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1ff2ll;:t Ill~ 1111 Briefs Donation to Cave Creek fund opposed BY AMANDA WEATHERLEY ''We are financially supporting near Greymouth, in April. other students to go to another in­ Association executive director WP being sued Wellington Polytechnic's deci­ stitution and do another institu­ Jim Doyle says New Zealand's 25 Wellington Polytechnic has sion to donate $3500 to a trust fund tion's course. It .is money our stu­ polytechnics were asked to contril>­ set aside U00,000 to defen.d a set up in memory of the Cave Creek dents are not receiving," says Mr ute about $125,000 in total, which defamation action brought tragedy victims, is opposed by stu­ Begg. ' ' will be used for scholarships to at­ against it. dent leaders. Mr Manuel agrees. "It is money tend Tai Poutini. The figure received Principal Bob Bubehdorfer Wellington Polytechnic Student going to other students when it will be matched by the Govern­ says he is unable to comment Services Trust executive director could be spent on our own stu­ ment. further for legal reasons. He says Charles Begg and Wellington Poly­ dents." Wellington Polytechnic was · litigation is pending on the mat­ technic Students' Association presi­ The trust fund was suggested by asked to donate $7353.10 because ter, and it would be inappropri­ dent Matua Manuel both feel for the the Association of Polytechnics the of its number of EFTS(equivalent ate for him to discuss it publicly. families of the 13 Tai Poutini Poly­ day after 13 students and a Depart­ full-time students). A check at the Wellington technic students killed, but believe ment of Conservation officer were He says most polytechnics have High Court has revealed no defa­ the money should be spent on killed when a viewing platform col­ paid the suggested figure. "One mation cases involving the poly­ Wellington Polytechnic students. lapsed in Paparoa National Park, • CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Jim Doyle technic have been set down for hearings over the next few months. Hasna's long wait will soon be over Higher fees Warts and all BY CLARE SZIRANYI lead to more Staff at the Health Centre are now removing students' un­ Hasna Ali is 21, and hasn't seen compJaints wanted warts twice a month. her family for four years. The wart-blasting sessions Like many Somali families, they BY REBECCA DAVIDSON have been doubled because of were split apart by civil war, and as significant demand, according to a teenager, Hasna found herself Increases in tertiary fees are Dr Diane Whiting. "We used to alone in a refugee camp in Kenya. encouraging students to bring set aside one day a month, but Last May, she was accepted for complaints against teaching and we had over 30 patients in one immigration to New Zealand, and facilities at Wellington Polytech­ day so we have decided to dou­ began studying English at Welling­ nic, says Student Llaison Officer ble the sessions," she says. ton Polytechnic six months ago. Dave Adams. Dr Whiting says the warts, Being on the other side of the "I think, although generalising which are especially common on world, not knowing where the rest a little, students are becoming hands, are froi.en with liquid ni­ of her family is, and trying to learn less apathetic about services and trogen. She says the application a new language has been stressful are coming forward. It is impor: can be "uncomfortable", particu­ forHasna. tant students get value- for larly if the warts are in sensitive "Alone is difficult. It's a very hard money." areas, such as near fingernails. life. Sometimes yeu don't have any­ This year the Students' Asso­ Sessions will usually happen one to talk to," she says. ciation has dealt with between 55 on Wednesdays in the middle of However, this will soon be over. and 60 complaints. the month, and will be advertised After many months she has re­ "If students do have problems inMagnet ceived word that her mother and with courses and tutors they her dead sister's four children are should first discuss these with the in one of the Kenyan refugee respective tutor. Then move up­ camps. They are due to arrive in wards to the course supervisor, W'clllngton Polytcdmic 801-5799 New Zealand next month. head of department and head of W'ePSA 384-2856 Hasna thinks her father is still in LUCY WIUCINS school," says Dave. WPSST 384-2731 Somalia, and her other brothers 'Hasna Ali : "I'm not learning English very well because Students are complaining Health Resource Centre 384-2731 and sisters are scattered over Kenya I'm thinking of my family." about poor communication skills, Magneto Classlfteds 382-0283 and Somalia. little access to tutors out of class Magneto Newsroom 38H703 "I feel happy. I'm very lucky," stress of being separated from their the Immigration Service asked her· time and lectures not covering 38H704 says Hasna. families, and the struggle to prove to go to Auckland for three weeks the syllabus, rather than any 38H705 Arranging for her ramily to join to the Immigration Service the va­ to prove her case. problems with personalities. her in New Zealand has been diffi­ lidity of their relationships with Hasna agrees it's difficult to con­ Problems with the Students' cult for Hasna. those left in Kenya, has made it dif­ centrate on her studies. Services Trust and non-academic Othe( Somali students at the ficult to focus on things here. "I'm not learning English very services such as vending· ma­ News 1-3, 8-9, 18,21 polytech, who make up six percent "The Somali social structure is so well because I'm thinking of my chines or common room facili­ YePSN'WPSST 4-5 of all students studying English as different. Immigration didn't really family." ties, can be dealt with through Opinion 6-7 a second language, have also had understand their system. A family However, she says she is.happy the Students' Association. 10.11, 16-17 Peatures difficulties. doesn't mean a nuclear family as we with the New Zealand govern­ Students are welcome to take Polytech Papam.zl 12-13 Judi McCallum, of the languages know it. It's a huge Pandora's box," ment's treatment of her. their problems there, but Dave Bnleltlinment 14 department, says many of the So­ says Ms McCallum. "I think it's great. They're help­ says it is easier to go through the RCYiews 15 mali students are having trouble She says one woman has had to ihg me. Before I felt alone and wor­ particular department. Sport 22-24 concentrating on their studies. The withdraw from her course because ried - now I am lucky," she says. NEWS Lobbying costs 'Silllple mistakes' cause delay to · students' loans and allowances

could triple BY u.ARE SZIRANYI financial obstacles they didn't an­ ticipate. BY STEPHEN PARKES tional union failed to elect a pres!- Slow p~ing of student loans Other times, he sees older stu­ dent. Because of a 16 month stand- and allowances is one reason why dents who are returning to study The cost of lobbying could tri- down period the withdrawal will some students get Into financial dif- after having a job. They are used to pie for Wellington Polytechnic stu- not take effect until March 10, 1996. ficulty, says student budget advisor a larger disposable Income, and find dents if they decide to leave the At a national conference held at Jeff Drane. it hard to exist on a student allow­ Aotearoa Polytechnic Students As- the polytech last month, APSU He says some foreign students ance. sociati9n. again failed to elect a leader when have particular difficulty with the Whatever the cause of a person's StudentServicesTrustexecutive Hutt Valley Polytechnic Student application process, and simple money troubles, Mr Drane says director Charles Begg says it could President Bobby Hem!, the only mistakes on fonns can result In al- there are always solutions~ cost students up to $60,000 a year candidate, received five votes for lowances or loans being delayed for "Sometimes students have ex­ if WePSA does its own ·lobbying. and 13 of no-confidence. WePSA months. penditure In excess of their Income, "Lobbying is not an easy task ... and voted for Hemi. He says one foreign student this and once they're conscious of the good lobbyists can afford to charge WePSA President Matua Manuel year wrote down two different birth situation, they see they can cut back like wounded bulls." says he was disappointed with the dates on the form - not because on some things," he says. This year WePSA paid $18,970, result. they were being dishonest - but Other solutions could be to find LUCY WII.ICINS about $5 per student, to join APSU. Mr Manuel says students wantto because the calendar year In New Jeff Drane ways of Increasing someone's In­ Begg believes this is substantially leave APSU because they see it as Zealand is totally different from come, or expediating loans etc. less than what it will cost WePSA to being "lost'' without a leader. "They their home country. This simple stresses of student life, says Mr Mr Drane also makes recom­ look after itself. think if it [APSU] can't even get error held up their allowance for Drane. mendations to the Devon Sutcliffe Students will make the final de- themselves a leader, why stay?" two months and led to serious fl- One reason could be that a job Hardship Fund which provides cision on whether to leave the na- He says students also want to nancial difficulty. has ended, or there has· been a loans of up to $200 for students in tional union at a general meeting leave APSU because they think they "Their (foreign students) viey., death in the tunily and a student financial trouble. In September. will save money, and being In Wei- of the world is so 'remotely differ- has to return to their home town. The budgeting service·is on the Begg says it would be a "retro- lington means less need to be a ent from ours. The loans and allow- Sickness can also lead to financial second floor of the student services grade step" to leave APSU .. "We member of a national lobby group. ances department has to work on strife - if a student can't work at building. Mr Drane is also the Co­ need APSU more than they need Begg says a final decision must how they deal with it," says Mr their part time job, they can't pay ordinator of the Newtown Budget­ us." be made by September because Drane. the bills. Ing Service at the Newtown Com­ WePSA initially decided to leave that is the last opportunity to There are many other reasons Sometimes Mr Drane sees first munity Centre. Appointments are APSU at a special general meeting change WePSA's budget. He says if for students getting Into financial year students living away from free and confidential, 11am - 2pm In November last year after the na- WePSAleaves its fees should lower. difficulties, which add to the home for the first time, who meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Just the Front-up or lose loan and allowance . . e21nning, BY JUDE WEST through. Students must write to Wendy Mr Adams says WePSA is power­ b The polytech states In its regu­ Moore to try and reinstate their less to help students and can only Students who fail to attend lations that 'it will advise the Minis­ enrolment from scratch. help write a letter to Wendy Moore saysAPSU classes at Wellington Polytechnic try of Education and BNZ Finance WePSA student liaison officer to support the reinstatement of for three weeks and do not explain that students who are not attend­ David Adams says the polytech's their loan. BY DAPHNE PALAMIDAS why, could lose their enrolment, Ing classes are no longer eligible for ruling directorate believe it is the He says the loan cancellation allowance and loan without warn­ an allowance and loan. student's responsibility to police policy is "not adequate" because An Increase to the student ing. , Changes to regulations covering their own attendance; t.utors are some students are unaware of the accommodation benefit is a Students can have their loans the reinstatement of truant stu­ not required to advise them about attendance regulations and it puts good beginning says APSU ex­ reinstated but it could be up to dents make more difficult for them it. Students are expected to under­ their future at risk. He believes writ­ ecutive director Jason eight weeks before payments come to be accepted back to polytech. stand the attendance regulations. ten warnings should. be given. Hemopo, but students' associa­ tions will continue to lobby for the accommodation supple­ EARN MORE MONEY Less money, more often ment. EXTRA MONEY REQUIRED? The accommodation ben­ BY KIM BATCHELOR To the end of May 79 students efit was cut earlier this year af­ MONEY TO BE MADE had borrowed a total of around ter the Education Ministry Students ·should be paid their $(i()OO from the hardship fund. At claimed city rents had rallen. • Gain office based experience loans more frequently and in the same time last year approxi­ "Unless you're living on Mars • Tailor work to your timetable smaller amounts to reduce finan­ mately 25 to 30 students had used you would know that rents in • Supplement your bursary cial problems, says the Wellington the fund. Lyster says borrowing has Wellington have not gone Polytechnic Student Services Trust Increased because the fund is more down," says Mr Hemopo. Are you striving for good qualifications but as yet have finance cCH>rdinator. widely known this year. The benefit increase results minimal work experience? Do you want to beat this catch 22 Cheryl Lyster says: "I think a lot She says when students come to from Income Support's caicu­ situation? Join the Opal Consulting Group Professional of problems are caused by students the fund for help: "We try to look lation that rents had risen. Temping Team utilising your strong typing skills and achieve being given large amounts of their for other ways to help them." Be­ Wellington students will re­ balanced success in I 995. loan money In three instalments a cause "if you get Into debt at this ceive an increase of $6 per year." stage of the game it takes a very week. If you know packages such as Word for Windows, Word "[It is] amazing that they give the long time to get out of it." Students' associations are Penect, Wordpenect for Windows and others-we need you! rest of society their money weekly Ms Lyster believes budgeting ad­ lobbying for student entitle­ Any experience of telephone systems is also an advantage. and they are giving students -who vice will also assist In solving stu­ ment to the accommodation have got bad budgeting skills, no­ dents' financial problems. She says supplement. This would enable Assignments vary from Secretariat PA. Data-entry, toriously so - large amounts of "it is a shame more students don't students to receive up to $100 Reception through to Legal, Research a·nd Banking. money. How In earth do they ex­ use the service, [but] I think that is a week in rental assistance. Interested? Call now and ask for Fiona Arbuckle, Jane pect them to manage;" she says. Indicative of society." ·· Mr Hemopo says the sup­ Waldron, Janine Shadbolt or Loma Inglis. Ms Lyster manages the polytech­ Jeff Drane, a budget advisor plement is for low income nic' s Devon Sutcliffe Hardship from the Citizens Advice Bureau, earners, and this should In­ OPAL CONSULTING GROUP Fund. Students with financial prob­ comes to the polytechnic twice a clude students. "At present stu­ PH 3854-011 lems can borrow up to $200 from week to give advice on financial dents do not qualify, which is the fund. planning. discriminatory."

