ISSUE FIVE l AUGUST 19TH 2015

MASSEY MANAWATU

We are halfway into Semester 2 already!

Kia Ora everyone,
Hope your studies are going well!
Above: Halls Ball Event
Below: Moginie Hall EventWeekend of Fun

This year has come around pretty quick, can you believe that
semester break is just around the corner? After the break, there
are only 6 weeks left until the study break for exams!
We have just had our University Open Day in which many
prospective students visited our campus. The campus was
vibrant, we had many view the Halls and were blessed with a bit
of sunshine on the day. Thanks to all of you for your
contribution. Many of you also attended the Ball and glad to
see that you enjoyed the night. Check out the photos on the
Massey Manawatu Halls Facebook page.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Events BeenFlatting Expo and Halls

Ball
Coming UpRugby Max
Gumboot Ladder Board
Student Counselling Sleep
Campus LivingImportant Notices and
Power Saving Winners
CTL Open During Break and Q and A
Forum
Residents of the MonthJuly
MUSA Events
CareersSummer Work
International Off Campus Trip
Chaplaincy

We have an event that may be of interest to you next month.

The Manawatu Rugby Union is organising a Rugby Max
tournament for the Halls. This is a social 10 aside
tournament for both males and females. For more
information check out our Facebook page and there are
also posters in your Halls.
We are also looking at running some academic
management sessions in the halls close to exams. We will let
you know more once details are confirmed.
The weather is still cool so be sure to keep warm. Enjoy the
break.

Ext 84163
Level 2, The Student Centre

HALLS BALL
Come one, come all to the Massey Halls
Ball!
As guests entered the main entrance of the venue, they
were met with big, bright signs and lights, reminiscent of
the circus. A ball toss, ring toss and candy floss
machine greeted residents as they entered the ballroom
of Distinction Hotel. The overhead draping and large
CIRCUS sign hung high above the stage, made for an
immersive carnival feel. Topping off the theme were the
many RAs dressed as clowns, mimes, fortune-tellers,
and ringmasters, which complimented and added to the
overall circus experience.
In addition to the various food options that included fish,
chips, savouries, pizza and prawns, the many jars of
candy on each of the tables, coupled with the free flow
of candy floss, made for a grand sweet and savoury
feast.
Ball attendees were kept entertained by our live band,
Six Chairs Missing, who played a wide range of covers,
with classics such as Wagon Wheel proving to be very
popular with ball goers.
No surprises that the photo room was a huge success,
with several hundred photos taken throughout the night.
These, in addition to the many hundreds of photos
taken by our own Accommodation Services floating
photographer, can be viewed on our Massey Manawatu
Halls of Residence Facebook page.
Congratulations to Rhodes Featherstone from Totara
Hall for winning a full suit from Hallensteins, Chelsea
Heppell from Atawhai Flats for winning the Phoenix
makeup application for her and a friend, and to Ben
Cohen from McHardy Hall who with seven of his friends,
cruised around town in a stretched limousine for an
hour before the ball.
The night was one to remember, and made possible by
the efforts of Image Group NZ, Bernadette Peters
Photography, PPS Security, Distinction Hotel, Tranzit,
our wonderful Ball Committee and of course our
awesome Accommodation Services team who worked
tirelessly all day and night to ensure an epic night was
had.
A big tip of the hat to everyone for contributing on the
night, and to those that attended what was a very
successful and enjoyable night.

FLATTING EXPO

Residents can now stress less about flatting next year. A few weeks ago the
Flatting Expo was held which gave residents heaps of useful tips and
information for life outside the halls. This year we had a great number of
exhibitors, all eager to help support students in the Palmerston North
community. Students could find out about flatting contractual issues, how to
find a flat, managing finances, and were also given some recycling and
healthy eating tips.
We would like to thank those who supported the event this year
Professionals, MUSA, Tenancy Union, Housing Advice, Massey Budgeting
Service, ANZ, Central Rentals, PNCC Recycling, NZ Fire Service, AMI
Insurance, Ray White Real Estate, Facilities Management, Unique Realty,
Brenda Currie Property Management, Horizons, Campus Living, Massey
Medical Centre, Massey Nutrition students and The Unichem Chemist Shop
by Pak n Save.
Congratulations to Madison Craig from Matai Hall who was the winner of the
Accommodation Services prize draw, and took home a George
Foreman Grill. Also congratulations to the spot prize winners, Tyrell Beck
McHardy Hall and Katie Anderson Colombo Hall who won copies of the
Edmonds Food for Flatters cookbook and the Flatters
Survival Guide, which was kindly donated by Lauren Earl Design.
If you missed out on the Expo, we still have a useful resource for you.
Please check out the accommodation website for a pdf of the First Time
Flatters Guide.

