy sources are big priorities in countries like Ireland where 95% of their current energy comes from offshore and they have little control over the supply and price. Ireland had reduced its forestry resources to just 1% of its land but over the last century replanted 10 times that area to provide wood for timber production and as an energy source. The Irish government is funding research to encourage more self-sufficient and renewable energy resources. New Zealand has about 6% of land in plantation forests which are also supplemented by natural geothermal, hydro and wind energy sources.
More staff talking the talk with te reo Waiariki staff members are talking the talk with regular participation in te reo classes this semester. About 20 staff, including chief executive Professor Margaret Noble, are learning across the institute with tutor Tangiwai Doctor on Monday nights at Mokoia Campus while another group works with Chey Milne also in Rotorua, on Fridays, and others attend Wiremu Barrett’s class at Tauranga’s Windermere Campus. Many took part in the recent noho marae at Tangatarua where they joined fellow domestic and international students and listened to kaumatua
Ken Kennedy share Te Arawa history, practised language and shared bonds through their pepeha (formal introduction) and workshop learning. Many of the staff are studying toward the Short Award in Te Reo Māori – Te Kakano, and others are taking part in night classes at other training providers. Waiariki’s bicultural development advisor Leonie Nicholls believes it is a real positive seeing fellow staff committing to this regular level of learning. “Although still quite a relatively small proportion of our total pool of staff, the learners are already having a positive
influence on the level of reo we are all hearing on a daily basis around the campus. This is fantastic,” she says. It also builds on the Bicultural Competencies Framework which saw Waiariki singled out as the Tertiary Award winner of the 2012 Māori Language Commission Māori Language Awards. It is understood this is the most number of staff involved for several years and Professor Noble, who produced her pepeha in public during the inaugural stakeholder events earlier this year, is the first chief executive to have lasted more than two full sessions.
Becoming culturally responsive Dr Amanda Torr, Waiariki’s new head of learning and quality, aims to help the institute become a world leader in culturally responsive education.
For the past 2.5 years she was the director higher education at Polytechnic West in Perth.
“I want to ensure our students can learn in environments that don’t require them to surrender their cultural identity in order to learn,” she says.
She has also worked in Cambodia on health system reform for the government. Her management advisory Dr Amanda Torr, Head of role was funded by the Learning and Quality World Health Organisation and included good pharmacy and manufacturing practice, drug registration and quality assurance.
Amanda, who started at Waiariki in August, manages teams of academic quality advisers, learning advisers, BlendEd and educational development staff, and a bicultural advisor. “I am responsible for ensuring the academic quality of everything Waiariki does and for providing the necessary support to ensure that quality is reached and maintained,” she says. Amanda’s extensive experience in the education field includes working as general manager and executive director at Open Polytechnic and as academic director for WelTec.
Amanda is a registered pharmacist and was on the Pharmaceutical Society Council for nine years. This work involved helping set up the New Zealand College of Pharmacists – she spent 12 years on the governing board – the pharmacy industry training organisation. This experience serves her well in her new role, she says.
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Graduate couple credit Waiariki for success NNo one understands Waiariki’s “Your story begins here” slogan more than former students Mr and Mrs Bay. Their story began at Waiariki after the young couple came to New Zealand from the Philippines nearly six years ago with their two children, Shawn and Daniella. Back home, Rose Bay was a registered nurse, and Sam Bay had degrees in biology and nursing but, after moving here, he decided to follow his creative passion. “I made a life-changing decision to shift my career path from the field of medical science to engineering,” he says. “That was the turning point in my career life.” He completed the Certificate in Welding and Fabrication at Waiariki in 2008. “The tutors were all accommodating and encouraging. The knowledge and skills I gained from Waiariki’s high quality education helped pave the way to my three-year apprenticeship in fabrication engineering at Patchell Stainless.” In 2010, company owner Colin Patchell nominated Sam for the Apprentice of the Year Award in the Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards. Sam won.
Sam Bay surrounded by his family: son Shawn, wife Rose, and daughter Daniella.
Around the same time, Rose was also upskilling at Waiariki, completing courses that would allow her to apply for and become a New Zealand registered nurse. “Because of that educational background,” she says, “I was able to land my first New Zealand RN job in Rotorua Hospital, and worked there for five years. But the greatest achievement I have accomplished in my career so far is eventually having my dream job as a cardio-thoracic-vascular nurse at
Waikato Hospital for a year now.” The Bay family now lives in Hamilton and Sam is ticking off another goal as an engineering tutor at Wintec. “Imparting my knowledge and passion to the young generation has been my mission, as our trade industry needs more skilled and dedicated engineers,” says Sam. “I hope my story inspires others, that with passion, good education and hard work comes success.”
More scholarships for Rotorua residents take up their next educational challenge.”