Page2 Magneto 19 June 1995 NEWS First class of nursing degree students graduate •

BY JANE lucAs Margaret Murphy, a degree suppose I am a liaison person for. The 1995 Wellington Polytech­ graduate, wanted some "extra aca­ the hospital." nic graduation saw the first group demic learning" and after complet­ Tua found the course a good of nursing students graduate with ing the diploma, enrolled in the base for her present job. It helped a degree instead of a diploma. bachelor course. "It was very rel­ her write reports in a professional Eve McMahon head of depart­ evant and satisfied my need for way, and develop her own initia­ ment, undergraduate nursing, says more literacy skills." tives. She is currently developing the degree programme was intro­ the Pacific Island Well Child report, duced by the polytech for a number "The skills I use eve­ a document advising Pacific Island of reasons, including to meet ryday, / learnt from people about caring for their chil­ changing health care needs in NZ, dren. to follow international trends and. the course - I Kate is now the clinical nurse parallel other health professional wouldn't be able to specialist for the Children's H~th courses. do my job without Service. This involves working in a The Bachelor of Nursing pro­ special care baby unit, children's gramme is still being fine-tuned, those skills" ward and paediatric outpatients as JANEWCAS and 1995 will be the last year stu­ well as liaising witp children and Vera Andrews' older sister Kay Kirk helps fit her Bach­ dents can complete the Diploma of Margaret works as an occupa­ families. . elor of Nursing gown for this year's graduation. Nursing. Ms McMahon says: "Both tional nurse for Southward Engi­ Professional development was programmes meet the require­ neering, dealing with the health Kate's reason for doing the bach­ Family affair for Vera's graduation ments of the nursing council, but it needs of everyone from manage­ elor course. "The skills I use every­ has a different emphasis." The de­ ment to employees. day, I learnt from the course - I BY JANE UJCAS gree encourages greater independ­ She also assesses any health haz­ wouldn't be able to do my job with­ do. ence and resourcefulness. "It is ards, according to the H~alth and out those skills, nor would I have Vera Andrews was looking for­ She now works for ACC as a more academic aµd uses a research Safety Act. "I have worked in hos­ got my interview," she says. ward to seeing everyone in her case manager, a job that invqlves approach," she says. pitals, but l wanted to work within Ms McMahon says the bachelor class at the graduation ceremony lfaising with people with complex The polytech was one of the first the community, like I am now." programme was developed in con­ on May 19, as well as having her personal and motor accident in­ nursing schools in the_country ap­ Graduates Tua Loto-Su'a and sultation with the nursing industry. family there. "Last year I gradu­ juries. proved to provide a Bachelor of Kate O'Rourke are now working for "Graduates are being employed ated with a diploma of nursing, Vera found returning to Nurs!r,g. "One of the strengths of Hutt Valley Health. because they are the type of gradu­ but my husband and kids were polytech difficult but support the l.Jachelor programme is that it Tua is the Pacific Island health ate they want." out of the country; this time from the class was great. covers a wide range of topics from co-ordinator. "It may involve organ­ The School of Nursing is look­ they'll be here to see me." "We an· made a big commit­ professional practice to social sci­ ising an interpreter, or sorting out ing at introducing postgraduate Vera enrolled at Wellington ment to do the course and were ences," Ms McMahon says. any cultural issue that may arise - I nursing courses at a later date. Polvtechnic with a bridlrl~ pro­ motivated," she says. gramme for enrolled nurses in Vera first left school as a Ytppee!­ 1991, involving a two-year di­ ''young girl" and became a nurs¢,. ploma course. The class had the but later found that she had to do option of doing an extra six more study to advance in her ca­ Graduation months to complete a degree in reer, and re-enrolled at Welling­ BY JANE lucAS nursing, which Vera decided to ton Polytechnic.

After many hours of studying for Library updates computer svstem assignments, projects· and exams, The Liorary will update its fnendly Urica :fooo package. '!'he 210 Wellington Polytechnic stu­ present computer system in four installation was budgeted for in the dents breathed a sigh of relief and weeks time with the more user- Library Business Plan. graduated on May 19 at the Michael Fowler Centre. WARNING ·WARNING · WARNING Jazz was played in the back­ ground by the Conservatorium of ASIAN DESTINATIONS FOR LATE Music and photographers' flashes NOVEMBER FILLING FAST went off like fireworks. ·The two-hour ceremony opened AITN: STUDENT TRAVELLERS with a powhiri (welcome) per­ formed by the School of Maori Sydney Frum$ S70 AIJIANHOll.AII) Studies. The guest speaker was race · This house near polytech attracted plenty of onlookers when relations conciliator John Clarke,. London. Frum $21SO it tilted off balance during a move last month. Teariki Mei, the polytechnic Kaiwawao or Maori elder and om­ Singapore · Frum $1129 budsman, graduated with a Di­ House move goes askew ploma in Tertiary Teaching. Teariki Penang Frum $1179 BY ADRIAN HOLLAND joined the Polytech staff as a Maori Kuala Lampaar Frum $1179 studies tutor in 1977. A house at 310 Taranaki Street renovated. WEPSA awards were presented Kaehing Frum $1279 ended up on a slant after an attempt Council housing manager Paula to: Charlene Povey for the most J11e to move it late last month. Comerford says the house can eas­ outstanding achievement by a ma- * Excluive ofre.- * r The two-storey building tilted off ily be repaired. The weatherboards ture graduate; Awhina Kaa for the WIN 2 RETURN BUSINESS ClASS TICKETS TO EUROPE its supports while being shifted by and the floor suffered minor dam­ most outstanding achievement by WIN A $1 SOO STUDENTS SCHOLORSHIP PRIZE a crane. age but major features like the bay a Maori graduate; Sally Morrison for See u d 233 Calta Street (04) 38S OS61 The house and its neighbour, window and the staircase were not the student who contributed the number 312, are part of a $190,000 damaged. most to student afrairs; and Sashi f&t for specials OI 10Hllclut fires Wellington City Council plan to cre­ The building poses no danger Meanger for the Wellington Poly­ ate a small park and community unless people try to go inside, she technic staff member who contrib­ sT.-\ TR-\\'l'.:L Discover, taste, explore · u ted the tnost to student affairs rooms. The houses are to be repo­ says. \\ORLD\\IDE H>l{ll{\\FIJFl{'s\()I J()) l{)',)'s sitioned on their sections then Work will recommence soon. outside their job description. ·

Magneto 19 June 1995 Page3 WPSST City Council should help with accommodation ing. If we follow the traditional · _I believe that rents in Wellington believe the roundl has a role to play BY CHARLES BEGG - ~--~ paths, the only group of investors will increase dramatically over the in this ar~. It C?5ts just as much to · left in the market will be the private next 12 months as more and more do a bad Job as 1t does to do a good Affordable student accommoda­ supplier. pl'C$ure comes on the market from job, and with the number of vacant tion in Wellington is the key to the It is therefore imperative that students wishing to attend Welling- buildings we have in Wellington, growth of our polytechnic and the Wellington City Council enter ton Polytechnic and/or Victoria the temptation to just "slap in" other institutions. To define afford- this market to help institutions with University. I predict the average some rooms for students must be able and student accommodation, their accommodation, by ensuring room price in a flat will increase tremendous. The last design I saw we need to take lessons from the that the private providers keep from $70 to $90 per week. showed a student room at $90 per history of student accommodation week with a bed, wardrobe, desk in Wellington, and look at the pea: Charles Begg and chair, jammed into a 4m x 3m pie who are making decisions on perspective, a junior typist-clerk "Designers, financiers, and investors room. This size may be 0~ if you student accommodation today. was earning five pounds per week. need to remember when they· were stu­ stand 1.5m high and weigh (i() kg, but for the average kiwi, this will not I intend to go back to the mid- That same flat today would cost dents and complained bitterly about their 60s when I was a student in Wei- $280 per week. In today's market do. lington. Since then, student flats this is affordable. However, the con­ own flats and ·not only remember all the Designers, financiers, and inves­ have only had their colour changed dition of the flat has now deterio- marvellous parties. " tors need to remember when they and are still as run-down as ever. rated, and could be deemed a were students and complained bit­ There are three players in the stu­ health ha2.ard. It is no longer value terly about their own flats, and not dent accommodation market: insti- for money. · their flats up to scratch and do not Providers of student accommo­ only remember all the marvellous tutions, private suppliers and In my opinion,the way tertiary rip students off. dation need to talk to students to parties they had. alumni. Neither the local body nor institution funding is structured The coundl can help institutions ensure they are fulfilling their re­ Government have invested in this now, neither Wellington Polytech­ and investors in many forms; plan­ quirements. If accommodation MATERIAL CONTAINED ON THESE area since 1965, that I know of. nic nor Victoria University will have ning dispensations, rate breaks, costs do rise by the predicted PAGES IS PREPARED BY WEPSA AND 'Affordable accommodation in capital in the future to invest in stu­ underpinning student bonds, and amount, pressure will definitely go WPSST, AND DOES NOT NECESSAR­ 1965 was five pounds for a four bed­ dent accommodation, either as hos­ carrying out joint ventures in con­ on the landlord to work on their ILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF room flat (approx $13). To put it in tels, group flats, or individual hous- struction with private providers. designs and environment. Again, I MAGNETO, CIASSIFIEDS

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Page 4· Magneto 19 June 1995 .. WePSA Preztalk Attendar,.ce regulations "cut-throat" 1994 announcements on fee in­ creases, and lobbied Income Sup­ Studeqt Llaison Officer Dave Adams also warns students to be . and regulations in the student port Services about discrimination Adams has been busy handling stu­ aware of all regulations before they handbook. Ifthey don't understand • against students applying for and dent concerns this semester, and as sign any contracts. He has been in- the contract, they should seek help receiving Special Benefit and Spe­ a result has some important tips for volved with two cases where stu- from me, or someone who is famil­ cial Needs grants. all Wellington Polytechnic students. dents aid not properly understand iar with the contract, before sign­ However, did you know that last Firstly, Mr Adams warns students the contracts they .were signing. ing, as all contracts are legally bind- November WePSA told APSU that to keep an eye on their class attend­ "One student dropped out of a ing," he says. they -would resign from the national ance record. How many of you out there l.inion? WePSA felt that there was no "The polytechnic has tightened know ·what APSU stands for? The unity between student associations up its regulations regarding attend­ ance. It's now fairly 'cut-throat', and Aotearoa Polytechnic Students' As­ around the country, and it would has resulted in at least one student sociation was founded in 1988. It's be better io save the money and a combination of 20 polytechnic spend it on our own students. being removed from the roll," he students' associations united to bet­ APSU has no president looking says. ter conditions, student services and after the national office, though we If a student has three weeks un­ tertiary education. ha~ three times tried at national explained absence from class, they They represent us at a national meetings to vote one in. Our na­ areindangerofbeingautomatically level, and keep us up to date with tional voice is Rebecca Parata frQm removed from their course, and other polytechs, protest marches Otago Polytechnic, who is now the their loans and allowances will be and other information. senior vice-president. terminated, under Section 7.6 of the Student Regulations. APSU has co-ordinated a Ifanyone would like more infor­ Dave Adams and friend number of national campaigns, in­ mation aboutAPSU and.the reasons . Students wishing to appeal any has cluding the national day of action we are pulling out, don't hesitate decision must write to Wendy course, but only informed the tu­ Mr Adams also been dealing against the Employment Contracts to come and see me. Moore, manager of Student Infor­ tor and did not fill in a withdrawal with a problem that "crops up Bill, the Vote Education'93 cam­ It's also a good opportunity to mation, at the main registry, and form within five working days of the about this time of year", concern­ paign, and the Bus Convoy'93 cam­ find out who I am, where I am, and explain their absences. first class. They now have to pay for ing student assessment and appeals paign. It lobbied the Minister of what I do. If Wendy is not impressed with a course they never attended. for aegrotat assessment. Although he is willing to see any Education about the Todd Nakuno, an explanation, students may write "Also, students at Te Aro hall of Taskforce fees recommendations, Matua Kore Manuel, to a higher authority like the Aca­ residence were most aggrieved student regarding these matters, he says they should first consult Regu­ co-ordinated a naµonal response to Your one-and-only cuzzie-Prez. demic Registrar, Alison Fleming. when they found out they had to Mr Adams says in the past a stu­ pay for their rooms during their lation 8 in the WePSA handbook. dent could discuss their absences four week holiday, but this was This work, combined with help­ with their Head of Department, but stipulated in their accommodation ing students claim tax rebates, The word on weed because tutors and lecturers felt contract. means Mr Adams has had little time they were being harassed, the mat­ "It is imperative students read all to care for his plant (and best BY MARY KHALIL ter was taken out of their hands. Mr contracts, and follow the guidelines friend) Bob.

Recently there has been a de­ bate about whether the Govern­ Strategies for survival ment should consider legalising or de-criminalising cannabis. BY JANE HENSON AND RlcK There is significant research on CUSACK the effects of cannabis on users' It certainly is hard to believe health (both physical and men­ that half the year has almost gone. ·tal), and on the whanau of canna­ However, when we look back at bis users. the large number and variety of T~C - the mood-changing students we have both seen in our chemical in cannabis - is a pow­ Wellington Polytechnic four months employed as your erful drug. Cannabis in New Zea­ nurse Mary Khalil counsellors, our concern is sud­ land today is about 20 times ance in studies and sports. Student counsellors Jane Henson and Rick Cusack denly for ourselves and our sur­ stronger than the cannabis used Changes in grooming and ap­ vival! The old question of "who population. We welcome sugges­ the year when we were new, and in the 1%0s. THC can stay in the pearance. counsels the counsellors?'' arises, tions for ways in which we could many of you were too, we covered body 4-6 weeks after smoking a and the need for us to not only be become more accessible to you. most schools with orientation talks. single joint, and the effects can lin­ *Changes in psychological good at our job of counselling you, Our hours of operation can be as However, we don't want that to be ger after the "high" has gone. functioning and emotional but also to be careful about our flexible as you need, so don't hesi­ the only contact we have with The main risks associated with growth, particularly during ado­ own stress management. tate to contact us at the Health Re­ schools, so we wekome invitations. cannabis use are: lescent development. Counselling is demanding and source Centre (ph. 3842731) ifyou If you are experiencing relation­ challenging, but then, so is being have any suggestions for a better ship conflicts, especially with com­ *By itself, cannabis contains *Possible changes in hormone a Wellington Polytechnic student. counselling service. munication, you may enjoy the nearly twice as much tar as to­ production and sexual develop­ We admire the way you have not Our activities this year have in­ book "Men are from Mars, Women bacco. If you mix it with tobacco, . ment. only got yourselves enrolled at cluded meeting many students at are from Venus" by John Gray. Se­ then you also absorb nicotine into polytech, but are sticking at it, in our stress management lectures; crets, such as why men don't listen your blood stream. Smoking is *Using cannabis can make ex­ spite of some huge and varied sampling great food and service properly to women, are all revealed related to many health problems: isting mental health problems problems. You need strategies for from Finlay's Restaurant; being in this entertaining manual about bronchitis, lung cancer, heart dis­ worse, such as schizophrenia. survival, and we aim to provide welcomed on to the marae by the the different communication styles ease, high blood pressure and coping techniques for you in a Maori Studies School; enjoying of men and women. ' other blood and breathing dis­ Cannabis is a health risk - it pleasant and confidential setting. hospitality from the nursing tutors, Enjoy your break. Don't forget eases. isn't worth the rest of your life. · We believe that we are accessible and recently, attending an amazing to do plenty of fun thin~ for your­ For confidential advice see the to those students who are based music workshop. There are still self wherever you are. We look for­ *Changes in motivation and doctor or nurse at the Student on campus, but we still have con­ many parts of the polytechnic we ward to meeting many more of you personality, decreased perform- Health Clinic. cerns about the large off-campus don't know about. At the start of next semester. Community work students target litterbugs around polytech Agroup of Community Work students, from the School of Nursing, is working on winner will receive five free lunches from the cafeteria. a project to raise awareness among students of the litter problem at Wellington Poly­ "We have a right to a clean environment, and it is within our power to achieve it," says technic. They are focusing on the cafeteria, general litter around the campus, and Soro Ramacake, one of the organisers of the campaign. The result is an awareness cam­ cigarette butts. A poster competition is being held to advertise the campaign. The paign focussing on three separate litter themes.

