2008 annual report
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Lovey Fife - Visual Arts Kim Povey - Architecture Bayard Nelson - Te Puna James Daly - Information Systems Paul George - Forestry Melanie Osborne - Horticulture 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Alayne Dyke - Travel 2008 Highlights • Commencement of FutureTrades facilities. • Four years’ academic audit. • Crown Loan capitalisation agreed. • Membership of TANZ. • Agreement with Unitec on delivery to students. • NorthTec Best Practice for Horticulture (cited in Massey University research). • Indian market and international students. • New Guangzhou Group in Diploma Hospitality Management. • Award winning hospitality programme (HSI Awards). • Flexible Learning Strategy launched. • Service standards launched. • New Kaumatua Hohepa Rudolph appointed. • Launch of a new management structure. • Business Development area established. • Delivery on Great Barrier Island commenced. • Finalist in NZ Computerworld, Overall Excellence in Use of ICT (this is one of the most prestigious awards in the New Zealand IT industry). Joseph Fonseka, NZ Diploma in Business 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Glossary 2 BAA Bachelor of Applied Arts BAppIS Bachelor of Applied Information Systems BBM Bachelor of Business Management BASS Bachelor of Applied Social Service BITO Boating Industry Training Organisation BCITO Building Construction Industry Training Organisation BHSc (Nursing) Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) EEO EFTS Equal Educational Opportunities Equivalent Full-time Student/s EITO Engineering Industry Training Organisation ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages FIT Forest Industries Training FTE Full-Time Equivalent IELTS International English Language Testing System ITO Industry Training Organisation ITPNZ Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in New Zealand ITPQ Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality KPI Key Performance Indicators MITO Motor Industry Training Organisation NQF National Qualifications Framework NZDB NZ Diploma in Business NZIM New Zealand Institute of Management NZQA New Zealand Qualifications Authority PTE Private Training Establishment QMS Quality Management Systems SDR Single Data Return TAMU Tertiary Advisory Monitoring Unit TEC Tertiary Education Commission 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Contents Highlights 1 Glossary 2 The Role of this Annual Report 4 The Council of NorthTec 5 Senior Staff and Management 6 Statements of Vision, Mission and Values 7 Chairperson’s Report 10 Chief Executive’s Report 11 Financial Summaries Summary of Non-Financial Performance Figures 14 Summary of Financial Information 16 Review and Performance Review and Performance 18 Academic Quality Services Report 24 Flexible Learning Report 25 Programme Development Report 27 Research Report 28 Library Report 31 Programme Area Reports 32 Financial Reporting Auditor’s Report 44 Management Responsibility Statement 46 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts 47 Equity Statement Equal Employment Opportunities 74 Equal Educational Opportunities 75 Professional Services Directory inside back cover 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 3 The Role of this Annual Report Purpose of this Annual Report The purpose of this Annual Report is to provide information to assist users to: • assess the polytechnic’s financial and service performance, financial position and cash flows; • assess the polytechnic’s compliance with legislation, regulations, common law and contractual arrangements, as these relate to the assessment of the polytechnic’s financial and service performance, financial position and cash flows; and • make decisions about providing resources to, or doing business with, the polytechnic. Thus the report has an accountability role and an informative role. Annual financial statements are required by the Crown Entities Act 2004 and section 220 of the Education Act 1989. Financial and non-financial information is required to be included for each significant activity. Relationships to Other Key Documents Under the Education Act 1989, a tertiary institution must prepare and adopt the following documents: • Proposed Plan (Investment Plan) (section 159T); • Annual Report (section 220). Megan Bowers, Bachelor of Applied Arts 4 2008 ANNUAL REPORT The Council of NorthTec THE COUNCIL OF NORTHTEC as at 31 December 2008 Robert Lescher Chair of Council B Comm (Hons), CISI Co-opted member Gay McCullough MBA (Hons), CA, CMA Deputy Chair of Council Appointed by the Minister of Education Vern Dark M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons) Appointed by the Minister of Education Marshall Taylor Appointed by the Minister of Education Bernard Makoare Appointed by the Minister of Education Terry Barnett BSc(Hons)(Lond), M.Ed(B’ham), PGCE(Warwick) Chief Executive Gwen Edge Allied Staff Representative Julia Iri BEd Academic Staff Representative Mike Hemara Student Representative Julie Governor Dip Nursing, BHSc New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Tepania Kingi Dip Soc, NZIM Co-Opted member Craig Brown Co-Opted member Valerie Freeman Co-Opted member Chris Murphy, Information Systems 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Senior Staff and Management of NorthTec SENIOR STAFF AND MANAGEMENT as at 31 December 2008 Chief Executive 6 Terry Barnett Masters of Education - University of Birmingham Postgraduate Certificate in Education - University of Warwick Bachelor of Science (Geography) - University of London Deputy Chief Executive Paul Binney and Chief Operating Officer BSc Economics (Hons) - University of Leicester Chartered Accountant Director Paul Decker Business