Monday, 19 September 2011

Vodafone Warriors



The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in AucklandNew Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership and are the only team from outside Australia. Coached by Ivan Cleary and captained by Simon Mannering, the Warriors are based at Mt Smart Stadium in the southern Auckland suburb of Penrose.
For the 1995 season the newly-formed Auckland Warriors became the first off-shore club to be admitted to the Australian Rugby League's premiership when it expanded to twenty teams. As a result of the mid-1990s' Super League war, Auckland left the ARL to compete in the Super League competition of 1997, before joining the re-unified NRL the following year. They re-branded themselves the New Zealand Warriors in 2001. Over sixteen seasons the Warriors have reached one grand final and claimed one minor premiership (both in 2002), reached the play-offs 6 times, and provided the majority of the New Zealand national team's players.

VODAFONE WARRIORS SQUAD:

Back row: Saulala Houma, James Gavet, Elijah Taylor, Bill Tupou, Sione Lousi, Manu Vatuvei, Jeremy Latimore, Ben Matulino, Krisnan Inu, Russell Packer, Feleti Mateo, Ukuma Ta'ai, Matt Robinson, Upu Poching

Middle row: Brett Seymour, Shaun Berrigan, Joel Moon, Jake Lillyman, Steve Rapira, Sam Rapira, Micheal Luck, Isaac John, Glen Fisiiahi, Ben Henry, Shaun Johnson, Ivan Penehe

Front row: Kevin Locke, Jerome Ropati, Alehana Mara, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering (Captain), Ivan Cleary (Coach), James Maloney, Lance Hohaia, Aaron Heremaia, Pita Godinet.

THE WARRIORS OUT AND ABOUT:

Kidz First Auckland trip

After Kidz First Charity Golf Day the Vodafone Warriors visited Kidz First Children’s Hospital in South Auckland to provide a boost for the many children under the care of the hospital. The visit was a great opportunity for the players to spread some cheer to some young and less fortunate fans and allowed them to take their minds off of football leading into the beginning of a busy season.
Charity Golf Day to Benefit Kidz First Children's Hospital
The team took part in a round of golf to benefit the Kidz First Children's Hospital. A total of 28 teams consisting of many of the Vodafone Warriors sponsors and corporate members played at the Titirangi Golf Club, with most teams including player from the Vodafone Warriors. Along with the golf tournament, an auction for memorabilia and items donated by sponsors was held. Among the items auctioned were signed jerseys worn by past Vodafone Warriors Steve Price and Ruben Wiki in their milestone 300th NRL games.
Northland Appearances
The NRL and NYC teams travelled to Whangerei early before a trial match at Toll Stadium this season to make appearances for autograph signings and pictures with fans.The Vodafone Warriors Simon Mannering, Lance Hohaia and others visited the Matarau school to run drills, play Backyard League and take photos with the students. Others visited theWhangarei Base Hospital or made appearances at Liquor King and Stirling Sports stores.
PikeRiver Mine Charity Match
Vodafone Warriors CEO Wayne Scurrah and Newcastle Knights CEO Steve Burraston came together to schedule a match between their two sides in the wake of November’s Pike River mining tragedy. The game was supported by the NRL and NZRL with proceeds going to the mining relief fund and the West Coast Rugby League. The team spent four days in Greymouth making appearances for autograph signings and pictures. The players took part in a breakfast for the families of miners who were lost, a kids' carnival at the Suburbs club and Waitangi Day celebrations.
Sky City Kidz First Christmas Party
The full Vodafone Warriors squad were on hand at the Sky City Convention Centre. The players spent the day designing t-shirts and taking pictures with children who were patients of the Kidz First Children’s Hospital. Mayor Len Brown, former world champion shot putter Valerie Adams and champion boxer Shane Cameron were also in attendance.

Pics





TOKI
Go The Warriors!!!

THE END


Thursday, 15 September 2011

keeping New Zealand Clean and Green


Waste Friendly

Litter-free places are healthy places. Waste is hazardous if disposed of incorrectly and can attract pests and disease. Reduce the amount of waste you make and dispose of it responsibly.