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OPINION Editorial Letters to the editor voices with music. The production is I Dear F.d, Cave. Creek fund Stop cultural cringe slick, the pace is fast, but The Heat Dear Ed, team are forgetting the biggest part I've written you a little some- Why do we have to listen to of the equation - the people who are thing. I call it: American DJs on a local station? listening. an oil-going tribute Ode to Study "We could be like all the other ra- As New 1.ealand begins to mature and Wellington Polytechnic will contribute around $3500 to­ dio stations," the Heat sting pro- into a culturally confident nation, it Impending Mid-Year ~rds the Foundation in memory of those who lost their lives claims, "but then you wouldn't lis- is time to hear more, not less of our Examioations in the Cave Creek tragedy. It is intended that the Foundation ten to us either." own voices. It is time to move beyond will provide scholarships at Greymouth's Tai Poutini Polytech It's true that they do present cultural cringe. Let's hear ourselves Motivation's an illusive thing where the students attended. New Zea1and's 25 polytechnics something very different in a world on the radio, even ifwe do sound like (right now I.should be study have been asked to contribute a total of $125,000 to the fund, of FM crackle. Something very dif- all the other radio stations. ing) with the Government putting in an equal amount. Magneto ferent - and very American. Mike Rofone . and yet it's never hard to supports the fund and is pleased Wellington Polytechnic is There are New Zealand ads and spot contributing. NZ on Air music shows, but the DJs Copyrights them what's got and them Some people belit.ve the money could be better spent on on The Heat are almost always DearF.d, what's not. providing services for our own students, rather than helping American. More than that, they lit- Why is it that students can only The motivated have a look to fund a few people attend another polytech. These are con­ erally record links between songs buy photocopy cards at the main ' of pen in hand and nose in cerns, but there is more at stake here than just memories. in America. campus? Many of us are at different book. · We were all shocked and saddened when 13 students and Apparently the reason The Heat schools, scattered throughout town, While other people such as I one DOC officer died in the Paparoa National Park in April, uses US DJs is because itis cheaper and don't have time to traipse up just sit and watch the world but this is not the only reason for supporting the fund. The than actually hiring real live New there, justto buy a card. And anyway, goby. Foundation, and indeed each scholarship awarded, will serve 1.ealanders. The studios are digi- don't we pay enough in our fees to as a reminder, not just of the tragedy, but of the need for us all tised to their antenna tips, with get some photocopying provided? I Concerned Resident to make the most of our lives. It will be an ongoing tribute, programmers cutting and pasting R. Zeroc:ks of Mt Vic. which in the long tenn, is more meaningful than providing students here with a few more racilities in the gym, for instance. MAGNETO IS A WELLINGTON POLY­ The Tai Poutini Polytechnic students had n.est for learn­ TECHNIC STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION ing and were enthusiastic about the course they were study­ (WEPSA) PUBLICATION. CIRCULA­ ing. They died making the most of their lives. Their death was TION: 2000 COPIES TO 10,000 a timely reminder that life is no dress rehearsal - we don't get STUDENTS AND STAFF. EDITOR: a second crack at it. But we have got the opportunity to make MELISSA locK. THANKS TO WEPSA the most of whatever situation we're in. The Cave Creek vic­ I AND WPSST. PueUSHER: WEPSA. tims won't get another opponunity. ! PRINTER: CoMMERCIAL PRNT. VOX POPS

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I~ RACHEL KING ~·, . JAMES CROASDALE NURSING GRAPHIC DESIGN 20YEARS0ID 28YEARS0ID It's very scary thinking that in a year we'll be The teaching is pretty minimal here at the best of out in the wards being nurses. I don't feel like we'll times. It all amounts to what you put into it. You've got be ready. There's a lot to learn. I think it should to push yourself. Graphic design is the only design course be harder to get in. There are alot of dumb nurses that's not at Vivian Street. Down there, they have their here, just getting through on marks of 50s or 60s. own rooms and everyone has a place to congregate. We feel like gypsies half the time.

SAM HAIATOAFA MARIA BEBEKUS CATERING FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES 20YEARS0ID 18YEARS0ID It's only my second year in New Zealand from You have to be very motivated because once you're Tonga, so every thing is new for me. All the recipes behind it's really hard ·to catch up. It's very expensive. are new, and It's a different style of cooking to what There's a lot of different equipment you have to buy. In I'm used to. We mostly learn to cook traditional the first year it's really slow - we can't go off and do what food. The lecturers are really good and very help­ we want. They tell you-make a straight skirt and this is ful. I'm the only student from the Pacific. the fabric.

DONNA WATI'ON LESTER BALDWIN DENTAL TifERAPY EXERCISE SCIENCE 19YEARS0ID 18YEARS0ID Working and not getting paid for it. We're pro­ You definitely have to be motivated. There's quite a viding a service for the area CHE, but the Polytech high level offitness required, so we have to train quite.a gets paid (for what we do). We work from 8.30am lot. I might worlc as a gym instructor when I finish. I re­ to 4pm four days a week as dental therapists, see­ ally felt for the victims at Cave Creek - with the course ing patients from the community. Then we have I'm doing, it could have been me who died. to do assignments. It's like three years of work crammed into two.

Page6 Magneto 19 June 1995 OPINION Tino Rangatiratanga "Kotahi tonu te ha o te kaumatua me te mokopuna" Crown policy at this time dictated gone out of her way to find out the • 1bis issue's gu,est writer is the investigation of pre-Treaty pur­ true history of this crooked deal, of Maori activist Ken Mair, who chases: 'This appears to be an as­ which Pakaitore land was a part. recently visited Wellington sum ption of trusteeship by the Yet, when it is clearly identified Polytechnic'.s KuratiniMarae. Crown, but the question remains that our land was thieved from us whether the official mechanism, by through devious means, 'WC are told One of the m~t interesting is­ which the fairness and legality of that unfortunately the Crown sold sues that came out of us, as an iwi, the purchase was decided, oper- it to a third party (the council), and returning to our land at Pakaitore, they are now the legitimate owners was the lack of knowledge of the "The state of race of Pakaitore Marae. real history of this country. relations ... is at a Therefore, it was the Crown who This is clearly an indictment on participated in the thieving of our the racist education syst~m in very dangerous lands, and it is for them to rectify Aotearoa, and the people who have point." our grievances. Not the council, not upheld the system. If people knew the court, but the CROWN. the real history of this country, and ated effectively'. Spain's court sat Anger and frustration amon~t in this case the history of for only six days, and although he many Maori are now reaching new ~ganui, they would know that acknowledged that the vendors' heights. We would suggest that the the. Whanganui land purchase in understanding of the transaction crown urgently sit down and start ' 1848 of86,000 acres was down-right was limited, that the payment had listening, and begin rectifying the thievery. been improperly distributed and wro~. for 'WC cannot, and will not, I quote Suzanne Cross' state­ that only limited consent had been carry on the peaceful and non-vio­ ment in her research: gained, he did not disallow the sale. lent actions that have occurred in "The New Zealand Company Given these admitted shortcomin~ recent times by some Maori. purchase at Whanganui contained in the conduct of~the purchase, it The state of race relations in this a large number of anomalies and is doubtful whether the Crown country is at very dangerous point. irregularities. The Company ini­ should have accepted the It could explode at any moment. If tially went ahead with suivey and Whanganui deed as a valid convey­ the explosion occurs, don't blame selection without sanction from the ance." Maori, but put the blame at the Crown, yet when the Crown waived Remember, these statements doorstep of the CROWN. its right of pre-emption, it gave tacit are not made by myself, but by a PAKAITORE is our land and al­ approval to the Company's actions. i>akeha researcher who has clearly EVENNGPOST ways will be our land! Ken Mair and his son, Te -Tareihe, at Pakaitore Marae. NEWTOWN NEW WORLD

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Magneto 19 June 1995 Page7 APSU CONFERENCE MAY '95 No,PR voting Briefs Bunkle saysWePSA bites back Education is becoming in­ creasing dominated by a user­ BY DANYA LEVY portional voting as a lever. This pays mentality, says Phillida leaves enormous opportunity for a Bunkie. Ms Bunkie, a V"1etoria WePSA is opposing a move to block vote on issues." University lecturer and possible give ·1arger polytechs more repre­ . Waikato president Paul Jones Wellington mayoral candidate sentation in the Aotearoa Polytech­ said APSU is a democratic organi­ (her nomination had not been nic Students' Association (APSU). sation. "I'm finding it difficult to confirmed when Magneto went Both Waikato Polytechnic and explain to our students why we to press), attacked the state of the Auckland Institute of Technol­ don't have proportional represen­ tertiary education at the recent ogy are threatening to withdraw tation (PR). I don't see it as demo­ APSU conferenc;:e at Wellington their membership if proportional cratic that the majority of the deci­ Polytechnic. Ms Bunkie finds it, voting isn't brought in. At present, sions atAPSU are being made by the "ironic and repulsive ... that peo­ APSU decisions are made on a one­ minority of the students. ple of my generation, who got association-one-vote basis. ''We pay on-the basis of Equiva­ the benefit of the welfare state WePSA's APSU delegate Hadyn lent Full Time Students (EFfS) but are now trying to kick it out." Nicholls, speaking-at last month's we don't have a say on that basis. Tertiary education is suffering, national conference, said propor­ Why don't we all pay the same "the bite of the new right''. Re­ tional voting is unbir. "It is directly amount of money?" duced funding and student-fee against the APSU constitution." Three options for PR were increases have led to an "ero­ The APSU constitution states: looked at. Under Option Aeach as­ sion" within tertiary institutions "Polytechnics should not be. dis­ sociation would receive a ·base of that causes poverty and stress. criminated against because of size two votes plus an additional vote for This affects students' ability to and physical and cultural location, every thousar:id EFTS. Options B take advantage of their time at giving all equal access to the APSU and C, were ruled out as the small­ JNff. WCAS university or polytech, says Ms network." est associations would get no votes. A Powhiri kicks off the Aotearoa Polytechnic Students' Bunkie. Grant Dickson of Otago Poly­ Manukau Polytechnic president Association (APSU) conference, held from 18- 21 May technic said: "There will be a swing Dennis McKendry says PR "will at Wellington Polytechnic. Speakers at the conference in a regional area towards the larger never come in because the smaller included David Caygill, Lockwood Smith and Phillida polytechs. Two polytechs are associations will knock it back every Bunkie. TKTOA threatening to withdraw usin~ pro- time." Rex loses takes step Loans no worry - Smith The formation of a national suppon group for Maori poly­ BY KIM BATCHELOR your tax." his vision technic students moved a step He told the group a student Joan closer to completion. The Education Minister Lockwood is better than a loan from a bank, BY LOlHSE CUNNINGHAM group is called Te Kupenga Smith says students should not "because tbe student loan is not Tauira O Aotearoa (TKTOA), worry about their loans. secured against any assets [and] if New Zealand First no longer meaning "the fishing net which Dr Smith, speaking at the your income is not sufficient to pay holds the "utopian vision" of wip­ gathers together students of Aotearoa Polytechnic Students' A&­ back the interest the rest is just ing all debts from student loans, Aotearoa". Wellington Poly­ sociation (APSU) conference, said: written off." says Rex Widerstrom, the party's technic ·Student Executive "The big difference with. a student Dr Smith acknowledged the media and policy adviser. member Aroha Clarke says loan i~ you don't have to worry scheme has some drawbacks. "It NZ First's policy-making process TICTOA aims to uncover and ad­ about repaying it - if you never get alters your discretionary income. before the last election was rushed, dress the educational, social, a job you will never have to pay that Obviously that will influence the resulting in "generous· but ulti­ political and cultural needs of back and never be asked to pay that amount of money you have to serv­ mately unrealistic policy." Maori students, which are not back." ice say, a mortgage." He said the Government's stu­ always ·the same as those of He emphasised the virtues of Other issues discussed by Dr dent loans scheme has led to a level other students. The group, the loans scheme. "The last thing I Smith included tertiary fees, accom­ of indebtedness which cannot be which was initiated at a hui in .want you people to worry about is, modation allowances, the Austral­ wiped. However, the party was GRANT MalOUGALl ·1993, is still in its early stages. 'how I'm I going to pay this debt Lockwood's not taxed by debt ian and American education sys­ committed to making exlsting loans "The unavailability of funding back?' Because it's done through tems, and Maori participation in easier to pay back. until this year and the chang­ the tax system, you do not have to and they just put 'S' on your IR12, tertiary education. He reiterated his NZ First is still unsure about how ing members within the roopu worry about it." your PAYE is deducted at a differ­ open-door policy, inviting students it would fund the proposed polices, (group) has meant difficulties Dr Smith outlined the repay­ ent rate and you never have to to come and discuss topics with suggesting a vague, "clamp-down" and challenges," Ms Clarke ment system: ''You just tell your worry about actually paying that him. "We are listening to what you on tax avoidance as a way of get­ says. employer 'I've got a student loan' back. It's just a bit more added to have to tell us." ting finance. Lockwood Smith is 'ineffectual' says Caygill

BY GRANT McDOUGALL ment the Ubillion debt from stu­ He described the Todd · dent loans would not be wiped, as Taskforce report (which recom­ Lockwood Smith's inability to in­ that would. be "an insult" to those mends increased fees) as "objec­ crease tertiary funding is due io him who had the financial choice or abil­ tionable" then defended the intro­ being ineffectual within Cabinet, ity to pay their debts, Mr Caygill duction of fees by saying ~t they according to labour spokesman on said. ~ve not made a difference to the education, David Caygill. He said labour would consider number of tertiary students en­ STUDENT FARES The government is only pre­ cancelling any interest due. rolled. WGTN - PALM NTH $17 PICTON - NELSON $18 pared to pay for a one per cent in­ The current income level WePSA president Matua Manuel • WGTN - WANGANUI $22 PICTON · CHCH $25 crease in student numbers each (Nl.$13,000) at which loan repay­ described Mr Caygill's speech as WGTN - N/PLYMOUTH $38 NELSON - CHCH $44 year, despite aaual increases being ments begin is too low and should very fast and to the point, but typi­ PHONE 478 - 4734 higher, Mr Caygill said. be similar to the Australian level cal of "the same old speeches they BIKES, FURNJTUR~, SCOOTERS . CARRIED If labour becomes the govern- (A$30,000), Mr Caygill stated. [politicians] make each year" .

