FMD, University of Waikato
Issue No: 6 – December 2002
Kia Ora Koutou !
In the short while I've been here as the Campus Constable there have been a variety of things to deal with, on and off campus. I
have certainly noticed that when the locals of a community are vigilant and report suspicious behaviour to us, crimes soon learn that
they can’t even walk through the place without someone watching and reporting it. They soon go elsewhere looking for an 'easier'
touch.
That’s generally how they work - looking for something for nothing - another’s inattention or lax security - whether its leaving a
vehicle insecure or valuables in view, or not reporting suspicious behaviour - then becomes the crimes opportunity. They don’t care
who it belongs to. It could be yours or your mates. Don’t give them the chance.
I would just like to encourage you all to keep an eye open. If you don’t see anything, then open the other eye and when you see
anything suspicious call us ASAP. Congratulations on some good catches (and scares) so far. Keep it up.
With the festive season upon us, I am reminded of something once said to me by a wise person - "wherever you go, there you are!"
(.. so be sensible and you wont go / end up where you don’t want to be).
Have a great and safe Christmas and New Years.
We welcome 2 new faces to the Grounds team
Pere Paea, Community Constable
Health & Safety Issues:
First Aid Kits:
St John's have recently brought all of the first aid kits up to
date. Please ensure if you use any items out of the kits that they
get replaced. Kits should be checked on a regular basis. New
stock can be purchased via the Science Store.
Left to right – Huri Nelson & Sharleen Te Mara
Huri Nelson commenced on the 25th November, previously self-
employed,
business.
Technology
Technology
running a landscape design and construction
Huri graduated from Waikato Institute of
in May 2002 with the Landscape Design &
Diploma.
She shares life with her partner of 10 years, Clayton, and an 7
year old son Jimaime. She enjoys sport – the main ones being
netball and tennis.
Likes to party and have a good time.
*****
Ko Tuhoe te Iwi
Ko Hamua me Ngati Rongo nga hapu
I tipu ake au i te wharua o Ruatoki
Kia Ora, my name is Sharleen Te Mara, commencing October
this year, having graduated from the Waikato Institute of
Technology with a Diploma in Arboriculture.
Have two beautiful princesses, Lessina – 7 years old and
Te Uruhina – 6 years old.
I love camping, rivers, all sports and the whanau.
Ka kite ano
FMD Standard Operating Procedures and Workshop Policies:
Over the last couple of months I have been looking at reviewing
existing health & safety manuals held by the different areas of
FMD and introduced some new to create a new FMD SOP. This
new manual will have standard operating procedures for the
different workshops, quick reference material safety data
sheets for chemicals and other substances used by the various
areas, standard procedures for when working with asbestos,
identified hazards and their controls, various standard forms
etc.
The end result of this manual is a quick reference for all staff
and I would like to see it on our web page with links to the main
University Health & Safety policy.
If you wish to view this document in its draft format please let
me know - I am open for any constructive comments.
Rep info:
The next Health & Safety forum is Thursday 5th December.
Issues to be discussed:
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report on the recent ACC site audit
report on the recent tertiary H&S conference, "She'll Be
Right" resource kit from ACC.
I will report back to you all in the next newsletter. If any one
has any issues they would like discussed please come and see me.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all - hope it is a
happy and safe one
Susan Jensen
FMD Health & Safety Rep
Sometimes silence has the strongest voice - (Laroy Brownlow)
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life –
- it goes on - Robert Frost, 1875-1963, American Poet
Environmental Website Up and Running
You may think green-oriented folks like myself are out to have
everyone living in grass huts. Maybe so, but you better believe my
hut will be equipped with internet access. The University of
Waikato Environment website is live now and provides information
about everything from policy to recycling to commuting to work.
You can find the website at www.waikato.ac.nz/environment.
Curious about what kind of genetic engineering research happens
on campus? Wondering what the campus bus schedules are? It’s
all there. The site will continue to grow and change over time, so
please check it out and give me your feedback.
Marganne Allen
Environmental Coordinator
Campus Constable – Pere Paea
Pere Paea is our Campus Constable. He works here on campus
usually Monday - Thursday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, situated at
B Block Annex with UniSafe.
Pere is involved and supports the UniSafe Section of Facilities
Management Division.
Pere recently tied the knot with Joe (currently a Police Officer
herself) in September? of
this year. Pere has been in
the Force approximately
11 years, and to date he has
made 1529 arrests, brought
down a major drug ring single
-handedly and saved two cats
from the Waikato river.
We would like to thank and
acknowledge Pere for his efforts
in helping us, and the community,
reduce rebellious behaviour off
our streets, out of our homes,
from our cars.
FMD Social Club Update
Raffle winners for November:
• 15/11 – Drinks raffle – Drew McDonald (Tech Services)
• 22/11 – Meat pack – Steve Cunningham (Gardener)
• 29/11 – Meat pack – Tom Moke (Security)
Lotto bonus numbers:
• No.36 Pieter Koers #12 = $40
• No.36 A Jury (Contractor) #5 = $10
• No.37 John Keys #3 = $40
• No.37 BJ (Cleaner) #32 = $10
• No.38 Peter Ban (Contractor) #9 = $40
• No.38 Dawn F (Cleaner)
Thank you all for supporting the raffles for 2002. See you
2003 – still two more lotto and 3 more meat pack raffles for
this year. We are also running a large Xmas Hamper raffle
which will be selling for $2.
Friday night Hangi/BBQ was a great success. Thank you all
for attending and thanks to all for the work you did to make
it the success it was.
Have a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year
On behalf of the Social Club
Tom Reidy
Xmas Party at the Academy
Friday 13th December at 7.30pm:
This is going to be a fabulous occasion! Wonderful venue with
lakeside views! Great variety of music to suit everyone’s
taste! Delicious food and of course good company!
Staff $15 & Partners $25 NOW $15
Includes complimentary champagne on arrival!
Spot prizes have been donated for the evening.
These include:
A NIGHT FOR TWO AT THE NOVOTEL, HAMILTON
A MYSTERY PRIZE DONATED BY TQ3 TRAVEL
2 MOBILE PHONES
Contact Judy Brighting to get your tickets. Tickets to be
purchased by 6th December.
Weeding of the Lakes
You might have seen some aquatic action on the lakes in recent days. The action has certainly caught the eye of people’s attention
particularly at lunch time with a regular audience. Hayley, Brett and Allan all agree that they have enjoyed the positive feedback
from staff, students and public and interest in their work from staff, students and the public. There was one classic being asked if
they were scientists, when they replied “no”, the reply “ohhh – are you Periodic Detention workers?”
Unusual finds include – 1 shoe, pair of underwear, 1 glove, pantyhose, bike wheel, video tape, glasses, jugs, number of beer bottles
and a lot of weed!
From left (both photos) – Allan Collins, Hayley Coleman and Brent Walsh
Facilitation is to be published twice monthly. This publication will be online in 2003!!
For communications relating to the FMD newsletter please contact Judy Brighting, ext 4980, email [email protected].