CENTRE FOR TEACHING

AND LEARNING

TAWA HALL EVENT

Hi everyone
Now that were coming up to mid-semester break its a great of
opportunity to draw breath, reflect on how the semester has
gone and prepare yourself for the final quarter of the academic
year.
Some of you may use this time to catch up on studies, work on
assignments and even begin to think about exams.
While some lectures will cease over the break, all the university
support services, including the Centre for Teaching and
Learning, will still be running and you are welcome to come in
and see us if you have any questions or worries about your
studies.
This is also an opportunity to introduce our newest member of
the team, Edrei Valath, who has recently joined the Centre as a
Writing Consultant. If youd like advice on written assignments,
note taking or study skills you can make a time to see Edrei by
popping in to make an appointment or emailing the Centre at
slc_pn@massey.ac.nz.
Dont forget theres also the Academic Q & A forum. The team
will continue to actively read and respond to your questions as
they come in. You can access this well-used forum by clicking
on the Academic Writing and Learning Support link, in Stream.
All the best for your studies and isnt it nice knowing spring is
only 2 weeks away!
From the Staff at the Centre for Teaching and Learning,
Manawatu

For the first part of this event, we took 2 vans of

residents to Platoon Wargames at Himatangi. We
played several rounds of paintball, including a version
of capture the flag, Binladen and Americans vs Iraqis.
Despite some pain and bruises, there were no
regrets, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.
Once back at the hall, there were a few hours to
spare, before we had a fish n chips dinner at Karaka.
Nearly all residents attended dinner, and looked
pretty satisfied and happy. The movie night following
was attended by fewer residents, but created a nice
relaxed and cosy atmosphere, which the ones who
did attend seemed to enjoy.
Overall, a fun day for all that took part.

MID-SEMESTER BREAK

ROOM INVENTORY CHECK

All Matai residents have to vacate and completely clear out their
rooms and hall fridges in the kitchen for the 2 week break, so that
extramural students can use these rooms.

A room inventory check list should have been given to you with your room
keys on check in. It must be completed and brought into our office urgently.
Thanks to those who have already completed this. It is extremely important
that you check the inventory items in your room. If you do not sign off on
them and any damage is found during room inspections at the end of the
year, you will be liable to pay for all damages found.

Please help us by ensuring that your key is returned to our office no

later than 10.00am on Sunday the 23rd August. If your keys are not
returned by this time we will unfortunately need to order a lock and
barrel change for your room and you will be charged the $151.00
replacement fee. Our office will not be open at this time so you will
need to return your key in the Key Return Slot. This is located on the
left hand side of our front door as you look into the office.
Residents from all other halls will not need to vacate during this
break. Please note that there are no meal rebates for this break
period.
STORAGE
Storage facilities are available at a small cost of $30.00 per locker.
This is fully refundable provided the locker is left in good order. You
will need to provide your own lock. Spaces are limited, please
enquire at the Residential Services Office.
If you have any questions about the upcoming break, please come
into the RSO and talk to our friendly staff.
CLV PORTAL https://portal.clv.co.nz/StarRezPortal/
You should have received an email from Campus Living in regard to
the CLV portal with your log in details. If you have not received an
email about the CLV portal please come into our office urgently to
confirm your email and mobile number so we can update your
details, or alternatively you can email your details to
campusliving@massey.ac.nz

PARCELS
If you have a parcel delivery, we will send you an email to let you know that
we have received a parcel for you at our office, and that you will need to
come to our office with photo I.D. to collect this.
Also we have had some parcels arrive with no name on them, or
insufficient identifying details. Please ensure that your name and hall are
included on your parcels to ensure that they are not given to the wrong
person.
LETTERS / MAIL
Please remember that you can collect your mail from the RSO at this
stage Tararua, Ruahine, Kairanga, and Rotary all have lots of letters
waiting to be collected. If you come across letters that are for people no
longer at the halls, please hand them in to the RSO and let the staff know
that they are for ex-residents.
Enjoy the upcoming Mid-semester break!