• Page8 Magneto 19 }lj!'e 1995 NEWS Membership bill

worse for students • they had not yet enjoyed the hen- BY MARLENE TvRDEIC efits of membership. Ms Von Cordtz said first-year students sur- Services provided to students veyedsaidiftheyhadachoice,they will be cut and student union mem- would not pay and would rather hers will end up subsidising non- save the $75 levy. members if the Tertiary Students She told the committee that a Voluntary Membership Bill be- surveyof7SO polytech students last comes law, says the Wellington ·year showed 92 per cent were Polytechnic Students' Association against the bill. She said WePSA (WePSA). membership was already voluntary WePSA got a chance to put its as students could opt out on con­ case against the Bill to·Parliament's science grounds, but must still pay education and science select com- . the fee to a recognised charity of mittee on June 6. Past president theirchoice. Theywerestillentitled Ymania Von Cordtz spoke on to membership benefits. Nff IIOUNTIIEE WePSA's behalf, supported by cur- It would be logistically impossi- Back I. to r: Paula Smith, Head of School, Fashion and Food; Simon Lynskey, Uon Foundation Sales rent president Matua Manuel. ble to operate a "park bench syn- Manager, Wellington Region; Nicki_Stewart, Head of Department, Catering Hospitalizy and Tourism. Front The bill, which seeks to make drome" which would be required I. to r: The winners - Jennifer Nicholls, Nicky Jones and Natalie Voss. membership of tertiary students' if the Bill was passed, she said. For unions voluntary, was introduced example, if the polytechnic pro­ Catering and hospitality students win awards by Michael Laws, National MP for vided park benches as a non-edu­ Hawke's Bay, in March last year. cational service, it would have tg BY MARLENE TVRDEIC Foundation has sponsored the After graduation, Jennifer Ms Von Cordtz said if the bill was provide security guards to police awards recognising the achieve­ Nicholls will work as a chef, then passed, WePSA would not be able them, to ensure non-members Three catering and hospitality ments of students at Wellington would like to train tertiary srudents. to continue all the services it cur- were not using them. students won Lion Foundation Polytechnic. Nicky Jones will work full-time rently provides because of the lack Also presenting submissions Awards on June 8. Students who applied were at the Wellington Parkroyal before of consistent funding. against the Bill were the Wellington Second-year catering student, judged on grades and overall per­ returning to Wellington Polytechnic Wel&re services such as the food Polytechnic Student Services Trust Jennifer Nicholls won a $1500 fonnance. to begin a New Zealand Diploma in bank, clothes .bank and hardship and principal Bob Bubendorfer, on award, while fellow catering student "It was really hard to choose the Business Studies -Human Resource fund would be cut. behalf of the Council. Natalie Voss received $700. Second­ winners because we have some very Management. WePSA's income would be re- Submissionsarecontinuingand year hospitality student Nicky Jones good students," said Catering Hos­ Natalie Voss will begin a career duced as first-year students might no date has been set for the Bill to also won a $700 award. pitality and Tourism head of depart­ as a chef and hopes to eventually ch?05e not to pay their levies as be reported back to Parliament. This is the first year the Lion ment, Nicki Stewart . . own her own catering business. Computer degree planned for 97 &-, Webs+er & Co BY DANYA LEVY mand from students and sections of the industry for a purely computing degree. Wellington Polytechnic plans to offer Presently there is no specific computer a computer studies degree in 1997. degree at polytech although many Head of the Computer Studies De­ courses have a computer component. partment, David Hazelhurst, says the ''There is another possibility through degree is still in the initial stages. "We NZQA of a national computing degree," are looking at an option with the Busi­ says Mr Hazelhurst. ness Studies Department and the Com­ Last year NZQA registered an entry . munications Department," he says. level National Certificate in computing. Students would be able to choose ei­ Its Computing and Infonnation Technol­ ther a computing, business or commu­ ogy Advisory Group (CITAG) is now de­ j_lO nication major. No name has been cho­ veloping a National Diploma in Comput­ woe.. ,toe~ P.0.~'10 sen for the degree yet. ing and Technology and higher level .r..\i~S + 9to&.rrr9 Mr Hazelhurst says there is also a de- standards. -- _ m-ercolou(> 0·1 ls 10 New communications degree in pipeline ~~· ~J. QC~~ICS> inl(s,1• s 10 BY COLIN PATTERSON reers advisors in Wellington was very simi­ d,e.-s\ ~l'\er's ~o~QQ\t lar," says Ms Waldvogel. bnASh~, to Aproposal to develop a degree in com­ She says this year will see more devel­ p~ ?e".

Magneto 19 June 1995 Page9 Caught in the Gri·p of OOS Sam Broad developed OOS while he was studying Vehicle Restoration. He withdrew from his course-two weeks after the deadline for fees repayment. ev PAI.A. LisHMAN

' "Envision a withered claw-that's what my hands look like sometimes. "

Looking fine but feeling lousy says his OOS has created negatives in that it makes your relationships fees towards a course of his choos- Sam wants far greater public makes Occupational Overuse Syn­ and positives for their relationship. stronger because you've got so Ing in future, but that is of no use education about OOS, to help pre­ drome sufferers a misunderstood "I constantly get fatigued as my much to work through". to Sam. "This is the last year the vent further cases and make clear disability group, says fonner Vehi­ body's putting a lot of energy into Sam does not know when the Vehicle Restoration course is of- that it is a serious, debilitating con­ cle Restoration student Sam Broad dealing with the pain. · paip. from OOS will recede to the fered, so it's not just a matter of dition. In excruciating pain from Occu­ "It affects your sex life, doing point where he can work again. He saying I'll pick it up next year." "I can't remember seeing any­ pational Overuse Syndrome (OOS dishes, opening envelopes, holding survives on a sickness benefit, • Sam is "infuriated" by the thinginthepanelbeatingworkshop - see box), Sam had to leave the telephone - everyday things which is hard, especially as he polytech's reluctance to bend its about it. There was plenty about polytech six weeks into his final become difficult." needs osteopathic treatment three bylaws on compassionate grounds. preserving your eyesight and hear­ year of a Vehicle Restoration Cer­ Says Jody, '"It's been full-on be­ times a week. Student Infonnation Management, · Ing but nothing about OOS," he tificate. cause Sam's got quite depressed The couple's problems are com- which told Sam he was ineligible for says. OOS has given Sam "constant about it. Sam's a creative person, pounded by the polytech's refusal a refund, declined to comment on Polytech Health Resource Cen­ pain" in the tissues of both his arms, and all the things he likes to do in­ to refund Sam's fees on com pas- his case in line with the Privacy Act. tre doctor, Diane Whiting, says of­ from finger-tips to elbows. The volve his hands. Dealing with other sionate grounds. He pulled out on "Now I have a massive student loan ten people are late to admit a prob­ bashing, gripping and tin snipping people is hard when it seems you April 2, two weeks after the last date with nothing to show for it. In t.enns lem as they feel it jeopardises their necessary in vehicle restol';ltion ag­ don't have a future." fora refund. of value for money, my course cost future .employment prospects. gravated his pain to a level which Says Sam, "It can be a good thing Polytech has offered to put his about $500 a week this year," he "Alotofpeopledon'trecogruse made it impossible for him to con­ says. the symptoms until it's too late. If tinue, despite treatment. What Is Occupational Overuse Syndrome? symptoms are recognised early, "I can do anything but I reel pain Wh•t it i1: At-Rl1lc Occup•tion,: with appropriate changes in work all the time. Hypothetically I could Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS), formerly OOS is a multk>C:cupational disorder. Hairdressers, conditions the prognosis is good," write fort.en hours but the pain gets known as RSI, is the collective term for a range of musicians, panelbeaters, sewing machinists, keyboard Dr Whiting says. to a point where it's crippling. En­ conditions characterised by persistent pain in operators, freezing wori

Students of Egyptology are thin tion superhighway it can be hard to Wellington Polytechnic nursing pay toll bills. Electronic mail, ore- its downfall. Nothing is censored on the ground in Wellington, but imagine the implications of this student Chris Dennis says he mainly mail, is increasingly popular and on the net. Anyone can have a Internet computer technology al- technology. connects to read bulletin board cost effective. voice, and that includes the voice lows VictPria University student Pe- Internet is the world-wide net- news "on topics from The Goon Advocates of Internet suggest it of hate, bigotry and violence. ter Sullivan to pursue his study of work of connections between com- Show to medical infonnatics". is the ultimate communication Recently Wellington police ancient~ by giving him direct ac- puters via phone lines. It's possi- For a journalism student, it's a tool of the future. In Amsterdam closed down a computer site in cess to world leaders in the field. ble for anyone who has made a con- unique way to find story ideas 'and a "digital city" has already Petone which distributed hard core He connects with peers in the US, nection to access users anywhere contacts. For this article I posted a emerged. Citizens use their com- porn to net users. all without leaving his keyboard. in the world. message in a location marked ''NZ puters for infonnation on how the Some politicians are moving to This year the number of New There is no central body run- General" and found a flood of stu- city is run, and debate on council have net access restricted in New 1.ealanders joining Internet's esti- ning the massive system, just a se- dents eager to talk about their decisions. 1.ealand. Self- proclaimed defend- • mated 30 million world-wide users ries of service providers connecting online experiences . There are thousands of ers of the Internet are beginning to exploded To many subscribers, the individual users. Most providers are Using phone lines may sound newsgroups available, discussing lobby to retain what they say is the net is an exciting and imperative private companies which charge expensive, but because the compu- subjects as diverse as bondage and only place where information and communication tool, but for those annual connection rees, and also for ter is only connected to a local serv- adult education. communication is truly free to all being left behind on the informa- the volume of material taken. ice provider, the individual doesn't Critics say this diversity will be who wish to access it.

Page 10 Magneto 19 June 1995 FEATURES P.olvtech's Male K1r1

BY AMANDA WEATHERLEY •

Wellington Polytechnic opera singer Andrew Sritheran has been nominated fo, a six-weelc scholarship to the prestigious Royal Overseas League in London. He is one of ten people in New Zealand to !'ave been nominated for the al-expenses-paid musical expert­ ence, to a school which, An

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A happy reunion at the graduation cerE

Photos on these pages by Lucy I/Ii/kins, Jane Lucas, Amy Rountree, and Sam Buchanan.

A powhiri at the po/ytech marae opens the APSU conference.

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...... 1 Found at the School of Music Monique Addis at work at the School of Design. were Peter Dig/in (above) on sax, .and Rick Cranson (Right) on drums, cookin' up some hot jazz.

Secretarial tourism students _ Helen Early and Joe Turnbull (left - not their real names).

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,n ceremonies.

Catering students Jason Lai and Euan Marenzi (left) sam­ ple their latest concoction.

A thoroughly cheerful Posa Skelton before the graduation ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre. lll1YfflillJI

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' \ ~ilj\ 1 Peter and Rick were helped -~' out by bass player Rio Kathryn Hall; industrial design student, at her loom. Hemopo (above).

Industrial design student · Tony Drawbridge (right) contemplates Hfe from behind a drawing board.

Magneto 19 June 19')5 .... ~ge 13 The IncrecUbly Strange Film Festival With wintry days opens this week at the newest descending rapidly, movie theatre in town-The Rialto, thank your hiclcv stars- on the comer of Cable St and Jervois Quay. 1 The 24th Welfington • m Film Festhal is BY JANE UJCAS ap- FI Qroaching. Weirdly The festival was packed out in Auckland and organ­ F. t IV aI fascinating people isers expect the same will happen here. Assistant · abound, and bleakly manager Jason RO& suggests people get in qul<;k Ve rintriguing sit~tions are to get their tickets. Fl~ all around-if you look Films such as Ed Wood's Plan 9 from at life through Outer Space, hailed as the worst film · the right lens. ever made, will screen. BY JENNY BRIDGEN What does this movie theatre offer that others don't-apart from the In­ 110 films are confirmed for the festi­ credibly Strange Film Festival? val, which runs from July 7 - 22 at the It's the first movie theatre in the Embassy, Paramount and National Li­ southern hemisphere where you brary cinemas. can purchase a ticket and confec­ Director Bill Gosden travels to tionery in the same queue. festivals in Vancouver, Toronto, Rialto will have a bar Berlin and New York to seek out and fully licensed cafe, films to grace our screens. so people can buy a There are films about 'Scary glass of champagne or Women'; five French films based on beer and have a snack. a party reunion set in the year each film­ Fresh coffee and cakes maker turned 18; and restored prints of will also be available. Gustav Machaty's 'Ecstasy' and 'Erotikon' - Something that will ap­ "broody, atmospheric studies in sensuality." peal to most people will be Pick up a copy of the Festival brochure. It has de­ the freshly rolled ice creams tailed descriptions of films, plus all-important booking in gourmet flavours. You can details. treat yourself. Prices have gone up at evening sessions to $9.50. Daytime "We want the theatre to be a screenings are $6.00, and concessions apply for Film Society mem­ whole entertainment experi­ bers and pensioners-but not for students. ence-an evening out," says Mr To whet the appetite: RO&. BALLOT MEASUR.E 9 The furniture is imported from Spain and U.S.A, 1994. the Rialto has three small theatres in shades of blue •crisply delivered and intensely stirring.• A documentary about and red. an initiative in Oregon to revoke laws which protect homosexu­ ''The moment someone walks in, they can sit down, als from discrimination. Brian O'Halloran have a drink and a chat then wander into a movie and (Dante) and Jeff feel comfortable," says Mr Ross. THIS WINDOW IS YOURS Anderson (Randal) Prices are similar to other theatres in the dry. There JAPAN, 1993. from Festival film Clerk,. will be a discount for students and sub-card holders. Described as •charming• by assistant festival director Sandra Reid. Unusual for a film about teenagers, it favours romantic longings over sex and sensuality over sappiness. June 19: Sam Hunt/Gary McCormick Racecourse, Matamata CLERKS June 22: Southside of Bombay WorlChristchurch Greyhounds Implicit Sexual Content Punter, pick: Spot On A Spit June 29: Ardijah Modem day icons such as Kylie Minogue, Ace of Clubs, Rotorua Rupert Everett and Madonna are Shihad transformed into Barbie-esque perfection, Roskilde, Denmark air-brushed within an inch of their lives ... July 7: Dubbo Races, NSW Punter, pick: stay in Wellington BY JEN~ BRIDGEN AND MEGAN LANE Teen idols, pretty saints, and glinery cos­ to check for potential moral clanger. tumes inhabit the sunny world of Pierre et Gallery information officer Mary-Jane dance ~ ·~-·~,.... <~"; :~\f•~ Gilles at the Wellington City Art Gallery un­ Duffy says the censors imposed the R16 rat­ til June 25. ing on the catalogue, as the 'glory hole' im­ d~nce Direct from the Sydney Gay and Lesbian age is reproduced inside. "It was responsi­ Mardi Gras, an entry in the gallery visitor's ble to curtain off this image, so people could book says it all: "Long live art centres that chose whether or not ta see it" challenge homophobia." There have been complaints both for and The French duo met in 1976 at a party, against the exhibition, including a formal where they rode off into the sunset on a complaint about over

