Western Community Newspaper Feb 2013

West Hamilton PharmacyNewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165

Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer

Issue No.63 (February 2013) Delivered to 17,000 homes throughout Hamilton’s western suburbs

Rara checks her tomato and cabbage seedlings in the new

shade house at GrandviewCommunity Garden. See Page 2.

Community Garden thrives

Get Wise About Your MedicineMedicines are used to optimise and maintain your health and treat or prevent illness. All

medicines need to be used correctly so they can be effective. If they aren’t used correctly, medicines may not work as intended and may even be harmful.

You should always know why you are taking a medicine and what symptoms it is meant to help. “All medicines should be used only as directed and must not be given to someone they were not intended for without first checking with a health professional”, say Self Care pharmacists.

Self Care pharmacists also advise you to check with your pharmacist before taking any new medicine, especially if you are already taking a medicine. Some medicines can interact if taken together. Others, such as paracetamol, could be contained in a cold medicine you might be taking already so you should check to see that you are not doubling up.

Talk to your pharmacist if you have trouble remembering to take your medicines – there are many solutions out there including blister packing your medicines into weekly or monthly packs so you can track when and what to take with ease. Blister packing offers the following advantages:• Each dose is packed into a blister and marked with the time and day it needs to be taken.

These clear instructions help avoid confusion. • You can see at a glance if a medicine has been taken• No bulky bottles to cart around and store.

• Reduces the chance of error, under dose or overdose.• Discreet and portable – carry it around with you anywhere. A day’s

medicine comes in a convenient tear off strip.• Simple to use for people of all ages

Sometimes it is important to take the whole course of a medicine, e.g. antibiotics. If you stop taking your medicine before the course is complete, the medicine may not work as well the next time you need it.

It is important to swallow tablets and capsules with a large glass of water so they get right down to your stomach. It helps to lean forward when you swallow.

Be aware that not all tablets and capsules can be halved, crushed or chewed without affecting the way in which the medicine is delivered. Please be sure to check with your pharmacist.

It is important to pay particular attention when measuring liquid medicines to be sure that you get the right dose. Too much medicine can be harmful and too little could delay recovery. Many people still use household teaspoons to measure out liquid medicines without realising that not all teaspoons are the same size. Self Care pharmacists recommend you use proper measures to measure medicines accurately. Special devices, such as droppers and syringes, are available for babies and children.

If you are unsure how to take your medicine or have questions about any other aspect of your medicines, talk to your pharmacist.

63 Issues

2 Western Community News - February 2013

Hamilton’s latest community garden success story is the flourishing Grandview Community Garden. In less than a year, an unused hillside at the Salvation Army property on Grandview Rd has been transformed into a thriving allotment-style community garden.

Started by K’aute Pasifika Services in April 2012 to help meet the need for a place for new migrants and Pasifika peoples to garden, share garden knowledge and learn about organic growing in local conditions, the garden now has a strong membership of 62 gardeners including members of the local Nawton community.

Every day of the week sees gardeners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds harvesting produce from their own garden plots and helping to maintain the paths and improve the facility.

A shared lunch on the longest day (December 21st) featured a feast of new potatoes, roasted crook neck squash and salad – all grown on site - along with a harvest of fat garlic bulbs. Recent plantings include

kumara and taro, as well as many other vege varieties.Some seeds, vege plants and garden tools have

been donated, and gardeners can also bring their own seeds and grow seedlings in the newly completed shade house.

Garden mentors are on-site two to three times each week, to provide experienced advice about organic gardening methods, what and when to sow, harvest, and even how to cook the produce.

There’s been a special focus on waterwise gardening, which has paid off hugely during this year’s dry spell. Thanks to mulching and other techniques, the garden plots have needed very little watering, while still producing plentiful, healthy crops.

The garden co-ordinators send out regular updates to help and encourage all gardeners, as well as letting people know what’s happening in the community garden. For more information phone the co-ordinators, Clare or Tim, 0210387623.

The Grandview Community Garden was established with funding by the DHB, with support from HCC Envirofund.

Grandview Community Garden Thrives

A group of Hamilton Community Organisations have combined forces to bring Hamilton this huge, free family event!

The Hamilton Children’s Day Carnival will be on Saturday 23 February, 10am-3pm in Garden Place, Waikato Museum and Garden Place Library.

Once children are registered, they can follow an exciting “Discovery Trail”. Then they can take advantage of a range of exciting rides, activities, entertainment, a special area for under 5’s, face painting, spray on tattoos and lots, lots more.

There will also be an area for the older members of the family, with a skateboard competition, live art display and an art competition.

Organisations involved with this event include: Hamilton Children and Families Trust, Glenview Community Centre, Streetworks, K’aute Pasifika, Te Whare Kokonga, YMCA, Waikato Museum, Garden Place Library, Waikato Queer Youth , Sport Waikato, Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust, ZEAL Hamilton, Te Ahurei a Rangatahi, Boardriders and Art With Aroha.

