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Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Adventures ....
Check out our new page "Adventures".
It's not all about work and professional development. Check out what we get up to away from our desks.
It's not all about work and professional development. Check out what we get up to away from our desks.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Thank you to our Sponsors
Rotorua AAPNZ would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support. Over the next couple of weeks we will profiling our local sponsors.
Meet Our Sponsors . . . .
Pamela Jenkins has been designing exciting flowers in the same location in Rotorua's CBD for the past 40 years....that has to be a recommendation!
Think of any special occasion held in Rotorua and flowers especially created will be delivered by Pamela's smart black and white van.
Pam is a Master Florist diploma holder of The New Zealand Professional Florists Inc, and an accredited Interflora NZ & European judge. Her team of trained designers are highly qualified to create that very special design – whether it be for a large conference, wedding, anniversary, birthday, new baby or bereavement.
So for fabulous fresh flowers anywhere in Rotorua City or around the world, the name to remember is Rotorua Florist!
Meet Our Sponsors . . . .
Happy 40th Anniversary Rotorua Florist
Think of any special occasion held in Rotorua and flowers especially created will be delivered by Pamela's smart black and white van.
Pam is a Master Florist diploma holder of The New Zealand Professional Florists Inc, and an accredited Interflora NZ & European judge. Her team of trained designers are highly qualified to create that very special design – whether it be for a large conference, wedding, anniversary, birthday, new baby or bereavement.
So for fabulous fresh flowers anywhere in Rotorua City or around the world, the name to remember is Rotorua Florist!
Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre boasts the largest hotel-based conference centre in Rotorua. The Fenton Conference Centre is set in an exclusive area of the hotel, with its own foyer and four main conference rooms. Delegates can enjoy their coffee and meal breaks in the courtyard, beside the pool, or in the Fenton Foyer, and the conference centre can host up to 500 delegates theatre style in the Fenton Ballroom.
The Fenton Foyer also acts as a trade exhibition foyer, with catering flowing through the trade area. A total of 62 trades can be set in the Conference Centre.
rooms, smaller lounges, and the boardroom. There is also plenty of complimentary parking, with the main car park situated directly outside the conference centre.
For any enquiries, or to request a proposal to meet
your needs please contact Steven Emery
DDI 7 349 5278 Mobile: 027 281 2835
Website: www.distinctionrotorua.co.nz
HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL ROTORUA
Having operated locally for over 25 years, we provide friendly, professional service and a true testament to this is the high percentage of repeat and referred clients we have. We provide hassle-free holidays, specialising in escorted tours. We take pride in supporting the Rotorua community with events like the annual Wearable Creationz.
We have a motto in our office “do the basics brilliantly and the rest takes care of itself”. We pride ourselves in ensuring we not only meet but strive to exceed our customer’s expectations and remember..........."Holidays restore what everyday life steals from you.....it's true"
Ph: + 64 7 349 4130
Fax: + 64 7 348 5046
The Morning Fix with Andy George
Start your day with Andy George, Eddie Young and Lou Parker (and occasionally 10-1 Dave) with more fun in the morning, giveaways and all you need to know about whats happening in Rotorua. Ring 349 3 959 anytime, they're always keen to chat!
Start your day with this lot! Parodying their favourite movie, 'The Anchorman', it's (L-R) Dave Ward (10-1 Guy) as Brick Tamland, Lou Parker as Veronica Corningstone, Andy George as Ron Burgundy? and Eddie Young as Champ Kind - Rotorua's #1 LOCAL breakfast show! Tune in weekdays 5am-10am and see why they're #1!
http://www.morefm.co.nz/Shows/Rotorua/Breakfast.aspx#ixzz1sL9lMNvWSunday, 1 April 2012
Rotorua AAPNZ
Invites you, your executive and colleagues
40th Anniversary of
Administrative Professionals Day
Champagne Breakfast 2012
Champagne Breakfast 2012
Wednesday 2nd May
Distinction Rotorua
Conference Centre
Distinction Rotorua
Conference Centre
Are you thriving or surviving in this digital world? How does technology impact on today's admin professionals? Share Pam's passion and energy while she takes you on a life stories tour. Laugh at the disasters and learn some startling realities.
Tickets $30 per person
or
Book your corporate table(s) now
Contact by phone: Lee-Anne 347-6239, Trish 348-7224, Beryl 349-7822
Or by Email: Lee-Anne@rotoruatrust.org.nz for tickets and Enquiries
7:00 am Start (Doors open from 6:40am)
Guest Speaker: Pam Martin
Author & Co-Creator of the Great Kiwi Computer Challenge
Monday, 14 November 2011
Calling all administrators and their managers!
