My Voice 2017

2017

count our voices our voices count

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Youth Week Events

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Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival 2017

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Dream Big with a NorthTec Nursing degree

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Up-close and personal with ‘ZM’

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Your Gig Guide

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The Evolution School of Beauty and Massage offers variety

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Comfort first for school ball-goers

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Choose Whangarei Suit Hire for your school ball

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The Bernina Fashion Awards –an opportunity for students

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Harness your creative talent with The Design School

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Dream Big with a NorthTec Hairdressing career

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Become an International Rotary Exchange student

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Youth Law offers services to help you

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The DHB Upstander Programme coming your way

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Dream Big with a NorthTec Civil Engineering degree

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The Rubicon programme offers students a second chance

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Get involved in sport through Sport Northland

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Start your career in beauty and fashion with Servilles

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Ringa Atawhai Matauranga offer a career in public health

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Consider a career in tourism with QRC

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Bream Bay College gets ready for Smokefreerockquest

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Huanui College celebrates

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A polished performance by Kamo High School students

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Students from Pompallier Catholic College raise funds for charity

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Tauraroa Area School - 31 days by Jaden Lincoln

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WGHS students introduce its “Girls working for Girls” initiative

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Success is celebrated at Tikipunga High School

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Advance Training offers courses ????

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Are you learning to drive?

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Make your career plan

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Taratahi expands its courses

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Staying safe online by Dr Shane Reti

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Northland Rugby Union supports Northland athletes

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Competitions for you!

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he people of Dargaville and surrounding areas are inviting male and female High School students, Years 6,7,8, and adults from all over Northland to take up the challenge and exciting opportunity to design a wearable piece of art and enter The Dargaville Wearable Arts Extravaganza to be held over two nights in the Dargaville Town Hall on 15th and 16th September this year. We plan for this to become an annual event.

“It’s an amazing chance to have a lot of fun, let your dreams and imagination go wild and design a costume that will be a show stopper!” says co-organiser Cheryl Carmichael from Bayleys Beach. There are four categories to enter and there are no major restrictions on design apart from being wearable over three nights, and the entrant/model must be able to climb steps and/ or a ramp unaided, and be able to breathe and see clearly (Entrant Information and Conditions of Entry are provided with Entry Forms).

There are beautiful hand sculpted and carved trophies for winners, and amazing cash prizes for winners and runners up of each of the four entry categories, with a Supreme Award for High School entries, and Supreme Award for Years 6,7,8 entries.

There will also be an Overall Winner of the Wearable Arts Extravaganza and this could be won by any entrant, High School, Years 6,7,8 or adults.

The chance arose in January for our town to develop and present this show. Paparoa in the Kaipara have held a successful wearable arts show for many years and they decided to discontinue so the Dargaville Arts Association (DAA) has excitedly taken up the challenge to continue with the event and showcase Northland’s talent.

The Production Crew for this show are all working really hard to produce an extravaganza of talent. There will be performers to entertain the audience between the entry category parades of wearable arts, and a light gourmet supper will be served.

My name is Cheryl Carmichael and I was asked by the DAA to co-produce this show. I returned to New Zealand fifteen months ago after working in Australia for almost four years, eventually deciding that this beautiful area out West of Whangarei ticked all my boxes of what I need from where I live.

We have a very active arts community over this side which is growing all the time with so many new people choosing to move to this spectacular part of Northland.

“As a child growing up I have always been around visual and performing arts. My mother was a gifted crafts woman and talented musician. She was the musical director of many productions and as one of five children, our dad would always take us to the finale of all the shows Mum directed. When this chance came along for Dargaville, I jumped at the opportunity to be involved and I’m really excited our town is planning to host such an amazing event” says Cheryl.

The show will be staged over a Friday and a Saturday night so we are expecting ticket holders from all over Northland will stay overnight to explore and experience what this western part of Northland has to offer in the way of restaurants, accommodation providers, tourism operators, our spectacular coastline and so many other attractions.

The Dargaville Information Centre can provide everything a visitor would want to know of what to see and do and where to stay.

Our vision is to showcase our talent and our area to the wider Northland audience and have ticket holders engaged from beginning to end, having experienced a show with the WOW factor!

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Tu Toa “Spoken Word”

Multicultural Whangarei

Youth Engagement workshop Date- May 20th Time- (:30-4:00 Cost- free Contact Details: Jessie 4300571

Advance Training Centre Whangarei

Advance Training Centre’s Mega Hunt Description- Find land marks in and around the Whangarei CBD Date- 30th May Time-10 am to 1am Cost- FREE Contact Details Harmen George w - 09 4382825 e - harmen@advancetraining.ac.n

The YWCA Safe for Life Workshop

Date: 30th of May. Time-2.30-4.30 Cost-free.

There are only limited spaces so booking is a must.

Safe for Life, for young people 14 and up- a unique workshop in the way it approaches skills and strategies to keep out of harms way.

My contact details are: 09 4382926 or ydubyouth. xtra.co.nz.

Where-Youth Workshops held at Whangarei Youth Space 1st Workshop Intro to Spoken Word Date-Wedensday 17th May Time-4pm to late 2nd Workshop Weekend Workshop Date-Saturday 27th May Time-10.00am-6.00pm 3rd Workshop Refining Workshop Date-Wednesday 7th June Time-4.00pm to late

Want to join us for any of these events?

Phone Stella on 0274 735 879 or email Stella.ward@ccsdisibilityaction.org.nz

The Big Event

Where- The Butter Factory Date-Friday 30th May Time-5.30pm A dress rehearsal will be held Wednesday 31st May.

Te Ora Hou Northland – All Night Rage Date-Friday 2nd June Time-6pm – 6am For students aged-13 – 24yrs old Cost of entry- to be advised To book please phone Ezekiel or Velma 09 438 5556

THE 2017 WHANGAREI YOUTH AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT TOLL STADIUM – SATURDAY 8 JULY AT 6.30PM NOMINATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FROM 24 MAY TO 17 JUNE.

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The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) was set up for Council to hear from local youth on how to make Whangarei District a great place for youth to live, earn and learn in.

It is important for Council to learn how young people think about the range of issues covered by the Council, especially if they have a direct impact on youth. These include issues such as urban design, planning and infrastructure, as well as policy and strategic development, which effect the kind of city Whangarei will be in the future.

Every year local youth can apply to join the group and new members are selected to ensure a diverse representation of their peers.

Representing you in 2017 are: Summer Campbell (Chair) – Whangarei Girls High School, Michael Iwashita, Julius Kuraia and Callum Anderson – Whangarei Boys High School, India Purnell – Bream Bay College, Anna Finchett and Tiare Esser von Enckevort – Pompallier Catholic College, Ella Rankin and Shaun Prinsloo – Huanui College, Chloe Buckton and Andrew Wech – Kamo High School, Mehara Tamaki – People Potential, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Jacinta Hoek – Te Wananga o Ruakawa, Asaeli Moala-Pene – NorthTec, Sam Mills and Izaia Tilialo – employed If you want to contact the YAG you can do this through their Facebook page, search Whangarei: Youth Advisory Group.

This year, as a special Matariki event, the YAG will again be holding the Whangarei Youth Awards to be presented on Saturday 8 July at Toll stadium.

The awards, in six categories, are a way that we can celebrate the many youth who make such a positive contribution to our community in lots of different ways.

Nominations open online on the WDC website at the beginning of Youth Week on Wednesday 24 May and are open until 4.30pm Saturday 17 June. For any queries contact carla.janssen@wdc.govt.nz.

“This is a great example of how this event can be a platform to develop new skills”

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ne of the biggest opportunities for Northland youth to get creative and find their inner voice is coming to Dargaville this September, when Creative Northland hosts the 2017 Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival. The FREE two day Festival is to be held on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 September and is open to 60 youth from all over the region.

