T-3 2020

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atariki - a new year - a new start

28 AUGUST 2020

Daffodil Day Baby Photo Competition is back!!!See page 9 for details

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A message from our Chief Executive - Kiri ...................................................... 3A Patron’s Ponder - Robin Shepherd .................................................................. 42020 ACE Aotearoa Annual Award .................................................................... 5Dads Raising Children - Nathan Wallis .............................................................. 6Conscious Intelligence - Nathan Wallis .............................................................. 7Adult Community Education Programmes ....................................................... 8Recipe ....................................................................................................................... 9Daffodil Day Baby Photo Competition.............................................................. 9Adult Community Education Programmes ....................................................... 10Schools & Kura Kaupapa Maori Support .......................................................... 11Road Safety Campaign .......................................................................................... 12Road Safety Drivers Licence Courses ................................................................. 13COVID -19 Bubble Story - Kiri Matiu ............................................................... 14Our Bubbles ............................................................................................................ 15Contact Details ....................................................................................................... 16

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Far North REAPAnnual General MeetingTuesday 11 August 2020

5 pm – refreshments5.30 pm - meeting starts

33 Puckey Avenue, KaitaiaKauri Room

Agenda pack available for download on our website or contact Carrie Cross (Board Secretary) to have one sent directly to you. Phone: 408 1380 ext: 722 or Email: carriec@farnorthreap.org.nz

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A message from Kiri

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Kia ora koutou and a warm welcome to our Term 3 Quarterly.Sitting looking outside my office window, the rain is heavy and torrential, skies are grey, the back garden is laden with water, winter is here!Kō te mea tuatahi to acknowledge the recent passing of Lorraine Murray, a life member of Far North REAP, who served as a solutions focussed Board Member and devoted 40 years to support us and education in the Far North. Lorraine’s passion for education was exemplary and she showed true commitment to people and communities through her love of education, sport and various hobbies. We are blessed to have people like Lorraine in our lives, who leave imprints in our memory and heart through their selfless actions of service for a greater good. Moe mai rā whaea Lorraine, haere ki te kainga tūturu, ki tō hoa rangatira ko Ken rāua ko tōku kotiro ko Kim, moe mai rā e whaea.

I turn to the biggest Global event in my life being the Pandemic COVID-19.

I reflect on the impact globally, as a nation, as Te Hiku and for us as an organisation. For many their worlds turned upside down and inside out, for others it was a time to reset and take heed of the enforced STOP time. Families going back to basics, taking the time to cook and eat kai together, garden, clean and learn together, whole communities coming together to support one another and those in need. There has been economic repurposing and reset as we move to the recovery mode. The effects of the Pandemic will long be felt as we slowly move our way through it, shifting and rebuilding across various landscapes to have intended and deliberate solutions with our people through the education, employment, social and health sectors.

Kiri Sloane-HobsonChief ExecutiveTāhūhū Rangapū

“Don’t be afraid to bite off more than you can chew”

He huarahi mutunga kore,

te huarahi mātauranga, ka

mau tonu te aroha ī tohatoha ai koe.

The journey for knowledge is endless,

the love you shared will always remain.

Lorraine MurrayLife Member, Far North REAP

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A Patron’s PonderToday I have been reminded that Far North REAP has been richly blessed by many people across the years.The reminder sadly comes with news that Lorraine Murray has died. Lorraine and many others contributed to ensuring that Far North REAP honoured its kaupapa to deliver cradle to the grave learning opportunities across a diverse and widely spread community. As members of the various REAP committees, many of those people regularly invited education organisations and communities to submit ideas to be considered for funding. The committee then made every effort to provide the help requested. This was usually by way of providing specialist staffing or providing more time for educators to deliver help in such diverse activities as play activities for the very young to writing memoirs for the elderly or chainsaw safety or coastal navigation for others. Lorraine led many of those committee discussions where primary schools sought support. We are indebted to her for the heritage that she has left.There were many others who as volunteer committee members helped the programme flourish.There were dozens, if not hundreds of others, pressed into service to share their skills as tutors and pass on their knowledge.

These were golden days when the government was confident in REAPs to truly connect with their communities and wisely use the limited funds available.Those options have now been tightly constrained as current strategies are for governments to decide on how the funds shall be dispersed and then require compliance and accountability.I will resist the temptation to criticise that approach as I do admire the ways in which Far North REAP manages so well under that government regime which I believe fails to acknowledge that local people know best as to what local communities need and it also severely restricts the ability to make immediate provisions for the ever-changing scenes.I close by encouraging Far North REAP to keep up the great work and in so doing honour the wonderful work done by Lorraine and many others who have laid the foundation.