Thank you to the sponsors of this event: Summer in Garden Place, Hamilton Central Business Association, Hamilton City Council, WEL Energy Trust, Trust Waikato, Creative Communities New Zealand, SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust. For more information contact Rou: 027 699 9622.

Hamilton Children’s Day Carnival

Our collection encompasses a range of interests including an extensive collection of petrol memorabilia - enamel signs, pumps, tins and oil bottles etc. There is something Classic for the whole family, we cater for a wide range of interests with early toys, peddle cars and women’s fashion.

Come and have a look at the cars of yesteryear which are sure to bring back memories of early days. Many parents and grandparents love to show the younger generations the car they owned ‘back in the day’.

The Jukebox Diner is onsite, a1950s themed diner, entrance through 13 metre tall 1950s replica Wurlitzer Jukebox, pictures of famous movie and rock n roll stars including Elvis and Abba. Our friendly diner staff dress in 1950s style diner dress and aprons. Jukebox Diner opens at 7.30am weekdays and 9am weekends

Our Conference room called the Bel Air Lounge seats up to 100 people and is available for car clubs to use for conferences and gatherings, with a view over the display floor of the museum.

Frankton’s Classic Cars MuseumClassics Museum is open 7 days a week, 9am–4pm

11 Railside Place, Frankton

Western Community News - February 2013 3

On Friday the 21st of December the Western Stars youth team from the Western Community Centre ran a fun Water event called Splash in the Park.

The event was well supported with over 160 children attending as well as family and parents who also attended.

We would like to thank Hamilton City Council HYPE fund who supported the event and helped to make the day possible. Overall it was a great day and we received some great feedback. Reegan Tata one of the Youth leaders said “it was really cool seeing all the kids having fun at our event”.

Fun stuff included 3 water slides, jandal find, under 5 area, sausage sizzle, ice blocks and lots more.

We are hoping we can run this event annually for the community pending on funding.

The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave 8474873

www.westerncommunitycentre.org

Inflatables in the Park

Children must attend with a parent/caregiver!

Organised by our

Youth from

Thank you

Just $3 per person to ride all day!

School Holiday Fun! Friday 3rd may, 10.30am to 7.30pm, Elliott Park, Nawton

Your Say: What did u get up to in the summer hols?

CheyanneMy nephew was born

on January the 7th so got to chill with him

SireliI kicked back with the

boys and went swim-ming in the river

JodeciI went to waka ama

nationals and hang out with my family

BraidenI helped my dad build

a caravan and watched The Hobbit

CaitlynI was at the beach

lots surfing and getting a tan

RiverleighI went camping and

fishing

Jacqui-leeI went to waka ama

Nationals

OliviaI went Kayaking in

the Raglan Harbour

Splash fun

Htwn Youth Jam will be in Civic Square (next to Garden Place) on Saturday 23rd February, from 10am to 3pm.

The event will host a skateboard competition, D.J’s, spot prizes, an art competition, spray on tattoos, a climbing wall, a sausage sizzle and more!

The best thing is- it’s all going to be

FREE! Registrations for the skate competition

will be on the day, from 10am. Thanks to Backdoor Hamilton for their

support. The art competition is part of the Hamilton Adopt a Box programme, with winners getting the opportunity to paint their work on a metal traffic signal box in the city as part of their prize.

Check out www.adoptabox.co.nz for more information on this programme.

Groups involved with planning this event include Te Ahurei a Rangatahi, Boardriders, ZEAL Hamilton and Art with Aroha.

The event will run alongside the Children’s Day Carnival in Garden Place.

Htwn Youth Jam

Dance...it’s not how you look, it’s how you feel.

BFaM (aka Brother From another Mother) dance crew have been supporting our communities for a long time now and are FINALLY beginning their own dance academy called Federation Dance Academy (FDA).

FDA are opening up a space for youth to be nurtured and to grow leadership in a positive and safe environment through dance. It’s focus is teaching urban street dance styles and to also bring in choreographers from around the country to teach foundations of different styles/genres of dance. FDA has some big plans for 2013 with a Waikato Schools Tour and are aiming to take a group of dancers to tour the

Gold Coast with many other projects happening that will continue to support our dance community. BFaM will also be running JUST BECOZ - a youth variety show - for National Youth Week. Classes will be working towards an end of year dynamic showcase that display dancers hard work over the year. This is going to be an exciting new venture for BFaM dance crew and Federation Dance Company. FDA will also be recruiting dancers who want to have a go at competing under the direction of our head Choreographer Tsar Marsters (NZ Battlegrounds Judge 2012/2013).

Tsar has coached Street dance crews to success at international levels and qualified crews for world stages since the age of 15. We are sure to head into

a successful direction training with Tsar and his team of instructors.

FDA is launching with a FREE Open day for everyone to come and have a go at dancing and to check us out. This is a chance for anyone to come along and have some fun.When : Friday 15th February 2013Where : Hamilton Girls high School Gym (Hill Rd Entrance)Times : Juniors - 5pm (5 - 12 years old)Intermediate - 6pm (13 - 17 years old)Seniors - 7pm (18+ years old)

For more information and registrations email: [email protected] text : 021 269 1825or contact us via facebookh t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /FederationDanceAcademy?fref=ts.