The event has a proud history of giving our 12-24 year olds the opportunity to express what matters to them, while giving them a platform that they feel comfortable in to tell their stories.

During the 2015 Summit 50 youth took part in a 2-day film workshop where participants created eight films on subjects that mattered to them. The Worthy Film Crew’s film about bullying was voted the favourite by the Youth and Mentors. This group of young women from Kaitaia were given the opportunity to make another film to be entered in the “Making a Difference” Film awards in Wellington, they were nominated for six awards and won two and went on to be awarded NZ Youth Group of the Year. This is a great example of how this event can be a platform to develop new skills and enable our young people to have the confidence to speak up about the issues that matter to them and their community.

The 2017 event is no different with the theme of “Our voices, our stories”. This year’s Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival will offer a range of workshops run by experts in their fields of music, theatre, film, mural design and 3d digital mapping design. The youth will be part of one of these creative workshops and will learn skills to express themselves in their chosen genre.

Applications are open now and organisers encourage anyone in the 12-24 year bracket to apply for this awesome opportunity.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON THE 11 AUGUST For further information please contact Sarah Miln on 09 4300710 or sarah@creativenorthland.com.

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Laura Thomson - Nursing graduate I learnt so much and was well supported in my new career.

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During my high school years, I didn’t really have a clear idea of what I wanted to do. I kept my options open studying English, maths, health and sciences.

I wasn’t ready to leave Whangarei and wanted to save money, when the time came to leave school, I decided I’d give nursing a go. I enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing and needless to say it was the best decision I could have made.

The staff were amazing, the class sizes were small, there were excellent opportunities for clinical placements and I was studying alongside like-minded people that made the journey even more enjoyable.

After graduating I was lucky enough to be offered a job in the Emergency department at Whangarei Hospital. I learnt so much and was well supported in my new career.

I am now working in a GP practice with an attached emergency clinic in Dargaville. Currently, I am completing my postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing through the University of Auckland, and who knows where to next!

I would encourage anyone to stay close to home and gain the qualifications needed to start their new life journey.”

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH Fletch Vaughan & Megan - Breakfast FLETCH

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? When I was a kid the local radio station did a stunt where they broadcast on top of a pole, in a giant hut for an entire weekend to raise money for a charity, and I thought what a cool job, they’re getting paid to be having fun. Now I get paid to talk crap daily with 2 of my mates.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE WITH ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? Vaughan because he loves slow cooked meats.

Megan would be no fun at dinner time. She’s always eating rice crackers and tofu smoothies.

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GO TO SONG RIGHT NOW? Kendrick, Humble is the show Jam at the mo.

WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST MEMORY DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? So many it’s hard to choose! I think abseiling naked down a building, on a very cold winters day and overhearing people talk about how small my penis

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? Today a car. Most days a car. I’d love to take the bus, but it’s not running at 4am. I also want to bike to work, but I don’t have a bike. How’s that for ironic Alanis? (probably not right). Oooooh you mean career wise? I did one of those career questionnaires at high school and it pointed in this direction. The rest is history… / I can’t remember what else happened.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE WITH ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? Fletch. I’m pretty sure he lives in his room 90% of the time. He comes out to eat and go to the gym. So it would just be like having another pet.

GO TO SONG RIGHT NOW? It Ain’t Me – Selina Gomez & Kygo WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST MEMORY DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? Interviewing the voice of Optimus Prime. It was like talking to my 6 year old self’s hero.

So legendary. He was so friendly. Invited us to a BBQ! OPTIMUS PRIME INVITED ME TO A BBQ!!

WHEN YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR DOING SOMETHING ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I had no idea what I wanted to do. Can’t recall ever wanting to do anything specifically. I was just cruising and it freaked my parents out a lot. But they were always supportive of whatever I wanted to do.

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was later that night in a restaurant WHEN YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR DOING SOMETHING ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I’ve always wanted to be in radio - so it’s a dream come true to be here now. When this all falls over I think I’ll do the announcements at the airport.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RADIO? It looked like everyone was having, and people always used to tell me talk too much. Plus you get too listen to music and talk to famous people and get paid for it.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE WITH ONE OF YOUR CO-HOSTS, WHO WOULD IT BE? Are you kidding! Neither of them! Vaughan at a stretch cause he doesn’t mind girl chat.

GO TO SONG RIGHT NOW? This isn’t fair, Fletch stole my pick Kendrick Lamar Humble. I liked it before him, and now he has stolen my choice.

WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST MEMORY DURING YOUR TIME ON RADIO? When Lady Gaga called the radio station I was working for and we chatted. I told her I love her, she said it back. It was beautiful.

WHEN YOU WERE AT HIGH SCHOOL, DID YOU WANT TO BE IN RADIO OR DOING SOMETHING ELSE, IF SO WHAT? I wanted to be a journalist, but when I went for a look at The Broadcasting School and visited the journo class, they were so serious and hard at work, but the radio class were laughing and having fun… So I changed my mind.

I’m terribly fickle.

Bel Crawford – ZM Days

Jase and PJ – Drive

Cam Mansel – ZM Snapchart HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE RADIO INDUSTRY AND HOW DID YOU GET INTO IT? I have been working in radio for the past 6 years. After studying at The New Zealand Broadcasting school I started an internship at ZM Auckland doing promotions. Since then I have worked in various roles from promotions through to social media. Toward the end of last year I landed my dream job hosting the ZM Snapchart counting down the top 20 songs each night.

WHAT’S THE COOLEST PART OF YOUR JOB? The coolest part of my job is getting to interview the artists that we play on the show. I am a massive fan of music so getting to talk to the artists behind my favourite songs is a dream come true. Some of my favourite interviews include Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, DNCE and Hailee Steinfeld.

BEST PERSON YOU’VE INTERVIEWED IN YOUR TIME YOU’VE WORKED IN RADIO? My all-time favourite interview was with Alessia Cara. I was flown to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. She was performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Village. At the village the artists all have their own trailer where they hang out before they go on stage. It was so cool seeing behind the scenes of the village and chatting to her about her journey with music so far.

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Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman Tour, Saturday 2nd September, Spark Arena Auckland

Shawn Mendes – Illuminate World Tour, Saturday 25th November, Spark Arena Auckland The world’s biggest pop sensation, Ariana Grande, has announced she is bringing her brand new arena show, Dangerous Woman Tour to New Zealand this September.

For the first time ever, New Zealand fans will be treated to a sensational live show including an array of hits from her 2016 chart-topping album, Dangerous Woman.

From dance floor fillers to uber cool collaborations with the likes of Mac Miller, Nicki Minaj and Future, there is no shortage of hit material from the former Nickelodeon star turned Pop Princess.

Shawn Mendes is hitting New Zealand for the first time ever on Saturday the 26th of November with his Illuminate World Tour. Shawn is touring in support of his sophomore album Illuminate (Island Records), which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his second #1 album debut.

Little Mix – Glory Days Tour, Sunday 30th July, Spark Arena Auckland

Harry Styles – Sign of the Times tour, Saturday 2nd December, Spark Arena Auckland 10

One Direction fans rejoice - pop heartthrob Harry Styles is coming to our shores in 2017 for the first time as a solo artist. Catch Harry Styles on his Sign of the Times tour on December 2nd at Spark Arena in Auckland – Tickets are on sale on May 5th

The world’s biggest girl group, LITTLE MIX, are thrilled to announce that they’re bringing their brand new arena tour to New Zealand in July of next year - The Glory Days Tour 2017.

