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CONTENTS

Editor & Creative Director:

Martin Trusttummartin.trusttum@cpit.ac.nz

Designer & Art Director

/Cover Art:

Milan Reinartzmilan.reinartz@yahoo.de

Publisher:

CPSAinfo@cpsa.org.nz

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From theCEO

Tenakotoukatoa

It is my pleasure to welcome you to CPIT.

Whether you are a returning student or new to CPIT, I hope you will make the most of your study experience and enjoy the opportunities and experiences our institute provides.

To help you on your way, CPIT’s Orientation festivities start on February 14 and are designed to provide you with a chance to meet new people and explore our excellent student services such as the Health Centre, Library, Disability Services, Recreation Centre, IT, International, Maori and Pasifika services,learning services and career advice amid two weeks of live music, barbeques, competitions and general fun for all to enjoy. The CPIT Orientation carnival really is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and engage in campus life, so keep an eye out for posters around the campus for more information.

In addition to our services, the facilities at CPIT are also impressive so do take the time to explore your campuses. For example, we have a television studio, on-site radio station, music recording studio, commercial kitchens and bakeries, a training restaurant, hairdressing salon and a range of computing suites, to name but a few.

In the weeks ahead, our friendly staff will be available to help you find your way around campus – all you have to do is ask.

I’m sure you will enjoy your time here at CPIT so all the best for 2011 and I hope to see you around campus.

Kay Giles, CEO CPIT

Illustration by Paris Tutty, B.DES (CPIT)

Get your free Student Diary 2011 from the CPSA Student Service Centre (big yelow building). With key dates, contacts and handy information, there’s everything you need to stay on track.Grab your free CPSA Wall Planner whie you’re there.

Student Diary

From thePrez

You are here to succeed and my job is to make sure that you do! I’m here, so that you get what you want out of your Students’ Association. This Association is collectively owned by all CPIT students - that includes you.

To start with, we run Events right throughout the year. Our first is our Orientation programme from Monday Feb 14th- Friday Feb 25th.

If you have any ideas for events to run or maybe you want something to happen for your class- drop me a line. Don’t be shy to utilise our services - the more they are used the better!

There are chances to win cool prizes just by registering your details with us. (I’m trying to figure out a way to get an Apple iPad to be a major Prize for you!)

This year will be a big one for CPSA and with your engagement, it could be even bigger. There’s the nationwide Rugby World Cup 2011 (third biggest Sporting Event after the Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup - congratulations Spain!) and the recent IPC World Athletics Championship (if you were part of this or know someone that was, come talk to me).

Sometimes we employ students to do small tasks in exchange for $20 grocery or petrol vouchers (which for students is almost as good as real money!).

It may be setting up and cooking meat or veggies on a BBQ (usually at lunchtimes for hungry students), handing out fliers, giving out Capsule Magazines or getting students to fill out surveys -our tasks are easy and its hard being a poor student so get your details to us pronto!

Finally I am looking for Student Leaders from every single class and year in CPIT. If you would like an opportunity to be part of this, please send me your details as I am in the process of developing a Student Leadership Programme.

If you see me out there, come and talk to me, as I enjoy meeting students and I like to make things happen. Let’s look forward to a Great New Year!

Darryl Stone, President CPSApresident@cpsa.org

021 213 9762

From theVice Prez

Kia ora. Greetings to you all, who have come from near and far to this Institution.

Despite the many different cultures here on campus we all have two things in common, our pursuit of knowledge and membership in our Students’ Association.

My name is Shannon Tamehana and I am the Vice-President of the Christchurch Polytechnic

Students’ Association or the CPSA as it is known on campus.

My job is to make sure the President does his job, to make sure that we achieve the goals set for this year and that the daily business gets done.

Right now the Association is looking for seven people to become a part of the Student Executive Council who can help the Association achieve it’s goals for 2011. Successul applicants receive an honorarium as well which is a nice reward on top of the experience.

If you’re looking to extend your skill base and improve the skills you are learning through your qualifications, become a part of the Student Executive. If you want to get involved in Events, Promotions, Marketing, Social Work or Management get yourself nominated for the Student Executive Council. Nominations are open from Feb 14th – Feb 25th, and will be available at the CPSA stalls you will see around campus. I look forward to working for you.