Development NZ Certificate in Quality Management and Auditing NZ Certificate in Adult Learning Director Human Resources Les Freeman Graduate Diploma in Business (Massey) Professional Membership of HRINZ National Certificate in Adult Teaching and Learning Regional Manager Phil Giles Diploma in Secondary Teaching Director International Moira Hagenson Masters of Education RSA Cambridge Cert TEFLA Diploma of Teaching Bachelor of Education Director Finance Cherokee Lawrence Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Marketing Director Strategic Planning Rob MacLean Certificate in Banking Director Student Success Lynda Mathey Degree in Education & Higher Teaching Diploma Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies Director Programme Delivery Heather Moore Registered General and Obstetric Nurse BA Social Science Master of Education PhD Advisor (Mäori) Taipari Munro Certificate in Adult Teaching Tohu Matauranga Mäori - BA (Mäori Studies) Regional Manager Suzy Poppe Registered General and Obstetric Nurse Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management Bachelor of Nursing Masters of Business Studies Postgraduate Certificate in Renal Nursing Director Academic Services Ross Scobie BSc (Hons) Chemistry Director Marketing and Communications Dave Williams Bachelor of Arts (Geography/History major) Bachelor of Commerce (Economics/Business Administration major) Director Learning Innovation and Technology Services Xiaohui Xu Postgraduate Diploma of Business (Administration) Masters of Engineering (Computers) Bachelor of Engineering (Hons, Computer) 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Vision and Mission TE KITENGA - VISION Mäori Version English Version Ka möhiotia mätou mö te wairua hihiko mö ngä kaupapa mätauranga rëanga tuatoru e hängai pü ana ki te ähua whakahou i te ora o te tangata, ä, me te whakakaha ake i ngä hapori. We will be recognised for relevant, accessible, innovative tertiary education which transforms lives and builds communities. TE WHÄINGA - MISSION Mäori Version Te whakapakaritanga o Te Raki, Te Taitokerau me öna iwi mä roto i te mätauranga reanga tuatoru. English Version Developing the North and Te Tai Tokerau and their people through tertiary education. Jamie Dent, Architectural Technology 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Statement of Values In achieving its mission, NorthTec is committed to the following values: INTEGRITY: This is our foundation: We speak and act truthfully. We acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them as part of a continuous enhancement culture. RESPECT: We respect the needs and aspirations of others. We are here for our students and achieve results through teamwork. FAIRNESS: We treat students and colleagues justly and expect the same in return. MUTUAL TRUST: We value and honour students and colleagues as people – sharing perspectives, accommodating differences, believing motives are trustworthy. WHOLENESS: We believe it is the whole person who best learns, teaches, leads and serves. CONSIDERATE, OPEN COMMUNICATION: We openly share information, ideas and feelings, listening carefully, expressing our views clearly. PROFESSIONALISM: This is everyone’s business. We are aiming high, we “walk the talk” providing opportunities for all people to succeed. INITIATIVE: We think it through and get on with it. Our commitment is to improving student access. Te Ngäkau po Ko tö mätou p o mätou hë, k Whakanui Ka whakanui a äkonga, ä, mä Tika Ka manaakitia whakahoki ma Kia Whakapon Ka whakauara tängata. Ka ä ka whakapono Te Katoatanga Ki a mätou ne taea e ia ki te Te Ngäkau Ma Ka whakapua äta whakaron kia märama. Te Ngaiotanga Nä mätou kato öna whakatut RESPONSIBLE RISK TAKING AND INNOVATION: We respond well to challenges and find ways to solve problems. Te Kakama Ka whakaaron ngä putanga DIVERSITY AND CREATIVITY: We value and encourage diversity and originality, freeing one another to innovate and use creative ideas that work. Te Ata Arahi A Ka whakautu take. CO-OPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP: We work with students, colleagues and the community to achieve common goals. We work in partnership with our community. Our commitment is to deliver on New Zealand’s founding bicultural partnership. Ngä Rerekëtan Ka whakauara whakaaro wai FUN AND SELF-WORTH: We recognise and celebrate achievement and encourage positive effort. We take our work seriously and ourselves lightly, believing that people learn and work best when they enjoy what they do. 8 Kua herea Te whäinga. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Mahi Ngätahi Ka mahi ngäta whäinga. Ka m noho here mä Te Mana O Te Ka whakaaeti ana mätou ki whakapono m Ko Ngä Uaratanga Kua herea Te Tai Tokerau Wänanga ki ënei uaratanga i raro iho nei hei whakatutuki i öna whäinga. Te Ngäkau pono Ko tö mätou pütake tënei: He pono o mätou körero me o mätou mahi katoa. E whäkina atu ana o mätou hë, ka mau hei kaupapa whakapakari tonu, tohutohu i a mätou. Whakanui Ka whakanui atu mätou i ngä hiahia me ngä wawata o te tangata. Kei konei hoki mätou mö ngä äkonga, ä, mä te mahitahi ka whiwhi ki ngä hua Tika Ka manaakitia ngä äkonga me o mätu hoamahi i runga i te pai me te tika. Me përä anö o rätou whakahoki mai i ënei tüähuatanga. Kia Whakapono Tëtahi Ki Tëtahi Ka whakauaratia, ä, ka whakahönoretia e mätou i o mätou äkonga me o mätou hoamahi hei tängata. Ka äta tirohia ngätahitia i ngä märamatanga, ka äta whakaaroaro i ngä pokakëtanga, ka whakapono he tika ngä kaupapa whakahau o te tangata. Te Katoatanga O Te Tangata Ki a mätou nei, mä te katoatanga o te tangata, mai i töna hinengaro tae atu ki te wairua, ka taea e ia ki te ako, ki te whakaako, ki te arataki me te manaaki. Te Ngäkau Mahara Me Te Whakapuaki Whakaaro Ka whakapuakina