“We can’t believe we are bringing our Glory Days Tour to New Zealand! Can’t wait to see all of our Kiwi fans!” – Little Mix The Glory Days Tour will kick off in the USA on February 2 before heading to Australia and then onto Auckland’s Spark Arena for one show on Sunday July 30.

“It was just something to do for a few months, but I loved it and now I am hooked, I am coming back!”

“I have never completed anything in my life until now!” “The best thing I have ever done!”

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hese are just a few of the great comments graduates make when they receive their certificates at the end of their course at Evolution School of Beauty & Massage in Whangarei.

“The truth is, the students don’t just learn skills to become a beauty or massage therapist. They learn communication, teamwork, understanding of people and they make great friendships along the way,” says Lorna Clowes, Director. I had a dad approach me at the latest graduation and tell me (very emotionally) how his daughter has just grown personally throughout the course and come out of her shell. He told me how proud he was of her and how proud she was of herself.

Our entry is open - there are no age, experience or school result limitations. Our courses are designed to be short and get you back into work in the quickest possible time. We have male and female students, young and the young at heart. It’s a great industry to get into, as it is still one of the fastest growing industries worldwide.

This is the last time we can offer our short massage course of 21 weeks, as it is changing to the brilliant new NZ Diploma

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in Relaxation and Wellness Massage, which is a one year full time course. If you are thinking of gaining a massage qualification and are not able to commit to a full time one year course, then now is the time to study with us, as July is the last ever intake for this shorter programme.

Our beauty courses are between 12 – 21 weeks depending upon the level and type of course.

We are only a small, specialist school and so we get to know our students really well – and their families. Because we are close knit, students are able to discuss any issues openly with their tutors and we do everything we can to help our students succeed.

It’s lovely seeing graduates keeping in touch on Facebook and meeting up even if they are overseas, they always catch up when they are back and they usually pop into the school to say hello.

Graduates are always welcome back with open arms and never really leave the Evolution family.

The courses offered at Evolution are NZQA approved and they are short so no time is wasted with things you don’t need or

will never use in the industry. Student loans and allowances are available.

Courses run from as little as 12 weeks through to 21 weeks and there are a few different ways to study. There are options to take International Examinations to be able to work anywhere in the world or on cruise ships or superyachts.

You could start on a level 3 Beauty Consultancy course and work up to the level 4 Beauty Specialist and then onto the level 5 Swedish Massage course or you can just jump straight in on any of the levels. You choose. If you are not sure, the lovely team at Evolution School of Beauty & Massage are there to help and talk you through all the options.

The next intake of students is July 2017 and places are filling up so don’t hesitate if you would like to apply. It’s not all about painting nails and faces though. It’s much more fun than that!

So, if you are a prospective student wishing to gain a lifetime qualification, pop in and have a look around – 115 Lower Cameron St, Whangarei or call on 09 438 6583. For more course information check out the website www.evolutionschool.co.nz

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She says when buying a ball dress, go for something comfortable.

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T DOESN’T have to cost a fortune to look stunning at a school ball.

Karamu High School Year 13 student Romaine Crawford proved this when she revealed the dress she would be wearing to her school ball on June 30 came from her aunt’s wardrobe.

“I found it in my aunt’s wardrobe and she said she wasn’t going to wear it any more. So I said ‘well I will’.”

The 18-year-old has already been to one ball this season, attending the Lindisfarne College. She wore a mid-length navy, strappy dress.

Romaine said there were all sorts of dresses worn at that ball. “Lots of knee length ones but also lots of long dresses.

“There were lots of white dresses and also black and navy.”

She says when buying a ball dress, go for something comfortable.

“Remember you are going to be in it for five or six hours, dancing around.

“I think it’s a good idea to get your hair done at a salon, then you know that if it’s piled on your head it will stay there.”

As for makeup, Romaine has had hers done professionally and also had her friend do it.

“I don’t wear much makeup and don’t go for the smokeyeyed look so if you have a friend that’s good at it let them do it.”

Some young women choose to have a dress made rather than buy or borrow.

Dressmaker Robyn Bastin has seen the fashion in ball gowns turn full circle.

The self employed seamstress has been snipping and sewing women’s clothes, wedding and ball gowns and making alterations for 30 years.

“The trend seems to be going back to full length, simple gowns with thin straps and splits up the front,” Robyn said.

“About seven years ago the girls wanted shorter, more cocktail style dresses. But now there’s a mixture. I do get some way out requests, but I love it. The girls come along with their own ideas and they are so creative.

“I work through it with them. Sometimes their ideas are unattainable simply because the fabric doesn’t suit.”

Robyn said this year red seemed to be the popular colour.

“White and navy are also popular and black is still in there.”

Asked what she thought of the recent restrictions imposed on students at St Dominic’s College in Auckland (in short, you shouldn’t be able to see through it, up it or down it) Robyn said she thought “kids were creative and should be able to express themselves and be individuals”.

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Are you looking for a ball dress with the WOW factor?

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Store hours: Wed -Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm No appointments necessary. No fees charged to try on ball or wedding gowns.

Choosing a suit that has the right fit is the first challenge;

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his may be the first time in your life that you have ever had to put a suit on, and you certainly don’t want to look like this is your first time!

Suiting up doesn’t have to be stiff and starchy, you could borrow your Dad’s old suit for that. The team at Whangarei Menswear and Suit Hire have years of experience and will steer you in the right direction

to make your ball a night to remember. Choosing a suit that has the right fit is the first challenge; Tim, Robyn and the team will help you to choose the very best suit, tie and shirt for you. Whether it’s a bow tie, bright tie or Euro tie they have it all. The suits come in a range of colours including blue, black and various shades of grey. If you need a pair of shoes,

Whangarei Menswear and Suit Hire also have a small range for hire at a small additional cost. Or, if you really want to make an impression, you may wish to hire one of their waistcoats. There is also an excellent courier option if collection from the store is an issue.

In addition to the suit hire service they also have a full range of menswear for business, leisure and casual wear. Whangarei Menswear and Suit Hire source a range of suits, shirts, jackets, pants, jeans, knitwear, polo shirts, belts, ties and accessories, from many of Australasia’s leading brands including Tarocash, Berlin, Bob Spears, John Lennon, Cambridge and many more. The team pride themselves on the range of quality menswear and provide the very best in customer service and professional advice. Whatever your menswear requirements are, call into Whangarei Menswear and Suit Hire to check out their range.

Includes hire of suit, shirt and tie Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - 12 pm • 2 Rust Ave, Whangarei

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There are many categories to enter including sewing and wearable arts.

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ernina Northland is delighted to offer Northland’s students the opportunity to enter the 40th Ruby anniversary Bernina Northland Fashion Awards, on Saturday 7th October. There are many categories to enter including sewing and wearable arts. Entry forms and further information are available now from the counter at Bernina Northland, situated on the Vine St entrance of the Strand Arcade (opposite Trade Aid) At Bernina Northland, we have strived to build a business that develops and unleashes the artistic creativity of Northland’s Youth, through textiles. To help get young people started, Sandy is planning to run classes through the term two school holidays, to develop the skills needed to make outstanding garments and wearable arts. Please contact Sandy either in-store or on 09 438 7654 to book your place in one of these classes.

Other classes run continually throughout term time, and include dressmaking, crafts and patchwork/quilting. All these classes cater for entry level sewists, through to experienced level.

ABOUT BERNINA NORTHLAND: Since purchasing the Bernina Northland Business nearly four years ago, Sandy & Tim Robinson have had a singular focus on creating an environment for anyone wanting to explore and develop their sewing, quilting, textile and craft skills and abilities.

Nearly 12 months ago we made the bold decision to move the business from John St, around to our great new location on the Vine St entrance of the Strand

Arcade. The new shop provides much better visibility of our great product range, and has better accessibility including loading zone parking outside to drop off or pick up your sewing machine.