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, ... ~ J Hair, there and everywhere Dining out on the cheap Magneto's Marlene Tvrdeic wouldn't be ideal as the chilli was In search ofthe ideal ajfordohle dents and tutors as clients. checks out Finlay's Restau­ slightly overdone. hairstyle, Magneto's Ursula . Wellington ha~ the only eco rant, on campus. Both mains were served with • McMillan takes a look round town baJrdrasing salon in New Zealand For a meal equal to any dty res­ potatoes and a vegetable selection. andfinds out about some ofthe in­ - Qu~t - up Plimmer Steps, off taurant 's, try Finlay's - a three­ After that, we could only just fit in a ner-dly hair salon5. Lambton Quay. 'Ibey don't use any course meal will only CO$t you $12. dessert of delicate chocolate The up-market Buoy Hairdress­ products harmful to the environ­ Finlay's is the training restaurant profiteroles or creme brulee. These ing in the Majestic C.Cntre does a fair ment, and don't do perms because for catering students. Magneto gave were great value for $2. amount of hair straightening, es­ of the products used The student it top marks for the quality of food There is a reasonable selection pecially with Polynesian hair. With discounted price is $40 - check it and standard of service. of Montana wines which could be price$ starting at around $50, you Out. , ~J For starters, french onion soup ordered by the glass for $2.50. Bot­ would want to be happy with your Full body piercing is an added was great value for $1 and was pre­ tles ranged between $10-$16. Non­ new look. They have workshops on attraction at De Novo Hairdesign in IIt , sented well. The vegetables in filo alcoholic drinks cost between Mondays and Tuesdays if you want Cuba Street, the only place in Wel­ ~ 1 with chive sauce ($3) were also de­ $1.50-$2. a cheaper cut. lington that is licensed. It's $22-$32 licious. So; the word for Finlay's is value, Cathy Davys Hair Design on Ori­ for a student cut and even though iilliillll We had a choice of two mains. especially if yo.u don't -have a lot of ental Parade is the only salon in the body piercing is popular, De The satay selection of skewered money and want to impress some: Wellington with a computer im­ Novo is first and foremost a hair meats (beef, lamb and pork) was one! · age system. An hour-long consul­ salon. 7.,./h excellent. The other was fettucine Room 5D16, Main Campus, :, ·• . tation, including photos taken Alternative hairstyles are what \ amatridana -with slices of ham and lunch Mon-Thurs, dinner Wed, through the computer, is a great Heretic Hair-the Counenay Place URSU1..A MOo1U.N1 chilli. Ifyou don't like hot food, this ·Thurs, Fri Ph 801-2798 idea for anyone wanting a complete salon with parts of cars inside - is Dread-full change in hairstyle. The session all about. They will do anything look at. Remember, it isn't how costs $(,(), student cuts $38- not bad from dreads to ftuoro colour. much you pay for a cut that guar­ Docile on-lookers may for another up-market salon with Fluoro products are always popu­ antees you satisfaction. You have to great service and ideas: lar, but hard to get from overseas. shop around and find a stylist you ·squirm in seats Near polytech in Wallace Street Haircuts are $35-$40. Student dis­ are happy with. Have fun trying out - ---~~ is Halo Hairdres.5ing. Student prices count available. different salons. We're lucky in range from $22-$30. They do eve­ Hairstyles are very personal and Wellington.to have so much variety. rything from dreads to double proc­ there's nothing worse than a hair­ And remember to ask for a student essed colours and get heaps of stu- cut you loathe and can't bear to discount. Twisting tale in city Gut-wrenching Crime Story, by Maurice Meanwhile, Athol's brothel' Gee, Penguin, 1994, $29.95 Goalonisjailedforcorporatefraud, truths about Reviewed by Simon Ebbett andBrent'ssisterl.eeanneisabused Crime Story thoroughly de- by her drunken flatmate Danny. love and life serves its place as a finalist in the Maurice Gee explores many Poor Super Man, Circa, novel section of the 1995 New .zea- themes in this novel through char­ until June 24 land Book Awards. This is a well- acters like Howie Peet, the high-fly­ Reveiwed by Megan Lane written, captivating and chilling ing patriarch whose desire to leave story. his childhood poverty has led to If you've ever contemplated Brent Rosser is a petty burglar plain greed, and Leeanne, strug­ such questions as love, career goals, who prides himselfon a clean, effi- gling to raise her infant son on a or life direction, you 'II relate to dent and non-violent job. During a benefit. Crime Story is about poli­ 'Poor Super Man'. This fast-paced robbery gone wrong he attacks Ulla . tics, high finance, murder and do­ and witty play by Brad Fraser ('Love Peet, wife of prominent Wellington mestic violence as well as loneliness and Human Remains) concentrates businessman Athol Peet. Ulla is and courage. on how invigorating, interdepend­ paralysed, beginning the gradual It is a haunting and thought­ ent and painful any close relation­ destruction of both her and Brent's provoking story, with some ripper ship can be. Truths about life .and lives. twists its tail. ht love are coriveyed by one-liners like: "Ifyou dye your hair once, you Greg Ellis, Ian Harcourt and Tim Gordon spectively. The fifth member is never stop," and "How could I Theatnsports, Circa, drown in someone so shallow?" usually a guest entertainer. Sundays, 7pm, The cast improvise their WAY The play comes with captions Reviewed by Angus Fisher projected onto the back wall, giv­ through a number of "games" which aie latBelY fonnulated by ing insight into characters' feelings A solution to those sluggish motivations. the audience. They twist ideas and Sundays is currendy on offer at "What~ and devdop narrative with great have sttalght peo­ Circa Theatre. Theatn:spol'IS: The gay comk energy. ple· given the world?." asks a Winter Season, is high voltage character. His friends struggle for a The show is a buzz for per­ viewing des~ed to arouse and reply, while captions- flash up: funners and audience alike be­ involve-everyone who attends. cause, as Tim Gordon explains, "television ... factories ... the A­ The lmprovisors, last~s na­ bomb." Later, a woman asks her "you never quite know what is ti9nal theatresports champions, going to happen · lover, "what are _you thinking are now ad-libbing every Sunday about?" He replies ''Nothing." Acap­ ''The core part is audience par­ at 7pm at Circa Theatre. tion replies "Boys." ticipation," he says. "We feed off The local entertainers are all it, and the audiences become in­ The actors - Michael D'Cruze, experienced theatresports peo­ Jonathan Hendry,Jenni.fer Ludlum, volved in the scene because they ple, ifit's possible to be practised create it. They love to challenge - i~T,h Rebecca Hobbs, and Jeremy at impromptu performance, Scrivener - are superb. Each per­ us or put us at risk." which makes for an impressive Expect to walk outof this perform­ forms in a natural and unselfcon­ show. scious manner, conveying a huge ance feeling a little drained, as if Tim Gordon and Ian Harcourt you have been actively responsi­ ·lt'\cOs range of emotions. are both familiar from their work It is emotionally intense - swing­ ble for the show from the com­ on television. Greg Ellis and Cal fon of your seat. Fully wonh-· ing from hilarious discussions Wilson, who complete the core about blind dates to gut-wrenching while, but don't expect to play the ~~tJ4Cf1 lmprovisors crew, hold national docile onlooker ... your seat may break-ups and death. By the end, I and world theatrespon tides re- .r,: felt drained and reflective. not be so comfonable.

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"We wanted to win, we ·really believed in ourselves and were determined to get into the finals," says 21-year-old Kylee Davis, joint winner of the Benson and Hedges lifestyle and Supreme Awards. Potr&FOOiAftiklWW Praised by the judges for its coherent concept, use of colour and texture and 'I haue friend~s· outside the .student overall "freshness", their entry was carefully lifestyle, andt_t ·e e .ourjlge me not • thought out from its beginnings. to a k • T~es1 r, n The design process look . · ey say it's boring." •d ~ Kylee, a Wellington Polytech- nic Fashion Design and Ins1 IOUS Technologystudent,abouta BY URSULA McMILLAN month. Crunch time came with a busy week of pattern making and constructing the garments before they were sent to Auckland for pre-judging. Jason Crawford, 24, of Auckland, designed and made the wool­ acrylic knitwear used in the garments. Jason and Kylee met at the Auckland Institute of Technology on a two-year course in appa~l technology and administration. BY JENNY 5R1DGEN ,.- Kylee then came-to the Wellington course, where she is still studying part-time. ~ebecca Parata. Remember balance," she says. are conti!'mplating the move. It is the second competition success for Kylee; she won the Young that name. You'll almost defi­ She expects the hectic lifestyie Ooe must retnain unnamed for Designer award in 1993, and also had an entry nominated this year in r,iteJy remember the face. will ta.ke its toll, but has coping legal reasons; the other is the Avant-Garde category. It's warm and friendly, with strategies in place. WePSA. WePSA will be making Kylee and Jason's winningi:ange is shapely pieces, variously a bJg smile, And behind the "I smoke, I drink COkeJa have their final decision on the mat­ wrapped ~nd hung from leather straps. s• are the kinds of level­ saunas and read every night. r.m tei' in $eptember. It has a very youthful, funky feel. head~ thinking and people also trying a new technjque of "I'm not blind to the fact The garments are in earthy tones-­ ~ necessary for her new role leaving woric at wortc. My flat.. thjiit Al'SU can improve itself, olive, chocolate-brown and charcoal. Q (take a breath) Aotearoa mates haven't seen me yet on b(it 1•m-1JIOt sure that it's disu­ "I definitely thought we had a chance when I saw the garments on Polytechnic Students' Ass9cia­ shopping days, or for the dishes, mty· thlt's harming us. I think stage. I was really happy with the way they looked," says Kylee. tiorfvlce-presid.,Qt. but I do appear when it's my tum itte moTe that. associations Overwhelmed with excitement after winning the Supreme Award, Rebecca says one of her big to coo'k. Once. you're in student don't always 1cnow how to ,use Kylee remembe~ a long period backstage with interviews and photo­ strengths is an ability to com­ politics, it tends to be your life, AP$U appropriately,,., says graphs. municate with .people - "to see Luckily I have friends outside tbe tebecca. "It was exciting, but we didn't get a chance to talk to friends and where they're coming, from•. student~-~.encour- To meet this need, Rebetca just appreciate the fact that we'd won." "SOme people think rm m,. age,,. ,tJ91to ~ palitics. They ,, is planning visits to eath cam- Their winning range is still "on tour", being displayed in various decisive, but I disagree. I think .say W••,· • , $)US by APSU official$. The as- department stores, fAshion shops and parades. I'm willing to change my point It; t,as· been, a relatively fast- sodation will also distribute a Kylee and Jason have set up a business together, and their new of view if people rai~ valid ar­ trade progression to APSU ~! . publication to students which range hits Auckland store Sister on June 12. guments. TIJere's no point in Rebecca. She is in her second .explaihs. exactly what the. asso­ The three-garment knitted winter range, labelled "Insidious", is $laying 'No,no,no', just to look year as president of Otago Poly- clatlon does. described as young, casual cropped cardlgans and tops with an original as though you don't change technic Student Association,•but ... "It's .aH· about making APSU feel. yourmmd.• $aW a gap in the APSU hieraithy. 1mowp to the people ttt• ben­ Only SO garments are being sold through the Auckland ·retail outlet. Rebecca says she has stpod •1 . thi'nk I can help APSIJ ·• achieve efit from it.• . Kylee is now working on designs for the 1996 summer range which up for other ~and their great things." Rebecca says she made .;t,. they hope to sell in retail outlets throughout New Zealand. rights ever since her tcti<>Of ll'te national association has quite clear at the vie~ days in Dunedin. ~ pr__,.._ for six mon~s tial elections that she was· "Some people just don't nowj tfld .<:fies of disunity hjiive standing for students and not have the opportunity to learr, ~ · amongst its ranks - most for student associati,ons, how to use their rights to their recently from WePSA. ~Otago Polytechni!: St:JJdeitltAs-- advantage. That's wh)("l've Manawatu Polytechnic pulled SQCiatjQn doesn't pay $12,000 l~~~edly been ective in uniQns and stu­ out of APSU at the $tart of this to APSU; eJch Ota~ Po~ AbfS8~,f nic dent ,»litics .. to red.rus the year, and two ou,er 11$sodations $tUdent pays $4'.13 .... . [qlas t ~ ···n ;lf lndu1g~D-.:~= It's winter. . . Exams are loomin_g, there's a. Welli~nton.reeze..£entltL . nppmg the trees QYt ot th'e yarct, a,nct you'r ~ ottllypou1enma. What you neeo 1s ... more ,y .Cl t. These recipes are guaranteed to give tfiat p easantly curvaceous Mr Blobtiy loo~. Luscious Canape-lah Delights Rich Smoked Salmon and Brie Quiche These are very easy and look impressive. Drain 105g Boil 2 sliced leeks or onions for 3 mins, and spread in ik~~~~~,d~~ of smoked oysters, and roll in a thin strip of bacon. greased flan dish. Drape (again, artistically please) with Secure with toothpicks. Grill for 3 mins, then tum and 250g smoked salmbn and sliced Brie. Mix 3 eggs, 1/2 Start wittrlh~ .Jr;e: Take·~ ,.m.e. rqck, and roll it. melon (seeds removed), in slices of p~uito from and pepper. Add 1/2 cup self-raising flour. Pour into •. -. _., .. :. . ,... the deli. Arrange artistically, and drape with aestheti­ dish, top with sliced tomato. Bake at 190C for 20-30 Wednesda~ .:' - . · ·, ·,_ Thursday cally pleasing garnishes. mins. Level 1 6.3067' U~vel 1 7.00pm. Level 2 8,.-00p,m:~ -.. _-: -· bevel 3 8.30pm // ,,/ . .. .I/. • \ • ', . , Divine Chocolatey Rum Thing _ Creamy Chi/led Gazpacho This ls wonderful. Blend 2 1bsp cocoa with 1 lbsp Mix together 2 cups tomato juice, 1 carton plain yo­ instant coffee powder and 2-3 1bsp rum. Beat in 1/3 ghurt, 1 carton sour cream, a chicken stock cube dis­ ~~d~~:St, . . ' / -·- cup castor sugar, 2 e~ and 300ml thickened cream. solved in 3/4 cup boiling water, salt, pepper and a small eMaJJ-:-:tt)l:Oc@matai. vuw. ac. nz Heat-gently for 5 mins then refrigerate. clove of garlic (crushed or chopped finely). Peel a f . ( If that doesn't satisfy you, mash lots of M & Ms and cucumber and remove seeds. Chop into bite-sii.e chocolate biscuits, and stir through half-melted pieces, plop them into soup, chill and serve. icecream. Add Mila.if you really want to go overboard.