Shannon Tamehana, Vice-President CPSA

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Life as a studentat CPIT

CPSA Executive

At first, joining CPIT as a student can feel nerve wracking. You feel disorientated and slightly lost. The most important thing is to find out where your main classes are held and get to know your tutors and classmates. Once you start to get to know people and your way around the campus you will begin to feel that you are a true CPIT student. It will seem like you have been there for ages in no time. Getting your student card also helps you to feel that you really belong.

There are many people as well as your tutors who can help you find your way around. There is an information desk and staff at the enrolment desks in the foyer are always helpful. The Christchurch Polytechnic Students’ Association (CPSA) has staff available to help you if you have problems with things such as your course or fees or anything that it affecting your study. They also have an advocate who can help if necessary. Your class will elect student reps who will represent your class at CPSA meetings to bring up issues that you or your classmates have. CPSA also run social events such as barbeques, bands and parties. Posters around the campus advertise upcoming events.

The Student Café in the big yellow building is a good place to catch up and make new friends from other courses. Most of the CPSA social events take place here.

When you enrol you have access to the computers in the library. You will get your own account so that you can put money on your student card to print off work. There is also a chill out area in the library where you can relax on bean bags and watch TV. There is a recreation centre where you can participate in sports such as soccer and basketball.

There are many courses that you can choose to study at CPIT. I have found it an exciting place to be part of and I am really looking forward to starting my second year.

Verity

G’day, I hope everybody is having an awesome summer. I’m David Smart and I’m in my second year of social work here at CPIT. I came to CPIT because of its hands-on professional environment. I also like the idea that CPIT is doing good for the community such as it’s Adult Education, Opportunities for Women and its Entry Level Three courses. These have been a springboard for successful careers and higher education. I hope you all get the most out of your education this year and it leads to a successful career. How’s campus life going? Give me a buzz.

David Smart, dsmartcpsa@gmail.com

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The future is nowOur story started when we heard our country had started giving out scholarships. That meant our dream of going abroad was going to be realised. It was incredible for us. We are going to speak the first language of the world which is the English.

Our future and our ambitions start in a great place with friendly people and a beautiful natural environment, which is New Zealand.

Hezam Alajmi AKA Sam (Saudi Arabia)

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The CPSA Photowall

Orientation 2010 Polyculture

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Day 1 - 14th February CPSA front lawn (if weather is fine)Focal Point: The big yellow Building Powhiri, Kapa Haka, CEO Welcome.Physical Theatre

Rock band

Gourmet BBQ

Day 2 – 15th February Focal point: CPSA Stall established in the Main AtriumVisit the CPSA Stall, find out about what CPSA does for you. Pick up your free CPSA Student Diary, Wall Planner, Capsule and much more. “Go to CPSA Student Service Centre in the big yellow building for your juicy and CPSA Mug.” Enter the draw for an awesome prize.Jazz band

Day 3 – 16th FebruaryMarket DayFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall - D Block QuadJoin the Market Day in the D Block Quad. Check out the special deals available for students from local businesses. Free stuff, competitions and yes, free food sponsored by Westpac!Physical Theatre

Jazz band

Day 4 – 17th FebruaryFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall – City campusBe ready to be thrilled, surprised and entertained as you explore the city satellite campus. You may find something happening where you least expect it. Enter the competitions and win great prizes (Deadline Friday 25th).Physical Theatre

Jazz band

Day 5 – 18th FebruaryFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall – Big yellow buildingCome and join in. Impress your mates at Karaoke on the lawn. Competition - peoples choice - courage - judges - best performance.