At Bernina Northland you can find quality advice and knowledge combined with world class products, headlined by Bernina and Bernette sewing machines, perfected crafted by Swiss design and engineering. From entry level Bernette machines, perfect for the beginner sewist, right through to the top line sewing, quilting and embroidery Bernina machines, we provide in-store local service and technical support, backed by manufacture warranty and service programmes.

But it’s not just about sewing machines. Bernina have entered the long arm quilting market. Sandy, along with our in-store technician Nick, provides ongoing and fully qualified operational and servicing support for these high tech machines. You can quilt your own creation on our in-store Q24 machine, or we offer a quilting service if you rather that we do it for you.

Our in-store technician, Nick, services all brands of sewing machines and is the only certificated technician in Northland for Bernina and Bernette machines. Nick’s dedication to maintain machines to their optimum capability has impressed many of our clients. If you have a machine that is not performing to your expectation – bring it in to see Nick.

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Do you want to harness your creative talent for a career?

T he creative industries are booming. The number of people employed as graphic or fashion designers has doubled since the beginning of the recession.

And kiwi creative talent is in demand all over the world.

If drawing, problem solving and coming up with new things is what you like, then The Design School can help you turn those skills into a career in the Creative Industries.

The Design School is a private school offering courses for school leavers and mature students wanting to use their creative talent and start a career in graphic or fashion design. Offering NZQA level 2,3 and 4 courses, the school provides everything students need to focus on design fulltime and either go onto further tertiary education or into the design world.

“We offer level 2,3 and 4 certificates, including NCEA, that open the doors to all higher education”, says Managing Director Mike Saywell. “And with the portfolio people achieve, they can enrol at the very best courses at degree level or enter the industry directly.”

With courses in Graphic Design and Fashion Design, students can study in these areas or take the skills and apply them to any design discipline. Students can go on to study photography, interior design, industrial design and more, all with the skills they learn on the courses at The Design School.

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“At the end of 2016, we thought we were going to lose the funding for the Whangarei School when the government shifted priorities, but they realised the quality of what we offer and increased the funding instead of removing it”, says Mike. There are now 45 places for Level 2 Zero Fees, 15 level 3 and 4 places and 30 new part time places for Secondary School students.

After a successful pilot in 2016, the part-time option allows students to study design one or two days per week alongside secondary school. “It’s an opportunity for students to study in a dedicated studio environment with the latest computer graphics and sewing equipment, while still continuing with normal school subjects”, says Mike. “It will allow students to fast track their design education through to level 3.”

The Design School has nearly 25 years of exceptional results and the highest Quality ratings from NZQA. Every year, the School helps over a hundred creative students launch their creative careers. Graduates now work for some of the best design companies in the world and many run their own businesses.

People enrolling now will be able to achieve NCEA Level 2 by the end of the year regardless of the credits they already have. But time is running out. “Courses always fill fast, especially the zero fees courses”, says Mike.

“Enrol now to launch your design career today”.

WINNING T-SHIRT DESIGN FOR YOUTH WEEK 2016 – SAMARA KOREWHA, LEVEL 2.

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Chloe Chamberlain - Hairdressing graduate “ I completed my first year with the help of my amazing tutors and friends

Growing up on the Chatham Islands was such an amazing lifestyle but I wanted to do something more with my life other than working in a factory. So just before my 18th birthday I decided to come out to the mainland for a holiday, and ended up staying.

I ended up in Whangarei living with my grandparents, continued my correspondence schooling and also looked into hairdressing - so I enrolled at NorthTec. I completed my first year with the help of my amazing tutors and friends. We started off doing shampooing, hair-ups, pin-curls, and highlights.

I especially loved the contact we had with clients every week and I was really surprised that we had clients so early in the course. We had to find and develop our own client base which was a challenge for me at first because I didn’t know anyone in the area.

I then returned for my second year of the programme. Part way through the year we had to do work experience and I did mine at Three Hairdressing, then got to do two weeks at Rodney Wayne as well.

After a few weeks back at course after being at Rodney Wayne, I got a phone call asking me to come in for a job trial. So off I went - and much to my surprise I got the job! So I finished off my second year early and started at Rodney Wayne, and have been working there ever since.”

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Is this your son or daughter?

Why choose a Rotary Exchange Programme?

Rotary is a well-known and respected global service organisation with over one million members so it is well suited to utilise this network of clubs and members that have a common service focus. It provides an excellent support structure.

Is an exchange right for your child?

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nterested in learning a new language or meeting new people? The Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a life time for more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing their own New Zealand culture and embracing a new one, a Rotary Exchange helps foster global understanding and learning a great deal about themselves and their home country in the process.

What is a Rotary Youth Exchange?

It is an opportunity for young people aged between 15 –18 to study abroad and spend a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary Clubs.

Rotary District 9910 Exchanges with the following Countries:

South America: Chile & Brazil North America: USA

An exchange programme is right for people aged 15-18 who: • Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community • Are flexible and willing to try new things • Are open to cultural differences • Can serve as an ambassador for their own country.

Applications for exchange students will be received through to 21st April 2018.

Students depart the following January for a 12month exchange. Applicants must live within Rotary District 9910 which covers from central Auckland , throughout Northland beyond. Applicant’s parents do not have to be members of Rotary. Each applicant and parents will attend a selection weekend where you will find out all about the programme and have the chance to meet exchange students from overseas, as well as NZ students who have completed an exchange. Successful applicants will attend further briefings and an orientation weekend.

Does your child get to choose the country they want to exchange to?

There are a limited number of exchanges available with each country. When applying for an exchange the student can nominate their three preferred countries and we will try our best to accommodate one of their choices.

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Europe: France Germany Switzerland Austria Sweden Denmark Belgium Norway Finland

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Who is YouthLaw?

“YouthLaw Aotearoa is a community law centre with lawyers that provide FREE, confidential legal services for children and young people under 25. We can help talk to you about what the law is, and what rights and options you might have.

We run a free 0800 line, so you can call us for free throughout NZ. If you want to speak to us, you can contact us Mon-Fri, 10-4, or you could leave a message for us through one of the methods below, and we will get back to you.”

What is bullying?

Bullying is when someone does or says something to have power over another person. It can be physical or emotional, in person, over the phone, or internet, and can also happen at school, at work, at home and in public. Bullying can happen to anyone, and is not okay. Everyone has a right to be, and feel safe physically and emotionally, and there are places you can go to get help.

What are my legal rights?

Schools and Work places have an obligation to provide a safe environment

Where can I go to get help?

YouthLaw 0800 884 529 – free legal help for under 25’s Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or free text 234 – free telephone counselling for young people Kidsline 0800 53 47 54 – telephone support for nine to 13-year-olds Netsafe http://www.cyberbullying.org. nz/ - information about cyber bullying Remember, you have done nothing wrong by asking for help.

Want to know more?

If you have further questions you can contact us through: our free 0800 line 0800 UTHLAW (0800 884 529); our website (submit your query online) www. youthlaw.co.nz; our email info@youthlaw. co.nz; Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ YouthLaw. For more info you can also browse through our website, or download our app for free by searching ‘YouthLaw Aotearoa’ on ITunes, or the Google Play store.”

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Times are tough on Rocky Road.

Everyone has their demons and the pressure to play along is way too strong. After all, who are we to think that we can change anything?

Armed with Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, it’s put-down time.

Will going offline be enough to make it stop?

You’re in the workshop. Can you clear the air and set the scene?

Join us to create an UPSTANDER narrative for the residents of Rocky Road.