EnergyExcellence

Campus living is pleased to present to you the results of June and Julys power
savings in Atawhai. Prizes of $50 or $100 Pak-n-Save vouchers are awarded to each
flat that gets their monthly power bill over winter below $120 per person or $100 per
person respectively. Congratulations to Atawhai Flats 2, 3 9, and 12 for earning
Pak-n-Save vouchers for the month of June. For the month of July
congratulations to Flats 3, 4, and 9. Here is Shuman Dong accepting the voucher for
her flat.
Dont forget that the awards scheme runs until the end of August, for Atawhai flats
1-13. Its not too late for you to start saving power! You too could be accepting the
award for your flat, by making sure you do your best to conserve power for your flat
team. If youre not sure about how to do that, there are plenty of excellent suggestions in our previous emails, or you can go to http://www.energywise.govt.nz for
heaps of useful tips and tricks.

FIRE DRILL WINNERS SEM 2

Fire Drills for the halls were held a few weeks ago. A
big improvement was seen across all the halls so a
huge well done to all students and wardens for your
efforts. For the second time this year, Miro Hall has
taken out top honours with the most efficient
evacuation. 25 Gumboot Points has been added to
your tally.
Thanks for your co-operation to help make our halls a
safer place to live. Keep up the good work around fire
safety :-)

INTERNATIONAL OFF CAMPUS TRIP

We would like to invite you to join us for this years ISS Napier Trip.
Date:

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Depart:

Leave I-Site in town at 8am

Leave Massey Bus Terminal at 8.15am

Activities: Church Road Winery 11am 12pm

Arataki Honey Visitor Centre 3pm 4pm
Free Time: In Napier City 12.30pm 2.30pm
Please note lunch will not be provided
Visit i-SITE for restaurants and other activities (at
extra cost) within walking distance, e.g. Ocean Spa,
Par 2 Mini Golf, National Aquarium etc.
Return:

Arrive Massey Bus Terminal at approximately 6pm

Arrive I-Site in town at approximately 6.15pm

Cost:

$30 per adult, $10 per child 5-17yrs., free of charge

under 5yrs.

To confirm your place please pay the fees in cash to the

International Student Support Office by 5PM Monday 24 August
2015.

MOGINIE HALL WEEKEND OF FUN

The Moginie Weekend of Fun involved two awesome afternoons of team
building games and activities. On Saturday afternoon the whole hall came
together to play Bubbleball. Bubbleball is soccer in massive inflated balls
with a cylindrical hollow tube in which you stand. In this invincible state,
Moginie residents took each other on with a soccer ball. The ball was
quickly forgotten and people just starting running at each other and
bouncing off. To the amusement of onlookers, a couple of residents would
occasionally end up upside down in their bubbles with their legs kicking in
the air. Getting the RAs became the aim of quite a few rounds and they left
the field rather battered but happy with the afternoon's popularity.
On Sunday the afternoon started off with chips and dip coupled with lollies
and fairy bread. Everyone just chilled out for a bit waiting for the stragglers
to come (and in some cases, wake up!). The afternoon really kicked off with
pass the parcel, a game that is still fun when you are in university! Then
piata had many people in stitches as they watched their friends miss
swipes at the train filled with lollies. A resident suggested musical chairs
which turned into a fierce competition by the end. Apple bobbing brought
the real battle out in people as the males successfully out bobbed the
females twice in a row. This concluded Moginie's weekend of fun.

Student Services
Open seven days a week and situated in the Pak n Save
carpark.
8am-7pm weekdays & 9am-6pm weekends and most
public holidays.

Free delivery to student Health on weekdays provided

prescriptions are received by 2.30pm.
Fax service available from Student Health for
collection after 4pm.
$1 student subsidy and $3 student subsidy if you are
a MUSA member on all prescription items for internal
full time students (Student ID required).
Vero and Unicare on charge available on request.
Emergency contraceptive pill available. (Pharmacist
consultation necessary, fully funded service for under
26 year olds).
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (Pharmacist
consultation necessary).
Many services available, good advice and an
extensive range of vitamins, cosmetics and pharmacy
products in store.