D a n c e . . . i t ’ s n o t h o w y o u l o o k , i t ’ s h o w y o u f e e l


WEST WORDBy Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe

Inspiring our children to healthy lifestyles

At the end of last year Hamilton City Civic Awards were presented by our Mayor to eight wonderful citizens who have served our city with great dedication over many years. All were very deserving and it was a privilege to attend the ceremony.

One of the recipients was the remarkable Avis Leeson, who has for many years inspired Waikato children with her love of gardening. Avis is the driving force behind the Gardens in Schools programme which now operates in 60 Hamilton schools and consequently needs more volunteers to ensure its continuing success.

Avis notes that volunteers need not be experienced gardeners. “They just need to be enthusiastic and reliable and have a love for children,” she says. The children take pride in growing their own vegetables, enjoy learning along the way - and love taking the results of their efforts home to share with their families.

They learn about the benefits of healthy food and sustainable environmental practices, and contribute to savings in household food costs.

If you would like to know more about this wonderful scheme, or could support it as a volunteer for a few hours each week, please ring Avis on 852 5783 or send an email to [email protected] .

Thank you, and happy new year to all Western Community News readers.

For constituent assistance please phone the Hamilton West electorate office on 846 0055.

Have you heard of Adopt-a-Box? It’s a project that connects Hamilton artists of any age and ability to a vacant signal box beside traffic lights right across

the city. If the box is unpainted, maybe you can help decorate it! Check the website

for more information and to download the forms and template. Designs must be submitted in advance and approved by a panel. If you get

accepted, all the paints are supplied so this is a very easy way to get creative and add your flavour to a public space.

www.adoptabox.co.nz

Your chance to decorate our city!

An award winning Hamilton Law Firm, Niemand Peebles Hoult, will start to offer free legal advice sessions from the Western Community Centre. The sessions will start from the 13th of February and are available by appointment through the centre. Senior Solicitor, Fiona Amarasekera, will head the service and can provide initial advice cover-ing a wide range of legal areas. The firm is extremely excited about this recent addi-tion to its current list of community projects. Niemand Pebbles Hoult currently supports local community though free weekly legal advice sessions at the Pukete Neighbour-hood House and fortnightly legal sessions in Whitianga.

Niemand Peebles Hoult started as a small firm in 2009 with partners Kay Hoult (pre-

viously Kay Peebles) and Johan Niemand. Since then, the firm has grown into an award winning practice. In 2012 the Law Firm won Boutique Law Firm of the year, Re-gional Law Firm of the year and the Family Law Award at the 2012 New Zealand Law Awards. Partner, Kay Hoult, also received an award for her excellence in Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Kay and Johan are supported by three lawyers and a number of able support staff. The firm primarily specialises in family law work, but regularly provides advice and as-sistance in other areas including property transfer, family trusts, Wills and Estates, employment law, and civil and commercial litigation.

Law Firm offers free legal advice!We are excited to announce the start of

our new ‘ Little Stars” playgroup!Hi my name is Kairangi Mills aka

KAIZ. I am part Cook Island, Maori and Euro. My partner Atama Soloman and I have 3 children. Victor who is 3, Adam who is 2 and Sariah who is 3 months old.

I am presently taking a break from Uni from 2nd year Psychology and Tourism and I am helping coordinate the new Western Community Centre “Little Stars” Playgroup at 108 Grandview Road, Nawton. I like to read interesting articles and books that promote smarter living especially with children and I enjoy sewing, baking yummy deserts and anything new in the way of crafts. My upmost favourite cause is spending time with my family and friends.

We will be meeting on Tuesday’s 9.30am – 11.30am during the school terms, a $2 koha per family will be appreciated to cover some of the costs we will have. Looking forward to meeting you and your children there.

Email me at [email protected] or contact the Western Community Centre 8474873 for more info.

Playgroup about to Shine

Want to advertise in the…

ContactIoana on 849 5170 - or - Tim on 847 9044or email: [email protected] [email protected]

for a competitive rates chart & publication schedule


Please

donate!

Huntly65 Main Rd Huntly Phone 828 7360

Weekday 9:30 to 4

Nawton180 Grandview Rd Phone 846 3353Weekday 9 till 4

Te Rapa369 Te Rapa Road,Phone: 850 92566 days 9 till 4.30

(Above spotlight)

Salvation Army Family Stores

We collect and deliver Furniture and large items.

Let’s ensure everyone can dress well, have a comfortable home and

enjoy special items that add to the quality of life.

Furniture, Appliances, Bedding, Rugs, Curtains, Shoes, work, men’s, ladies, children and babies Clothing, Books, Cutlery, Crockery,

Cookware, Tools, Bicycles, Musical items, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, etc.They stock good quality items, at low prices (to cover costs and

provide community facilities) and give to those in need. Clothing is also sent overseas to the poor. (1 Million Kg’s in 2011)

The Salvation Army Family Stores need your help to help everyone in these hard times.

