residentlife@massey.ac.

nz
Issue Two
Extn 81688
YFC Building/Te Whare Herenga April 13th
(between Matai and Totara Halls) 2011

Halls News
No doubt you will all be busy with upcoming assignments
and tests. Keep trucking along, only 2 more weeks till
Easter Break, yet only 8 weeks away are examinations!
This is make or break time now, so hopefully you’re
already in the habit of reviewing notes daily and at the
end of the week to better prepare yourself for the revision
just before exams. There will be plenty of upcoming
workshops to help you prepare your approach to
studying and swatting for your exams, you can find this
information from the Centre of Teaching and
Learning in Level 2, Registry.
Balance your Massey experience by remembering to take
some time out by involving yourself in the HCG events.
We have had many fantastic events thus far with all the
halls vying for gumboot points. City Court is
currently in the leading run for the Gumboot Shield, but
Bindaloe Hall’s Mark Field getting in on the action at
remember it is early days and plenty of points are yet to the Touch Tourney in the final match vs City Court.
be won.
Coming up next month on May 11th after the mid
semester break is an event targeted at our international Inside this issue:
hall residents called Kiwiana. This is a celebration of
Kiwi Culture with an opportunity for students to
experience a taste of New Zealand. There will be an array  Gumboot Shield—Ladder board
of different Kiwi foods, classic NZ Icons and  Touch Tourney
cultural performances.
 Upcoming Events Info— Easter Egg
Another upcoming event to think about is the Hunt, Creative Arts Comp + Kiwiana
Residents Ball. More details are inside for the first  Ball Committee Info
Resident Committee get together to begin preparations.
 WOW workshops

 Chaplaincy—the Meaning of Easter

 Hall Photos—Order Now!

 Recreation Centre— Exercise of the

Month

 Medical Centre— Alcohol Safety + Free

Flu Vaccinations

 Centre for Teaching and Learning—

Academic Writing and Exam Prep

 Wellbeing Sessions

 Student Job Search

 TOUCH TOURNEY
It was the perfect Sunday afternoon on the Massey rugby fields for this year’s HCG Touch
Tourney. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing just enough to cool down those worn out
players. The day started with a lesson in pronunciation, Pacific Island pronunciation at that. One
member from each hall was chosen to stand before one of the players from the Massey Rams. An
Islander name was presented to the hall member as a member from the Ram’s team charged
towards them. Some pronunciations were correct and escaped getting tackled, such an effort was
noted from Caitlin Dodunski from Totara Hall; however others were not as fortunate. As for
Thomas Scrimgeour from McHardy Hall, his pronunciation was not up to par. Both Caitlin and
Thomas won giant chocolate rugby balls for their outstanding effort.

As the day continued, spectators poured in to support their respective halls. Felicity Lawrence from
Tararua/Ruahine particularly stood out, winning herself a giant blow up rugby ball. Katrina, Libby,
Jacqui and Sarah from Miro hall also snagged themselves a blow up rugby ball for providing some
entertaining dance moves. Their rendition of Backstreet Boys was quite impressive.

On the rugby side of things, with many competitive teams vying for the touch trophy and valuable
gumboot points, it was a close call this year. At the end of the day City Court were named the
2011 Touch Tourney champions, followed by CraigLockhart/Bindaloe in 2nd place, Miro hall in 3rd
place and Walter Dyer in 4th place. The days MVP’s were awarded to Andre Fatiaki from
Craiglockhart/Bindaloe and Amy Crooymans from City Court. They both walked away with a $50
Rebel Sport’s voucher for their dazzling efforts on the field. Also noted were those players with
exceptional sportsmanship. Awarded each with a $50.00 Aberdeen Restaurant gift voucher were
Denise Kendall from Rotary Court and Alma Laurenson from Walter Dyer. A big thank you to
Aberdeen for sponsoring the vouchers towards the event.
 UPCOMING EVENTS
As of 4th April 2011 Ask your RA for
PLACINGS
more info ...
1st City 105

2nd Craiglockhart/Bindaloe 100 Wed 13th April

3rd McHardy + Miro 80 Easter Egg Hunt
@ the Courts Gulley
4th Walter Dyer 75
12-1pm
5th Atawhai 65