Day 6 – 21st FebruaryFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall – City campusBe ready for more fun, mayhem and artsy stuff around the city and city satellite campuses. Make sure you get your entry in for the competitions (Deadline Friday 25th).Music by ZM or the Edge

Physical Theatre

Gourmet BBQ

Day 7 – 22nd FebruaryFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall – Recreation Centre (natural quad between the Rec centre and N block and the hospitality school)Come Check out the Rec Centre and local and CPSA clubs and societies. Get your mates together and set up your own club. CPSA can help! Join in the fun and demonstrations. Get your Free Juicy. Physical Theatre

Jazz band

Day 8 - 23rd February Orientation comes to Sullivan Ave Campus. Focal point: Atrium CPSA Stall - Sullivan Ave CampusJoin in the fun day at Sullivan Ave. Build your own Hamburger! Kick back and check out the stalls and the entertainment, sights and sounds. See what deals are available for students. Spot the illegal mods on the “Bogan Car!” And get in the draw for an awesome prize. Music by The Rock

Day 9 – 24th FebruaryCommunity DayFocal Point: Atrium CPSA Stall - D Block QuadLife is hard for students! No money, dodgy landlords, stress, heartless bureaucrats, hassles and the list goes on. Don’t know where to go? Be entertained and grab a free feed as you find out what the city offers. Physical Theatre

Jazz band

Day 10 – 25th February – Finale Focal point: CPIT & City Mall Bridge of RemembranceChristchurch welcomes CPIT students into its heart. This is a chance to get dressed up, put on your national costume or a crazy outfit and wave your flag as you join the carnival atmosphere of the Hikoi (walk) from the main CPIT entrance to the square for a Civic Welcome.Physical Theatre

CPSA Final Event – 25th February4.30pm to 9.00pmFocal point: Atrium CPSA Stall - D Block QuadAlcohol free party with live music and performances.4 Bands

Gourmet BBQ and Red Bull

ORIENTATION CALENDAR

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14 -25 February

12-1:30 daily

Bands

CircoartsCompetitions

Parade to City Mall

PartyCommunity DayBusiness Day

Gourmet BBQs

For event details go to www.facebook.com/cpsa.cpit

Club and Societies DayRec Centre Fun Day

MAKING OF DECORATIVE PANELS

Faculty of Trades and Engineering

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Welcome to CPIT and the Faculty of Trades and Engineering (FTE).

At Trades & Engineering, we encourage and support our students to develop skills and expertise

within their chosen trade. Our Faculty consists of two schools – Trades Innovation Institute (TII)

situated on Ensors Road, Opawa and the School of Engineering at CPIT’s Madras St campus.

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STUDENTS ASSISTING WITH ERECTING COLUMNS THEY HELPED MAKE

STUDENTS & STAFF POURING PANELS/COLUMNS

Trades Innovation Institute:At TII we pride ourselves on being one of the largest providers of Trades training in the South Island. We have a relaxed and inviting campus and offer students the opportunity to learn their trade in up-to-date and well equipped workshops.

At TII students can choose to study any of the following trades: Autobody, Automotive, Brick & Block, Carpentry, Electrical, Furniture & Joinery, Gasfitting Drainlaying & Plumbing, Manufacturing, Painting & Decorating, Welding. Most students are able to learn in real-life situations from assisting with the construction processes of building a house on-site at TII, or carrying out minor repairs to vehicles in the Automotive and Autobody workshops.

We are very pleased to be able to offer – where we can – students to be part of a variety of projects that are carried out at the TII Campus. Throughout 2009-10 students played a pivotal role in the construction of the new Student Services Building. This building was designed and built with students in mind, catering for their many and varied needs. During the construction process staff and students developed concrete placement and construction skills adding to their growing knowledge of the industry.

School of Engineering:The School of Engineering is situated on CPIT’s Madras Street Campus and covers various degree diploma and certificate qualifications in – Computer Aided Design (CAD), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electrotechnology.

We are pleased to offer our SoE students the opportunity to be involved with CPIT and/or FTE projects, giving them on-the-job experience resulting in an engineering qualification that has a strong practical component making them very valuable to industry on graduation.

We are proud to offer our students the ability to study their chosen qualification with highly skilled and talented teaching staff, as well as providing them with the latest equipment and resources available.

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TE ROOPU MANAAKI

AKONGA 2011

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nona te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te matauranga, nona te ao.

The bird that partakes of the miro berry reigns in the forest. The bird that partakes of the power of knowledge has access to the world.