e mätou i o mätou whakaaro me o mätou körero, tae atu ki te hinengaro. Ka äta whakarongo atu ki ngä körero a ëtahi atu, ä ka äta whakaputa atu i o mätou ake whakaaro kia märama. Te Ngaiotanga Nä mätou katoa tënei ähua. Kua ikeike to mätou whäinga. Ka kawea e mätou i o mätou körero ki öna whakatutukinga, kia taea ngä moemoea o te tangata. Te Kakama Ka whakaaronuitia e mätou ki te kaupapa, ä, ka mahia te mahi. Kua herea mätou ki te rapu i ngä putanga hei painga mö ngä äkonga. Te Ata Arahi Atu Ki Roto I Ngä Tüponotanga Me Ngä Rerekëtanga Ka whakautu märika mätou ki ngä wero, ä, ka rapu hoki he huarahi hei whakatutuki ai i ngä take. Ngä Rerekëtanga Me Ngä Waihangatanga Ka whakauaratia, ka whakahauhaua e mätou i ngä rerekëtanga me ngä pütaketanga o ngä whakaaro wairua hihiko, kia wätea mätou ki te hanga, ki te whakatinana ai i aua whakaaro. Mahi Ngätahitanga Ka mahi ngätahi mätou me ngä äkonga me o mätou hoa mahi me te häpori kia tutuki pai ai ngä whäinga. Ka mahi ngätahi mätou me te hunga e noho käinga mai nei i roto i tënei takiwä. Kua noho here mätou ki te mahitahi i ngä mahi i runga i te kaupapa tikanga rua o Niu Tireni. Te Mana O Te Tangata Ka whakaaetia, ä, ka whakanuia e mätou i ngä whakatutukitanga a te tangata. E mahara ana mätou ki te hohonutanga o te mahi, engari ka kore e tukua kia ngaro te ngäkau hari. Ka whakapono mätou ma roto i te hari me te koa ka ako tika, ka oti tika ngä mahi a te tangata. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 9 Chairperson’s Report NorthTec basically achieved an operating surplus of $0.27 million for 2008. We budgeted for a deficit of $0.7 million and operationally achieved a surplus in large part through cost cutting. Due to a last minute change in the allocation of TEC funding from revenue to equity, we have been directed to change our surplus to a $1.1 million deficit. Our cash position has not changed, just our operating revenue. We are still celebrating the fact that we did much better in 2008 than in 2007 despite the accounting treatment of the TEC funding. Funding is inadequate to fully meet our potential. Our institution, along with some other polytechnics, is at the risk of failure in the event of an unexpected substantial downturn in student numbers. Tight funding means that it is not only difficult to carry out current activities, as desirable as it may be, but that we are unable to build sufficient reserves to tide us over a significant reversal or meet a meaningful capital renewal or expansion programme. The last Government opened up the possibility of polytechnics which had had long-term funding limitations being able to apply for catch-up infrastructure funding. Many were in the position that most of their real assets were severely run down, with consequent high maintenance costs and an adverse impact on operations and on enrolments. Some proposals from other institutions were considered, often 10 2008 ANNUAL REPORT resulting in additional funding, but our case was held over. It was decided in 2008 to put all of the remaining infrastructure proposals to a new capital screening group. However, following the elections, this whole process was put on hold. We were, at least, able to put a case of a specific essential new project, namely a new Trades Centre. This was approved by Cabinet during the year. It involves the write-off of some $5 million owed to the Crown and $3.5 million of new funding to develop the centre in a large, existing building in Whangarei. I am proud that we have moved with speed, and with care, in the development which is due to open in mid-2009. This project will bring all trades training under one roof. We will transfer such activities from the existing main campus, plus two separate rented facilities which cover SafeTrades and Boatbuilding. The facilities will enable expansion of both student numbers and the courses available. Thanks to dedicated staff, we continue to raise our standards and it is particularly pleasing that extensive surveys of our students show a very high level of satisfaction with our services. Robert Lescher Council Chairman Chief Executive’s Report 2008 was a year during which NorthTec began to cement its solidity as the key tertiary institute in the north, servicing Northland and Rodney District. Agreement with the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) was reached over the nature of the region for education delivery. The Institute achieved its TEC Student Achievement (SAC) target, recording 2,967 SAC funded effective full time students (EFTS) and 3,480 EFTS overall. We had originally accounted for an operating surplus for the year of $268,000. representing a substantial improvement on the 2007 financial results. This was achieved by significant time and effort being invested by staff at NorthTec. It was identified after the end of the year that over $1,000,000 of funding that we received from TEC had to be accounted for as an equity injection, whereas we had originally budgetted for this injection to be shown as revenue. This led to the surplus that we had originally accounted for changing to a defecit of $1,132,000. Had it not been for the fact that the funding received from TEC was equity in nature rather than operating funding, we would have achieved the $268,000 surplus we originally accounted for. The Institute still faces a need to continue to update its buildings and Crown support for this continues to be sought. However the quality of learning delivery and student satisfaction remains very high. Some progress over physical assets was made as is recorded elsewhere in this report. CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITIES NorthTec has continued to build its role as the primary tertiary education provider in the north during the year and has