More opportunities have been made for Rotorua residents to study at Waiariki through an increase in scholarship funding. Following a recent review, Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust and Waiariki have agreed to an increase in the overall funding of the trust scholarships from $20,000 to $25,000 and the creation of three categories. This also means the total number of scholarships will increase to 14 for study next year. Previously, up to 10 scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to one category of students: those in their second year of study of specific diplomas and degrees at Waiariki. “We think the variety of scholarships available now to support students who wish to study locally at Waiariki will better reflect the diverse needs of our community,” says Rotorua Trust chairman Grahame Hall. “Rotorua Trust is the region’s most significant provider of student scholarships and support for high performing youth and these three types allow for individuals with differing educational ambitions to receive support.” Waiariki chief executive Professor Margaret Noble welcomed the fresher looking scholarships. “Financial barriers affect many who want to take on tertiary education and through Rotorua Trust’s generosity we are enabled to support worthy scholars to
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With the new categories, scholarships are now available across the institute in programmes from Level 5 diplomas through to the new postgraduate qualifications Waiariki is developing now and intends to offer in 2014 (see Increasing availability of higher education on page 8). Postgraduate Scholarships Two new scholarships valued at $2,500 each are available to students studying toward any Waiariki postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or master’s degree on a fullor part-time basis. Undergraduate Scholarships Eight new undergraduate scholarship, worth $1,500 each, are available to returning students studying full time toward Level 5 diplomas and degrees. Career Enrichment Scholarships Students over the age of 26 who might have re-assessed their life and career goals can apply for one of four $2,000 scholarships to study either full time or part time toward a Level 5 diploma or degree. How to Apply Applications for a Rotorua Trust Scholarship are open now and can be downloaded from: www.rotoruatrust.org.nz or www.waiariki.ac.nz. Some conditions apply and eligibility criteria, as described on the websites, must be met. Scholarship recipients will be determined by a panel of Rotorua Trust and Waiariki representatives and successful applicants will be notified before the end of December 2013.
Return your completed application no later than 4pm on Friday, November 29, to: Dianne Macfarlane Executive Assistant Waiariki Institute of Technology Private Bag 3028, Rotorua Mokoia Drive, Rotorua dianne.macfarlane@waiariki.ac.nz
Congratulations to these Rotorua students who received Whare Takiura Scholarships in 2013: • Steve Schenk, Diploma in Forest Management • Alana McMillan, Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) • Rover Teao, Diploma in Hospitality Management • Matthew Sewell, Diploma in Culinary Arts • Katarina TuruHeretaunga, Bachelor of Māori Development • Hayley Bashford, Bachelor of Nursing • Michael Tawhai, Bachelor of Māori Development • Kennedy Kahika, Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education • Nikki Watercamp, Bachelor of Nursing • Gloria Gurran, Bachelor of Māori Development
Te Reo Māori Tēnā kia tirohia tēnei mea te whaikōrero, e rua ngā whakataukī ka ara ake, arā, “Ko ngā kōrero rangatira, kia rangatira anō”, ā, “Ko tā te rangatira kai he kōrero”, “Ko te kai o te rangatira he kōrero” rānei. I ōna wā, ko te whaikōrero he mahi nā te rangatira, i a ia te mana, ā, ko te hau o ngā rongo o te Iwi mo tōna tau, mo tōna koretake noa iho rānei, i ahu mai i te matatau tonu o te rangatira ki taua mahi, i te kore rānei i matatau. Nā, i ēnei rā, ko te mahi i ōna wā, nā te rangatira anake kua riro mā te hunga kaumātua, ngā tohunga o te reo. Ko te mana o te Iwi e takea mai ana i te matatau me te tohungatanga o ēnei kaumātua. E whai mana ai te kaikōrero me te tino tohunga ia ki te whakatakoto kupu, ki te tiki atu i te kupu, ka whakamahi kia rongo ai te tangata i te ihi, i te wana, ā, kia kore ai hoki te kupu, te aha rānei e takaruretia. Mā te kore o tēnei pūmanawa, e mate ai te whaikōrero i mōhio nei, e mōhio ana tātau nā te mea mā te reo, me tōna tino mōhiotia, e ora tonu ai te whaikōrero. When one considers the whole art of oratory, one is reminded of two proverbs, “Chiefly utterances should be worthy of chiefs,” and “Rhetoric and oratory are arts of the noble.” Traditionally, whaikōrero was the prerogative and the demesne of the chief, and tribal reputations were enhanced or diminished because of the chief’s competence, or lack of it, in this regard. Today what was once the role of the prerogative of the high born has been assumed by the kaumatua (elders), the present masters of the language. Tribal reputations are still dependent to a large degree on the competence and expertise of these kaumātua. To be effective as an orator one must be a master of the word and know how to couch a phrase, in a fresh and interesting way in order to avoid being platitudinous. It is the lack of this skill most of all, that will deal the coup de grace to oratory, as we knew and know it for the language, and a good knowledge of it is the very key to its survival. Nākū noa, Tākuta Kēneti Te Whāinga Kēnnedy Kaumātua
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Increasing availability of higher education Waiariki is preparing to deliver its first master’s degree programme of studies. The new Master of Management Level 9 and two supporting Level 8 postgraduate qualifications are currently in development. Following an initial positive review by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), Waiariki expects to receive NZQA approval, which is required before delivery can commence, before the end of the year. Once approved, the Master of Management, the Postgraduate Diploma in Management and the Postgraduate Certificate in Management will be ready for
Steamed Pork Buns Ingredients Dough 360g flour Pinch salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 60g lard, softened 220ml warm water 1 tsp white vinegar Pork filling 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 clove garlic, crushed Sesame seed oil 1 Tbsp hoi sin sauce 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 150g pork mince 50ml water 3 tsp corn flour 4 spring onions, chopped 2 Tbsp oil Directions To make the dough, sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Rub in the softened lard. Add warm water and vinegar and mix to soft pliable dough. Turn out and knead lightly, cover and let it stand for 20 minutes. To make the pork filling, sauté the ginger and garlic in sesame seed oil. Add hoi sin, oyster and soy sauces and the pork mince. Mix in a little water and thicken with corn flour. Stir in spring onions and set aside to cool. Cut dough into 12 equal potions, roll into a ball then and roll out each ball into a 10-cm circle; brush edges lightly with water. Place pork filling in center and gather up the edges of the dough and twisting the two ends together firmly. Cut 12 pieces of grease-proof baking paper into 12cm squares, brush one side with oil and place one bun upside down on each square. Cook in steamer for 20 minutes. Serve with soy and Thai sweet chili sauce.