UPSTANDER, which gets Northland youth talking about bullying, cyber bullying and domestic violence, tours Northland secondary schools from mid-May, is written by Bryan Divers and commissioned by Northland DHB and supported by the Te Puni Kokiri Rangatahi Suicide Prevention Fund.

The play is expected to reach over 3000 participants at nearly 20 schools.

Organisations which work with the schools – including Northland DHB, Te Roopu Kimiora, NZ Police, Oranga Tamariki and other agencies – will open introduce themselves and participate in discussion at each performance.

Any groups wishing to host an extra performance of UPSTANDER, please contact Bryan Divers at Playworks on 0204343314 / playworks@actrix. co.nz PLEASE NOTE: While whanau support is available at some schools, parents are not expected to attend performances at schools. Parents who are wanting to preview UPSTANDER are welcome to attend the May 11 show at 116 Bank Street at 6pm.

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May 11 – Preview night of Upstander at 116 Bank Street, Whangarei. 6pm. This is a free event.

May 16 – 116 Bank Street, Whangarei although this is hosted

by Te Ora Hou. May 17 – Whangarei Boys High School May 18 – Whangarei Boys High School May 19 – Whangarei Boys High School June 6-8 Whangarei Boys High School June 9 – Kamo High School June 12 – Tauraroa Area School June 13 – Mangakahia Area School & He Matariki Teen Parent School June 15 – Otamatea High School June 16 – Pompallier Catholic College

Trent Knox – Civil Engineering student

I’m committed to it because it will definitely be worth it in the end.

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I’m now in my fourth year of studying part time, and I’m working full time. I aim to go on to do a degree so I’m also taking some extra papers in maths. I work as an engineering technician for TMC Consulting Engineers, based in Whangarei.

After leaving school I started working in earthworks.

Through that job I learned about the NorthTec civil engineering diploma – and through that I was offered my job at TMC. I really enjoy my job. We do a lot of residential geotech work and I’ve been able to do some geotech investigations for residential sub-divisions.

Working and studying part time is hard but it has really worked for me. I mainly study in the evenings and at weekends, and I’m committed to it because it will definitely be worth it in the end. My classes are four hours long and sometimes I have classes all day, so it’s pretty intense, but for me it’s much better than doing study via correspondence – the tutors are really supportive.

It’s great being able to study near home here in Whangarei. I would recommend that people do it the way I did – start out in earthworks or construction so you get some practical skills, then move to a consultancy once you have some knowledge and you know what you want to do.”

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as been operating in the Whangarei/kaipara area since 1998, and more recently since 2013 in the Kaitaia area.

Rubicon is an alcohol/ drug and Co-existing problem (CEP) organization that works within Intermediate and Secondary Schools in the Whangarei/Kaipara and Kaitaia area.

Rubicon is an NGO and has Charitable Trust status, as such funding for the service is provided on a contractual basis by the Ministry of Health.

The kaupapa of the service is to provide a second chance to students who have been involved in alcohol and other drugs while in school, and together with Rubicon’s qualified AOD counselor’s work towards addressing the addiction issues but still allow the student to remain in education to achieve positive outcomes within the education system.

The process is a collaborative partnership between the school, the young person, the parents/care givers, Rubicon, and the New Zealand Police. A contract is signed by all of the parties involved which has specific conditions associated with the 12 month contract term.

The young person must engage in AOD addiction counseling, submit to 8 random urine samples during

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the 12 month period, and the THC (The active ingredient in Cannabis) levels measured in those samples must be reducing during the period.

The student remains in school and achieves educational qualifications, learns about the addiction cycle and how to control the substance abuse, it also educates the student on “How to say no” with specific coping mechanisms and tool’s for life in the future.

Rubicon since its inception has helped 1000’s of students to deal with their addiction issues. More recently the organization has seen an increase in school based contracts, as well as young people walking into Rubicon to self-refer, and asking for help.

Predicted numbers for 2017 will exceed 550 students.

These are real people, who are part of families, and part of communities and with the appropriate guidance can make life changing decisions that will enable them to complete tertiary qualifications, trade qualifications, and generally be productive well rounded individuals who have an understanding of the pressures young people are dealing with today.

Rubicon wants to education young people on drug use, specifically in the area of Methamphetamine usage (P).

This is an area of extreme concern for Rubicon councilors, and will undoubtedly be in your communities now. The affects are destructive, debilitating, and life taking.

The key is what is causing our kids to turn to drugs to escape the realism that is their life, and how do we change that for them.

The answer is Rubicon.

Thank you.

Robert Nordstrom (CEO) Rubicon Alcohol & Other Drug, Co-Existing Problems Health Services for Youth

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A specialist mobile outreach service for youth attending intermediate & high schools, alternative education settings, involved with youth justice or community agencies, and/or who reside in the communities of the Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North districts including the Kaeo region and wish to refer themselves or their whanau member.

Developmentally appropriate alcohol & other drug & mental health assessments, counselling & education, Specialist services – psychology and psychiatric interventions and support for youth experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, HEADDSSS health assessments, family/whanau therapy and support, advocacy.

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MULTIPLE CHAMPION: Whangarei Boys’ High School’s Scott Gregory took out the 2016 ASB Northland Secondary Schools Sportsman of the Year award.

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uilding sport into your school life can be as easy as talking to your school Sport Coordinator.

Get involved

Do you know that as a Secondary School student in Northland you have access to a wide range of sporting opportunities that cater for players of all abilities?

The ASB Northland Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) event calendar is made up of sporting events all around the region. Participation in these regional events provides fantastic opportunities to meet new people, learn new sports, and to have fun.

Do you want to get involved in the management side of sport? There are opportunities for you to take your involvement one step further by learning how to manage or coach a team, or train as an official.

In recent years, new sporting codes have been introduced for Northland secondary school students.

Now, it’s possible to compete in orienteering and rogaine, croquet, floorball, and 3x3 basketball, alongside traditional games such as netball, rugby and hockey. Have you thought of giving bowls, table tennis or badminton a go? All of these sports are available to Northland secondary school students; you can learn about the local sport on offer here: http:// www.sporty.co.nz/sportnorthland/Schools/SecondarySchools If there’s a sport you’d like to try and it’s not part of our current sport programme, tell your Sport Coordinator and they’ll let us know.

High performance

Northland continues to produce outstanding athletes, and in October each year we celebrate these achievements with the ASB Northland Secondary Schools Sports Awards.

Former Whangarei Girls’ High School student and current Black Stick Brooke Neal will be this year’s guest speaker.

Following on from the annual Awards, ASB will once again link with Sport Northland and NorthTec to host the ASB Performance Pathway for the successful code award winners. The ASB Performance Pathway, led by Ady McKenzie, is an opportunity for Northland’s top secondary school athletes to hear from, and speak to, an experienced elite athlete, to help improve their performance in their chosen sport.

We hope to see you getting involved in NSSSA events this year. Good luck! - Sport Northland

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As locals it can get easy to forget just how lucky we are to live in such an amazing part of the world. Beautiful undiscovered beaches, native forests, unique wildlife and rich cultural history, it is no wonder why visitors are flocking to the Northland region. $106m was injected in the Northland economy from visitor spend in February alone.

This is only expected to increase, with Northland leading New Zealand in visitor growth (length of stay).

Hospitality and cookery graduates are already in high demand in Northland and around the world and as the industry grows in the region so do the opportunities.

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QRC also has accommodation available to all students so you can live the ultimate student lifestyle in a whanau style environment, with all meals included.

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As a teenager, being in a band is one of the best ways to have your voice count,” says Lewis de Jong, lead singer and guitarist for Alien Weaponry.

The thrash metal band made history in 2016 by being not only the first group from the Northland region to win the National final of the Smokefreerockquest in the 27 years the competition has run, but also the first act ever to win both Smokefreerockquest and its companion competition, Smokefree Pacifica Beats.