Don't litter

  • Always put all your rubbish in the bin provided, or take it away with you when you leave

Reuse and recycle

  • Reuse plastic bags or try not to use them at all
  • Seek out recycling centres for paper, glass, plastic and cans
  • Ask your local i-SITE for the nearest recycling station
  • Reuse your water bottles

    Water Friendly

    Lakes, rivers, beaches and harbours are our treasures and also the habitat of many plants, fish and bird species. When enjoying our waterways, please be sure to keep them free of rubbish, spills and introduced species, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come. You can help by:
    • Washing your gear between waterways to prevent the spread of unwanted pests like didymo (freshwater algae)
    Water is a precious resource, and many New Zealand towns and cities experience water shortages during the summer months. You can help by:
    • Using water sparingly
    • Taking shorter showers

    Energy Friendly

    Using less energy helps reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in our air. This is because less fossil fuels are being burnt to produce electricity. You can help by:
    • Switching off your electrical equipment when not in use
    • Turning off the lights when you leave the room
    • Asking tourism operators about their environmentally friendly practices

    Travel Friendly

    Around 20 percent of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions come from transport. You can help reduce this and save fuel by:
    • Walking and cycling instead of driving
    • Using public transport
    • Reducing your speed on the open road
    • Switching off your engine when stopped
    • Choosing to buy or hire a fuel-efficient vehicle
    • Offsetting your emissions by buying individual carbon credits. 

    Travel safely

    • New Zealand's weather changes rapidly, so be prepared
    • Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
    • Be firewise—observe fire bans and always check before lighting fires
    • Ask your local Department of Conservation visitor centre or i-SITE for safety information and advice


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They all help you get into a good job or university.
There all fun(well most)



Wednesday, 14 September 2011

My Ancestors

Where They Came From:
Hawaii

The Flag:
 
The Population:
- Total
1,360,301 (2010 Census)[2]
1,211,537 (2000

The Size Of The Country:

Area Ranked 43rd in the U.S.
 - Total10,931 sq mi
(28,311 km2)
 - Widthn/a miles (n/a km)
 - Length1,522 miles (2,450 km)
 - % water41.2
 - Latitude18° 55′ N to 28° 27′ N
 - Longitude154° 48′ W to 178° 22′ W

Interesting facts:

  • Hawaii has eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the "Big Island" of Hawaii.
  •  Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time). There is no daylight savings time. Hawaiian time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time, and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
The National Anthem:

"Hawai`i Pono`î"


Verse 1:
Hawai`i pono`î
Nânâ i kou mô`î
Ka lani ali`i,
Ke ali`i
Chorus:
Makua lani ê,
Kamehameha ê,
Na kaua e pale,
Me ka ihe
Verse 2:
Hawai`i pono`î
Nânâ i nâ ali`i
Nâ pua muli kou
Nâ pôki`i
Verse 3:
Hawai`i pono`î
E ka lâhui e
`O kâu hana nui
E u`i ê

Translation:

Verse 1:
Hawaii's own true sons
Be loyal to your chief
Your country's liege and lord
The chief
Chorus:
Royal father
Kamehameha
Shall defend in war
With spears
Verse 2:
Hawaii's own true sons
Look to your chief
Those chiefs of younger birth
Younger descent
Verse 3:
Hawaii's own true sons
People of loyal heart
The only duty lies
List and abide


                                                                                                                                        
                    



            




My Mindmap

Monday, 12 September 2011

Internet Safety

• Approximately one in seven youth online (10 to 17-years-old) received a sexual solicitation or approach over the Internet.
• Four percent (4%) received an aggressive sexual solicitation – a solicitor who asked to meet them somewhere; called them on the telephone; or sent them offline mail, money, or gifts.
• Thirty-four percent (34%) had an unwanted exposure to sexual material — pictures of naked people or people having sex.
• Twenty-seven percent (27%) of the youth who encountered unwanted sexual material told a parent or guardian. If the encounter was defined as distressing – episodes that made them feel very upset or afraid – forty-two percent (42%) told a parent or guardian.
• Two out of five missing children, between the ages of 14 and 17, are missing due to internet activity (Still verifying this one


The Treaty Of Waitangi

HER MAJESTY VICTORIA Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland regarding with Her Royal Favour the Native Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and anxious to protect their just Rights and Property and to secure to them the enjoyment of Peace and Good Order has deemed it necessary in consequence of the great number of Her Majesty's Subjects who have already settled in New Zealand and the rapid extension of Emigration both from Europe and Australia which is still in progress to constitute and appoint a functionary properly authorised to treat with the Aborigines of New Zealand for the recognition of Her Majesty's Sovereign authority over the whole or any part of those islands – Her Majesty therefore being desirous to establish a settled form of Civil Government with a view to avert the evil consequences which must result from the absence of the necessary Laws and Institutions alike to the native population and to Her subjects has been graciously pleased to empower and to authorise me William Hobson a Captain in Her Majesty's Royal Navy Consul and Lieutenant-Governor of such parts of New Zealand as may be or hereafter shall be ceded to her Majesty to invite the confederated and independent Chiefs of New Zealand to concur in the following Articles and Conditions.