· Page 16 Magneto 19 June 1995 FEAii RE WelllngtOn School of Design student, Wendy Murray, recently held her second art exhibition-in Tauranga. Wendy is the only first year Batchelor of Design student to hold art MISSING exhibitions that her tutors-are aware of. Her first was held at Brio Cafe in Wellington earlier this year. She says her decision to hold one outside Wellington is a rare occurrence among student artists. "Holding an exhibition is expensive, and the reason why most students don't do it," explains Wendy. "It also involves a lot of time, making it difficult being a full-time student and basically a full-time artist." Wendy decided to hold exhibitions when she was home in Tauranga over summer. After submitting her portfolio to various places, owner of Parallel Bar, Luke Waddington, liked her work and agreed to hold her exhibi­ tion entitled 'Missing'. As Parallel Bar is the only bar and gallery in Tauranga that supports aspiring artists by showing their work free of charge, demand is high. Wendy had to book in December for the May exhibition. Mr Waddington says that at 20, Wendy is the youngest and one ofthe most talented artists, considering her experience, to exhibit work there. On opening night two of her paintings sold. 'Missing' comprises seven paintings based on bones and x-rays. The subjects are painted white, with the other significant colours, orange and purple, used to accentuate the theme of positive and negative. Wendy says she chose this theme as it suited her style and would work well with the subjects. 1 School's out forever and first year students Wendy also makes the frames herself - something artists don't like it that way. A random survey indicates usually undertake. Sc1WN1 s that being a tertiary stodent gives a better ''The frame is part of the picture, a whole work of art in itself. It's lifestyle than being at school or work. · not just a picture with a nice aluminium frame," she says. ' The predominant pluses were: being treated like Wendy's third exhibition is at City Limits Cafe on July 2 where _foreuer! an adult; the friendly environment on campus; Wellingtonians will be able to see her latest work. meeting new people; and being able to pursue a BY GRANT McDoUGALL subject more actively than at school. Cerys Lavington (17, Oral and Written Communica­ tion) was at St Mary's College last year and thinks PilCH (Feb 19-Mar 20) Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22) polytech is "heaps better, I hated school." You are a fish. What hope do you Venus is in your moon this month. Among the advantages were fewer rules and more have? Do us all a favour and die. You will experience unprecedented personal freedom, but there needs to be a smoking ArlH (Mar 21-April 21) popularity. Accept all invitations. room, Cerys says, between puffs. You are high on life, lifted for one maniacally in their face and watch Bask in adulation - the rest of the Increased personal freedom is also a benefit for superb moment far above the trash them run away. Get a good lawyer. year is going to be shit. Erfan Affandi (18, Introduction to Business Skills), of banality. Take mushrooms and go Leo (July 23-Aug 23) S1gitt1rlu1 (Nov 23- Dec 22) who studied languages at Victoria University last year to Bodega. Go to Antipodes and scull peach You are a nut case with no discern­ after going to school in Jakarta, Indonesia. "I'm happy, T1uru1 (April 22-May 21) sc~napps. Succumb to palpable ible cause. Predictions are useless it's not as strict;· he says. You are a deviant sex maniac. Eve­ waves of emotion - pick up the funki­ to you-y~ are of the wind and Getting away from Otaki and being in Wellington is ryone around you knows it and is est person the111. Have sex in a pub­ stars, with a unique spin on life. good, says Mark Adlam (18, Introduction to Business looking at you strangely. Go join the lic toilet. Don't tell the family. Weirdo. Skills). After finishing sixth form at Otaki College last feral community in Nimbin, NT. Virgo (Aug 24-Sept 22) C1prlcorn (Dec 23-Jan 20) year, Mark has noticed that learning processes are Gemini (May 22-June 21) You are a pedantic pleb. Voll' leather Have more self confidence. Believe different, with less reliance on instant recall. Shout from the balconies of jacket is vinyl. Even your goldfish in yoLN' buttocks and others will be­ Being at polytech was totally different, says Osooso Lambton Quay-the Revolution is laughs at you. Don't leave your cof­ lieve in you. Don't go near a' kitchen Ah-Sam (18, Introduction to Business Skills), who last coming and you shall lead the peo­ fin this month. unsupervised. ye;u- went to Mangere College, Auckland. It is easier ple from oppression! Or, shut up and Libr, (Sept 23-0ct 23) Aquarlu, (Jan 21-feb 18) than scho.ol, she says. The array of Pacific Island stay home. Be all you are capable of being. Get You are too hip and happening for cultures is missing in Wellington and these had been c,ncer (June 22-July 22) back to your country roots. Sheep this dump. Follow the ducks south. an important part of her education. Smoke drugs. Lots of them. Walk are very '80s. Challenge ~rself. Try Pack the essentials. Once there, Paul Holland (23, Television and Video Produc­ up to a suit on Lambton Quay, laugh for cattle. incite a riot. tion) worked in the consetvative banking industry for some years. Becoming a student was "a bit of a culture shock," Drunk and Disorderly? Paul says. The production course was hard at first, but BY Jo PAmSON enjoyable. He appreciates the sociable atmosphere and is now used to the drop in income. Students are extremely likely to indulge in underage drinking. Although it Chantelle Whetu (18, Television and Video is a criminal offence, it 1s possible to escape conviction if you stay on the Production) disliked attending Wellhlgton East Girls' right side of the pohce. If you are caught underage drinking: College last year but is more enthusiastic studying 1 -Police are entitled to ask for your name, address, -Informal records are kept, in case of future of­ something her heart is in, "that serves a purpose and date of birth, and proof of identification, such as a fences. is relevant to my life." The environment is more driver's licence. 4-lt is illegal_ if you're underage to c~ alcohol for relaxed and she is being treated as an adult, she says. -Don't lie or use false ID. It could land you in court on consumption in a public place, such as the beach. Keiko Imai (23, Introduction to Business Skills) • more serious charges. 5-lf the police find you wandering the streets, attended school in Yokohama.Japan, and reckons -Don't try to appeal to their sense of humour. hopelessly intoxicated .... that students here have more freedom and participate -Don't say •1•11 just finish this drink.• -They are likely to drop you home. You are not more in lessons. Keiko says she would rather be -Be polite and co-operative. charged if being drunk was your only offence. working, like her friends. -Admit you are underage. The police may not press -If you can't or won't tell them where you live, you Formerly a nightclub bartender in New Plymouth, charges if you are honest. can be put in a cell or detox centre for 12 hours. Jarred Kilmister (21,Japanese) is loving life as a first ' 2-lf police ask you to accompany them to the station, Again, there are no charges. . year. ask if you are under arrest. If not, you don't have to go -However, if you are disorderly or rowdy, you can be Initially Jarred was daunted, but now he is enjoying with them. -arrested and charged. his course, making new friends and furthering his 3-lf charged, you could face conviction. ambitions of being an interpreter. -You may be considered for ·d~ersion• if it is your Community Law Centre "The best thing I ever did is coming down [to first offence. 5 6 Victoria Street polytech] ," Jarred raves. -Diversion means you do community service, or donate Administration: Ph 499-2928 · to charity. You won't have a conviction on your record. Legal Advice: Ph 499-2910

Magneto 19 June 1995 P'age 17 NEWS Bypass won't alter Harassment cases low last year ' BY REBECCA DAVIDSON actions are not wanted at the Common ~ment problems music dept move Polytech because it Is detrimental are gender related or a result of one The number of harassment to others learning, whether it be party seeming to have more power BY CouN PATTERSON cases reported at Wellington Poly­ verbal orotherwise." · than another. by the polytech ih O'Reily Avenue; technic last year was at an all time The process for dealing with "Most I have dealt with are stu­ Plans to move the Polytechnic's the school of music will move into low, says head of Learning Support harassment allegations Is simple dent-student [problems] but occa­ Music School to the Dental Build­ the vacated space. No dates have Pushpa Wood. and is oriented towards allowing sionally a staff-staff problem will ing in Willis Street are to proceed, been set for these moves. "In 1994 we had two reported the parties resolve the problem arise," says Dr Wood. despite a proposal to route an in­ David Hutchison from Works cases which were resolved and we themselves. Serious hacassment such as nerut if it's all there in one spot, eve- . make a profit in the long run," says trained staff' available to do the job, ing Support. tor or notetaker contact Brigid rybodyge~carrledawayandwants MrHemopo. Mr Hemopo says. Subjects in demand include law, McBrien on extension 8893. to do something. We've unfortu­ There is a· strong commitment The magazine will initially be maths, accountancy, economics A training session will be held in nately become so blase about the · by APSU to the publication of this available at polytechs which are and other NCB subjects; electron­ conjunction with Victoria University number of people on the roads that magazine and its potential to raise members of APSU to test feedback. ics and electrical engineering. Peer onJuly 17. It will runfor2 l/2 hours. it's not even noticeable." He stresses this is his personal opinion, not a polytech policy. He says the money will come from a general funds account. THE.CAMPUS CONNE.CTION "Something will gave to go. What it ROUTE 18 Is at this stage I don't know." The donation was approved at Route 18 is a unique bus route. Buses run GHUZNEE ST the May meeting of the Polytech • every 30 minutes' on week days between council. Council deputy chair the four Wellington campuses. Richard Taylor told the meeting "the contribution Is reasonable for Between the University and the School of a poltechnic our size". Design, use a Downtowner ticket* for "It can be funded from sa/ings only 60c per ride ($3 for 5 trips). in other areas," he said. Tickets are available from the r, ,._, About $48,000 has beFn re­ University Bookshop. •taJfJflC'OflC,r11 ceived so far from Bay of ,Plenty, WELLINGTON · Christchurch, Southland, • Valid 9am to 3pm weekdays onty It's easy on the bus Tairawhiti, Telford, Wanganui, CIT, Hutt Valley, Northland, UNITECH, For timetable information please phone 801 7000 FRESCO SCW4285A Wairarapa and Whitireia polytech­ nics.

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BY KtM BATCHELOR To enter the competition Glen had to submit a 10 minute taped Ex-Wellington Polytechnic jour­ compilation of of his 1994 sports nalism student Glen Lanner fought work, as well as five pages of writ­ off stiff competition to be named ten material - which could be Best Sports Presenter in the 1~5 about anything. He wrote about Mobil Radio Awards. his career goals and included ref­ Glen, 25, of Radio Wairarapa, erences. beat Radio New Zealand Sport's Glen started as a journalist at Peter Williams and Newstalk ZB's Radio New Zealand's Southland Murray Deaker to win the award. 4ZA in Invercargill a week after fin­ Glen says he was "surprised and ishing the 1992 journalism course. delighted" by the award at a gala A year later he was promoted to dinner on May 6 at the Plaza Inter­ sole charge at Radio Wairarapa. national Hotel in Wellington. He describes journalism as A confessed "sports nut", Glen "long hours, hard work, but the is the sole journalist at Radio rewards are there at the end of the Wairarapa. During the week he day if you want them". compiles the news, and on Satur­ Glen will move to Palmerston

day he hosts the station's sports North later this month to be the WAIA/UN'A TMS-AGE show. chief reporter for Radio Zealand. Ex Wellington Polytechnic journalism student Glen Larmer behind the microphone. 'Noticeable increase' in theft at WP

BY ANGUS FtSHER polytech has been regarded as a Magnet recently reported on a "soft option" for petty thieves in the series of burglaries centred around A WELLINGTON CA~E;, Students should be warned that past. "With so many people com­ the Student Services Building, in­ petty theft is on the increase at ing and going it is hard to monitor cluding a break in at the Blue Fish Wellington Polytechnic says Gen­ everyone." She says alann systems, Bar. In that incident $300 worth of eral Services Manager Lorraine installed in several polytech build­ goods, including a bottle of liquor Yardley. ings, have helped reduce the and cartons of cigarettes, were sto­ Ms Yardley says there has been number of serious burglaries. len. Cigarettes will no longer be a "noticeable increase" recently in However the main student stocked behind the bar as a result. the numberof personal belongings building is a "prime target" for af- Ms Lyster says police produced a going missing. dear fingerprint af­ Jackets, bags and ter the incident, but wallets seem to be ... the Polytech has been found nobody on popular targets for their files to match. thieves. Over 10 regarded as a "soft option" The burglars also jackets have been caused $700 worth reported missing in for petty thieves in the past. of damage to a door the last month. and wall during the She urges students to be vigilant ter hours burglary, according to break In. with their personal security to Student Services Financial Coordi­ Damage caused by burglars is counter the problem. "They must nator Cheryl Lyster. She says the more annoying than the loss of realise that the person next to them Student Services Building is prone goods, says Ms Lyster. She says Stu­ • Garden Bar• Low Cost Health Foods• Live Music • may not be as honest as they are," to burglary desp!te constant moni­ dent Services do not claim insur­ she says. · toring by security guards and cam­ ance on damages totalling·less than 7 Days Brunch Till Late · Missing Items are logged in the eras. "Uke any big institution we $5000. Any repair work is funded lost and found book, and can be have big cubby holes, and times by a student levy. Students pay a reported to the pelice. when there are no people around," levy oU 160 to the Student Services 179 Cuba_~t~!!! Te Aro, Ph so1 s01j Ms Yardley suggests the Ms Lyster says. Trust as part of their fees. Wheelchair access issues highlighted by students' video submission

BY ADRIAN HOLLAND She would also like signs for disabled toilets and permanent disabled parking so A video showing the difficulties of wheel- people don't have to ring up for pennis­ chait access at polytech has been made by sion to park. studentsdoingthecommunityworkscertifi- The video shows class inember Alan cate. Blight trying to use a wheelchair to mount The video and a report looking at access curbs, go up shallow slopes and get oo lo ~ /,.~, issues for people with mobility impainnents through double doors. J H~!ns will be submitted to polytech management Alan is not a wheelchair user; he usu- !he in early July. · ally uses walking sticks, but says he still has CLOTHING SHOP FOR MEN & WOMEN Darlene Natoli, a member of the group, proi?lems getting around. says they want to make the polytech aware "All the flooa, are really slippery. I've of the problems that disabled people have. slipped over a couple of times where pea- 53 MANNERS MALL WELLINGTON / TEL 4737825 She hopes to achieve some improve- pie have been walking with wet feet." ments. "Even if It's just vending machines in Double-doors are difficult and are un­ the nursing school, because you can't get necessarily heavy. The big issue is a lack of from the nursing school to the cafe in a parkingspacesdesignatedforthedisabled, WELLINGTON ' S LEVIS RED TAB STOCKIST wheelchair." he says.