further enhanced its significance within the New Zealand network of provision for tertiary education. Close working relationships were developed with the members of the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ). This saw new programmes such as the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) introduced into the north as a new online programme. Similarly NorthTec programmes and initiatives were explored by TANZ partners for delivery in their regions. NorthTec was also able to participate in TEC funded TANZ activity including the harmonisation of academic regulations and the development of collaborative support (MyLearn) for online business papers. NorthTec continued to meet its TEC obligations with the productin of a Regional Facilitation report outlining regional training needs in Northland, Rodney and Great Barrier Island. Research activity was enhanced during 2008. For example, research was undertaken for the New Zealand Refining Company, in conjunction with AUT University. Zero emissions testing for automobiles was undertaken; biofuel possibilities from organic plant material started to be explored. 19 new programmes were developed. The full list of these is provided elsewhere in this annual report. This development demonstrates an active and energetic response to the perceived needs of the north. A detailed survey of the employer perceptions of tertiary delivery was undertaken and provides a valuable baseline for future relationship development as the institute switches to a relationship marketing approach. NorthTec has many ITO (Industry Training Organisation) relationships. Of these, relationships with MITO (Motor Industry Training Organisation) and FITEC (Forest Industries Training and Education Council) are particularly strong. New delivery sites continued to be developed to match the dispersed needs of communities. This includes the delivery of nursing training at certificate level into the Rodney District and the delivery of land-based programmes on Great Barrier Island. Relationships with specific iwi continue to evolve. NorthTec, Te Rarawa and Telford Polytechnic, with guidance from Enterprise Northland, began to explore new ways to extract value from the land holdings in the Far North District. Similarly, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Te Whare Wänanga o Awanuiärangi. This provides a platform of mutual respect for the development of complementary activity in the future. INNOVATION AND FLEXIBLE DELIVERY Innovation continues to strengthen. During 2008 NorthTec strengthened its partnership with Microsoft which provided investment funding to assist NorthTec to develop Office Communication Server (OCS), Enterprise Voice and the new windows server platform. Further development took place on NorthTec Learning 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 11 Gateway functions (Moodle, OCS, Live@ Edu - student storage and email services, and networkable projectors). The NorthTec Learning Gateway initiative was a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand ComputerWorld awards, Overall Excellence in the use of ICT award category. The potential of the Microsoft relationship was enhanced when a partnership agreement was reached with NextSpace, the leading 3D visualisation company and by the adoption of a working relationship with TelstraClear and Northpower which will improve the fibre-based telecommunications to NorthTec campuses in Whangarei. A new Technology Development Framework was adopted. Flexible Learning Framework, Strategy and Action Plans were developed and launched. E-Learning Guidelines were developed and implemented. NorthTec participated successfully in the TEC funded e-learning maturity audit and its leadership was acknowledged in Ako Aotearoa e-learning research. Technology core skills for staff were identified and built into appointment processes for new staff. A technology leadership programme was established. Additional online papers were launched in the New Zealand Diploma in Business and NorthTec participated successfully in the TEC funded MyLearn project for the support of NZDipBus students between TANZ members. Funded by a TEC Encouraging and Supporting Innovation grant of $500,000 NorthTec staff have developed mobile technology support for its community based staff in remote rural locations. Similarly with help from TEC literacy/numeracy funding, NorthTec has trained its staff for the embedding of literacy and numeracy material into its level 2 and level 3 programmes. This work will continue into 2009. During 2008 purchasing was moved onto an integrated online version via Technology One. This is facilitating a more efficient service to NorthTec’s dispersed managers and staff. NorthTec learning innovations were featured in the June 2008 member spotlight of the prestigious League for Innovation. Capital Works Agreement was reached with the Crown in July on capital investment for the establishment of a 12 2008 ANNUAL REPORT new trades training centre, which is being called FutureTrades. Planning was completed, a building leased and conversion into a teaching centre commenced. This task will be completed during 2009 and will represent a major asset for the region lifting capability to that of much larger cities. New facilities for teaching and administration staff were established at the Kaitaia Learning Centre. This enabled student facilities and video conferencing facilities to be improved. Staffing In 2008 NorthTec employed the equivalent of 347 full-time staff, compared with 354 in 2007. In 2008 there were 12.43 EFTS for every fulltime equivalent tutorial staff member, with an overall ratio of 10.02 EFTS for every full-time staff member. A new workload policy was approved in 2008. Staff development was