Want to advertise in the…

ContactIoana on 849 5170 - or - Tim on 847 9044or email: [email protected] [email protected]

for a competitive rates chart & publication schedule

Monthly nominations accepted from 1st till last day of month, Feb-November. Award made Mar-Dec.

Nominators should provide 100 words (or less) description about why their nominee deserves the Free FM Local Legends prize, along with their and their nominee’s contact details.

Free FM considers nominations and chooses the winner based on the following criteria:

- Perceived value of service- Duration of service- Number of people benefitted.NB Free FM Local Legends can only

be awarded once per individual/group. Nominees must be Waikato residents. People cannot nominate themselves!

Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Winner announced at 8.15am on first Tuesday of month live on Free Breakfast

with Raquel and Izzy. Winner will be contacted live on-air. Winner receives a $50 voucher to spend at Café Agora, plus a $50 bouquet delivered to their home/work by Amy’s Flowers. Minimum 5 x 30-second IDs played per week across Free FM schedule and recognising all three FreeFM Local Legends partners

Free FM Local Legends partners commit to promote nominations via their own networks at least once per month.

Local Legends on local radio

Dennis Newton-Phillips is a 16-year-old student from Hamilton.

He is well known in Hamilton as a boxer. He is a member of the Nawton boxing club. He has achieved important values that are crucial to a young man’s life. For example respect, determination, perseverance and dedication.

By achieving these goals he was able to compete in various tournaments, which were NZ nationals championship 2010-2011 and golden gloves 2010.

After 5 years of commitment and dedication, he decided to take time off boxing to discover talents, which are difficult for a young student to find.

Growing up in a musical family, this encouraged him to take an interest in music. By setting goals as stepping stones that led him to take part in various musical events that helped him pursue a career in the music industry. For example Fraser High School (Barbershop Boys) Waikato Regionals Champs, NZ’s Got

Talent (audition), My Country Song (audition and finalist for Taupo region).

Now he has set a goal to audition on X Factor NZ this year in January. This could be a great opportunity for a young man with the strive and passion to succeed, without the love and support of whanau and friends around him nothing could have been accomplish , because of his Wairua and passion inside him the dream of Dennis Newton-Phillips can be finally realised .

Local Boxing Star Sings

Gidday Hamilton I am Mason...

Fast cars, city lights, the ladies, caring about no one and nothing except myself and having a good time – it all sounds exciting!

In my pursuit of this lifestyle I ended up, burnt out, bored and empty. At 24 years old I was confronted with an invitation to meet a man who had

changed history. He was Jesus Christ.I protested at this offer because I didn’t want to be a religious, gutless,

churchy whimp but I needed a life change so I asked Jesus to change me and what a powerful encounter I had with Him. He is not a religion, He is a personal relationship. I can assure you that Jesus Christ doesn’t make gutless, religious, churchy whimps. I’ll let you be the judge of that.

Come out to these meetings at Hamilton Christian Fellowship Ministries, 115B Ellis St and you will experience the truth like you have never known before – I guarantee it!

Creative Empowerment Workshop

You are invited to a day of Art, Creativity, Inspiration and Fun! This free Figjam workshop explores using art and creativity as a tool for creating positive change. Art, creativity, inspiration and fun! In this workshop explore using art and creativity as a tool for creating positive change, goal setting and motivation, enhance communication skills, identify self-defeating patterns, problem solving strategies, overcoming financial difficulties and create a network of support.

The Creative Empowerment programme incorporates elements of creativity, fun, relaxation and personal development. Figjam works with respect and integrity to give all participants the tools for creating a more meaningful and sustainable future.

The workshop takes place Thursday, 7 March from 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave Hamilton.

To register contact 847-4873 or email [email protected]. For more info visit www.figjamworkshops.co.nz

FIGJAM-Fresh Inspiration Gives Joy And Meaning


Photos clockwise from top Left: 1: The Principal, Mrs Virginia Crawford, addresses all new students at their first Fraser assembly.2: Assistant Principal, Mr Joseph Murray, welcomes all the new arrivals, staff and students, to Fraser

High at a powhiri.3: Year 13 Peer Support Leaders nurturing a group of Year 9 students.4: Year 9 students catching up with friends as they explore their new surroundings.5: Teacher, Miss Laura Green, assisting a student to find where he is supposed to be.6: Year 13 Peer Support Leaders and Group Tutors showing new students around the school.7: Deputy Principals, Mr Peter Robinson (left) and Mr Ainsley Robson, matching new students in their

classes with their subject teachers. 8: Students, at their first school assembly, listening intently to the speaker’s instructions.