Robin L Shepherd QSOFar North REAP Patron

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The 2020 ACE Aotearoa Annual Award for Educator of the Year Tangata Whenua has been awarded to Rawinia Everitt.Former NZ Black Fern and Mystics

Netball player Rawinia Everitt joined the Far North REAP ACE team in July 2018 and immediately made an impact with her infectious personality.In a very

short time Ra established a women’s rugby programme and took it to levels that players from high risk and vulnerable backgrounds could never have dreamed of. Ra combined her role as Coach of Te Rarawa Wāhine Rugby with her mahi. This involved intensive mentoring, relationship building and gaining trust. Her learners flourished, some playing in the inaugural Northland Women’s Farah Palmer Cup Rugby team (and in line for Black Ferns selection), others finding employment, working in schools, coaching younger teams, completing umpiring certificates, giving back to their community and becoming role models in their own whānau. Rawinia has an extraordinary way of instantly connecting and building relationships with learners of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. This creates a vibrant, positive, fun filled learning environment. She is an innovator who has built on whānau extending learning opportunities to the wider community of learners offering

digital literacy, stitches to riches sewing, and empowering whānau health through kai, kōrero and connection.Rawinia is a gifted educator who understands the importance of relationship building. Ra has skillfully combined her knowledge of the team environment with teaching and learning principles to create a unique education setting in her community.Native Sports PerformanceWomen’s Rugby

I use rugby as a platform, a way to bring all these women together and set up a programme mentoring them so they can be better players and better people. And now some of the women I have been mentoring are coaching and helping the younger ones coming through. Women’s rugby is run by volunteers so I teach them that it is their responsibility to give back to the community. Eight of the best women are now coaching in schools. What’s happening is that families and kids can see the pathway to get to the top of rugby as a career. Māori are naturally gifted at sport, they just need a push, a couple of growlings and a lot of support. During the mentoring sessions we talk about what it looks liketo be an elite athlete. We break it down and they set goals. A lot of it is about personal development, how to behave, how to present yourself and the skills that you need to reach your full potential. Rawinia EverittAdult Community Education

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Dads Raising Children

Is there any scientific evidence from the last hundred years that confirms the commonly held belief that women are more suited to the role of caring for children than men? No. Or that infants develop better when cared for by their Mother? Bottom line is - no, there’s not. Breastfeeding is the most robust argument given against this, but even that doesn't exclude males caring for infants - I used to take my daughter twice a day to her Mum's workplace to be breastfed. For example, when I was the primary caregiver it was me that seemed to talk about nothing else but the baby non-stop and get giddy with excitement over new accomplishments and even healthy stools! It's because it is your whole life when you are a baby's main person, not because of your gender. I would fret much more about leaving the baby with a babysitter - another trait associated with Mums usually but

is actually about being the baby's main person or primary attachment figure - that causes the fretting - not your gender. What research does consistently show over and over again is that an infant does need a primary attachment figure - or one consistent person they build an attachment to. But it's the skills of that caregiver which determine the success of the attachment - not their

sex or gender. To summarise my understanding of the research and insight into the topic of men raising children, it is deceptively simple. I've never met a man in my whole life who thought, upon reflection, that he was too involved in raising his kids and feels that by being nurturing and caring and expressing love, that he in some way diminished his children's outcomes or hurt them in any way. Never ever heard that. But I've heard a lot of regret from Dads and Mums, about not doing these things enough. The question is not “should Dads nurture babies instead of Mums?” but “if Dads can be encouraged and allowed to nurture babies as well as Mums?”.As either primary or secondary carer to your child, as either a woman or a man in those roles, your child benefits from your love and affection. So let's embrace that for all and make room

Coming to Kaitaia !!!

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it worked out brilliantly - Maui was raised by a solo adoptive/whāngai Dad! Written by Nathan WallisNeuroscience Educator

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Nathan Wallis will be presenting a FULL day presentation to professionals working with children and teenagers: • KōhangaReoKaiakoand kaiāwhina• ECEteachers• KuraKaupapaMāoriKaiakoand kaiāwhina• Primary,Secondaryteachersand teacheraides• HealthprofessionalsandSocial workers.Nathan will cover: • Understanding braindevelopment (thefirst1000days)• Engagingyourbrainat2-7years, andtheteenagebrain• Workingwithyouthandtrauma• Helpingyouthtomakechanges, toimprovequalityoflife.