enhanced. A professional development unit led by a newly appointed manager of Learning and Teaching Development was established and a teaching and learning strategy developed. The uptake of professional development increased significantly during 2008 as a result. Staff awards were made to Bill Rogers for Sustained Excellence in Teaching and to Susan da Silva for Excellence in Collaboration. Shane Walden and Taina Savage received the Excellence in Innovation award for their teaching delivery at Ngawha Correction Facility. The 2008 Staff Conference in Biculturalism featured Professor Russell Bishop from the University of Waikato as the keynote speaker. The organisational structure review of 2007 was implemented with the creation of a development team and a core delivery team. A new student support section - termed Student Success - was established and enrolment processes streamlined as a result. A new business development section was established and work commenced into landbased aquaculture, tailored training and biofuel plant suitability. Recognising the enlarged delivery region that NorthTec services new positions of Regional Manager North and Regional Manager South were established, to work with the Director of Programme Delivery. NorthTec - Tai Tokerau Wänanga - Kaumatua Winiata Morunga retired in 2008. Hohepa Rudolph commenced as the new Kaumatua in December 2008. Taipari Munro filled the role of Acting Kaumatua during the transition process. INTERNATIONALISATION A new international prospectus was developed and launched in 2008. International marketing successfully targeted the Indian market for the first time commencing April 2008, resulting in the enrolment of 28 Indian students across six programmes in the July semester. NorthTec’s relationship with Guangzhou Vocational School of Tourism and Business (GZVS) continued to strengthen. Chinese students enrolled with NorthTec in both Hospitality Management and Professional Chef programmes. Memoranda of Understanding were signed with the Chinese Anhui Agricultural University and Anhui Economic Management Cadres Institute, broadening the base of NorthTec’s China relationships. NorthTec hosted tutors from Bahrain Polytechnic, which also purchased curriculum material for delivery in Bahrain. Saudi Arabian students broadened the mix of international students as did the arrival of the first Norwegian Nursing students electing to study NorthTec’s Bachelor of Nursing programme, which they will credit back to their Norwegian nursing degrees. In 2009 a waiting list of Norwegian students has had to be established as enrolments into the Bachelor of Nursing are at capacity level. NorthTec maintained its longstanding relationship with the Japanese Universities Kaisai Gaidai and Kyoto Seika and Mushashai Kodai Junior High School, all of which sent groups for English language study in 2008. BEST PRACTICE In 2008 NorthTec Council awarded its honorary associate award to Rhondda Rutherford-Dunn for her community work in establishing the Paper Mill which supports intellectually challenged individuals. Outstanding results were achieved by Nursing students. For the second successive year they gained 100% in nursing state final examinations. Te Papa invited NorthTec students to exhibit their glassworks in its September Glass Show in Wellington, recognising the exceptional quality of glass art produced by the Bachelor of Applied Arts students. Lee Brogan 2007 graduate, was selected from 2974 entries into the annual Corning Museum of Glass’ edition of New Glass Review - a collection of 100 best glasswords produced internationally in 2008. The Corning Museum of Glass is based in New York and is the world’s largest glass museum. Richard Parker, Bachelor of Applied Arts lecturer was invited to become a member of the prestigious International Academy of Ceramics. He also exhibited at the 43rd General Assembly of the Academy in Xian, China. Scott McFarlane, NorthTec academic staff member, was a finalist in the prestigious Wallace Art Awards. Student satisfaction data continued to record high levels of satisfaction. The overall rating of tutors continues to be high with 94% of responses indicating the overall quality of teaching was “good” or “excellent”, and 88% or more of students indicating “always” or “often” for each aspect of teaching considered. The quality of teaching relationships was cited as one of 10 examples of good practice during the ITP Quality audit process. The audit recommended a full four year quality assured status for NorthTec. Comprehensive service standards were established for all corporate departments. NorthTec Horticultural programmes were cited by Massey University as a best practice programme in its research into horticultural delivery. NorthTec Council, staff and management continue to seek innovative ways to bring international class tertiary education to the northern regions of New Zealand. This has been supported by substantial government funding which needs to continue. A trained, skilled workforce is acknowledged as the best investment possible for achieving the high value exports now demanded by a difficult and competitive international environment. Terry Barnett Chief Executive Te Ahurei 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Financial Summaries Financial Summaries Korran Adams, Te Puna Mäori Studies 14 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Summary of Non-Financial Performance Figures 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 3,480 3,199 3,453 4,118 3,075 Tutors (FTE) 208 213 197 157 138 EFTS/Tutor 17 15 18 27 22 347 354 321 255 228 40 43 43 40 40 49 EFTS (Fee paying) 50 45 52 56 EFTS Total Staff (FTE) % Mäori EFTS EFTS Trends %4500 Female EFTS EFTS (Fees-free) 3750 12 EFTS Trends 3000 4500 EFTS (Fees-free) 10 EFTS (Fee paying) 2250 3750 8 14 Total Costs per EFTS $’000 During 2008, the polytechnic 6 1500 3000 12 provided education to 12,092 4 10 students representing 3,480 750 2250 0 1500 Total Costs per EFTS $’000 14 2 8 Equivalent Full Time Students 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 0 6 (EFTS). This is a 9% increase 2008 from2007 4 30 2 2006 2005 20 2005 20 2005 20 2007 EFTS. 750 0 2008 12 250 2005 2004 0 2008 fees-free programmes. 