6 Western Community News - February 2013 Western Community News - February 2013 7

FRASER HIGH SCHOOLTe Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

21

3

45

6

7 8

Raising Expectations and Nurturing a New Beginning

Photos clockwise from top Left: 1: The Principal, Mrs Virginia Crawford, addresses all new students at their first Fraser assembly.2: Assistant Principal, Mr Joseph Murray, welcomes all the new arrivals, staff and students, to Fraser

High at a powhiri.3: Year 13 Peer Support Leaders nurturing a group of Year 9 students.4: Year 9 students catching up with friends as they explore their new surroundings.5: Teacher, Miss Laura Green, assisting a student to find where he is supposed to be.6: Year 13 Peer Support Leaders and Group Tutors showing new students around the school.7: Deputy Principals, Mr Peter Robinson (left) and Mr Ainsley Robson, matching new students in their

classes with their subject teachers. 8: Students, at their first school assembly, listening intently to the speaker’s instructions.

6 Western Community News - February 2013 Western Community News - February 2013 7


21

3

45

6

7 8

Raising Expectations and Nurturing a New Beginning


Recruitment Drive for School Cadet Unit


Lucy Cioffi (FraserNet Gateway coordinator)

Lucy has lived in Raglan for nearly four years and is originally from Devon, UK. Her background is in careers and recruitment and she looks forward to finding her feet in her new position at Fraser High School as one of the Gateway Coordinators. Lucy enjoys helping students find work placements as it is very rewarding knowing students are gaining skills and experience they need to pursue their dreams and ambitions. She also has a passion for music and is a regular performing singer-songwriter.

Bob Walker (FraserNet Gateway coordinator)

Bob has lived in Hamilton for over 40 years and is married with two sons. Bob is one of the new Gateway

coordinator team members and has been warmly welcomed by staff and students. Bob came to Fraser from Wintec’s School of Trades, where during the last 20 years, he had been both teaching and working in a management role. He has qualifications in Automotive Engineering, Tertiary Teaching and Management. As a result of Bob’s experiences and working with our Fraser students he is looking forward to providing guidance, direction and support in their future careers.

Samantha Cruywagen (Science)

Samantha grew up in South Africa and studied in Auckland and Hamilton. Samantha feels privileged to have been given this opportunity to share her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for science with the young people of Hamilton City. She looks forward to everything that Fraser has to offer.

Andrea Sharpe (Science)Andrea has

lived in Hamilton on and off since she was 11 and trained at Waikato University. Andrea’s background is in the physical sciences, which she loves teaching and has taught diverse age groups for many years in different contexts and countries. Andrea is very excited to be working within the Fraser community!

Pip Smith (English)Pip gained her

undergraduate degree from the University of Waikato, before studying at Unitec. In recent years she has worked professionally in Theatre in Auckland. Whilst Pip enjoyed freelancing it was always in her heart to teach, and so she went to Waikato University in 2012 in order to do just that.

Melany Ginders (Science)Melanie is

originally from Whangarei, Northland, and moved to Waikato to study science at the University of Waikato.

Melany carried out a study on the Waikato River for biology research, working with the Waikato Regional Council. She lived in North Queensland briefly, where she researched the water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Melany has a passion for working with others and is delighted to be working at Fraser High School

Samuel Tan (English)Samuel

has recently completed a Graduate Diploma of Teaching at Waikato University.

Sam has previously taught

ESOL for more than six years, having spent time abroad and in Hamilton.

He is also trained in the visual arts and attended Fraser High School as a student, graduating in 2002.

Sam loves teaching and looks forward to engaging with the wider Fraser community.

Ian Gould (Science)Ian is a physics

teacher at Fraser High School. He has two degrees, one majoring in Zoology and the other in Theology.

Ian has worked in several countries both teaching and playing music. Ian feels he has been privileged to teach a number of subjects including Biology, Mathematics, Biblical Studies and instrumental music.

In his spare time Ian maintains his car, writes and records music and takes walks with his wife.

He is married and has two children.

New staff bring an exciting range of skill and experience to Fraser

Introducing our 2013 Student Leaders continued…Chennay Pascoe

I am a bubbly and friendly person who takes pride in everything I do. I am looking forward to this year and the many opportunities that will be offered to me. I am very focussed on succeeding at school and achieving the goals that I have set. Fraser is a wonderful school and I am very proud to represent it.

Sophie DaviesI love all things

Japanese, especially the language and culture and I plan to go to Japan to teach.

My world revolves around my family and friends. I am organised and reliable and always give my best effort to help where ever I can. My Fraser road has been a bumpy ride – every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Sharnae HopeSince starting at

Fraser High I have found that I really enjoy painting, photography and English. I am into my second year in the Art Project producing volume 2 of the Passionfruit Magazine. I am a bubbly and caring person who is willing to work with others, and am looking forward to this year, learning and developing as a person.

Olivia HarveyFraser has given me

many opportunities throughout the four years I have been here. One of the most

memorable experiences was last year when I was given the chance

to go on the Spirit of Adventure. I gained more confidence and leadership skills throughout this course and I can’t wait to put them to use in my fifth and final year as part of the 2013 Senior Council. Another opportunity I am very grateful for.

Kathleen DonsMy passions are

history, geography and classical studies. I have participated in stage challenge, girls’ football team, Academic, Cultural and the International councils at Fraser I love this school and am proud to be part of a team that has the students and Fraser’s best interests at heart.