Article the first [Article 1]

The Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the separate and independent Chiefs who have not become members of the Confederation cede to Her Majesty the Queen of England absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of Sovereignty which the said Confederation or Individual Chiefs respectively exercise or possess, or may be supposed to exercise or to possess over their respective Territories as the sole sovereigns thereof.

Article the second [Article 2]

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession; but the Chiefs of the United Tribes and the individual Chiefs yield to Her Majesty the exclusive right of Preemption over such lands as the proprietors thereof may be disposed to alienate at such prices as may be agreed upon between the respective Proprietors and persons appointed by Her Majesty to treat with them in that behalf.

Article the third [Article 3]

In consideration thereof Her Majesty the Queen of England extends to the Natives of New Zealand Her royal protection and imparts to them all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects.
(signed) William Hobson, Lieutenant-Governor.
Now therefore We the Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand being assembled in Congress at Victoria in Waitangi and We the Separate and Independent Chiefs of New Zealand claiming authority over the Tribes and Territories which are specified after our respective names, having been made fully to understand the Provisions of the foregoing Treaty, accept and enter into the same in the full spirit and meaning thereof in witness of which we have attached our signatures or marks at the places and the dates respectively specified. Done at Waitangi this Sixth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.


Te Tiriti O Waitangi

KO WIKITORIA te Kuini o Ingarani i tana mahara atawai ki nga Rangatira me nga Hapu o Nu Tirani i tana hiahia hoki kia tohungia ki a ratou o ratou rangatiratanga me to ratou wenua, a kia mau tonu hoki te Rongo ki a ratou me te Atanoho hoki kua wakaaro ia he mea tika kia tukua mai tetahi Rangatira – hei kai wakarite ki nga Tangata maori o Nu Tirani – kia wakaaetia e nga Rangatira Maori te Kawanatanga o te Kuini ki nga wahikatoa o te wenua nei me nga motu – na te mea hoki he tokomaha ke nga tangata o tona Iwi Kua noho ki tenei wenua, a e haere mai nei.
Na ko te Kuini e hiahia ana kia wakaritea te Kawanatanga kia kaua ai nga kino e puta mai ki te tangata Maori ki te Pakeha e noho ture kore ana.
Na kua pai te Kuini kia tukua a hau a Wiremu Hopihona he Kapitana i te Roiara Nawi hei Kawana mo nga wahi katoa o Nu Tirani e tukua aianei amua atu ki te Kuini, e mea atu ana ia ki nga Rangatira o te wakaminenga o nga hapu o Nu Tirani me era Rangatira atu enei ture ka korerotia nei.

Ko te tuatahi

Ko nga Rangatira o te wakaminenga me nga Rangatira katoa hoki ki hai i uru ki taua wakaminenga ka tuku rawa atu ki te Kuini o Ingarani ake tonu atu – te Kawanatanga katoa o o ratou wenua.

Ko te tuarua

Ko te Kuini o Ingarani ka wakarite ka wakaae ki nga Rangitira ki nga hapu – ki nga tangata katoa o Nu Tirani te tino rangatiratanga o o ratou wenua o ratou kainga me o ratou taonga katoa. Otiia ko nga Rangatira o te wakaminenga me nga Rangatira katoa atu ka tuku ki te Kuini te hokonga o era wahi wenua e pai ai te tangata nona te Wenua – ki te ritenga o te utu e wakaritea ai e ratou ko te kai hoko e meatia nei e te Kuini hei kai hoko mona.

Ko te tuatoru

Hei wakaritenga mai hoki tenei mo te wakaaetanga ki te Kawanatanga o te Kuini – Ka tiakina e te Kuini o Ingarani nga tangata maori katoa o Nu Tirani ka tukua ki a ratou nga tikanga katoa rite tahi ki ana mea ki nga tangata o Ingarani.
(signed) William Hobson, Consul and Lieutenant-Governor.
Na ko matou ko nga Rangatira o te Wakaminenga o nga hapu o Nu Tirani ka huihui nei ki Waitangi ko matou hoki ko nga Rangatira o Nu Tirani ka kite nei i te ritenga o enei kupu, ka tangohia ka wakaaetia katoatia e matou, koia ka tohungia ai o matou ingoa o matou tohu.
Ka meatia tenei ki Waitangi i te ono o nga ra o Pepueri i te tau kotahi mano, e waru rau e wa te kau o to tatou Ariki.