enrolments for Semester 1 delivery. One advantage of these new qualifications is that by selecting particular courses students can tailor their studies based on one of four endorsement areas where Waiariki’s recognised strengths lie: business, health, hospitality, or information technology. The suite of qualifications is expected to pique the interest of local professionals seeking to upskill and move up the corporate ladder after having developed specialised knowledge and sustainable management practices. The suite is also targeted at international students
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Waiariki’s curriculum now includes seven of its own degrees including the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work), Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology, and two early childhood education degrees with one specialising in te reo Māori. Graduate and postgraduate qualifications are also offered in areas such as hotel, tourism, travel, resource, and applied management, computing, infection prevention and control, and mentoring and professional leadership.
Mixing creativity with business sense Variety, challenges, people and the chance to contribute to the community are the best things about working at Waiariki, says the institute’s creative art and design head of department Debra Laraman. She took on the role in July this year, and says it is varied and busy. “This role allows me to utilise my creativity and business approach with academic and educational expertise. I am passionate about education and feel privileged to work at Waiariki as the institution is going from strength to strength.” Debra plans to make it even stronger; she wants to build on Waiariki’s existing reputation and showcase work by talented staff members and students. She also wants to ensure Waiariki grows its reputation for high quality art and design education with a strong New Zealand design ethos. “I work with a lot of highly talented people who are experts in their field and love passing on their knowledge to students,” she says. “Rotorua and Waiariki are distinctive, with Rotorua being recognised for tourism, culture, geothermal and forestry. We can build on this recognition to focus on becoming known as experts for New Zealand/indigenous art and design.” Debra, who holds a Master of Art and Design from Auckland University of Technology, has worked in various areas of design including working as a corporate apparel designer for stores throughout Australia and for airlines, hospitals, banks and global companies including Sheraton hotels. She has judged many fashion and design competitions and her work has featured in sustainable, fashion and cultural magazines. She has won some of New Zealand’s top fashion design awards and developed the Easy Draw fashion drawing system and book to teach fashion drawing, which
Debra Laraman with an award-winning jacket she designed and created.
was sold on Amazon and wfishpond. She was head of the creative design programme at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic from 1998 until 2012 when she started as head of the resource management department at Waiariki. One of the highlights of her time at Waiariki so far, Debra says, has been her involvement in the Woodfirst Product Design competition, in collaboration with Rotorua District Council. This called upon local secondary schools students to design the wooden seating for the CBD. “I was amazed with the high level of skill and innovation. This was fantastic to see and I think there are many more opportunities to ensure the community is involved in these types of projects that enable people to learn and contribute to the region.”
Tree House Café caters to all An opportunity to round off a mountain bike ride with a coffee and soak in a hot pool has been created with the newly opened Tree House Café which is part of the Rotorua Thermal Holiday Camp next to Waiariki. Recently renovated, the Tree House Café will be open to the public as a mix of holiday park shop – think ice creams and other camp staples – and café where customers can order off the blackboard menu. With the site just a few minutes’ ride to the famous Whakarewarewa mountain bike trails, Waiariki facilities manager Kathryn Bloor said it will provide a new opportunity for the campers, general public and students and staff at Waiariki.
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looking for a high-level qualification that will aid in their entry to well-paid positions here and abroad.
“It’s a good opportunity for people to park their bikes, or rent a mountain bike, go have a ride and come back and shower or have a hot pool and enjoy the café if they want to,” she said. The 2013 model rental bikes have been sourced through Avanti Plus and will be serviced regularly by their staff. For further details on the Rotorua Thermal Holiday Camp facilities visit www.rotoruathermal.co.nz or phone 07 346 3140.