Nic ManginoI have attended

Fraser High School for the last five years and have enjoyed every moment of it.

I am quite the sports person and I have played a wide variety of sports but my main interests are rugby, cricket and volleyball. My main goal for this year is to gain entrance to university.

Bronwyn LaundrySince Year 9 I’ve

always wanted to be one of the senior leaders at Fraser, and I involved myself in everything there was on offer in order to achieve this. I’m a big fan of ‘gangsta rap’, performing and visual arts, as well as being a huge academic geek.

Ezra ShieldI have spent the

last four years at Fraser High School and have loved every moment spent

with students and teachers. I am very enthusiast about learning and like to get involved with school based activities, such as Stage Challenge and school productions. My main hobbies are dancing and photography.

Matthew BarnettI’m the youngest

of three siblings, and was born and raised in Hamilton. I’ve been going to church from a young age and I have a great passion for it.

I love helping others and doing what I can in the community. I enjoy playing video games and reading books. I often spend hours on end listening to pod casts about a wide range of topics. I’m excited for what this year may hold for us as a council and a school.

Khan JoyceI can’t stress how

much I love to meet new people. I also love shoes, anything to do with Asia and

computer games. Meeting new people and experiencing new things is number one on my to-do-list after I leave Fraser High. I’m super excited to be in senior council and super lucky to be at a school like Fraser.

Derna Wharehinga

I’ve been at Fraser since Year 10 and in the time I have been here, I have changed tremendously and I couldn’t be more grateful to have such amazing people supporting me through my journey.

My goal this year is to make the most of my opportunities and leave a legacy.

Delroi HeuI have represented

New Zealand in Basketball and through this I have developed leader-

ship skills that will be beneficial to me as a student leader in 2013. I strive to work hard in the classroom as education is an important part of my life. If I am to achieve my potential in sport, education will play a major role in my success. I look forward to a great final year at Fraser.

Jacinda ZaineyI am dedicated,

out-going, and always willing to lend a hand. I have a passion for design and photography, and I am deeply involved in sports; playing many in my time at Fraser, with hockey as my main sport of choice, playing, coaching and umpiring.

I am privileged to be a part of this year’s Senior Council, and

more than anything, I am proud to be a student at Fraser High.

Jordan Palmer van Walraven

I am determined to make use of my life, through academic and sporting

achievements. As part of the senior council, my goal is to accomplish NCEA Level 3 with Excellence. Although education plays a key role in my life, I am 100% set on making a representative team for both Rugby and Volleyball.

Jasmine SatiniI have attended

Fraser High School since Year 9. I was not the greatest student to begin with, but as the years have gone by I have matured and this year, I am already enjoying the position of being a Senior Student Leader. I planning for this year to be successful and enjoyable.

On Monday, 11 February, the Cadet Unit held a recruiting drive. If your son or daughter is interested in what the cadets do, come along on Wednesday evenings during each school term from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. The Cadet Unit parades behind the school gym by the TPU.

For further information contact the Unit Commander, Lieutentant Raewyn Chalklen, on 021-654 635.


What’s on out WestThe Western Community CentreContact 8474873, [email protected], 8474873, www.westerncommunitycentre.org. Check us out on Facebook!Community Information, Photocopying, send a fax, free phone for local calls, table and chair hire, venue hire and much more!Fruit & Vege Co-op: $10 per pack for a minimum selection of 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Order before 4pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11.30am. Free Legal AdviceNiemand Peebles Hoult are offering free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments take place between 9am – 10am. To book contact 8474873 or email [email protected] Stars Holiday April/May ProgrammesThe programme starts at 8.30am and we have now extended the programme hours to 5.30pm1st week, based at Fraser High School. Early Bird Rate of $50 if you enrol your child/ren before Friday 12 April 2013 . If you enrol after Friday 12 April it will be $60 for the week. 4 days Thursday ANZAC day.2nd week based at the Western Community Centre. Early Bird Rate of $80 if you enrol your child/ren before Friday 12 April. If you enrol after Friday 12 April it will be $125 for the week. Enrol at www.westerncommunitycentre.org

English language Partners English Language ClassesThese classes are for adult learners who have Permanent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.15-2.45pm contact [email protected] - Phone (07) 853 2188

Figjam WorkshopCreative Empowerment One-Day Workshop Art, Creativity, Inspiration and Fun! Art, Creativity, Inspiration and Fun! Thursday 7 March 2013 Time: 9:00 – 4:00 Register Now www.figjamworkshops.co.nzUsing Art and Creativity as a tool for creating positive change

Tai Chi We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for seniors each week, Monday and Thursday Cost $3 per session. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor.

Western Community Centre Radio Show - Free FMTune into to 89FM every Friday 10.30am - 11am to stay updated with news and information from the Centre. Visit freefm.org.nz for podcasts of the show and further info.

Community Family Support Worker Providing social work and family support, budgeting advice, information, one on one assistance. Available Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayContact Margaret on 847-4873 extn 3 for an appointment.