6th Kairanga 60 Entire Month of May

Creative Arts Competition
7th Totara 55

8th Rotary + Matai 50

Wed 11th of May
9th Colombo 45
Kiwiana
10th Egmont + Ruahine 35
@ the ICC/YFC Building
11th Tawa + Moginie 30 12-2pm
12th Kiwitea 25
 MEDICAL CENTRE
Alcohol Use - Are you Safe?
Binge Drinking
Why spoil a perfectly good night by drinking too much and feeling too sick to keep
partying? You will also spoil the night for those you are with – your friends then
have to stop partying too – to look after you!
There is nothing worse than having to take responsibility for someone who is
throwing up on your best shoes, all because they didn’t know their limits!!
It can totally wreck your weekend. After a hard night you will spend the
remainder of the weekend feeling bad or laying in bed – what a waste!!
It can seriously hurt your wallet, Drinking is an expensive exercise. Try this; think
of how much money you spend on alcohol in a month. Is it a significant amount?
What else could you have spent with that money?
Binge drinking can make you very ill, some people end up in hospital having their
stomachs pumped.
If your normal inhibitions are down when you drink, you can be headed into
stormy territory. You could be at a party and your friends leave without you. How
are you going to handle a bad situation such as a friend having a serious accident
when you yourself can’t even stand up straight?
If a group that you drink with begin to badger you, leave the situation as there are
worse things than being called a dork or loser, like landing in hospital, before the
courts or becoming an addict and losing your life.
Just remember that real friends will stick up for you rather than join in with the
crowd and try to embarrass you into doing something that will compromise
yourself later on.
Like anything, saying NO the first time can be hard, but once you take that first
step it will only get easier. Even though this sounds corny, it really is ok to say no
and more importantly, sticking to your personal boundaries will give you a sense
of self worth, self respect and will make you more confident in yourself.
These qualities are worth far more than being the cool person of the week! So keep
your chin up and if you don’t want to do something your so-called mates are
pressuring you to do, DON’T. Say NO and if you have to, just walk away.
FREE FLU VACCINATIONS
FREE ICECREAMS AND PRIZES!!!
Do yourself a favour and do the Medical Centre a favour at the same
time. The Medical Centre is short of staff and we really don’t want
to see you with the flu this winter. Come along to one of two early
evening clinics at the Medical Centre where you can have a free flu
vaccination followed by a free ice-cream. This offer is open to all
Halls’ students.
This year’s flu jab contains vaccine against the most likely flu
strains this winter including H1N1. Many of you may not have been
exposed to that swine flu yet so get protected this year and avoid flu
leading up to the end of semester exams. In the process enjoy a free
ice-cream and be in to win money! Everyone taking advantage of
this offer will go into a draw to win one of six $50.00 vouchers and
the Hall of Residence having the highest percentage uptake of this
offer will win $100.00 for their Hall social fund.
We plan to run the clinics between 5 pm and 7 pm on Tuesday 3
May and again on Thursday 5 May at the Medical Centre. So make
it a date. We really would like to see you there. Help us to help you
and don’t forget that free ice-cream!
Party Checklist
A checklist for the streetwise among us to guarantee a
successful night out.
 Eat...
A good night out always starts with a full stomach.
 Drink...
Water. Lots of H20 will keep you on the go. ..Joe!
 Start it Slow...
That’s right. Go non-alcoholic for the first rounds,
don’t rush, the drinks are not going to run away.
 Play the Field...
Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic
drinks. As they say – variety is the spice of life.
Think Ahead...
This will save time and money and hassle, how are you
getting home? Is it safe? How much am I going to drink
tonight? How good do I want to feel in the morning? Have
a plan and stick with it.
Tips for a Good Night Out
 Stick together
You love your mates (most of the time) so when your
drinking, stick together and look out for each other.
It’s best if someone is not going to get too wrecked
and can keep an eye on the rest.
 Share a taxi
If you don’t want to bother anyone else then stash
some money away for a taxi ride home. Sharing will
save cash.
 Going it alone
This is not a crash hot idea. If you have to walk
home, try to walk with a friend. Don’t let your
friends wander off alone either.
 Watch your drinks
Drink spiking is very common in clubs and bars,
watch your drink and your friend’s drinks, watch the
drink being poured, don’t ever accept a drink from a
stranger, never leave your drink unattended – if in
doubt tip it out!!!
Drinking alcohol is your choice, if you don’t want to drink,
no one can make you. If they say anything about your
choice that makes you feel bad, maybe you should
reconsider the company you keep!
Friends support each others decisions – that is what
friendship is all about. You can choose to make your night
out a pleasant experience or a bad one. Sometimes less is
more – have a few, feel good, but not out of control. Listen
to your body and think about your own limits.
 RESIDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following residents who The award is based on the following criteria:
have been selected as residents of the month for
March for their respective halls.
 General behaviour is exemplary
 Respectful of others
The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the  Actively participating in hall events
significant contribution that a resident has made
within the hall during the last month.  Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment
 Encourages and motivates others in the all
Each will receive a movie voucher for their  Active involvement in resident committees
contributions to the community.
 Above all is a positive role model