Nathan will be presenting a two hour talk to parents, whānau and community on the following topics:• Understanding how children’s

behaviour is affected by braindevelopment

• Parenting styles and parentingadvice

• Post COVID-19 strategies forchildren’sanxiety

Date: Tuesday 28 July 2020Time: 7pm - 9pmVenue: Kaitaia College Cost: $5.00 per person (cashonly)

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arDate: Wednesday 29 July 2020Time: 9am - 3pmVenue: Te Ahu Cinema Cost: $50.00 per person Kai provided for the day

Brought to you by E.C.E / Kōhanga Reo & Schools / Kura Kaupapa Support

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Adult Community Education Programmes

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Beginners - bilingualDate: Tuesday 11 August 2020 runs for 6 weeksTime: 6.00 - 8.00pm Venue: Kukupa Room, Far North REAPCost: FreeLearn the basics of Te Reo Māori including pepeha, whakatau/greetings,basic pronunciation, numbers, dates, times and kōrero (talk) about local kawa (etiquette) and tikanga (customs) and purakau (legends).

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Level One - full immersion Date: Monday 20 July 2020 runs for 17 weeks (excluding school & public holidays)Time: 6.00 - 8.00pmTutor: Mei Meri Solomon Venue: Tui Room, Far North REAP Cost: Free

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Level One - full immersionDate: Friday 24 July 2020 runs for 18 weeks (excluding school & public holidays)Time: 9.30 - 12.00pmTutor: Mei Meri Solomon Venue: Far North REAP Cost: Free

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Level Two - full immersionDate: Tuesday 21 July 2020 runs for 18 weeks (excluding school & public holidays)Time: 6.00 - 8.00pmTutor: Mei Meri Solomon Venue: Tui Room, Far North REAP Cost: Free

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Daffodil Day 2020Baby Photo Competition

Registrations now open!

See Bubbas Baby StoreFacebook page to register

$10 entry fee

Section One 0-6 monthsSection Two 7-18 monthsSection Three 19-36 months$1 per vote - All proceeds to the Cancer Society Northland.Photo sittings start: Tuesday 21 July at Rip Curl KaitaiaVoting opens from: Tuesday 21 July - 10am to Monday 27 July - 4pm

Brought to you by locals Krystal-Rose Taaffe &Eileen CraigAssisted by Jada Taaffe & Tia DoakSupported by Far North REAP

Sponsored by Rip Curl Kaitaia

***All proceeds go to Cancer Society Northland***

Ingredients:4 medium potatoes1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for kneading and rolling1 cup parmesan cheese (optional)1 tsp salt and pepper to taste1 large egg, lightly beatenMethod:Peel and boil the potatoes until soft, drain off the water. Mash while warm

and allow to cool. Add flour, enough for kneading (add more as required), egg, parmesan cheese (optional) and seasoning. Knead gently to form a ball. Cut into pieces and roll out into a ‘rope’ shape. Cut into small bite-size pieces. Place about 10 pieces into boiling water, Gnocchi will float to the top when cooked - about 5 - 6 mins. Remove and place into a dish. Smother with your favourite sauce.

Gnocchi Recipe

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Expressions of InterestRuns for 7 weeksCost: $10.00 Tutor: Mark ChamberlainIf you are interested in improving your writing skills or just want to give it a go, let us know. When we have enough interest we will hold a course. Contact Richard Hape.

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Adult Community Education Programmes

tohu mātaurangaStart date:

Tuesday 28 July 2020-eight week course-

Time:5.30 - 7.30pm

Venue:Far North REAP

Tutor:Leon Botello

Cost:$40.00

Certificate of Relaxation MassageCertificate of Relaxation MassageLearn massage techniques, principles, practice and contraindications of massage

The Basics of Excellent Writing

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

You must be 16 years old or over and not in school to register for this course

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Schools & Kura Kaupapa Māori Support

Nau mai, hono mai, ki Te Noho Taiao o Te Hiku

Te Hiku Manu kōreroFar North Speech Competition

Teacher AidesProfessional Learning

Development Day

Wednesday 2 September 20209am - 3pm

Far North REAP

School AdministratorsProfessional Learning

Development DayWednesday 14 October 2020

9am - 3pmFar North REAP

Years 5 & 6 Wednesday 26 August 2020Years 7 & 8Thursday 27 AugustVenue: Te Ahu - CinemaClose off date for entries:14 August 5pmClick the link below to register students/competitors:REGISTRATION LINK