Maori achievement in tertiary education directly impacts on

social and economic areas such as income

levels, unemployment, incarceration rates, and health status. Sustained

support is deemed a necessary requirement for

Maori student success at the tertiary level.

Key: TPW = Te Puna Wanaka

Contact details:

tumuakimanaakiakonga@gmail.com

Leah Warbrick, Acting Chairperson

TPW© 2011

Te Roopu Manaaki Akonga was established almost a decade ago to allow Maori students at CPIT a voice within the CPSA Students Association. The establishment of Te Roopu Manaaki Akonga has allowed an increased awareness of and increase participation in the services available from CPSA and CPIT. Our aim is to identify and implement strategies to strengthen and attract Maori participation. Areas such as cultural identity, having a Maori presence, the provision of resources and student/peer support proposes a suggestion for future questions to establish a combination of both cultural and academic space for Maori students on campus. Once a month we will be holding a hui at Te Puna Wanaka to discuss and suggest how we will address these aims.

During the orientation week we will have a stall in the atrium where you will find the many services and resources that will be available to you, please feel free to ask questions.

Services and resources to date:

• Childcare (Te Wakamanuhuruhuru)

• Scholarships

• Kapahaka every Thursday 10am-12pm (TPW)

• Karakia and Panui every morning 9am-9.30am (TPW)

• Weaving classes (TPW)

• Te reo classes (TPW)

• Advocacy

• Pastrol care/JP

• Education start up packs

• Communal kitchen (situated at TPW)

• Maori and Pacific Island centre for achievement and success

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6. How does PegX help people? A) PegX fosters trading which increases social connectedness and

B) The skills gained through trading are linked to increased self-sufficiency and improved self-esteem.

7. How does PegX help the planet?A) PegX is a local currency so fossil fuel use for long distance travel is minimised.

B) PegX is an interest free currency and so sidesteps the growth for growth’s sake imperatives built into the mainstream economy, which tend to impact negatively on biodiversity, and sustainability.

8. Is this a tax avoidance scheme?NO! All people and organizations trading to make a profit need to pay tax just like they do when trading in $NZ. Trading in a service other than that which you provide to make your primary source of income is not taxable also, as long as the amount you are making is not ‘material’ in the legal sense.

9. How do I join? You can join either online at

www.pegx.org.nz

or

www.community-exchange.org.nz

or you can contact us and we will send you an application form directly,

call 03 3669978

or email us at info@pegx.org.nz

or drop in to see us on the 3rd floor at 141 Hereford St.

1. What is it? Pegasus Exchange is a FREE, largely internet based marketplace that empowers people, organisations and businesses to trade goods and services without having to use $NZ. It is designed to assist people to make ends meet and become more economically independent. It is also designed to help people connect, encourage collaboration between groups, and develop a form of trading that benefits the environment rather than degrading it.

2. How does it work? Everyone starts with a balance of Zero and either earns or spends our currency Px (pronounced ‘Pegs’) by selling or buying goods and services.

3. How do you know what is available to buy? We have a website (like Trade me) where people can list what they want to sell.

4. How do you know how many Px you have to spend? Our site also operates like an online bank, listing your transactions and current balance.

5. How does using PegX make me better off in the pocket? PegX is an interest and inflation free currency, which means that

A) you don’t pay interest when you borrow and

B) nobody else has to build the cost of paying interest into the price of what they sell, so things are cheaper.

Pegasus Exchange

Helping you make ends meet in 2011

Facing a tight budget in 2011 and

want some help? Want to spend less

on textbooks and more on having a good time? Need tutoring help but

can’t afford it? Pegasus Exchange

may be just what you’re looking for. As a quick

introduction please find following answers to 9

questions that people regularly

ask about the Exchange.

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The Central City Business Association (CCBA) welcomes all students of CPIT to the central city. This is your home and we want you to see yourself as an important part of what makes us unique. We believe that our community needs to embrace all the elements that make up our city and that those elements work together in a collective and positive manner.