Plunket Outreach Clinic Hamilton West Plunket nurse Lisa Martin runs weekly clinics at our Centre every Wednesday. Appointments can be made through Richmond Street Plunket on 839 3982.

Floral Lessons with Elsie MoormanContemporary Floral work for the home and gifts. Learn from an experienced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439. Mondays 10 am- 12 noon, 7 Lessons $95.

Senior LuncheonsMonthly on second Thursday of each month at 12pm, the luncheons provide an opportunity for seniors in our area to meet, socialize, interact and enjoy some local entertainment. Transport is provided for those unable to drive. The luncheons are potluck and a great way to network and make new friends.

CROSSLIGHT TRUST 1 Johnson St, Frankton 847 2998 ‎C.A.F.E. (Creative Activities for Elderly) - home visits to those who like to have a some company, a chat, and craft, game of cards, scrabble and who are feeling lonely, depressed, or have short or long-term health problems. COUNSELLING – is available at very reasonable fees – if you need someone to talk those difficult issues through with, please feel welcome to make an appointment with one of our counsellors.FOODBANK – If you are in need of assistance with food and are on a benefit, we ask that you see Work and Income first. If you have used all your entitlement, then please ask them for a letter to bring to us. Foodbank interview times are Monday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Please also bring your community services card or other ID.NZ SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES – Sign Language is one of the three official languages in NZ. If you would like to learn the basics of signing then please contact us – we are planning to have daytime and evening courses in 2010.

OP SHOP – is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Don’t forget to look out for our specials and also the garage sales we have two or three times during the year. We have a wide variety of clothing, books, bric-a-brac, small electrical appliances etc. (we don’t usually stock large furniture items).OVER 60’s SOCIAL GROUPS – We have two groups for the “over 60’s” and both groups have a day trip and a morning tea each month (well for 11 months of the year). Group one meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays and Group two on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. If you are over 60 and live in the general area boundaries of Nawton/Dinsdale/Frankton (parts of Forest Lake are also included) and would like to join, please phone us.SUPPORT FOR DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED – If you are deaf, hearing impaired or have a family member or someone you know who is deaf-blind and would like some support, Jean is here on a Monday to help you.

Volleyball in West HamiltonSocial Volleyball - played every Monday night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Next competition starts Feb 18th - Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams.Intermediate age (Yrs 7 & 8) Volleyball - at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Mondays after school, next comp starts Feb 25th..KiwiVolley (for Primary school-aged kids) -, contact Tim below. Next comp starts Feb 25th.Junior High School competition: Thursday nights, starts near the end of Term 3, 2013.Beach Volleyball - at the Te Rapa Beach Sports Centre, Wednesday night, 4-a-side social comp. Next comp starts February 20th.Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email [email protected] for enquiries & entries.

WHAT is Neighbours Day Aotearoa?Neighbours Day Aotearoa, affectionately known

as NDA, is about turning strangers into neighbours, streets into neighbourhoods Atawhaingia te Pa hara-keke. It’s not about big events, but rather it’s about thousands of kiwis taking the time to engage in small and local acts of neighbourliness, over the course of one weekend. For some that may mean a first wave or smile, a chat over the fence, inviting a neighbour in for a cuppa or holding a street barbeque. Put simply, it’s about going one step further in getting to know those ‘next door’.WHY knowing your neighbours is important

When people like you and I make the choice to be a good neighbour, individuals, whanau and neighbourhoods benefit. We know that when kiwi communities foster connection and everyday ‘neighbourliness’, they are

soon safer, stronger and more resilient. Ultimately, the wellbeing of all involved is significantly enhanced.

Besides this, our neighbourhoods provide a great chance to for us to meet people who are different

from us. This then helps us learn how to connect with a variety of people. Showing respect honours

our combined heritage - a powerful advertisement for a little more neighbourliness in itself. So how do we get there? National research in 2008 showed that 72% of people in NZ were interested in getting to know their neighbours better. So what stops us from doing just that? Fear? Uncertainty? Nerves? Whatever the reason, NDA provides the opportunity, the support and the know how to bridge a connection with those over the fence.WHO is it for?

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is something for ALL New Zealanders to beinvolved in. Our long term vision is for every household in NZ to mark this day and join in the fun – and to increasingly give a little more neighbourliness, whanaungatanga, every day. This celebration belongs to everyday Kiwis, to all people

living in NZ, people like you and me Check out www.neighboursday.org.nz for lots of

great info and ideas!

Everyone needs a good neighbour...


Kia ora and warm greeting’s and happy New Year.I hope you all had a good break and are revitalized

and ready for a new year. I just want to touch on something for my first article

of 2013. If there has been a serious crime committed and you may have been a witness or you may know something about a serious crime, it is really important that you report what you have seen to Police.

Even if you think what you saw might not be important, it could be crucial to the investigation, so it is vital to report it to police.

If you are uncomfortable to talk to Police, you can always make an anonymous phone call to 0800 crime stoppers (0800 555 111).

Every bit of information helps. I also ask if you know something about anything

illegal make a phone call to your local community constable like me, or if you want to stay anonymous, please call crime stoppers.