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Networking event links students with industry
In the garden
The Waiariki Recruitment Round linking students with prospective employees provides an important link between businesses and prospective employees. The first Recruitment Round, held in August, was organised in speed-meet format for Waiariki students and industry representatives. Secondary schools were also invited to send their senior students and careers advisors. The event attracted roughly 20 local businesses from a range of industries. Waiariki industry placement coordinator Nadene McClay says it’s a smart way for companies to get in early to recruit the best graduates and a way for graduates to move straight from studies into preorganised employment. The three-day event also presented an opportunity for industry representatives to network with Waiariki staff and express their expectations and requirements of their future employees. Discussing these needs allows Waiariki to structure programmes of study and ensure students are work-ready upon completion of their studies. For students interested in creating selfemployment, an entrepreneurs session was offered and a presentation by Grow Rotorua provided insight for Waiariki tutors.
Restaurant and bar manager Serginho Fernandes (centre) and hotel administrator Carol Mio (right), both from Novotel Hotel Rotorua Lakeside, met with Waiariki students at the Waiariki Recruitment Round in August.
The idea behind the initiative is primarily one of partnerships with industry to inform students and graduates what jobs there are, where they are located, and what employers look for when recruiting, Nadene says. She hopes it will facilitate recruitment and, more importantly, help students become highly employable graduates. “My goal is to build this into a useful tool but also that in the bigger picture, it will help younger students to make better decisions about their career path and excite them, be a driver to pull them
forward, if you like,” Nadene says. “Company and sector presentations should help more junior students evaluate potential fields of interest and understand the pathways that will lead to them – and be encouraged to get that work experience, do well in their studies as well as where to target their energies most effectively and how to go about the application process.” The hope is that the Recruitment Round will grow and become factored into the recruitment plans of businesses as part of planning for their staffing needs.
Waiariki art tutor wins award Waiariki art tutor Jane Matua has won $4,000 in the Rotorua Museum Art Awards 2013 for a piece described as a ‘seemingly careless pile’. Jane won the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Sustainable Art Award for her work “Material Culture Artefacts”. “The figuration of the mahi [work] was inspired by a walk through the forest with art students where the side of a bank had given way, revealing the roots of a tree,” she says. Judges described it as “a seemingly careless pile which showed itself to be carefully constructed. “Ubiquitous plastic forms are rendered in a deeply local material, wild clay from Rotorua, making this work a very fitting recipient for this award,” they said. Jane says the win has opened many doors for her; she exhibited works at Queens Wharf and contributed to Atamira Māori
Here’s a month-by-month guide to help. November • Rose growers, powdery mildew will distort young leaves and buds. Zap it with a spray made of a mixture of 1 tsp backing soda and 1 tsp dish detergent mixed into 2 litres of water. If you have liquid fish or seaweed fertiliser, add 1 tsp of this to the spray bottle for a rosey boost. • Look at mulch as an investment: it locks in moisture and saves our precious water; it suppresses weeds, reducing space and nutrient thieves; it lightens your soil mix, allowing water to be absorbed rather than lost due to runoff; and it makes your gardens look neat and tidy.
in the City 2013. A qualified chef and caregiver to the elderly, Jane took up art as a hobby in 2000. Roughly a year later she enrolled in art courses at Waiariki, finishing the Diploma in Art and Design Level 7 in 2004, then in 2005 completed a Master of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, Auckland. Her art contains multiple layers and she says it helps her connect with her family.
“Material Culture Artefacts” was Jane Matua’s winning entry.
“The common thread driving my art practice comes from a Māori spiritual dimension which connects me to my whakapapa (genealogy), whanau (family), and whenua (land) and as such with clay.
Jane’s inspiration comes from her ancestral wharenui (meeting house), Te Rangikurukuru, which was built and fully carved by women in the 1930s and still stands today.
“I have a passion for ‘wild’ clay and consider it an indigenous medium that transcends the purely functional. I use Rotorua geothermal wild clay, sourced from my tribal whenua, that enables me to establish historical links from which the clay becomes a metaphor for whakapapa.”
Spring is in the air! Shrubs and trees have been teasing us with their lovely blooms, encouraging us out into the yards for some springtime planting therapy. So, now it’s time to focus our attention back to ground-level areas and create (or maintain or spruce up) colour, focus, fragrance, and edibles.
“It is a tangible reminder of the strength, determination, vision and courage of my kuia Maria and Jane Topia,” she says.
• Forget the ‘syndrome’ and embrace tall poppies! These light, elegant flowers in eye-popping colours come in a huge range of cultivars and colours and will cheer up any dull space. December • Roll out the welcome matt for our winged friends by planting flax to tempt tui and flowering hebes to bring in the bees. • Another flower that attracts attention from bees and butterflies is the bloom of ornamental alliums which love our cold winters and hot summers. These statuesque, non-edible onions are stars in the flower garden. • Give your veges a Christmas gift of fertiliser. January
New location for downtown computer lab Waiariki new Student Information and Computing Centre opened in October and promises to bring plenty of services to the community. The new Pukuatua Street location replaces the existing Waiariki In Focus computer centre on Hinemoa Street. Better location and layout were reasons for the move; computing and mass communications head of department David Scadden says the new site, next to Zippy Central Café, has more foot traffic. The building, which was recently fully earthquake-strengthened, is 50 square metres larger than the current site and will include a meeting room.