Unichem Chemist Shop

Whytes Pharmacy (2007 Limited)
27 Linton Street, Palmerston North 4410
P.O. Box 992, Palmerston North 4440
Phone: 06 354-8899

STUDENT COUNSELLING
I Just Cant Sleep!
As the pressure of work increases and we become more stressed, many
students approach the Health & Counselling Services about difficulty
sleeping. There can be numerous reasons for sleeplessness as well as
numerous helpful strategies which appeal to different people.
At Student Counselling we have numerous ways of assisting (also use
the self-help resources on http://CROW.massey.ac.nz ) and you can
borrow relaxation and sleep inducing CDs which are very effective.
Students generally have shocking sleep hygiene going to bed as the
sun rises and sleeping until mid-afternoon. The body does not generally
work like that and needs a fairly regular pattern if sleep is going to be
effective. Apart from resting, sleep has an essential function in helping
our brains to sift and sort information gleaned during the day so all that
material you have been studying needs to be filed in the brain during
sleep! So pulling an all-nighter during the exams is seldom effective!

Additional Tips

Wind down an hour before bed and avoid TV and computers during this

time (something about the frequency of the screen appears to stimulate

the brain rather than calm it).
Reduce caffeine (including energy drinks) and alcohol intake late in the
day.
Reduce physical and mental stimulation late in the day if you are
studying late, try to give yourself about 30 minutes of wind down time.
Exercise late in the afternoon or early evening.
Do not have a visible bedroom clock.
Have a light carbohydrate or dairy snack before bedtime.
Avoid chocolate or large amounts of sugar.
Avoid drinking large amounts of fluid late in the day.
Have a hot bath or shower early on in the evening the drop of body
temperature helps signal to your brain that it is time for sleep.

Where to from here?

Different things work for different people! Feel free to contact Student
Counselling Service if you find your sleep problems arent improving, or if they
are seriously interfering with your daily life.

Long term sleep problems may be a symptom of a health problem such

as anxiety, depression or a physical illness. If your sleep difficulties have
persisted for several months, it would be useful for you to check this out
with a professional, such as a medical doctor or a counsellor. However
remember that no-one ever died through lack of sleep (well, almost
no-one!) and insomnia is not a disease which requires medication in the
long term.
What can you do about it?
There are a number of self-help strategies you can use to improve you
sleep hygiene and improve your quality of sleep, but if there are
underlying health issues or emotional worries and stresses it is helpful to
talk to a professional as well and seek other supports.
Go to bed only when you are sleepy.
Do not use your bed for anything except sleep (and intimacy)
If you find yourself unable to fall asleep, get up! Read a book write
a letter, do something. Stay up as long as you wish and then return to
bed to sleep.
Do not watch the clock and worry about not sleeping. Get out of bed
if you do not fall asleep fairly quickly.
Get up at the same time every morning, irrespective of how much
sleep you had during the night. This will help your body to acquire a
consistent sleep rhythm. It is often more about when you wake than
when you fall asleep.
Once you wake get up and go outside as soon as possible (or, if it
is cold, at least open the curtains and try for some natural light as this
helps reset the body clock). Do not nap during the day.

Mid-Winter Food Festival

19 August, 11-2pm Concourse
Free food to warm you up! Brought to you by
your fellow clubs!
Clubs interested in participating, please
contact clubs@musa.org.nz
Red Cross Blood Donation Services
8 &10 September
All day, MUSA Lounge
Not 'Bad Blood', but good blood
To register and for more info, contact
debra.buchanan@nzblood.co.nz
NZ Mountain Film Festival
9 September, 5 pm
Rugby Institute
An Alpine Club Fundraiser bringing you the
best of Mountain Films from New Zealand.
For tickets and more information, contact
president@muac.org.nz
Student City Arts Awards Ceremony
17 September 5 pm, Venue to be confirmed
The awards ceremony for all participants
and prize winners for this year's competition.
Mid Moon Festival
19 September
11:30am to 1:30pm, MUSA Lounge and
Concourse
Let Chinese Scholars and Students Club
entertain and delight you.
There might be free Moon Cakes
MUSA Executive Elections
28-30 September
Drop your voting paper in the MUSA Lounge
during these days.
Exercise your right to vote!