Jimmy Scott Burgess Langshaw Power Shawn Chandrakumar

MOGINIE HALL KAIRANGA COURT MCHARDY HALL

Sokula Vuatalevu Debra Czornookyj Rick Jenkinson

CRAIGLOCKHART/ CITY COURT TAWA HALL
BINDALOE

Denise Kendall
Rotary Court
Denise is from the US and currently resides in Rotary
Court Studying International Public Relations with a
Chanel Tamahaga Nisha Nadaraja Leo williams minor in Media Communications. Denise has come over
WALTER DYER HALL KIWITEA HALL ATAWHAI to NZ for just one semester and will return home in
July. While in NZ, Denise has been active playing a
variety of sports for her hall. She has an interest in
getting to know New Zealand better and also likes to
travel and socialise.
A highlight for her was Crazy Sports day: “It was the
most people I've seen from my hall get together and have
fun. We worked as a team...though we lost; it was still
loads of fun!” ~Denise.
Denise was nominated this month because she has
Nishit Goradia Virginia Cannan Stephen Hare been a very positive and reliable team member while
also demonstrating a thorough commitment to her
TARARUA/RUAHINE EGMONT COURT COLOMBO HALL
studies. She has been an active participant in all hall
events which, for her, has even included fundraising,
writing hall chants and organising sports teams. Within
the hall she is courteous and friendly to others and
takes responsibility.
“I hope that people from my hall can stay active and
invo l ved in th e e ven ts th a t we co m e
together as a hall. It's such a great way to have fun!!”
~Denise.
Jay Ng Keegan Rodley Nipun Sathyapala We wish to thank Denise for all she has contributed to
MATAI HALL TOTARA HALL MIRO HALL Rotary Court and for being an excellent role model! To
all nominated residents this month: Congratulations!

CHAPLAINCY
Congratulations! You have nearly made it to the
end of your first term at Massey. To have
survived thus far you must have a sturdy
constitution both physically (to survive the
appallingly BBQ’d sausages of ‘O’ week) and
mentally (to cope with the trauma of academic
study). So congratulations are surely in order!
Enjoy your Easter break. Whilst enjoying it you
might give some thought to its origins. If the
Christian story is correct then, some 2000 years
ago on the outskirts of Jerusalem, an event took
place which is not just the focal point of some
people’s personal spirituality but a turning point
in history.
Balancing and Managing Life
Whilst Studying
Time is available on Wednesdays in the early evening with
Karilyn Andrew - Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator, for
assistance with managing and coping with the stresses of
university life. Appointments are confidential and can be
used for a variety of purposes such as
 How to manage time better
 How to catch up on work when falling behind.
 Coping with stress
 Study planning
 Exam study planning
 Motivation
 Procrastination

If, in Jesus Christ, God was somehow supremely

revealing himself to us, his loving self sacrifice
somehow absorbing and breaking the power of
evil in the world, then this is surely worthy of
serious attention. If that extraordinary act was
vindicated by an equally extraordinary physical
rising from the dead, then our attention is doubly
deserved. So check it out and find out why
Easter is truly worth celebrating.
 Feeling overwhelmed
Appointments will be held in the YFC building, in the Music
and Performance Room and will be for up to 40 minutes, at
the following times
5:00pm, 5:45pm & 6:30pm
To book a time with Karilyn, please contact the Halls
Community Group Office on extn 81688.

At the same time, enjoy your break. See you next

term at Wednesday Pancake Nites or during the
week at the Centre.

Colin Day
Chaplain

HALLS PHOTOS
Remember . . . You can purchase your Hall
Photo from Te Whare Herenga/YFC Building up until
Friday 15th April
Ball Committee Meeting
Want to be part of the 2011 organising committee
for the halls ball?