“It was an amazing feeling when they announced the

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winners,” says Henry de Jong, who is the drummer for the band and the older brother of Lewis. “Not just because it was something nobody had ever done before, but it felt really good to be recognised for our years of hard work.”

The brothers had been jamming together since they were old enough to hold a guitar and tap out a beat, but began to take their music more seriously when the family moved to Bream Bay in 2012. As a new student at Bream Bay College, Henry gravitated to the

music room to find like-minded friends, and it was there he found out about Smokefreerockquest.

After reaching the Regional finals that first year, when Lewis was still at primary school, the pair were inspired to keep going and write more songs. When bass player Ethan Trembath joined the group a year later and Paul Martin from Devilskin took an interest – playing their music on his radio show ‘The Axe Attack’ and inviting the trio to open for Devilskin; they knew they had the makings of something special.

While the band has had support from some influential people, including SHIHAD drummer Tom Larkin, who is their producer, Lewis says it’s still up to the three of them to put in the hard work.

“In the end, we are the ones standing on stage, so if we haven’t written the songs or we haven’t practiced, we wouldn’t be there.”

As a result of their Smokefree wins, Alien Weaponry now has four songs and videos on their YouTube channel, with more material ready for release soon.

Their music is being aired on TV and radio stations around New Zealand and as far away as the UK, Europe and the USA. The trio is looking forward to performing as the guest act at Smokefreerockquest Regional finals in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Gisborne, Napier and Whangarei, as well as at the National finals in Auckland.

“Now we have put out some singles, people are getting to know our music,” says Henry. “It’s a pretty cool feeling when the audience knows the words and starts singing along.”

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ver the course of a few years, students at Huanui College have participated in a wide variety of sporting events throughout Northland and at a national level. Hockey, squash and even karate have Huanui students as no stranger to the pages of a newspaper. However, more recently the hard work of the students in the rowing teams have put the small, almost rural school on the map.

The question that must be asked is how can such a small school, perform at such a high level, with such huge schools as their competition? The answer is simple. Huanui College’s motto vincit que se vincit or “He conquers who conquers himself” permeates itself into every aspect of school life, as their hard work during the training season paid off.

At the NISSC this year in Karapiro, the rowing duo of Eddie Brownie and Ben Monahagn secured a neat third place in the under 18 double sculls, winning them the Bronze, with Letty Hamlet also winning the very well deserved gold medal in the under 16 girls single scull. The NISSC was followed shortly after by Maadi Cup, the largest secondary schools event in New Zealand. Although there were no medals won, all the teams that were entered placed inches away from the top 3 spots in their finals races, which is no small feat.

This years results are part of a legacy of high achievement in rowing at Huanui College, started only a few years ago, with last years rowing team receiving similar praise and accolades at Maadi.

Huanui’s expectation of high achievement means that those in the rowing team have no tolerance for mediocrity, and strive to be the best they can through training, waking up every morning at 5am to start practice, and doing the same straight after school.

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was moved to tears by the performance of our 37 strong Kapa Haka Team at the recent Tai Tokerau Festival, held just before term break.

The choreography, timing, harmony and overall beauty of our team had to be seen to be appreciated. The performance of our rangitahi was simply so powerful that many of the packed arena had tears rolling down their faces.

They were scheduled to come on last – last in a three day festival could signify a small audience – but not so with our team. The arena was full, loud and very appreciative of the many hours of hard work and practice to get to the high standard they achieved. I was stopped by strangers who congratulated the school on the best performance from our school they had ever seen. This is high praise indeed, when those of us remember the passion, practice and quality of the Kapa team led by Lucille Spring of seven years ago.

Please take the time to watch our team on our Facebook

page, or at https://tehiku.nz/te-hiku-tv/te-tai-tokeraufestival-2017/5108/kamo-high-school A very big thank you goes to our Learning Leader of Maori, Whaea Awarua Savage, and her team of whanau who worked with the young people on countless afternoons and weekends, as well as at the festival. Kia ora whanau.

I would also like to thank the staff who took home the bodices and unpicked and re-stitched frantically so that our costumes were immaculate.

Our young people were disciplined, proud, excited and polished performers whose ‘bracket’ was immediately recognised as worthy of respect by their peers and the general public.

The second event which gave the senior staff much pride was our first school ANZAC assembly, held at school the Monday before break.

Our senior students were faultless. They were respectful, attentive and well-mannered as Deputy Principal, Paul

Jackson, spoke to them about the heartbreak and suffering WW1 inflicted on New Zealanders at war and at home.

The second speaker was Captain John Spence from the NZ Defence Force who spoke about the conditions of the Great War, New Zealand’s part in both World Wars, and modern struggles.

Prefect Tipene Matene-Leo played the Last Post superbly well.

It was a very sombre assembly and we were very proud of our students’ maturity and sense of occasion.

I was equally pleased to see 15 senior student prefects and many other students at the Whangarei Dawn Parade on ANZAC Day. It is clear to see by the sheer numbers of youth attending these commemorations that our nation’s youth take the sacrifices that have been made by these young men on board and are willing to follow our history ‘Lest We Forget’.

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Bunny Run brings joy

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he Easter Bunny came early for dozens of deserving families in Whangarei.

On the 12th of April, the Vinnies group at Pompallier College held their annual Bunny Run charity event. Prior to the event, the students and teachers of the college were asked to contribute to a pool of chocolate eggs for the Vinnies students to distribute to patients in the Whangarei Hospital. The eggs were intended to be given only to the Children’s Ward, but the haul collected was so great that they were able to extend beyond their initial goal. Donned with bunny ears and Easter baskets, the Vinnies generously spread their gifts all around the hospital, from the Surgical Ward to the Maternity Unit. Even after this, they found that there was still a large number of eggs left, leading to them being donated to various organisations such as Soul Food, St. Vincent de Paul’s, Emergency Housing and the Women’s Refuge.

Many of the Easter Bunnies felt that the most rewarding aspect of the event was the joy that came with the distribution of the eggs. Tamara Copeland, the Year 13 student behind the organisation of the event, commented: “It was more about the act of giving and showing support of people in need than the chocolate. It was about something a little extra that’s not a necessity but could bring a much needed smile. It was truly heart-warming.”

The act of giving and showing sensitivity towards others, especially to those in more disadvantaged circumstances, is a fundamental Marist value that is encouraged in Pompallier students. The Bunny Run was an opportunity for both students and staff to contribute towards a worthy cause. It was an unexpected act of kindness to those in need in the Whangarei community, and students were proud to be part of a special time which provided others with a dose of happiness.

The school’s next act of service is coming up on June 1st where the entire staff and students head into the community to help others for a day.

“Service Day is an opportunity for us to give of our time, energy and other resources to the community. It is something that we do as Christians. It is something that we do as people of Pompallier Catholic College,” said Principal Richard Stanton.

Groups such as: The Red Cross, Whangarei Theatre Group, Habitat for Humanity and Whare Bikes all received a helping hand.

SUZI SAWEIRS (LEFT) AND POPPY LINFORD HELP OUT AT THE ANNUAL EASTER BUNNY RUN.

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f someone asked me ‘How much do you think you can do in less than 31 days?’ At the start of the year I would’ve answered ‘It depends on what you want to do in such short time mate!’ Now my answer has changed to ‘Absolutely anything you want!’ That is because in the last 31 days, I have won a regional drama competition, sailed as a volunteer crew member aboard a tall ship and travelled to a 3rd world country to volunteer for two weeks. That’s quite a lot! Three weeks ago I completed my 4th volunteer sail as a crew member aboard The R Tucker Thompson. I became interested in the Youth Voyages 3 years ago and was encouraged by mum to go on the voyage. I was initially apprehensive and didn’t want to go, however I’m really glad I did as I now love sailing, so much so that I volunteer on The R Tucker Thompson the first Saturday of every month.