Its your right to choose the future of New

Zealand dont waste it!
Its your right to choose the future of New Zealand dont waste it.
Most of us are already enrolled and voting have you joined us? If you havent,
youre giving up on your voice on the big issues affecting us all. Only those who
are correctly enrolled get to vote and have their say on the decisions that will
shape the future of New Zealand.
Its a small action, but one that can have a huge effect on you, your family and
New Zealand. Be a part of the decisions that affect you. Its your right to vote.
If youre a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and have turned 18, you
need to be on the electoral roll.
Ready to enrol? Want more information?
Visit elections.org.nz or facebook.com/ivotenz

CAREERS
How are you spending your summer?
For some of you gaining work over the summer is a requirement of
your degree and for others you are probably looking forward to a
break! But did you know that you have 14 weeks holiday between
the end of semester two and the beginning of semester one next
year! So what are you going to do with it?

Talk to employers you would like to work for in the future. Do they
have any work available over the summer break? They may not be
able to pay you but you could volunteer.
There are a number of websites that advertise summer work so
make sure you are looking at them and applying for work. Think
outside the box who do you know that is working in the industry
you would like to get into; start developing those networks and you
never know where you may end up!

Think about the skills employers are looking for when you
graduate and begin thinking about how you could develop them.
For example if you are a 1st year Nursing student and would like to
work with children then spend your summer working on school
holiday programmes; the same applies if you are interested in
becoming a teacher!!

Check out our website http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/studentlife/services-students/career-and-employment/get-employment/

internships-placements-and-work-experience.cfm that has further
information on finding work over summer and links to sites that
advertise vacancies.

Start applying for summer positions now! Have a look at the wide
range of jobs MasseyCareerHub for over summer. Some you will
need to be in your second year to apply for but it will give you an
idea of what to aim for in 2016.

Careers & Employment Massey Manawatu

Be aware that employers use a range of terms when offering work

experience. Search using terms that include internship; placement;
practical work; vacation work; work experience and summer work.

CHAPLAINCY
Hi there,
Well time is flying by, and we are almost halfway through the second
semester. I hope you are managing to survive the cold although I have
heard the halls tend to be well heated, so hopefully you are not needing to
cope by wearing around all the clothes you own plus a sleeping bag :-).
(I remember doing this in my student flatting days!).
Winter can be a time when it is hard to get motivated to do things (like
study!), and we feel like hibernating (e.g. staying in bed :-). It is a time
when we particularly appreciate small things like free hot drinks, a warm study/hangout space, free pancakes (Wednesday
nights), free hot soup & buns (Thursday lunchtimes), and friendly people. You can find all of these things at the Centre, so feel
free to come and partake!
While tertiary study can be stressful, enjoy the ride. Its a unique and exciting time in your life.
Remember that we at the Centre are here to listen and support you throughout your studies,
so pop in and see us anytime.
Take care and stay warm,
Rebekah
(On behalf of the chaplaincy team)

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHJULY

Congratulations to the following residents who have been
selected as residents of the month for July 2015 for their
respective halls.
The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significant
contribution that a resident has made within the hall during the last
month.
Each will receive a coffee voucher for their contributions to the
community.

This award is given based on the following criteria:

General behaviour is exemplary

Respectful of others
Actively participating in hall events
Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment
Encourages and motivates others in the all
Active involvement in resident committees
Above all, is a positive role model

PROFILE THIS MONTH

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Lucinda Soh
MOGINIE HALL

Joshua Bywater
TAWA HALL

Nicholas Kan
KAIRANGA COURT

Chaoke Hu
ROTARY COURT

Laura Foy
CRAIGLOCKHART/
BINDALOE HALL

Diana Phillips
RUAHINE/TARARUA

Reggie Boult
MATAI HALL
Reggie is from Wanganui and is studying a
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise science
majoring in Physical Education.

Aleisha Cotton
WALTER DYER HALL

Jackline Oseka
ATAWHAI FLATS

Emma Radford
MCHARDY HALL

Kate Mora
MIRO HALL

Breigh Sample
CITY COURT

Thomas Rae
TOTARA HALL

He has been an excellent resident and has

shown this through his outstanding hall spirit.
Reggie is also loved by his peers. Reggie,
always willing to help out in the hall, he can
been seen in the common room being social, or
being in his room studying hard for upcoming
tests or assignments.
Reggie is a keen rugby player and loves his
rugby team, and is committed to the Varsity
Rams (sky blue). He can also be seen helping
his hall mates with basic line outs and tackles.
All the best Reggie and keep up the Matai spirit.

Bridget Newson-McNally
EGMONT COURT

Kayla van Endt

COLOMBO HALL

Subadra Sagayadevan
KIWITEA HALL