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David says Waiariki started looking for suitable sites at the beginning of this year. The centre will offer courses in basic computing. David says the computing department will also look at delivering higher level courses in computing and business outside working hours on weekdays and during weekends. Approximately 200 people are currently studying computing at Waiariki, with levels ranging from certificates to degrees and postgraduate qualifications. The old computing centre was in a leased building and will no longer be used by Waiariki.
• Sow your herbs now. Expect to see basil and coriander in a week or so while chives, sage, dill, parsley will pop up in about three weeks’ time. • If you’re not able to plant your coriander in an area free from the afternoon sun, be prepared for continuous sowing to keep yourself stocked of this fresh herb that has so many uses. • If you planted garlic, you’ll know it’s ready for harvesting when the leaves go brown and start to die. Don’t water them this month, and when you dig them up, leave them lying in the sun for two to three days.
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Competition creates Masterchef atmosphere For the past several years, Waiariki culinary and hospitality students have enjoyed the opportunity to represent the institute by competing at the Nestlé Toque d’Or. Toque d’Or is an annual national event held in Auckland where tertiary students compete in an intense twoand-a-half hour live cook off and meal service.
Carla Bindon, 2013 Apprentice of the Year
• Congratulations to Waiariki alumnus Tania Tapsell for her election to Rotorua District Council. The 21-year-old completed diplomas in business and marketing at Waiariki and is now completing the Bachelor of Management Studies at The University of Waikato while she sits on council advocating for families, increased community input in to the council’s financial decision-making process, and for the future. • Two Waiariki graduates have recently received prestigious awards. Carla Bindon (pictured above) received the Apprentice of the Year at the 2013 Westpac Rotorua Business Awards. Carla completed the Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced) at Waiariki and is now finishing her apprenticeship through the institute while working fulltime at Aislin Hair Studio on Otonga Road in Rotorua. Nitin Brijwal, who earned the Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management from Waiariki in 2012, took home the Outstanding Waiter Award at the 2013 Rotorua Hospitality Awards. Nitin is a food and beverage supervisor at Skyline Rotorua. • Congratulations to Allan Fowler, Waiariki computing tutor, for receiving the 2013 CITRENZ Award for Collaborative Research at the annual Computing and Information Technology, Education and Research in New Zealand Awards in October. The collaborative research paper was an investigation into the growth and significance of the Global Game Jam for Teaching and Learning. • Waiariki chef tutor Jonathan Chemis, a Diploma in Culinary Arts graduate Marama Hill, and Diploma in Culinary Arts student Milani Thompson helped raise more than $3,000 for the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat, Rotorua. The annual fundraiser, Supper Club, saw the trio working with 2012 Masterchef New Zealand winner Chelsea Winter to produce five courses from Ms Winter’s cookbook.
In this year’s competition, Certificate in Professional Cookery students Courtney Rigg and Drenna Leenstra won a silver medal for their work in the kitchen and Diploma in Hospitality Management student Chakraveer Singh Ranawat earned bronze for his restaurant skills. This marks the fourth consecutive year Waiariki earned medals at this national student competition. The culinary students must create their own four-course menu and ensure their skills meet strict judging criteria in areas such as professionalism, work methods, knife skills, recipe development and hygiene. Judging criteria for the hospitality students includes personal presentation, customer service skills, and menu and wine knowledge. The teams of three students must coordinate their cooking and serving, timing everything to the minute and providing a top dining experience for real guests. For several months leading up to the competition, Waiariki culinary arts lecturers Jonathan Chemis and Tik wang Tan, and senior hospitality
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The 2013 medal-winning Waiariki team for Toque d’Or: Tik wang Tan (tutor), Jonathan Chemis (tutor), Drenna Leenstra, Chakraveer Singh Ranawat, Thomas George (tutor), and Courtney Rigg.
management lecturer Thomas George coached the students to prepare them for this prestigious event.
rising culinary and hospitality stars and create future contacts and potential employees.
The event provides a great platform for restaurateurs to spot New Zealand’s
Supporting Māori economic development By Dr Clarke Raymond Waiariki is supporting Māori economic development in the geothermal and forestry sectors. In July and August Waiariki coorganised and hosted important symposia in geothermal and forestry, each having a particular emphasis on Māori economic development. The symposia were in part designed to give effect to the government’s Māori Economic Development Strategy “He kai kei aku ringa”, and for Waiariki they were invaluable opportunities to form new relationships and nurture
• Waiariki is proud of Lee Devoy for her nomination as Employee of the Year in the 2013 Westpac Rotorua Business Awards. A dedicated and exceptional staff member, Lee has been a telephonist for nearly 15 years. • A big shout out goes to Waiariki’s Nick Chater who put himself on the line to stand for Rotorua District Council and missed out by only 100 votes. The adventure tourism tutor and founder of Multi-Day Adventures is a member of the New Zealand men’s masters rafting team and is now focusing on winning the world title at the upcoming IRB World Rafting Championship in Rotorua during November.