Earlier this year, I played the lead role of Hamlet in my school drama group, who competed in and won the University of Otago, Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.

We performed Hamlet in a 15 minute ‘sum up’ of what happens in the play. Winning the regionals for Northland means we will now compete nationally down in Wellington - Wohoo! Finally, during the summer holidays I went to Nepal and completed some community work which goes towards my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award residential project. While I was there I helped paint and rebuild the community centre, carried clay pots to a hillside monastery and gave out 50 fluorescent beanies, kindly donated by Cowley’s Hire Centre, to the children of Hillary School in Khumjung.

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Embracing opportunities and growing in confidence

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hangarei Girls’ High School provides amazing experiences for its students, covering a wide range of interests. We are also encouraged to support our community and the wider environment. To this end, we have introduced “Girls working for Girls”- a student-led initiative where $10,000 of the money raised by the students goes back into a fund which students can apply to for financial assistance with academic programmes, sport, culture or almost any aspect of their education. We have also recently raised over $5000 for the Cancer Society and our Head Girls are leading the idea of a Whangarei District Talent Show.

We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the great talent on our stage at the recent Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival and we are thrilled that a group of our Year 11 students will be heading to Wellington to perform their five minute, modern day take on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

We are also incredibly proud of Zane Heta for her selection in the NZ Waka Ama Junior Women’s Team, which will soon compete at the first long distance event for NZ and Merlia De Ridder who is representing NZ in the World Championships for Performing Arts.

Our newly established Pasifika group debuted at the Variety Concert, with a beautiful dance showing their strong cultural connections with the Pacific Islands. The Variety Show performed to a full house and the audience responded enthusiastically to the talented line-up of dancers, singers and instrumentalists, with the finale from our very own all-girls Kapa Haka group, Te Tai Tamawahine, who went on to make us all so proud of them at the Tai Tokerau Festival at the end of last term.

As students, we are happy that everyone has a chance to become involved. We embrace these opportunities and grow in our confidence and abilities, working together and giving it our best.

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SPORTING SCHOOL: Some of Tikipunga’s volleyball crew at the 2016 North Island Junior Volleyball Champs.

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What’s Tikipunga High about? He Tangata. He Tangata.

He Tangata. It’s the people, the people, the people!

We are a small school with a big heart. It’s as simple as that!

Who you are really matters here. We value and acknowledge your cultural identity and experiences.

We are whanau! We are about working together.

Our values of Tikanga, Manaakitanga. Pono, Ako and Whanaungatanga are at the centre of our kaupapa.

Successful learners - the only option. This is korero you will hear a lot here.

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Success in and out of the classroom is celebrated at Tikipunga High School.

Our NCEA results are outstanding. Last year our results were 85 per cent at Level 1, 93 per cent at Level 2 and 88 per cent at Level 3. We are proud of the NCEA achievement of our students and staff.

We offer a wide range of sporting and cultural experiences. We succeed on the sports field, regularly excelling at regional and national level.

We are celebrating our students and their success this year – just halfway through the year and we’re already so proud of what they’ve achieved.

Just a couple of weeks ago Geneva Ruri spoke at the

ANZAC Dawn Service in Whangarei. The Services Academy student’s speech won ¬¬¬¬the RSA Northland contest.

She and her fellow students will travel to southeast Asia in November, and visit sites of NZ significance with some of the war veterans who are mentoring them.

We love mentoring opportunities here at Tikipunga High. We recently welcomed 93 accountants, tax specialists and auditor graduates from the gigantic NZ company KPMG. The company is our strategic leadership learning programme partner under the Springboard Trust, a charitable trust designed to match secondary schools with large corporations.

The graduates spruced up the school with 220 litres of paint over a morning, and planted a vegetable garden and orchard for our Centre students. They were inspired by our hospitality and our culture.

Our culture will be celebrated later this year too, when the team of students from our Maori performing arts group head off to perform in Hawaii.

We also celebrated last month with Te Rau Aroha Totoro, a student leader here who won the New Zealand Youth Awards Change Maker (Community Safety) award for her efforts to raise awareness about safe driving.

She had arranged a workshop which focused on the dangers of drink driving. She even got the Whangarei Police on board.

He Tangata. He Tangata. He Tangata. It’s the people, the people, the people! Our young people are doing incredible things and showing us all that you can achieve anything when you put your mind to it.

- Alec Solomon, Principal/Tumuaki

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For a young person it is hugely exciting reaching the age that you can begin learning to drive.

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t is very important that both the young person and their parents work closely together to achieve a safe and successful outcome which can also be stressful at times. There is lots of study that can be done in advance whether it is the actual road code or website based sites that offer NZ learner drivers useful tips.

For most parents while their children are very young they are observed by their children closely in everything they do including driving. It is very important that parents are positive role models in everything they do and lead by positive examples. Then the

transition for these young adults to begin learning to drive occurs naturally with motivated, inquisitive and no risk taking behaviour.

It is always good to have learner drivers attend professional driver training lessons for the most up to date information and skills and to tweak any bad habits a learner driver may have picked up from others offering

them driving lessons or tips.

In life we can all make mistakes but when driving or a passenger in a car one error in judgement or failure to put a seatbelt on can have catastrophic consequences. In NZ many see having a drivers licence as being part of the ‘rite of passage’ unlike in many overseas countries where public transport is the preferred means of transport for mainly urban populations and so we tend to be car centric and dependent on vehicles in NZ, unless you live in a

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Parents and young people need to ensure & consider that when providing or using a vehicle that it is fully legally compliant and as safe a vehicle rating that can be afforded. A 5 Star ANCAP rating is the highest currently available and will ensure that the vehicle has met stringent crash testing results. It is really important that in an event of a crash that the vehicle gives you and your loved ones as much protection as possible. If poor decisions are made by a driver or passenger in relation to not wearing a safety belt, causing distractions to the driver or driving under the influence, speeding etc. these actions will greatly influence the outcome of a crash.

Some basic statistics for NZ & northland crashes – in 2015 young drivers (15yrs to 24yrs) were involved in 90 fatal traffic crashes – 579 serious injury crashes and 2,608 minor injury crashes.

In Fatal & Serious injury crashes in Northland between 2012-2016 young drivers were involved in 29% of those crashes; between 2011-2015 young drivers were involved in 44% of ‘speed’ & 44% of ‘fatigue’ related crashes.

Having a drivers licence can open up lots of great opportunities whether it be for employment purposes, travel and leisure but as highlighted above there is a huge responsibility that comes with that privilege.

These are exciting times ahead for young people – embrace the opportunities – Stay Safe – Drive Safe

Did you know? – The first 6 months of driving solo are the most dangerous.

You are four times more likely to crash in the first six months of driving solo than you are when driving on your learners licence. 50% of crashes caused by young drivers are a result of either poor handling, observations or judgement. This is significantly more than any other age groups. Increasing your driving skills will decrease the number of crashes which are a result of these three crash causes. Focus on driving and don’t get distracted.

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f you’re at school and are still wondering “what am I going to do when I leave?”, don’t worry, lots of students are in the same situation. Careers New Zealand is here to help you navigate the information and make your career plan.