As I have said every bit of information can help in an investigation, please do not hesitate and help out.

Hypnotist Show you must seeOne of the world’s busiest and most copied versatile

entertainers in the world today “Dave Upfold” will be doing a show this month. Dave is a World renowned Comedy Stage Hypnotist he is one of the busiest hypnotists in the world today.

His show is on Saturday the 23rd of February 6.30pm at Fraser High School. Tickets are $20 each, a show you wont regret watching. His show also include a touch of comedy and some audience participation he is fun and an exciting close up magician.

If you are after tickets pop into the Western Community Centre to see Ani Nock or call her on 021-359 876. Funds raised support Waikato Touch teams to the Nationals in March 2013.

Do you want support to become smoke free? – Then read on.

Let’s start by challenging the old thinking that is keeping you trapped in the smoking habit.

Smoking may be an old friend - but is it a good friend. Fact;• Being healthy is better than being sick.• Having money is better than being bankrupt.• Your body needs to move, to breathe, to eat, and to

rest.• Your body will not die if you do not have that

smoke.• Everything smoking relieves smoking causes.If you agree with most of the above and are still

smoking, it’s time to consider our program.I think that becoming smoke free is a process that

you walk your way through. Set a quit date for two

weeks into the future. This will allow you time to get properly organized, to gain knowledge of the depths of your addiction, and to set goals and plan ahead.

MotivationDo you know why you want to be smoke free? Write

a list and place it where you see it every day. ConfidenceResearch when and why you smoke, now develop

different responses and make these your new habits. It’s about being prepared.

What you are considering here is an extreme overhaul of your present lifestyle. Our program can help to support you on this journey. This may be tough to do, but it is worthwhile.

For more information, call Aukati KaiPaipa on 07-846 1042 or 07-846 0253

Free Cycle Event

Call us on 846 1042 or text on 021 522 370

Becoming Smokefree

Happy New Year from Willie......

Come and join us at Swarbrick Park, Rifle Range Road on Monday 25th February from 4 – 7 pm. It will be an evening for cycle time and family fun. Bring your bike, helmet, drink bottle, picnic and family to the Park.

There will be FREE bike checks, an obstacle course

to master, or you can attend the cycle lessons, try to ride an unicycles and take a ride on an electric bike. Kids can bounce on the bouncy castles and get your face painted as well.

Spot Prizes to be won, with the major prize being 1 x Adult commuter bike and a Childs Mongoose BMX.

This twilight event promises to have it all. So get your Whanau together and enjoy a night out in the park.

For more information contact: Andrea Timings, [email protected], 8386699

Photo kindly provided by Hamilton News.


www.national.org.nz

Tim Macindoe MP FOR HAMILTON WEST

5 King Street, Frankton | PO Box 382, Hamilton 3240

P: 07 846 0055 | F: 07 846 0056 | E: [email protected] | www.timmacindoe.co.nz

Junior Government Whip

MP for Hauraki-Waikato

430 Ulster Street, PO Box 611, Waikato Mail Centre

P 07 839 [email protected]

www.labour.org.nz

Mahuta 80Wx170H ad.indd 1 5/02/13 2:44 PM

Nawton Dental Centre

61 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton www.nawtondentalcentre.co.nz

$40 Examincluding 2 X-rays

Free WINZQuote

Free Dentistry for under

18 year olds*

Free ParkingNew Modern

Practice

• General Dentistry • Emergency Dentistry • White Fillings • Crown & Bridge• Root Canals • Cosmetic Dentistry • Hygiene Treatments

New Patients Welcome

Call today to make an appointment: 846 5678

*Conditions Apply

Nawton Dental Centre

61 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton www.nawtondentalcentre.co.nz

$40 Examincluding 2 X-rays

Free WINZQuote

Free Dentistry for under

18 year olds*

Free ParkingNew Modern

Practice

• General Dentistry • Emergency Dentistry • White Fillings • Crown & Bridge• Root Canals • Cosmetic Dentistry • Hygiene Treatments

New Patients Welcome

Call today to make an appointment: 846 5678

*Conditions Apply

10 years of community sportsThe Western Stars Sports programme celebrated its 10 year anniversary in December 2012.

It was a chance to celebrate what was achieved over the past 10 years. 10 years means over 300 sports programmes, thousands of children from the community, hundreds of prizes and hours of fun. The Crawshaw Sports programme has been running on Tuesday afternoon’s

4-5pm in Crawshaw Park. Neil Tolan current Western Community Centre Manager started the Crawshaw sport

programme along with Ani Nock current Hamilton City Council Youth advisor back in 2002 to encourage children and youth to participate in structured sports activities locally in their community. The programme was granted funding from Hamilton City council and has been well supported by council and other community funding. Neil said “It has been great to be

able to run this programme continually for 10 years”.Kids who attended enjoyed our fun black slip and slide, prizes and a huge birthday cake.

Photo taken by Andrea Timings

Documents

Western Community Newspaper Feb 2013