Top Left: The team’s main dish for the competition. Top Right: Drenna helps Chakraveer get ready to serve the guest judges.
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existing ones. The Māori Geothermal Symposium was held in early July in partnership with GNS Science, Te Puni Kokiri and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, with a mission to “bring iwi land owners and resource managers together with industry, government and science to develop sustainable pathways for geothermal development.” Hon. Dr Pita Sharples, Māori Affairs Minister, gave an impassioned keynote address, invoking the taniwha as a metaphor for the potential of the Māori economy, driven by sustainable development of assets and the upskilling of people. A programme of talks ranging from training, research and investment opportunities to international context and governmental support mechanisms, gave the 150-strong audience plenty to consider. Geothermal has been identified as an area of strategic importance for Waiariki and this symposium provided a platform for identifying and developing some appropriate opportunities for the institute. One month later, in August, 285
people attended the Māori Forestry Forum, Mai i te ngahere oranga. Again hosted by Waiariki, this symposium was organised in partnership with Scion, Federation of Māori Authorities, Te Puni Kokiri and Te Arawa Primary Sector Inc. Attendees included representatives from whanau, hapu and iwi trusts, runanga, post settlement governance entities, government organisations, forestry operators and associated industries. Associate Minister for Primary Industries Hon. Jo Goodhew delivered a keynote that highlighted the government’s commitment to working with Māori to develop this increasingly valuable asset and to realising new opportunities for employment. A number of innovative opportunities were presented, including manuka, ginseng, ecotourism and the development of iwi-owned processing and manufacturing plants. Participants representing almost every part of the forestry sector formally resolved to support initiatives to increase Māori participation in forestry.
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Waiariki has a big part to play in the upcoming World Rafting Championships, which will attract plenty of visitors to Rotorua.
Waiariki’s campus, and most will be hosted by the institute at the Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park.
The event is being held in Rotorua – and New Zealand – for the first time in November.
“It’s likely at this stage the holiday park will be booked out, at least for the open/ masters competition in the second week,” says Academy of Sport manager Wayne Maher, who is on the event’s organising committee.
The institute has a strong presence in many of the teams, with its past and present Waiariki Academy of Sport athletes, students and staff competing. Waiariki will be the official race headquarters, providing an event help desk, operations and media centres, meeting room, transport hub and drug testing facility. The event and race directors will be based in the operations centre on campus. Teams will be fed at Tangatarua Marae on
“To date there have been 70 teams [490 athletes] from 31 countries register for the championships, New Zealand and Russia the only countries represented in every category.” The event comprises three disciplines in six-person rafts: head-to-head racing on the Kaituna and Tarawera Rivers for open/masters and youth respectively, slalom racing on the Tarawera River, and downriver racing on the
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Waiariki named World Rafting Championships headquarters
New Zealand’s under-19 rafting team practicing on the Tarawera River in Kawerau.
Rangitaiki River.
second for the open/masters competitors.
The event runs November 13-24. The first week is dedicated to youth and junior races, with the
See www.2013raftingworldsnz.com/ for more information.
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World Smokefree Day will mark Waiariki smoke-free status Waiariki students and staff will get all the support possible to be smoke free from 31 May 2014. The institute, which has to comply with the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003 and the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, has been working toward this status since 2004. “We know it is going to take some time and it won’t be 100% overnight but that is the target,” says Carole Morgan, Waiariki’s occupational health nurse who is a key driver in Waiariki’s smoke free strategy. A steering group was formed in 2011 with a view to a gradual transition to becoming totally smoke free on World Smokefree Day 2014. The gradual transition is to allow time to consult with stakeholders, and for smokers to get support to stop. Through the Waiariki Health Centre, students and staff are provided smoking cessation support and they can also access Quitline or their general practitioner practice nurse. Carol says the biggest challenge is the support and management of people with nicotine dependency and the institute will also be using the services of the DHB Smoke Free coordinator during the transition. “It will require the goodwill and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers to be successful,” she says.
Recreational spaces such as the amphitheatre in front of Waiariki’s G Block have always been smoke free. From May 31, 2014, smoking will no longer be allowed on any Waiariki campus.
Waiariki currently has designated smoking areas but these will disappear from 31 May. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in New Zealand. Tobacco use is also a sustainable contributor to socioeconomic based inequalities in health. Tertiary institutes offer a valuable setting for tobacco control action with young adults and lifelong smoke free learning opportunities.
Former smoker now role model for whanau and friends “I didn’t want to be the nurse who stunk of cigarettes but it was my four-year-old daughter Aaliya who convinced me.” A simple comment along the lines of, “I need a smoke for my Barbie,” from the youngster had mum quickly reassessing a choice she made when she was just a 13-year-old.