Exploring your interests and skills

To help set a career path it’s a good idea to start thinking about your interests and skills. Maybe you’re a part-time vlogger, an amateur chef, or coach a sport. Everyone has their own pool of talents that make us unique. When thinking about your mash-up of interests and skills you might wonder what job would suit you best! Two online tools can help you with this:

- CareerQuest

will match your interests to more than 400 jobs on the Careers New Zealand website, giving you some avenues to start exploring. Do the quiz at careers. govt.nz/tools/careerquest

- Skill Matcher

will help you generate job ideas based on the skills you enjoy using or are interested in learning. Try the tool at careers.govt.nz/tools/skill-matcher When it comes to skills it’s important to remember that, along with the hard skills like knowing how to use a computer programme or piece of equipment, there are also employability skills - how people work, their characteristics and the personal qualities they bring with them.

As technology evolves over time, it can be hard to predict what technical skills young people will need to develop. Employability skills, like communication, willingness to learn, self-management, are the ongoing skills that will remain at the top of an employer’s wishlist − even if job descriptions continue to change over the next 20 to 30 years. Employability skills can be developed over the duration of your career, and when these skills work together they can really showcase your “wow factor” to an employer.

Plan, research, act

Now that you have a better idea of what jobs your interests and skills could lead to, the next steps will help you take some action.

• Plan how you will reach your goal – If you have aspirations to be the next web development guru or start your own small business teaching people how to build their social media profiles, write down all the steps you think are involved. Consider whether you need to do a course to become qualified, any on-the-job training you’ll need, or whether, like a pilot, you need to clock up any hours practising your skill.

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• Do some research To help you get started, search online for keywords or terms relevant to your goals. You could also talk to people who are already doing what you want to do. If you’re looking for the lowdown on a certain job or group of jobs, you’ll find them all on our jobs database. For each job you can find out about the chances of getting work, the pay, how to enter the job, how many people work in that job in New Zealand, the skills and knowledge you’ll need – plus more.

Visit careers.govt.nz/ jobs-database • Identify any obstacles that will stop you reaching your goal – Note these down, and then make a plan to remove them. For example, you may need to get an evening job so you can study during the day. Have a good plan for how you’ll tackle any obstacles so they don’t stop you reaching your goals.

• Work out what subjects you enjoy and what subjects link to your interests and jobs outside school - If you love brainstorming entrepreneurial ideas, then business studies would be a good option.

- Work out what subjects you’re good at – if you’re a gifted blogger, English or media studies are smart choices.

- Find out what subjects you need to help you move into your future career – if you’re keen on becoming a nutritionist or personal trainer, health and physical education would be relevant.

Find out more about choosing subjects that will set you on your future path at careers.govt.nz

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Taratahi Northland is offering its widest range of programmes yet

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tarting June 2017, including an Equine programme for those interested in working with horses, says Kerry Mitchell- Regional Manager, Northland.

Our Level 3 and 4 programmes commence on 6th June, with Level 2 programmes starting on 26th June.

Taratahi is taking enrolments for courses of up to 13 weeks, 6 months and one year programmes, including Equine (horses), Sheep and Beef, Dairy, Apiculture and Vehicles, Machinery and farm Infrastructure.

“Due to increased Government funding, Taratahi has a greater variety of programmes and more places on offer – it’s good news for the Northland community.”

Taratahi offers qualifications from Level 2 through to Level 4 in Northland giving students the skills and training, making them sought after employees.

“Taratahi prides itself on strong community networks which are vital in supporting students to get jobs.”

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Student Jasmine Webb says the Taratahi whanau atmosphere played a big part in her success. “You’re not just one in a crowd, I feel like the tutors and staff really care about my future. I started off after completing Year 13 doing a general skills programme and loved it so much I have signed on to do the Level 3 Sheep and Beef programme,” says Jasmine.

Kerry says Taratahi has a history of success in Northland particularly with the Level 3 “Work Ready’ programme.

“Tutors support students into the workforce, liaising with local farmers to find ‘a good fit’ for students and employers alike. The 2016 “work ready” dairy students had a 100% completion rate, with 80% moving into employment and 20% signing on for further study at Level 4. “That result is a testament to the professionalism and commitment by our team who go the extra mile to ensure our students graduate and get jobs.”

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nline safety and security is a special interest area of mine. I was recently at a security conference in London where a hacker demonstrated how he got access to systems and I was reminded how easily it can be done. Armed with the right information though, we can keep ourselves and our information safe online.

In 2015 a law was passed to prevent cyberbullying.

This applies to all forms of digital communication which are transmitted online and includes texts, emails, websites, blogs, apps, comment sections and chat rooms (telephone calls and printed articles are excluded). The law has a number of clear guidelines which state that digital communications should not be: • Threatening • Intimidating • Grossly offensive • Indecent or obscene • Attacking a person’s race, sexual orientation or disability The law was introduced two years ago – so how effective has it been? Since coming into force there have been 132 criminal charges and 50 convictions

and sentences. This is a good indicator of effectiveness for a new law which adds new tools to managing cyberspace.

There are simple and straight forward things you can do to avoid being cyberbullied:

• Never give out your passwords • Use privacy settings when sharing content online • Make sure you log out if you’re using a shared device • Think before posting online – once it’s uploaded it can be hard to delete or undo Cyberbullying is never okay. If you have been cyberbullied then NetSafe - www.netsafe.org - is the place where complaints can be made. Netsafe also recommends that you: • Take a screenshot of the offending communication for evidence • Consider making a complaint to the host service eg Facebook/Twitter • File a report with NetSafe.

You’ll also need to show that a person was harmed by causing serious emotional distress and that there was

also intent by the alleged cyber bully to cause harm.

If you’re being cyberbullied you don’t have to deal with it by yourself. Talking to someone is often the best thing you can do – chat with a friend, a teacher or parent – or alternatively you can use a confidential service like NetSafe or Youthline that you can call free on 0800 376 633.

Let’s stay safe online.

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The NRU is supportive of our athletes who want to further their education in Northland

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aining an education in Northland and succeeding in rugby is proving to be a reality for many players recently - with several success stories to prove it.

A number of keen rugby players - men and women over the past few years are well into the pathway to either represent New Zealand or the region, all who are Northland educated.

The Northland Rugby Union (NRU) sees having true Northlanders in their representative teams as of high importance.

Serai Murray-Wihongi, O’Shea MacMillan (both Whangarei Girls’ High School), and Killarney Aikens (Te Kapehu Whetu) are part of squads for athletes marked by NZ Rugby as potential Tokyo 2020 Olympians and recently played in Northland Rugby’s first ever Women’s Under 18 Representative Seven’s team.

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• Tamati Tua (pictured with ball) will join other promising young players at the next New Zealand Under-20s camp.

NRU chief executive Alistair McGinn believes rugby can provide a pathway for both men and women.

“Our female players are on the rise, we’ve got three Northland educated women who are furthering themselves in sport and education all while still being based in the region.

“These girls, who played either touch or netball previously, joined a open invitation New Zealand Rugby initiative which seeks to unearth new talent to feed into the Black Ferns.

“We’ve known for a long time there is a lot of talented men and women in Northland, the hard thing is keeping them up here - despite us already having a high performance pathway.”

In the male ranks, Scott Gregory (Whangarei Boys’ High School) and Tamati Tua (Kaitaia College) are both Taniwha contracted players while having barely left school.

Gregory, 18, is a true ambassador for the pathway for rugby players in Northland.

Having been pursued by other provinces, Gregory chose to stay in Northland to pursue sporting and education opportunities - with the support of the NRU. “The NRU is supportive of our athletes who want to further their education in Northland. Scott and Tamati are examples of that in our current Taniwha squad,” McGinn explained.

“A key thing for us is making sure we have Northlanders playing for the Taniwha. Scott and Tamati are two youngsters who are achieving that, but we know they are only just a few of the success stories out there.”

Currently Tua is part of the New Zealand under-20s and Blues training group, while Gregory is recovering from injury ahead of the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season.

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