-.... Magneto 19 June 1995 Page 19 NEWS Maori language y~ needs more support says lecturer BY SoNYA ROWELL He acknowledges the .polytech because language is the nucleus of been left to their own devices, and with the level of study. The marae has provided "continuous support'' the culture. som~ school$ are more responsive is not just for students, he says. "We for the Maori Studies department. "Although the overall responsi- than others. want to see tutors there too." Maori language Year has not Mr Scott says, however, only two bility rests with the Maori people, He would like to see te reo used Mr Scott says Maori Language received enough support from peopletumeduptothefirstofthis no language exists in a social moreoftenintheclassroom. Year is not mere tokenism. Wellington Polytechnic, says Maori year's language classes run by the vacuum. It cannot flourish in Isola- "We need to go beyond the ba- "In some ways id just a slogan. Stu~es lecturer Hamuera Scott. -department. tion." sics. We have been greeting each People who don't care about the Some schools have taken Maori He attributes this lack of inter- Te Kaiwawao (Maori ombuds- other in Maori for years. The initia- Maori language use the label 'Maori language on board more than oth- est to a combination of apathy and man) Teariki Mei says while he be- tive [for advancement] has to come language Year' in a careless way, ers, he says. Nursing is an example poor publicity. "I'd like to see the lieves the polytech has a good from everybody so that it becom~ but to those who are concerned of a school with a real dedication polytech do more. Although there record of commitment to the prin- part of the community." with the language, every year is to theinclusion of tikanga Maori in is a wave of Maori self-determina- ciples of Te T!fiti o Waitangi, ''we ~r Mei acknowledges the sue- Maori language Year. its c-urrlculum, he says. Other de- tion at the moment, we are mind- need to convince people that it (te cess of marae visits some depart- "If you have nothing to start partments appear to have made lit- ful that there is some reluctance to reo) still has some use." ments include in their courses. with, then you appreciate a little. de effort. ''We seem to be more sue- allow our vision to be realised." Mr Mei says the polytech has He says the visits are an impor- Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu. Al- cessful in those areas where there Raising the profile of the Maori supported all suggestions he has tant start, and would like to see the though it is small, it is _nonetheless are more Maori students." language is essential, Mr Scott says, made, but different schools have inclusion of tikanga Maori in~ a treasure." APSU office could be on the move Bauhaus student exchange. BY MEGAN LANE the forefront of design between BY COLIN PATTERSON Hemopo says the property has ing. We will move with them." 1919 and 1933. been on the market since the end. Estate agent Clive McElrea says Design students wanting to In 1992-93, Juergen Waibel and APSU, the national organisation of last year. "It's simply too small there has been "quite good inter­ broaden their horizons may have Vivian Lynn, lecturers in Basic De­ of polytechnic students, may soon for us. We have nine people work­ est" in the property. ''Two buyers the opportunity to study at one of sign studies at Wellington Polytech­ undergo a moving experience. The ing here and there is not enough were very interested but pulled out Europe's most influential institu­ nic, went to the Bauhaus and met building it shares with the owner, space." at a late stage." tions. Eric Lord, an English post-graduate the New Zealand University Stu­ The building is a house which He says it's a very specialised Wellington Polytechnic and working in environmental design. dents' Association, is up for has been converted into office property, being close to the city, Stiftung (Foundation) Bauhaus, in Lord and Waibel developed a li­ sale.The property at 59 Aurora Ter­ space. It is in a residential wne, but and with the potential for both resi­ Dessau, Germany are establishing aison between Wellington Polytech­ race has an asking price of Mr Hemopo says an exemption has dential or office use. "It would cost a student exchange programme for nic and the Bauhaus. Lord is now $395,000. It is listed with real estate been obtained from the city coun­ several thousand dollars to convert 1997, . an exchange scholar at Wellington agents Just Paterson, who describe cil allowing it to be used as offices. it back to residential," says Mr At the Stiftung Bauhaus, design Polytechnic, and his main focus is it as being "ideal living combined Is there a danger of APSU being McElrea. . students come from all over the to set up the exchange programme. with offices for doctor, architects, forced out onto the street? "No," There is no way of knowing world to work on environmental Details of the exchange are not computer company, etc; so handy says Mr Hemopo. "NZUSA intends when a sale could take place. "Jt projects, such as high-density hous­ yet available, but final year architec­ to the city''. using the proceeds of a sale to pur­ could sell tomorrow, or it could sell ing and water pollution. ture and design students will be eli­ APSU executive director Jason chase a floor in an inner-city build- next year,' he says. The Bauhaus movement was at gible. Attention new and returning·students ·l~E S1udy CENTRE The Blue Fish Bar Come and see Stuart, the new network "A.cheap place to begin a good nig~t· out, administrator, for all your computing needs. or just for a couple o.f quiets.".

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Page 20 Magneto 19 June 1995 ...... NEWS Residents attack Computer hairdos now in vogue

BY URSULA McM1LLAN • knowledge park Wellington Polytechnic's hair­ dressing salons and reception area have been refurbished, with the BY USA RIDDINGTON addition of a new colour system explain the proposal, he said. computer package to analyse hair. Mt Cook residents have lodged The group held a door-to-door The new Praxi-colour system al­ several appeals with Wellington City petition, as requested by council for lows students to enter information Council opposing Wellington Poly­ cross-~ubmissions, which was about clients' hair levels or desired technic's proposed 'knowledge and signed by 325 of the 336 residents colours, to decide on correct hair business parlc'. surveyed. Eleven did not sign, with treatments. The polytech sent a submission three or four of those famuring the "We have lots more space, the to oouncil last year, proposing that polytech's proposal. A copy of the area is more hygienic and easier to Mt Cook be re-wned to allow resi­ petition was also signed by 48 land­ keep clean. It is much more a sa­ c,lents to set .up businesses in their lords. lon-type environment, which is im­ homes. ' Mr Herbst says: "It was an over­ portant," says Caroline Reece­ Now a group of Mt Cook resi­ whelming success. Mt Cook has Jones, lecturer in hairdressing. dents have lodged a cross-submis­ strong residential characteristics With apprentices from all over sion; a. statement commenting on and we feel there's strong commu­ the Wellington region, two full-time the polytech's proposal. Twenty­ nity support to maintain it the way classes of hairdressing students and four residents also lodged indi­ it is." high school link students, there are vidual ~-submissions. Mr Herbst says residents would many needs to cater for. Mt Cook Residents Action like to see more residential aspects Anyone wanting a free or "very Group spokersperson, Roman of Mt Cook strengthened and cheap" haircut can go to-the School Herbst, says if the polytech's. pro­ would regard any weakening of the of Fashion and Food office and put posal is allowed it means "more current residential wning as com­ their name down on a list which noise, more cars, oouriervans, sup­ promising that. lecturers refer to when they require ply trucks, and a lack of parking Polytechnic principal Bob models. The department also sells space. Mt Cook has narrow streets Bubendorfer says the knowledge the latest products available at a re­ ! which will make all of this a prob­ and business parlc would not be the duced price. ! lem for residents." polytech's, but the city's. For more on hair, seep. lS Amazing what can be done with computers these days! ·The group was formed to put City council district planning cross-submissions to council, when staff worker Jonathan Moffat says residents became frustrated over the cross-submissions are currently Heritage List 'unlawful' says Polytech the lack of oonsultation, after meet­ being processed and will probably ings held by the polytech failed to be heard early next year. BY COLIN PATTERSON contrary to the provisions of the with little guidance and puts deci­ Resource Managemen_tAct to do so. sion-making power in the hands of Wellington City Council's herit­ "The inclusion of the [proper­ council employees. age list, which protects over 500 ties) in the heritage list will not lead He says the submission was historic buildings in the city, has no to the efficient use and develop­ made to protect the interests of the legal effect, says Wellington Poly­ ment of all the natural and physical polytech as a property owner. technic. resources." "We were not the only ones who In a submission to the city coun­ The submission also says the objected. Other property owners cil's draft District Plan, the polytech heritage provisions are too regula­ have raised similar objections about says the heritage provisions and the tory; unreasonably restrictive; the wording of the heritage provi­ contents of the heritage list "are vague and uncertain and are so sub­ sions." unlawful as they were prepared and jective they lead to uncertainty. Chair of the oouncil's environ­ compiled without any prior consul­ They leave too much discretion to ment committee er·Stephen Rain­ tation with those affected by the the council which will lead to un­ bow says he is unable to comment heritage provisions, including Wel­ certainty; and are an unjustified, on individual submissions because lington Polytechnic". unnecessary and unreasonable in­ he will be involved in District Plan TEVIT A 1\IPOU The polytech questioned the le­ terference with the polytechnic's hearings. However he has no doubt Paea (left) and Lei, Engineering, outside the library gality of heritage designations use of its property. To deal with the heritage list. and the heritage placed on some polytech-owned these issues the polytech is asking provisions in the draft District Plan Student response sparks properties. These are the St George the city council to delete or set comply with all legal requirements. Hotel, the Children's Dental Clinic aside the heritage list. "It is totally oonsistent with the Sunday trial period at library Building and Flagstaff Hill. Polytechnic principal Bob sustainable management of re­ The submission says there are Bubendorfer says the pdlytech is sources criteria set out in the Re­ BY REBECCA DAVIDSON no reasons to include the proper­ concerned about the wording of source Management Act. 1he coun­ ties on the heritage list, "and it is the city council's regulatory frame­ cil believes conserving the city's Student feedback from a 1994 ing Sundays were twice as busy. inappropriate, unreasonable and work which leave building owners older buildings is important." library User Survey was the cata­ The final decision on Sunday lyst behind the trial Sunday open­ opening hours will depend on an ings at the Wellington Polytech­ evaluation of the trial periods Mrs nic library. Griffiths says. "Feedback from WPSST can't afford Wdlis Street carpark The series of four Sunday af­ customers is something we take ternoon openings, which have seriously and we try as much as BY USA RIDDINGTON "The polytech should get their just finished, were "an attempt to we can to change things for the regarding the lack of student park­ priorities right, the students are the trial match library services to cli­ better." Wellington Polytechnic Student ing at Willis Street by reducing the clients. You only have to look at ents' needs", says head librarian Mrs Griffiths does not believe Services Trust will not be purchas­ commercial rate of $25 per week so Noel Leemings down the road to Elil.abeth Griffiths. the timing of the Sunday trials ing the Willis Street campus carpark students oould park there. see how important they believe The service available was like near the end of the term warped this year due to a lack of funds, says Polytech's general services man­ parking is to their clients." a Saturday service with two staff the results. "It shows good use is executive director Charles Begg. ager Lorraine Yardley says tutors Mr Begg says the Trust has "no available to issue and receive being made of the place", she Mr Begg says Wellington Poly­ can park there for $15 a year. funds to even consider purchasing books and operate a help desk says. technic made a verbal offer earlier WePSA President Matua Manuel any further assets this year" and the and closed reserve. library hours at present a-re: this year to purchase the 35 park­ says the polytech should provide situation will be recommended to Although the first opening Monday to Friday 8am-8pm; Sat· ing spaces for student use, after the parking for all students, like the WPSST early next year to be as­ was reasonably-quiet, the follow- urday 10am-4pm. student's association requested majority of sales and service provid­ that the polytech make an effort ers do for their clients. sessed.

Magneto 19 June 1995 Page21 SPORT High concentration level needed f~r ~mall bore '6a1¥»44&J. ·. ti¥ BY TIM BIRKS . are often better than male shoot­ ers. He believes women often show 1>esign School printing techni- more detennination. clan Brian Ttndallmakes an impres- Brian likens competitive shoot­ sion at play as well as at work as a ing to Tai Chi which requires "very competitive small bore shooter. high levels of mental concentra- Last month, Brian came second tion." Talking to a shooter before a for Wellington in the Rees Scroll match can elicit an angry response (Team of Ten) Trophy match scar- as shooters need to be very relaxed ing better at the match than Com- and focused to be successful. monwealth Games gold medalist Age is no barrier to shooting. Llndsay Arthur. He aims to make Brian knows a club member who the Commonwealth Provincial has been shooting for 66 years. And Match and the New Zealand team. the common use of prescription Brian has been shooting for 20 glasses by shooters m~ans you years and coaching for 15. He be- don't need excellent eyesight. .., longs to the Ngaio Rifle Club and Brianusesa1966Anschultz1411 the Wellington Small Bore Rifle As- rifle. A rifle may weigh 7kg, cost up sociatiOIJ.. · to $4000 and "last a lifetime". A 'Small bore', in oontrast to 'full competitive shooter may use $700 bore', relates to the diameter inch ,of ammunition a year. Travel and si7.e of the gun barrel. acoommodation to oompetitions is Brian says shooters like to get expensi\'e, but "all clubs provide full ~ correct. "Some of the most kit gear to beginners for as little· as precise people are good shooters." $6 a week". Although women make up a Anyone interested in shooting small percentage of shooters, Brian · can contact Brian Tindall at the IM'( IIQJNTltEE observes that those who persevere Design School on Wallace Street. Brian Tindall, small bore shooter taking aim ~·--.,, --- ,~ ~,,.""?Ill The Power of 2 -NZ's winning women