Waiariki Institute of Technology’s
School of Business & Tourism offer
The Diploma in Business Administration – Level 5 online
The Diploma in Business Administration has been specifically designed for all administrative professionals – from receptionist through to office manager and every administration-type position in between.
It is completely taught and learnt online (via the internet) and it is also workplace based. There are no structured classes to attend. This means that you are able to study using your own work as the basis for your assessment work and in a time that suits the organisation and yourself. Our courses are designed with you in mind and the learning is flexible enough to encompass what you do now plus it gives you huge scope into higher learning opportunities.
You require a minimum of eight courses to complete the diploma which can be achieved in two years - studying four courses each year (two each semester) or take longer if you prefer to study one course at a time.
Courses are available for enrolment in February and July (two semesters a year) – most courses are restricted to one semester delivery only.
Each course is timetabled for a 15 week period but they can be finished earlier if you wish to do so.
Tell your boss about the wonderful opportunity to gain a meaningful qualification while carrying on your day-to-day work. We work with you so that you gain a qualification so you can achieve that piece of paper which means so much in today’s workplace.
For enquiries please phone:
Joanne Duncan, Head of Department for Management and Business Administration
or
Vivienne Kermode, Senior Tutor, DipBA-L5. 07 346 8672 DD
These courses available February only (20th February 2012)
BADM5000 = Management Administration roles & meetings procedures (15 credits)
BADM5003 = Professional development and strategies (15 credits)
MGMT5208 = Fundamentals of Project Management (15 credits)
BADM6004 = Develop, coordinate & manage administration services (15 credits)
BADM6005 = Customer service management (15 credits)
These courses available July only (16th July 2012)
BADM5001= Managing people and conflict resolution (15 credits)
BADM5008 = Payroll Power (15 credits)
BADM4000 = Administration for management (15 credits)
ONLY CHOOSE ONE OF BADM.4000 or BADM.5000 do not do both.
BADM5004 = Management Administration Services (15 credits)
BADM5005 = Research, preparation & presentation of business information (15 credits)
BADM5006 = Staff processes (15 credits)
BADM6003 = Business Event/Project Planning (15 credits)
To discuss options contact Waiariki Institute of Technology School of Business & Tourism School Administrator or the Senior Tutor for the Diploma in Business Administration – Level 5 – Vivienne Kermode, Rotorua phone 07 346 8672 or email Vivienne.Kermode@waiariki.ac.nz
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Rotorua Community Leadership Awards . . .
The inaugural Rotorua Community Leadership Awards, were held recently in conjunction with the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Trust, the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust, the Rotorua Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Post.
The awards presented to the 16 leaders in the Rotorua community covered many areas of achievement, including the performing arts, youth leadership, business, community service, sports and environmental action.
One very surprised recipient of this award was none other than our own Northern Regional Leader - Alexis Lew Gor. Alexis has worked tirelessly in our ethnic community for many years and is a very worthy recipient.
Alexis - we are very proud of you. On behalf of AAPNZ - Congratulations and well done!!!!
Below is the article that appeared in the Daily Post.
Alexis LewGor plays an important role in helping new immigrants settle in Rotorua.
PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER
Alexis LewGor laughs at the idea she won a leadership award for services to her community but it's her work that has helped many migrants find their way in their new homeland and city.
"I really didn't think what I was doing was leadership," she told The Daily Post.
Mrs LewGor immigrated to New Zealand from Lautoka in Fiji and, after working in the small forestry town of Murupara, she and her husband settled in Rotorua in 1997.
However, it took some time for her to settle in as she dealt with the residency process and she found it difficult to find work, she believes, because of her accent.
"When I moved into Rotorua, I spoke with other migrants that shared their experiences with me.
"We started an ethnic council where a handful of us from all different ethnicities got together to share the experience of settling into our adoptive country," she said.
They decided there would be other newcomers in future who would face the same experiences and obstacles and so they wanted to help. The group was the first in a long list of projects Mrs LewGor has since undertaken, using the collective experiences of migrants to help newcomers settle into the community and express their cultures.
Over the years she has been heavily involved with the Rotorua Fijian Association, the Rotorua Newcomers Network, the Rotorua Multicultural Business Council and the Pacific Island Trust.
"If you have a vision, and the people that you work with have some commonality in it, then by working together and sharing that vision, good results can come of it."
Mrs LewGor became president of the Rotorua Multicultural Council in 2005 and has helped run events that celebrate the city's cultural diversity, including GlobalFest, Polyfest, Whakanuia and U&I; Soccerfest and Can Cook events.