25Revenue Return on 30 0% 20 25 15 decrease overall. 2004 15 5 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 10 0 EFTS per Tutor Total Revenue $’000 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 1500 6 4 24,000 28,0005 2 22,000 26,000 0 20,000 24,000 0 2004 2007 2006 2005 Operating Result $’000 20 2004 Operating Result $’000 (500) 1000 (1500) 500 2008 2008 (500) 2006 2007 2007 2005 2006 2005 20 2005 20 2004 (1500) 2008 2008 2005 10 per tutor increased from 15 in EFTS 26,000 10 30,000 2005 Operating Result $’000 1500 2006 2006 0 Total Revenue per EFTS $’000 2006 2008 2007 2007 500 8 to 17 in 2008. 2007 2007 1000 Total Revenue $’000 2008 2008 5 12 30,000 34,000 15 28,000 32,000 20,000 1000 2006 EFTS per Tutor (10%) Tutor FTE remained relatively 2007 2006 2005 2008 20 only a 2% static during 2008, with 10 Tutor Trends 32,000 36,000 20 18,000 22,000 1500 2007 5% (5%) 30 36,000 50 0 34,000 25 2006 Tutor Trends 10 200 8 150 6 250 1004 200 502 100 2007 Total Costs per EFTS $’000 14 1500 0 EFTS per Tutor 62% of EFTS in 2008 accessed 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 2006 15 10 2005 (10%) 6 2007 2008 2006 2005 2004 4 Summary of Financial Information 2 0 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Total Revenue 33,804 31,195 32,555 32,484 25,866 Operating Result (1,132) (1,521) 12 333 20 Staff Cost Total 20,328 18,912 10 16,851 13,496 11,767 Salaries and Wages per EFTS 5.8 5.9 8 4.9 3.3 3.8 Working Capital 310 (4,415) 2,633 6 3,737 (3,854) 10 Expenditure (net of sales) Capital 2,519 2,250 2,144 4 1,414 2,166 Total Property, Plant and Equipment 32,881 32,443 26,250 2 25,679 25,997 10.0 10.23 30 EFTS per Tutor 25 15 5 Total Costs per EFTS 1,485 1,031 Total Revenue per EFTS $’000 0 9.3 2008 7.5 2007 2006 8.1 2005 0 expenditure includes Leased Asset expenditure. Capital 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Operating Result $’000 1500 1000 The Operating Surplus for the 2008 year 500 was $0.27m, however the overall Operating Result of $1.1m deficit was a result of TEC (500) funding reclassification as equity. 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Return on Revenue 5% Return on revenue of -3.35% is lower 0% than the TAMU benchmark figure of 3% (5%) (10%) however it is a significant improvement on 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2007. 2004 Megan Williams, Computing and Business Administration 12 Total Revenue per EFTS $’000 10 8 6 4 2 16 2004 (1500) $’000 2005 (5%) 8 0 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 2008 2006 2007 2005 2004 2004 200 15 150 10 100 Summary of Financial Information 5 50 0 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 0 36,000 Total revenue of $33.8m is an increase over the previous year due(500) to an increase in the number of EFTS enrolled and an (1500)to improve increase in revenue received 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 effectiveness and efficiency 2008 2007 2006 20,000 2004 18,000 r 12 Total Revenue per EFTS $’000 10 8 Total revenue per EFTS showed a slight 6 increase in 2008 partially attributable to 4 additional funding received that was linked to Quality and efficiency improvements. 2 0 2005 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 ’000 Total Costs per EFTS $’000 14 5% 12 0% (5%) increase in 2008 partially attributable to 8 (10%) funding received that was the additional 2007 2006 2005 2008 linked to quality and other improvements, 6 2004 4 rather than directly EFTS related. 2 0 30 Return on Revenue Total costs per EFTS showed a slight 10 2005 2004 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 EFTS per Tutor 25 12 20 Total Revenue per EFTS $’000 10 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 15 2 500 Return on Revenue 5% 28,000 0% 26,000 2005 2005 1000 30,000 22,000 2006 Operating Result $’000 1500 32,000 (5%) 24,000 (10%) 2007 Total Revenue $’000 34,000 S $’000 2008 8 6 17 2005 2 NorthTec’s Review and Performance Key Performance Indicators 1.Increasing literacy, numeracy and language levels in the workforce. 2.Increasing educational success for young New Zealanders – more achieving qualifications at level four and above by age 25. 3.Building a role as a regional facilitator, providing support to the system at a regional level, through building a shared understanding about the tertiary education needs of local communities and industries. 4.Enhancing the delivery of Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications 5.Continue to develop capability to respond effectively to the needs of Mäori in Northland. 