Educators of Students with Additional needs – Postponed,

new date to be confirmed

Hosted in Te Hapua - Te Hiku o te Ika MaraeDates: 30, 31 July, 1 August 2020For Years 9 - 13 (ages 13-18)The purpose of this marae based noho is to bring Te Hiku rangatahi together and provide a space for whakawhanaungatanga to encourage kaitiakitanga roles in our Te Hiku communities.Places are limited so register early. Click the link below for more information, and to register - Mauri Ora!!REGISTRATION LINK

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Road Safety

THINK one tear is too many

Slow DownTHINK is a continuation of the

existing One Tear Too Many campaign that is visible throughout Northland on roadside billboards, print media and heard via radio advertising. Jodi Betts, Far North REAP Road Safety Educator, states “This campaign is targeted primarily at men aged 29 to 59 as they continue to rise in Northland’s road fatality and serious injury statistics”. Jodi points out that by having men involved who other men relate to, recognise, or respect is paramount for this demographic group to consider their driving behaviour. “I want to thank the men who have agreed to participate in this campaign as it’s important this message is delivered wider than via just road safety educators. It comes with emotion and sincerity which we hope will reach an

audience we may not have engaged with until now” Jodi says. The titled ‘THINK – One Tear is Too Many’ campaign will see three different messages associated with two separate videos and will be promoted via social media, Youtube, Google, digital radio pre-rolls, radio ads and print media. The campaign will be delivered in a collaborative approach with Far North REAP, Road Safety Far North, Northland Regional Council, Northland Road Safety Trust, NZTA, Police, ACC and a number of community groups delivering road safety initiatives within the region.Northland has seen thirteen road fatalities to date in 2020, with six of those aged between 29 and 59 years. There were 29 total fatalities on Northland roads during 2019. (continued over page)

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Drivers Licence Courses Term 3 2020Road Safety

The role models appearing in the THINK Campaign; are Joey Yovich (Cricketer/Rescue Helicopter advocate), Rene Ranger, Ross Wright and Aorangi Stokes (Northland Rugby), Joby Hopa (Waitangi Cultural Society Inc), Troy Kingi (Musician), Matt Watson (TV host), Damian Rice (Kaitaia Youth Worker), Richard Hape (Far North REAP), Craig Hobson (Koru Services/Ngai Takoto) , Toast (MoreFM), Ross Beddows (Kaitaia Deputy Fire Chief), and Holli Rudolph (Road Safety Far North).

This is a three day course with testing held on the third day. The first two days your tutor will take you through the road code and help you prepare for the Learners Licence test. To register for this course you must be 16 years or older and pay the test fee and complete your DL1 application form at the Far North REAP AA Drivers Licence counter. The test costs $93.90.

Dates & Times:

Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 August9.30am - 12.30pmTesting day: Thursday 6 August

Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 September9.30am - 12.30pmTesting day: Thursday 6 SeptemberClick here for information about I.D.or visit: nzta.govt.nz

Please note: there are strict rules around I.D. requirements that we must adhere to.

Learner Licence Course

This is a free two hour course where you will revisit the road rules. Your tutor will take you for an assessment drive and give you feedback on your driving ability. You will need to bring your Learners Licence card to register for this course.

Wednesday 19 August9.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 22 September9.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 19 October9.30am - 12.30pm

Defensive Driving CourseDates: Tuesday 11, Thursday 13,Tuesday 18, Thursday 20 AugustTime: 4.00pm - 6.00pmCost: $160.00This course consists of four modules. All modules must be completed to pass the course.

Restricted Licence Course Dates & Times:

THINK Campaign Role Models (from previous page)