Come along and sign up and get the low down on

what has been organised so far. Those that help on
the committee will be eligible for free entry to the
ball. Conditions apply.
6” x 9” $10
First meeting will be deciding the theme.
8” X 12” $20
Order forms are available at the Halls Community 17th May @ 7pm in the ICC
group. (Please bring exact cash amount or pay by
cheque made out to: The Studio of Bernadette Peters
(Te Whare Herenga/YFC
Photography. Building—next to Totara Hall)
 WOW WORKSHOPS
The Ways of Wellness (WOW) seminar series started two
years ago with the intention to offer support in the
provision of presentations covering common issues facing
students as they progress through university life. The
emphasis is on education coupled with suggestions and
basic skills students can use to manage and enhance their
student experiences. The WOW seminars are for all
students, from those transitioning from school, right
through to postgraduate students (masters and doctoral).
Research has proven that successful students are those
students who indicate high levels of well-being. Students
who struggle are often those who have more frequent and
enduring struggles with anxiety, low mood, healthy
lifestyle choices (around eating, sleeping, physical
activity), relationship stressors, and negative thinking
patterns. Research has also shown that for students who
access support services (counselling, outreach
programmes) there is a positive correlation with academic
success.
What is wellness? It is not just physical health. Wellness
includes; emotional and psychological well-being, diet,
relationships, thinking styles, how we balance life,
communication, finding meaning, self-esteem and
confidence. These aspects of wellness are all interrelated,
and often when one or more of these is not in a good state,
then our overall sense of wellness and wellbeing is affected.
The WOW seminars take this holistic view with the
seminars all addressing these various aspects of
wellness.
Wellness is also about taking charge of your life and
making healthy choices to remain energised, interested,
motivated, confident and able to cope with the stresses and
pressures throughout the academic year. There will be
papers that you’ll find easy and some more challenging.
There could be times when you experience uncertainty,
feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, and disappointments.
Massey Manawatu Halls (Massey Halls Community Group and Campus Living) are
now on Facebook – if you wish to make contact or find out more information about
us please log onto your Facebook page and select ‘like’ Massey Manawatu Halls of
Residence.
There will be times of exhilaration too, ups and downs in
other words.
The WOW seminars will help you to recognise the warning
signs of being overwhelmed, burnout, stress and panic.
Alongside this guidance will be offered about the sorts of
things you can do to bounce back, and stay on top.
The WOW seminar programme for 2011 runs during
semesters 1 and 2 on Thursday lunchtimes from 1pm to
1.50pm in REF2. This year WOW seminars will be
available live online through http://connect.massey.ac.nz/
wow. If you miss one, you will be able to view the seminar
later through a link posted on the
http://health-counselling.massey.ac.nz/ website. For
extramural students who are unable to attend campus
based workshops, this is an opportunity to benefit from
student resources you otherwise would not have access to.
The first seminar of each semester is a taster to give you an
opportunity to learn more about up and coming topics. From
this you will be able to decide which of the WOW seminars
will be of interest to you. The other seminars cover life
balance, food and mood, procrastination, how to cope with
and manage exam stress, time management, and
maintaining an optimistic outlook. The presenters are all
experts in their respective fields with many years of
experience working in the tertiary environment.
As you face the challenges of your personal journey towards
becoming a successful university student you will soon
discover you are not alone. Other students around you face
similar challenges. The WOW seminars offer you the
opportunity to meet and share with other students.
Attendance to the seminars has the potential to enrich your
journey of exploration and discovery. I encourage you to
attend or log on and make the most of this opportunity.
Contact David Coomber ext 5935
s.counselling@massey.ac.nz
 SPORT AND RECREATION
CENTRE

WIN WITH STUDENT JOB SEARCH

Not only is SJS a great way for you to source jobs to fit
around your study, assist with employment issues/
opportunities & earn $$$
BUT
You can win prizes too!!!
Here’s how to win prizes from now to 13th May 2011
1. New to SJS?
Register with SJS on www.sjs.co.nz.
Call into the office to confirm your registration & win
a prize.
2. Registered before?
Check your User profile is current and call into the
office to confirm you are a currently studying tertiary
student in 2011 & win a prize.
3. Get your tertiary student friends registered!
Tell your tertiary student friends to register on
www.sjs.co.nz and then call into the office to confirm
their registration information.
Level 1, MUSA Building, Massey Turitea Campus,
Palmerston North
Student Job Search prizes supplied by the following
employers who continue to support SJS & students
China Inn, Il Capo Pasta and Pizza, Pioneer New World
and supported by Radio Control 99.4FM.
www.sjs.co.nz
Isometric Bridge
80% of people will struggle with low back pain at
some point in their lives; much of this can be
attributed to poor core stability and strength.
Working on the core muscles can help prevent
and/or treat back pain by training the muscles to
work more efficiently and in the correct
alignment. Just like working any other muscle
group, you should start by working on the
stabilizer muscles before building on the strength
of the muscles. The isometric bridge is a great
way to work the core stabilizers as well as the
spinal muscles.
How to perform the exercise:
 Place forearms on floor with elbows
directly under shoulders
 Extend legs back so knees will be
straight when you lift
 Lift body off ground so shoulder, hip,
knee, ankle are in straight line
 Draw navel inwards to hold abdominals
tight
 Hold this position for a set time; start by
trying 15sec and add to that
 As a regression, place knees on ground
but maintain shoulder, hip, knee line.
 To progress, extend elbows forward of
shoulder, or place arms on a swissball.
If you require any extra help or would like more
ideas please contact Freya on

Phone: 0800 757 562 027 283 4449 or freya.thomson@hotmail.com

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