Sarah McIntosh has no more butts in her life. “I’ve been smoke free for six months now,” the first-year Bachelor of Nursing student proudly tells Waiariki Today.
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“I didn’t want her to be a smoker and being a role model for her made it an easy assessment,” says the former Kaingaroa Primary and Reporoa College student. Now the 27-year-old is a reformed smoker of six months who is feeling fitter and healthier, tasting
food she could never taste in the past and she’s much better off in the pocket.
of Sarah’s classmates are also regularly encouraged to kick the habit.
“I save about $45 a week which is good as a poor student.”
“I tell them if I smell smoke on them I’ll send them to Carole.”
Sarah credits a lot of her cessation to the help and staff available at Waiariki’s Health Centre.
Sarah got interested in studying nursing after helping care for her terminally ill grandfather for eight months.
“It doesn’t cost anything and they were just so awesome and supportive especially Carole [Morgan].” Sarah has also inspired her mother to follow the same smokefree path. Mum, a veteran of 40 years inhaling, has now gone two months smoke free while several
“I helped nurse him and worked alongside the nurses and that cemented what I wanted to do. I completed Smart Study in 2012 [averaged 96%] and was accepted for nursing this year.”
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Above: Waiariki student Kamal Jot Singh was just one of several dancers enjoying India Independence Day celebrations on Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus in August. Bottom: Waiariki and supporting organisations provided a roof shout in early August for the hard-working Waiariki carpentry and interior design students who have been involved in building the Charity House.
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Above: India’s Independence Day is celebrated annually on Waiariki’s campus and brings together students and staff for Indian music, dancing, eating, sari-wearing and office-decorating contests. Bottom group: The Nestlé Toque d’Or is a heart-racing national student competition but smiles and silliness help relieve some of the stress.
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Stepping Stones
Working in partnership for youth
Playing tourist for a day In September, 30 Year 12 and 13 students from Rotorua spent the day at several of Rotorua’s tourism attractions and hospitality venues.
people had a clearer idea about their future career pathway options and how study at Waiariki can help them reach their goals.
The aim of the inaugural Waiariki Secondary School Students’ Famil was to introduce secondary students studying tourism or hospitality to the variety of employment opportunities available locally and what it might be like to work for businesses such as Agrodome, Te Puia and Millennium Hotel.
Waiariki offers a wide range of qualifications in hospitality, tourism and tourism management from the certificate level up to diplomas, degrees and graduate diplomas. A new Master of Management qualification is currently in development and, pending NZQA approval, will offer a strand in hospitality.
Many people are unfamiliar with the range of roles within these organisations so by the end of the day these young
A combination of inspiration and fun, the day was a great success and we hope to have more in 2014.
A group of students and school leavers aged 16 to 19 from Rotorua, Murupara, Kawerau, Whakatane and Taumarunui prepare to ride the H2OGO as part of Waiariki’s first tourism famil.
Trades academy expands to Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa Changes to the Bay of Plenty Trades Academy will benefit secondary students from around the region.
Professor Noble said.
Formerly the Eastern Bay of Plenty Trades Academy, it has been running at Waiariki’s Whakatane campus since 2011. Its success has led to the name change and the launch of a similar academy at Waiariki’s Waipa Campus that will be accessible to students from Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa. The Eastern BOP secondary tertiary partnership model, under the original name, started in 2011 with 260 students. A pilot hub for 65 further students was trialled in Rotorua this year, and the academy now has five hubs: Taupo, Tauranga, Tokoroa, Rotorua and Whakatane. The academies aim to keep 16- and 17-year-olds engaged in education by continuing their academic achievements while they develop vocational skills through trades and technology training. Waiariki chief executive Professor Margaret Noble welcomes the expansion into the region in which the institute delivers. “This expansion enables equal opportunity across the Waiariki region for students who may be better suited to a trades academy dual secondary school education,”
“Waiariki exists to provide opportunities for students who prefer vocational learning and we have direct experience through our partnership with Trident [High School] and other secondary schools of positive education outcomes and student success that can be delivered through this collaborative model.” The academy is run by Trident High School in partnership with Waiariki and, for the first time in 2014, with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. It involves 420 students from 40 secondary schools around the region, giving them the chance to study part time at a tertiary institute and earn National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and trades qualifications as part of the government’s Youth Guarantee policy. Of the 420 places available, 75 are allocated to the Western BOP and 345 will be distributed across Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and the Eastern BOP, says Waiariki’s secondary tertiary transition manager Rosemary Johnson, who helps run the academy. Rosemary works with the schools to develop programmes
at the interface between secondary and tertiary to promote transition to tertiary learning and support student success. She helped develop and design the academy model in 2009, in liaison with Trident High School principal Peter Tootell, who is leading the schools involved in the project. “This expansion of our trades academy into the wider Bay of Plenty and South Waikato region is acknowledgement by the Ministry of Education that the Eastern BOP model is working well for students, especially that group who are unlikely to go to university but are keen on trades and vocational education,” Mr Tootell said. “It has also provided the opportunity for Māori students to excel. In the Eastern Bay more than 75% of the trades academy students are Māori and over 90% have achieved NCEA Level 2 through a combination of school and trades credits. With these very good results it is timely that the academy concept is spread across the region.” The programmes available to secondary students through the academy are hospitality, hair and beauty therapy, business administration, automotive, engineering, construction, electronics, forestry, agriculture, healthcare and wood manufacturing.