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A Snapshot in Time

Kia Ora Koutou, My name is Kiri, I’ve been working at Far North REAP for almost 10 years. I was drawn to this great organisation, because of its values - treating all people with aroha and respect. We have a strong and supportive CE, Board and Leadership Team and also our dynamic staff, who are always motivated and ready to assist our Far North Communities to reach their goals. I am part of the Community Support Team, AKA ‘The Dream Team’, my role is working at Reception, and the AA Driver & Vehicle Licensing counter, which is always the ‘hive of activity’. This is a great vocation for anyone who is passionate about people, and enjoys problem solving. Our Team are in regular contact via social media, to ensure everyone is doing ok in their bubbles, seeing what everyone has been up to, keeping up to date with work commitments and to ensure that we all understand and adhere to the new Health and Safety procedures, before returning to work. During the COVID-19 Lockdown, I am lucky to have nine whānau members in my bubble and while our essential workers are at work, I spend time with my three youngest grandchildren, we’ve done some

gardening, painted pots, played games, done quizzes and had a few tantrums too! It’s great now that we are at Level 3, everyone can go fishing again. It’s awesome that our schools have online learning, dance classes, as well as the educational TV channels available to keep our kids learning. I think about our elderly, our police force, our health providers, our essential workers, those that are away from their loved ones, and many others during this time of crisis.Hopefully once we are back to our new Hopefully once we are back to our new normal, we will value and respect our normal, we will value and respect our people and our beautiful Far North.people and our beautiful Far North.

Once I get out of my bubble, I look forward to catching up with my whānau and friends, my REAP whānau and my buddies at our local RSA. See you all at Level 2. Kia Kaha Koutou KatoaKiri Matiu

During COVID-19 Alert Level 4 we asked staff to write about their bubble, heres Kiri’s story...

Upon return to mahi, Kiri celebrated her 10 year anniversery at Far North REAP. Staff celebrated and honoured Kiri with speeches and waiata, followed by morning tea. Thank you Kiri for your continued commitment to our community.

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COVID-19 has changed our landscape in more ways than one. Many of us have had the time to reflect on what is really important and made changes to ensure those things don’t get lost again in the ‘busyness’ of life. During lockdown most of our staff were able to continue on with their REAP mahi, some worked in the community on road management, food banks etc. Our Parenting, Schools / Kura Kaupapa, E.C.E / Kōhanga Reo Support teams were assisting whānau in education support, delivering resources, food and clothing to tamariki. Several staff created online video tutorials on fruit bottling, D.I.Y projects and Ukulele. We ran a Facebook Quizzie and an ANZAC Day art competition to stay engaged with our people.

Congratulations to the team of 5 Million!!!

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Chief Executive:Kiri Sloane-Hobson, ext: 704kiris@farnorthreap.org.nzCommunity Support:Community Support and HR ManagerLisa Jones, ext: 706lisaj@farnorthreap.org.nzHinemoa Tipene, ext: 707hinemoat@farnorthreap.org.nzSonia Payne, ext: 700soniap@farnorthreap.org.nzMarketing & SustainabilityTonya Pene, ext: 735tonyap@farnorthreap.org.nzAA Driver & Vehicle LicensingKiri Matiu, ext: 719kirim@farnorthreap.org.nzRoad Safety:Co-ManagersAngelene Waitohi, ext: 720angelenew@farnorthreap.org.nz andHolli Rudolph, ext: 729hollidayr@farnorthreap.org.nzJodi Betts, ext: 709jodib@farnorthreap.org.nzWiremu Britton-Rua, ext: 710wiremur@farnorthreap.org.nzJodie Adams, ext: 702jodiea@farnorthreap.org.nz

Finance Administration:Carrie Cross, ext: 722carriec@farnorthreap.org.nzLynda Tracey, ext: 723lyndat@farnorthreap.org.nzEducation and Parenting:Manager - Brenda Tepania, ext: 716brendat@farnorthreap.org.nzEngaging Priority Families:Jenna Waipouri, ext: 730jennaw@farnorthreap.org.nzTeen ParentingMaree Cook Dickens, ext: 714mareed@farnorthreap.org.nz

Schools & Kura Kaupapa Māori:Selena Bercic, ext: 724selenab@farnorthreap.org.nz

Early Childhood & Kōhanga Reo:Peter Visser, ext: 705peterv@farnorthreap.org.nzECE Degree:Tui Nicol, ext: 701tuin@farnorthreap.org.nzAdult Community Education:Manager - Simone Edwards, ext: 718simonee@farnorthreap.org.nzRichard Hape, ext: 713richardh@farnorthreap.org.nzRawinia Everitt, ext: 712rawiniae@farnorthreap.org.nz

Phone: 09 408 1380Email: reception@farnorthreap.org.nz

Website: farnorthreap.org.nzFacebook: facebook.com/FNREAPAddress: 33 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia

Look out for our amazing volunteers who will be out collecting donations for this worthy cause. If you would like to join us contact Reception or private message us on Facebook.

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