BY AMANDA WEATHERLEY triathlete Erin, through swimming Brenda focuses on enjoyment. Two-time world rowing champi­ meets when they were kids. "Enjoyment is the key to my sport; ons and 1994 Halberg Award win­ "I took up rowing in 1983 and I focus on being positive and having ners Philippa Baker and Brenda knew early on I wanted to get to fun; a happy athlete is a perform­ Lawson shared their formula for the top," says Philippa, who won ing athlete." success at a seminar in Wellin~on the world lightweight ~ingle scull They have their sights set on the recently. title in 1991. 19% Olympics in Atlanta. Titled "The Power of 2", the Brenda also shares Philippa's BemiceMene (netball), Beatrice seminar was part of the New Zea­ competitive nature. "I was more Faumuina (athletics), Cristeen land Winning Women Charter, into individual sports, like shot put Smith (paralympics), Sarah Ulmer launched by the Hillary Commis­ and running. I spent all my holi­ (cycling) 1nd Barbara Kendall sion in February to enable women days in the Marlborough Sounds (board-sailing) will be visiting and girls to ·become fully involved tramping, fishing and diving with schools and passing on their expe.: in every aspect of sport. my family. I was always competi­ rienc;es and achievements to young The winning women, Philippa tive against boys and my two women throughout the country. and Brenda, told about 150 people younger brothers." at the Quality Inn of their childhood She was reluctant to take up introductions to sport and their rise rowing. '' But that was 14 years ago ADRIAN H0U.AHD Yoga instructor Shirley Naim teaches the triangle to becoming the women's world and I haven't been out of a boat double scull champions in 1993 and since." · Anyone for yoga? 1994. During their oompetitive row­ They describe themselves as ing years the pair have learned an BY URSULA McM1LLAN After one week, registry worker "push and pull". "I'm the push be­ important lesson. "You have to re­ Brian Harding says, "I enjoy the ex­ cause I've got stronger legs and main focused on the perfonnance . Give the Dog Posture a go. Do ercise and tranquility it provides." Philippa's the pull because of her not the outcome," says Philippa. . ' the Triangle or the Cobra!!! Shirley, a member of the Wel­ strongerupper body," says Brenda. She also says hard work is a , Polytech students can take an lington branch_.of the International Their family backgrounds have must. "I believe if you are deter­ Yoga Teachers' Association, is in played a major part in their success. mined enough and prepared to ac­ hour off at mid-day in order to k. stretch the body, calm the emo­ her second year teaching yoga at "Sport is a big part of my family, we cept sacrifices, then you can oonfi­ -l'! ...... ¥ ..1 .. >1 ~ I • tions and sharpen the mind. the polytech. Yoga is on Tuesdays were always competitive," says dently work towards achieving "foa · Shirley Naim's yoga classes are 12pm -lpm in Room T12C. 10 ses­ Philippa, who followed her older your goals, while maintaining a Philippa Baker, left, and for all types of people. sions cost $25. sisters, including world champion healthy balance in your life." Brenda Lawson CLUB HARBOUR CITY 107 CUBA STREET Wewant WELLINGTON ~ your ideas! "Mid Winter Specials" cfQUI/Cl/ cU tkl,a/'fvr,u i Montieths, the pride of the coast A wam1• meeting place to socialise. e Full bar & off licence sales. ! MAGNETO We've got HOT kegs and we'll sell Restaurant e TAB e Billiard room with 12 full sized tables. ! them at $4 per jug until it's gone. 10 pin bowling with fully automatic lanes. Small bore rifle range, Table tennis• .1 News Phones Beat the Fuzz to this one. Gott: Cricket. Martial arts, Fishing, Soccer, Darts. Pool & Bowls. • Live hand each Friday night. e Juke Box. · Opel Nera Shakers Special student rates apply. 385 3703 Double Opel Nera on ice, keep the sh~er. $6. Thursday, Friday and Saturday OPEN 7 DAYS ~ afil.at .. d,~ 385 3704 Check us out by phoning & "O~ 4fil..fc.a.m.., 155 Willis Street - Formally the Lord Nelson 38-'f 7666 385 3705

Page22 Magneto 19 June 1995 P RT A mountain biking guide for the wild at heart

BY loUISE CUNNINGHAM alone, there are tours available. Rod ciety, have a more relaxed attitude Bardsley runs a company which describing their club as "fortnightly • - Have you ever watched tightly­ specialises in taking groups (mini­ rides, stress-free, competitive-free, fitted, hunched-over figures, hoon mum of two people) out on rides. and whine-free." down the side of a hill and He has four set tracks that vary in There are a large number of thought ... if only I could do that? steepness and length. He recom­ rides round the Wellington area, Here is a run-down on how an mends the Rimutaka Incline for real varying in degree from more suit­ absolute beginner can start cruising beginners because it is nice and flat able for the beginner to only for the on the downhill ride called moun­ and only takes a couple of hours. wild at heart! tain biking. He says his tours are aimed at "giv­ A good start is· the myriad of First of all you 'II need equipment ing people a taste of mountain bik­ tracks around the north-wesi side and be warned, mountain biking ing," although he also provides of Mt Victoria. Just take care of your can be expensive! A good bike can rides for more experienced bikers. speed as this area is popular with cost $1000 or more. It's cheaper to Rod provides bikes, helmets, walkers as well. buy a second-hand bike through a food and transport (he will pick you There are also a number ~lf rides bike shop or the newspaper. Other up at your door) for $40 a day. on Hawkins Hill up and around the 11ecessities ipclude a helmet, bike He also offers one-on-one les­ wind turbine, though these require -- lock, water bottles and clothing. But sons (or in small groups), at $25 an a bit of hill climbing. remember it isn't necessary to have hour, for those who are a little nerv­ Ifyou want a couple of easy sce­ all the latest, expensive gear. After ous about jumping over sticks and nic road rides to help you get fit, all, the idea is to enjoy yourself, not lo~. He teaches people how to use try riding around the southern bays, just look good! a mountain bike prpperly, for ex­ returning to the city over the There are several places round ample controlling speed and using Brooklyn hill. Riding to Days Bay, town that will hire mountain bikes, gears. is also a nice ride, you can even but ifyou are planning on going off. There are numerous clubs in the catch the ferry home! road, just make sure your bike is Wellington area catering for the Ifyou want to know more about built to do so. Some cheap bikes mountain biker by providing group rides and their access, a good ref­ that are labelled as mountain bikes rides, trips away and social gather­ erence is the "19!)5MountainBike are really just built for road riding. ings. Guide", available for under $10 Penny Farthing cycle shop hires Two such clubs are the Hutt Val­ from Cycle Services on C~ba Street. out bikes and helmets for $25 a day. ley Mountain Bike Club and the Vic­ Phone No's: These bikes are good for beginners, toria University Mountain Bike Rod Bardsley 384 6886 have 21 speeds (essential for those Club. Andrew, from the Victoria H.Valley Mtb Club 479 2609 uphill rides!) and are built for off­ club, says anyone is welcome to Victoria Uni Club 499 8365 LOUISE~ come along on a ride. road tracks. Women on Mountain Bikes ... Preparing for a taste of mountain biking on the many trails If you are concerned about A women's club, called Women 478 1023 or 385 9333 around Wellington. -- heading out into the wilderness on Mountaip Bikes and Coffee So- Rocking climbing - all about participation Nothing is impossible for

BY JANE LUCAS in climbing. "It is all about partici­ a rope attached to the wall. "Peo­ pation," says Dave. None of the ple should be able to climb half to Fijian rugby international Have you ever wondered what climbs in the competition will be three quarters of the climbs, with it is like to go rock climbing? ranked, and people can do as many the last couple being harder." BY Tevrr A TuPOU Dave Orsman has organised a se­ climbs as they want, to their ability. Entering the rock climbing com­ ries of rock climbing competitions The first competition at Evolu­ petition costs $5 · competitors can Inspired by his Christian beliefs, at Evolution Gym at 301 Evans Bay tion last week attracted more than enter on the day at Evolution Gym. Fijian rugby international Soro Parade, so 'why not try it out? 30 participants. If people do well, or enjoy these Ramacake hopes to stamp his name They are designed to be fun The next competition will be on climbs, they can enter the Welling­ on the Wellington B t~am this year. events for people with an interest June 25. It will consist of a climb on ton Regional Champs inJuly. Before and after every rugby match, 28 year-old Soro, a fulltime student at Wellington Polytechnic, New equipment! spends a silent moment in prayer. In 1988 Soro represented West­ at fitness centre ~ ern Bays under-21s while playing Gym equipment worth more for Norths' under-21 .rugby team. In Looking for a Part-Time Job? than $2,500 has been purchased 1989 he was called up for the capi­ 22 (D) Battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, based for the WPSST Fitness Centre. · tal's colts trial but didn't make it Double-ended balls, a speed­ due to personal commitments. at Petone, are now recruiting persons for service in the TEVIT A T\IPOU Territorial Force of the New Zealand Army. ball which is a smiµI punching Soro Ramacake: Grant Fox bag, a new hip and thigh machine, "It is just a matter was my "personal mentor". Positions are available in the following areas: dumbbells and a Smith machine of setting your pri­ that will benefit legs, shoulders orities and commit­ I11 his early rugby career, Soro Gunners and chest muscles are among the represented Wellington in the un­ Signaller.v'Radio Operators purchases. ting yourself. " der-17 Rugby league team for two Surveyors Adjustments have been made years while at Tawa College. He also Computer Operator.

Magneto 19 June 1995 Page23 SPORT Gym cheaper at Universitythan Polytechnic BY lucv WILKINS year (53% cheaper than polytech), ices to students. The trust subsi­ lington Polytechnic Student Serv- the health resource centre. Wellington Polytechnic students and$12 fora month's membership. dises the gym for about 10% of its ices Trust executive director Student Ser:yices Trust was una­ can work out at the Victoria Univer­ VUW students do not pay at all. running costs, which will be about Charles Begg says·: "We're the ware that Victoria offered cheaper sity gym for less than it costs to use Polytech gym fees are $120 for a $5000 for this year. cheapest in town for polytech stu- fees. "Well, we're the second chea~ their own gym. full year, $75 for half a year, and a The Student Diary 1995, which dents. It's competitive like any est in town then. We're still bloody At. the Victoria University Recrea­ 10 week block membership is $40. includes infonnation about these other business entity. Regarding cheap!" said Charles Begg. tion Centre charges for non-Victo­ Casual rates are $3 per session. services, states: "Membership fees students' budgets means that we Mr Begg says there has been "no ria University students are $60 for The polytech gym is run by the are set at a competitive rate with are below gyms in town." He said dro~ff" since fees were increased one year (50% cheaper than Student Services Trust, whose pur­ student budgets in mind." that it is not run as a profit -making this year, to contribute more to run­ polytech gym fees), $35 for half a pose is to offer non-academic serv- In justifying this statement, Wei- venture, as it is "part and parcel" of · ning costs. lack of sports clubs at Tech

BY MEGAN LANE says. As well, leagues don't allow new teams to compete, as ther!! is no room in Ever wondered why there are so few the competition tables. Clubs at polytech sports clubs at the polytech? are eligible for funding if they become af. According to student liaison officer flliated to WePSA. Up to $200 per year is Dave Adams, the set-up costs of starting a available for each club. To become affili­ new club are high, and there is onen not ated, at least 10 members must sign up. enoughstudentinteresttomaintainclubs. Various fonns need to be filled out, de- Students are usually encouraged to join tailing financial statements, committee outside clubs instead. Victoria University, members and an AGM report. for example, runs a wide range of clubs Last year, only two clubs were affili- which polytech students can join. ated - a Christian Heritage and a maga- Recreation and fitness supervisor, Dan- zinc club. Some students attempted to iel La'ulu says most people with an inter- establish a jogging club, but only two peo­ Wellington provincial rugby team No. 8 Filo Tiatia works out at the polytech. est in sports already belong to outside pie joined. teams, so they are not interested in join- WePSA's sports committee chairper­ ing at the polytech. Students coming to son, Aron Semo! is responsible for look­ R~gby reps train at Poly gym him looking for a team to join are given a ing after clubs and teams. He is currently BY SIMON EBBETT list of existing clubs. "We try to steer peo- involved in organising an inter-polytech costs incurred in the arrangement, and will pie towards clubs they live close to," he tournament. The Wellington provincial rugby team is make a donation of an unspecified amount training at the Wellington Polytechnic Fit- to the gym. He says the polytech has a respon­ ness Centre .after-hours on Monday eve- sibility under its chaner to contribute to the nings. community, and this arrangement helps fulfil Coach Frank Walker says the arrange- that. ment with the Student Services Trust The rugby union will also give WPSST free (WPSS1) suits the team as they can train as tickets to provinciai games as well as passes a group. Having ~he gym to themselves to after-match functions on some occasions. means they can use equipment when they Mr Begg says the Trust will hold competitions @ like. "You haven't got the distraction of other for students to win these .tickets. people there," says Mr Walker. "Or televi- "I'm sure there are going to be other spin­ sions!" He says players have been training offs." Having a first division rugby team train individually or in pairs at gyms around town, at the polytech could only mean good public- which is "not always suitable". ity, he says. WPSST executive director Charles Begg The Trust would consider similar arrange- k___. says the rugby union will cover any direct ments with other sports teams. The return of the Tournament

BY AMANDA WEATHERLEY told him they are keen, but have yet to put An annual sports tournament for Welling- their names down. He is confident they will TROUDA~OUR ton tertiary institutions is being planned, af- be able to enter at least a touch-rugby and R E C O ·R D S ter an eight-year recess. basketball team. The BNZ Trophy tournament was last held The sporting arena will .be the main focus in 1987, but QT Polytechnic sports convener of the day, but Aron and Heta agree that it is Heta Gilbert is organising the event for later a chance to mix with other polytechs and this year. form closer ties. James Smiths Building "We have a lot of keen sports-people out WePSA is considering sponsoring teams here and the tournament is also a chance to and a local tavern his shown interest. meet people from other polytechs," he says. History is not on Wellington Polytechnic's Box 11899 Manners Street Wellington Polytechnic and Wellington side when it comes to winning the trophy. Teacher's College have confirmed their in- Wellington Teacher's College won it in Wellington NZ volvement. "I am waiting to hear from Victo- 1987, and in 1982, when it was first contested. ria University and Hutt Valley, Whitireia, Victoria University held the trophy for two Wairarapa and Nelson polytechs." consecutive years in 1984 and 1985, followed Teams will compete in touch-rugby, bas- by CIT in 1986~ ketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer and indoor This year's tournament is planned for La­ Phone 64-4-473 4088 soccer. "They are some of the ideas put for- bour Weekend, but Heta says this may ward, but they'll definitely be gender-mixed · change. Facsimile 64-4-473 4087 sports." So, if a day of sporting rivalry with an WePSA sports committee chairperson, added social element sounds like you, see Aron Semo, has received about 30 names Amelia at WePSA reception or Daniel at the from students. He says scores of others have fitness centre.

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