Waiariki Open Days Term 3 was jam packed with on-campus opportunities for future students with four Open Days. Waiariki’s Open Days provide a chance for students of all ages to learn about their future tertiary study options. Workshops, tours and seminars provided an overview of subject and career options. This year saw the first subject-specific Open Days for
Year 12 and 13 students. Focussing on specific career areas, these days were designed to give more detailed information about study to seniors who have more of an idea of what areas they’d like to do career-wise. Hauraki Plains College made the long trip to the Applied Technology and Primary Industry Open Day. Hauraki has a strong forestry, agriculture and trades focus within
their school and sees Waiariki as a good fit for their senior students considering further study in these fields. The events will commence again in Term 2 of 2014. Open to everyone, not just high school students, the events offer a great way to investigate options.
Events for 2014 Friday, 30 May Nursing, Social Sciences and Teaching Careers Day
Friday, 13 June Business, Computing and Communications Careers Day
Friday, 27 June Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Careers Day
Friday, 6 June Trades and Technical, Forestry and Land Based Careers Day
Friday, 20 June Creative Careers Day
Friday, 15 August Waiariki Open Day
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Waiariki Academy of Sport New diploma in applied sport in development For anyone interested in sport and/or a sporting career there’s no better place to study than Waiariki. The institute is developing its first sport qualification, the Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership – Sport Coaching and Management, with the aim to receive New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approval before the start of Semester 1 in February 2014. The diploma will give students the opportunity to gain industry-relevant vocational skills with the added benefits
of practical experience working within the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre, with the Waiariki Academy of Sport athletes, and with established community partners. Bridging programmes in sport will also be on offer to provide a progression into the diploma. Waiariki Academy of Sport was started in 2007 to give local athletes the chance to stay in the Bay of Plenty region and prioritise their sport while gaining a tertiary qualification. Modelled on High Performance Sport New Zealand’s system, the academy has been
structured to bridge the gap to world class. It’s a system that has clearly worked. There were five students in 2007. This year there are 50, and across its lifecycle the academy has produced Olympians, world champions and numerous national champions and representatives. The academy has focused it energies on niche sports that compliment what Rotorua and the Waiariki rohe have to offer including biking (with an emphasis on cross country mountain biking), paddle sports (canoe slalom, extreme kayak, rowing, waka ama, rafting, basically anything with a paddle), and golfing where we have our own nine-hole golf training facility
and PGA golf professional. Athletes also have access to Waiariki Community Recreation Centre and performance centre for world class training support. The academy is also looking at developing its sport squads to include rugby, league, sevens and netball. This is particularly exciting with sevens now very much on the radar with its status as an Olympic sport. So if you’re the next Sonny Bill, or want to coach Sonny Bill, if you’re an aspiring Lisa Carrington, or if you want to run and manage sport events or facilities, then your sporting journey begins with us here at Waiariki.
“Anyone can be good, but awesome takes practice! He pai tā te tangata, āngari, kia teitei rawa atu, mahia te mahi!”
Golf director is also Bay mentor started at Waiariki in 2012.
events like the New Zealand Open.
The Waiariki golf director is now also the Bay of Plenty representative golf coach.
Weekends are taken up with mentoring at tournaments and representative outings while the week is a series of lessons and meetings to help players improve their games.
The dual role, which started in June, means Gavin spends plenty of time with his Waiariki golfers – many of whom are also Bay of Plenty senior men’s and women’s representatives – and his other charges who come together for representative duties from across the region.
One of those players is Peter Lee, a winner of four amateur tournaments in New Zealand this year, New Zealand representative for tournaments in Asia, current Bay of Plenty number one and a tier four Waiariki Academy of Sport scholar.
Gavin and Peter joined forces in early 2012 and their pairing has coincided with Peter moving from several runner-up positions into the champions circle, winning the South Island Amateur Strokeplay, Rotorua Open, North Harbour Strokeplay and the New Zealand under-19 title so far this year.
“Waiariki had six involved in the men’s interprovincials last year and with three in the women’s team, we must be doing something right,” says the former Rotorua and Mount Maunganui golf club-based professional who
“Gavin makes it very easy to understand and it helps knowing when I was growing up he was a good player and still is now – he had the skills and he’s easy to relate to,” says Peter of his coach, who has played in professional
Gavin Holder is wearing two hats but they both make for better golfers in the Bay of Plenty.
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“Results-wise this has been my best year. I had a lot of seconds in the last few years,” Peter says. “I’ve worked on getting my swing more consistent which is slowly starting to show in my scores and I’ve got a bit more experience. “If you keep knocking on the door [success] should happen.”
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