The city holds many interesting and special places and we invite you to seek out and experience as many of these as you wish. We want to embrace your talents by creating opportunities where you can share with us your vision and beliefs. It is these things that will help create colour and diversity on our streets making it a place our wider community will want to visit and be part of.

A very warm welcome.

Paul Lonsdale, Manager CCBA

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Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm you can get FREE use of the sports courts and equipment. Access to the building is with your Student ID card. Ask the security staff for general Recreation Centre access on your card and you are good to go.

On offer: · Basketball· Table Tennis

· Badminton

· Indoor Soccer

· Bouldering Wall

And of course we can’t forget the Fitness Centre: · Range of cardio equipment· Machine & free weights

· Free access to programmes & supervision from training staff· Male & female showers

(they’re hot and they’re good!)

SOME OF THE BEST GYM MEMBERSHIP PRICES IN TOWN!Starting from only $4/week with no contracts.

Gym members have extended access to the building,

Monday – Friday, 6.30am – 8pm including the term holidays.

Your time at CPIT as a student should and can be more than just time stuck in the classroom slogging it out! Here at the Recreation & Fitness Centre we provide an inexpensive, exceptionally convenient location to launch into those New Year’s health & fitness resolutions, train for that upcoming event or simply endeavour to lead the healthy lifestyle that will make your study time that much easier! The Recreation and Fitness Centre is located in R Block on the CPIT Madras Street campus. We offer two core services available for you, our students, to use!

For up to date information including current membership prices, check out our Facebook page & become a friend

www.facebook.com/chchpolytechreccentre

Rec Centre 2011

FIRST THINGS FIRST, WE HAVEN’T BEEN KNOCKED DOWN! THE BUILDING IS STILL STANDING AND THE REC CENTRE IS OPEN FOR 2011!

ABOVE: DAVE FROM THE REC CENTRE (ON THE RIGHT)

BOTTOM LEFT: DAVE CLIMBING THE BOULDERING WALL

TOP LEFT: THE FITNESS CENTRE

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Where your money goes

A break-down of what CPSA does with your course fees:

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CPSA Hardship Grant:CPSA Hardship Grants are designed to assist members with unexpected costs. Grant applications of up to a maximum of $100 will be considered if all criteria for eligibility are met. All hardship grant applications will be processed on their own merits and each will be anonymous. Grants will be processed every Monday during each term by a sub-committee of the Executive Council and the decision will be communicated to the applicant within 24 hours. Any funds granted will be paid directly to the creditor itself.

CPSA Class Event Support Grant:A Class Event Support Grant is a grant to help fund events run by a class. Examples include an end of year class party and BBQ or a field trip.

You can also book from the CPSA our P. A. system, any of our BBQ’s (gas supplied), The Student Centre (our big yellow Building) or give us a call and let’s see how we can help you!

Individual Excellence Award:• Be a student enrolled at CPIT and a member of CPSA

• Show why you deserve this award by proving your

individual excellence

• Nominate another CPIT student with proof of their

Individual Excellence

• It may be sporting, academic, artistic/creative, written,

helping humanity, supporting your community, a

genuine world record attempt, anything showing

Individual outstanding achievement

• Letter of support from a sponsor, a mentor, a tutor or any

other person of credibility

• Have an article with photos to print for our CPSA student

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Executive Run Events:The Executive will be running at least one Executive event per term. Our aim is to provide increased opportunities for healthy interaction between the different social and cultural groups within our Student Association. We are committed to bringing a diverse campus culture to CPIT as we are represented by many nations. All members will qualify for free registration/entry to events.

Brought to you by your:

CPSA Executive Grants

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ORGANISATIONAL DIAGRAM

Student Community

Manager PresidentSenate

Staff Exec Service, Law, Representation,Professionalism, Law, Relation, Accountable Responsibility

Service to Representation students of students

Culture,Ideaology,

Passion, Mission,Pragmatism, Values,

Efficiency, Compliance

TO MAINTAIN BALANCEWE MUST WORK TOGETHER

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ASB Bank Limited’s terms and conditions apply. ASB’s current Disclosure Statement and prize draw terms are available free of charge from any ASB branch. There are three $10,000 cash prizes to be won.

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