6.Continue to develop expertise and infrastructure to ensure access to dispersed communities across Northland and rural Rodney, including flexible delivery. Statement of Service Performance The Crown Entities Act 2004 and section 220 of the Education Act 1989 provide the legal requirements for public reporting by NorthTec. The Education Amendment Act requires the polytechnic council to prepare an Invetsment Plan that includes the goals of the institution. The objectives that follow are those adopted in the Investment Plan for 2008 - 2010. Zeke van der Kwaak, Automotive Engineering 18 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Goals GOAL 1 Increasing literacy, numeracy and language levels in the workforce. KPI Increase the number of people with foundation learning needs participating in quality education focused on lifting literacy, language and numeracy skills Target Actual Development of a detailed Foundation Learning Plan Foundation Learning Plan has been developed and the final version was submitted to TEC for approval and funding in March 2009. The purpose of the plan is to increase the proportion of EFTS enrolled in advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications by embedding literacy and numeracy training as an integral component of stair-casing from lower level training into level 4 and above. Research confirms that offering literacy and numeracy training in a context to which students can relate (such as to workers in the health sector who wish to study towards a nursing degree but lack the necessary literacy and numeracy skills) has proven successful. Katarina Kingi, Foundation and Hairdressing 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 19 Goals GOAL 2 Increasing educational success for young New Zealanders – more achieving qualifications at level four and above by age 25. KPI Target Actual 40% 35.11%* 52% 96.31% (completion) 83.75% (successful completion) Increase progression rates for students aged under 20 moving from qualifications at levels 1 to 3 to qualifications at levels 4 and above 14% 9.72%* Increase progression rates from level 1 to 3 certificates to level 4 certificates and level 5 to 7 diplomas Overall 7% Mäori 14% Overall 9.51% Mäori 10.89%** Increase the proportion of EFTS for students aged under 25 enrolled in qualifications at level 4 and above Increase completion rates of students aged under 25 enrolled in qualifications at level 4 and above * We are proposing to focus Programme Portfolio anaylsis on achievement at Level 4 and above. The current development of the new Future Trades facility increases our capacity for growth in the Trades area. A good proportion of our Trades students are in the under 25 age group ** We have made an appointment to the full-time position of Karitakawaenga Mäori/Pacific islanders. J Horsford, Carpentry 20 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Goals GOAL 3 Building a role as a regional facilitator, providing support to the system at a regional level, through building a shared understanding about the tertiary education needs of local communities and industries. KPI Target Actual Undertake an annual regional facilitation process which results in a regionally developed statement of tertiary needs – with updates as appropriate Statement produced. Tertiary Providers become more aware of stakeholder needs within the region In terms of guidelines, the Statement was produced by 31st May 2008. The preparation of the document included consultation and feedback from a range of local government agencies, tertiary providers, Iwi, and specific businesses in key industries. The document is also widely distributed to other TEI’s, stakeholders and other interested parties as well as being available on both the NorthTec and TEC websites Collaboration with Wananga Initial scoping meetings and understanding agreements. Identification of possible initiatives. Initial joint work around delivery options commenced. We have established a relationship with Awanuiärangi and signed a Memorandum of Understanding, moving forward in the joint delivery of programmes. NorthTec is planning to offer the ECE programme in partnership with Awanuiärangi at the start of 2010. The programme is currently being revised and the start time will be reliant on the Wananga obtaining document and site approval from Teacher’s Council and NZQA. Also under discussion with Awanuiärangi is a staircasing arrangement for NorthTec graduates into Awanuiärangi post graduate programmes. The CE’s of NorthTec and Te Wananga O Aotearoa are also meeting at a senior level to work through issues and towards re-establishing a collaborative working relationship in Te TaiTokerau. Martin Kaipo, Social Services 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 21 GOAL 4 Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications KPI Increase the proportion and achievement of enrolments at level 4 in trade and technical qualifications Target Actual Continued work with higher level providers to identify and develop further staircasing options for students. Continued close liaison with ITOs. Identify and develop further staircasing options within NorthTec. Meetings held with Massey and AUT to discuss pathways and RPL options for students. Pathways developed for all programme areas and included in Marketing material. Pathways information is distributed and discussed with students during the academic year. GOAL 5 Continue to develop capability to respond effectively to the needs of Mäori in Northland. KPI Mäori achievement - Iwi Capability Plan 22 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Target Plans for working with local Iwi in developing capability plans formulated. Actual Annual Hui-ä-iwi held. Marae based ACE programmes are happening with Ngäti Hine, Whangärei Terenga Paräoa Marae, Te Rarawa and Ngäti Kahu. Marae Cyberspace programme Ngäti Wai Trust Board will be rolled out to 14 maraes. The aim is to achieve more Mäori progressing from Level 1-3 to Level 4 and above. Some pathways are already being delivered and future programme delivery is aligned to market needs. Results from the joint research project with Te Puni Kokiri and the Northland Intersectoral Forum “Engaging Tai Tamariki in Learning” (Year 11 Mäori male youth) will guide future directions for this cohort of secondary school pupils. GOAL 6 Continue to develop expertise and infrastructure to ensure access to dispersed communities across northland and rural Rodney, including flexible delivery. KPI