"My role has taught me a lot of things to do with managing people and leading by example."
On top of her community service work, Mrs LewGor is a full-time administrator for the PF Olsen group and balances her professional, community and personal lives.
Margriet Theron, who works with Mrs LewGor on several committees, described her as a strong leader who utilised the advice and skills of her colleagues to help migrants.
"It's a great characteristic of a leader to learn and to accept offerings from various members of her committee," Mrs Theron said. "She gives people the opportunity to celebrate their own language and customs and culture, while becoming a part of a new community."
The Rotorua Community Leadership Awards, at which Mrs LewGor and others were recognised, were established by Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters, The Daily Post, the Rotorua Chamber of Commerce and the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust to celebrate Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week.
Article courtesy of the Daily Post.
The awards presented to the 16 leaders in the Rotorua community covered many areas of achievement, including the performing arts, youth leadership, business, community service, sports and environmental action.
One very surprised recipient of this award was none other than our own Northern Regional Leader - Alexis Lew Gor. Alexis has worked tirelessly in our ethnic community for many years and is a very worthy recipient.
Alexis - we are very proud of you. On behalf of AAPNZ - Congratulations and well done!!!!
Below is the article that appeared in the Daily Post.
ALEXIS LEW GOR
Rotorua Community Leadership Award
Alexis LewGor plays an important role in helping new immigrants settle in Rotorua.
PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER
Alexis LewGor laughs at the idea she won a leadership award for services to her community but it's her work that has helped many migrants find their way in their new homeland and city.
"I really didn't think what I was doing was leadership," she told The Daily Post.
Mrs LewGor immigrated to New Zealand from Lautoka in Fiji and, after working in the small forestry town of Murupara, she and her husband settled in Rotorua in 1997.
However, it took some time for her to settle in as she dealt with the residency process and she found it difficult to find work, she believes, because of her accent.
"When I moved into Rotorua, I spoke with other migrants that shared their experiences with me.
"We started an ethnic council where a handful of us from all different ethnicities got together to share the experience of settling into our adoptive country," she said.
They decided there would be other newcomers in future who would face the same experiences and obstacles and so they wanted to help. The group was the first in a long list of projects Mrs LewGor has since undertaken, using the collective experiences of migrants to help newcomers settle into the community and express their cultures.
Over the years she has been heavily involved with the Rotorua Fijian Association, the Rotorua Newcomers Network, the Rotorua Multicultural Business Council and the Pacific Island Trust.
"If you have a vision, and the people that you work with have some commonality in it, then by working together and sharing that vision, good results can come of it."
Mrs LewGor became president of the Rotorua Multicultural Council in 2005 and has helped run events that celebrate the city's cultural diversity, including GlobalFest, Polyfest, Whakanuia and U&I; Soccerfest and Can Cook events.
"My role has taught me a lot of things to do with managing people and leading by example."
On top of her community service work, Mrs LewGor is a full-time administrator for the PF Olsen group and balances her professional, community and personal lives.
Margriet Theron, who works with Mrs LewGor on several committees, described her as a strong leader who utilised the advice and skills of her colleagues to help migrants.
"It's a great characteristic of a leader to learn and to accept offerings from various members of her committee," Mrs Theron said. "She gives people the opportunity to celebrate their own language and customs and culture, while becoming a part of a new community."
The Rotorua Community Leadership Awards, at which Mrs LewGor and others were recognised, were established by Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters, The Daily Post, the Rotorua Chamber of Commerce and the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust to celebrate Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week.
Article courtesy of the Daily Post.
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Vivienne Kermode - Committee member AAPNZ Rotorua and senior tutor, Waiariki Institute of Technology
I am Vivienne Kermode, senior tutor in the Business Administration section of the School of Business & Tourism, Waiariki Institute of Technology. I specialise in online and workplace based study for all administrators (in New Zealand) who want to gain the Diploma in Business Administration - Level 5. The online Diploma is a wonderful way for administrators to study as they can do it within their own workplace and at a time to suit them. Everything you need is available on line - no extra text books to worry about!
I have been a member of AAPNZ Rotorua for a few years now and fully support all administrators - as I started out in administration when I was 15 and have had numerous jobs leading up to my teaching administration - a subject which I am passionate about. I have held posts as marketing and public relations with AAPNZ and training officer.
In my spare time I like reading, spending time with the family, fly fishing, and enjoying walking in our Redwood forest here in Rotorua where I take my wee (very fat) dog as often as I can as it does us both good to stretch the legs. If you are reading this then AAPNZ is for you - and a great place for administrators.
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