Improve access to, and use of technology to NorthTec students and staff across the whole of the Northern region. Target Actual Develop information and communication technology based solutions to students and staff in the Northern region. Provide them with training and development opportunities. NorthTec has continually developed solutions and infrastructure using the latest information and communication technologies. Staff capabilities have been improved through the Technology Leadership Programme, regular technology literacy training, teaching and learning development, and NorthTec Electronic Mobile Office (NEMO) initiative. Renee Fletcher, Digital Multimedia 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 23 Reports ACADEMIC QUALITY SERVICES Throughout 2008 NorthTec continued to operate a Quality Management System aligned with the ITPNZ Academic Quality Standards. During the year a significant project was started to review and redevelop the Quality Management System. This project is planned to be completed by mid 2009. In May ITP Quality conducted an external academic audit of NorthTec. The audit found no noncompliances and highlighted areas of good practice. Some recommendations for improvement were also made. As a result of the audit ITP Quality extended NorthTec’s Quality Assured Status for a further 4 years. The Audit report identified that NorthTec is clearly committed to maintaining high standards of excellence in education and training, with due concern for the public interest and the wellbeing of students attending the polytechnic. Overall the audit team found that NorthTec is effectively supporting the learning of students and making an important contribution to communities throughout the North and Te Tai Tokerau. Every group of students consulted, both on the Whangarei Raumanga Campus and across the region, were positive about their experience at NorthTec and expressed particular appreciation of the skills and dedication of their tutors and lecturers. The Polytechnic is focused on improving outcomes and has been working closely with community and industry representatives to ensure that what is offered meets the needs of stakeholders. Several innovative initiatives are being implemented and others are planned as NorthTec strives to “develop the North and Te Tai Tokerau and their people through tertiary education”. The systematic evaluation of programmes, courses and teaching of students was continued in 2008. An independent survey of industry perspectives was also conducted. A series of Internal Academic Audits were conducted on programmes and service areas throughout the year. To increase the institution’s audit capacity eight staff were trained and undertook audits. During the year 18 formal student complaints were received. Nacho Iturbe-Stenberg, Nursing 24 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Reports FLEXIBLE LEARNING Flexible Learning Strategic Framework and Strategy were developed and adopted in 2008 that will be leading and guiding flexible learning development in the next two years with main emphasis on improving staff and institutional capability. The flexible learning team was involved in a number of projects and continued to support academic staff with programme development; multimedia resource development; professional development in use of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; and technology use during the year. Technology leadership programme was successfully piloted with 15 participants from different departments. It will continue in 2009 to lead and support the development of staff capability across the institution to effectively use technology to improve performance and productivity. The team also provided support to video conferenced and community based courses in addition to the support and development work with online and blended delivery. Northnet (Moodle) Key developments during 2008 have included the MyLearn pilot of Moodle networking between the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ) partners for delivery of six NZDB papers in a network of provision resulting in optimising the use of resources and subject matter expertise as well as greater choice for students. Upgrade from Moodle v1.8 to v1.9 including peer to peer networking capability was also achieved with UCOL for the networked delivery of CeLDD. English for Migrants programme was successfully transferred from a third party provider to Northnet improving programme viability and delivery options. Staff and student engagement with online teaching and learning Staff engagement within the flexible learning environment has increased significantly in 2008. Some specific examples of programme engagement with Northnet are listed below: • NZDB Business tutors have successfully tutored a number of online courses including the network of provision online papers. • The Bachelor of Nursing (flexible mode) continued to develop further during 2008. Most tutors in the nursing area are now actively using Northnet, in online, blended or web supported modes. Video-conferencing is used in addition to Northnet for students at the regional sites. • National Certificate in FLM was successfully introduced and offered in a network of provision delivery models and attracted over 50 students in the first intake. Programme Development Staff have continued to develop and improve new programmes for flexible delivery. Some examples are included below: • New Zealand Diploma in Business (three new modules have been adapted for blended and online delivery) • Sport and Recreation (three level 5 papers developed and offered in a blended mode) • Staff Induction and orientation has been effectively offered using NorthNet. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 25 Reports FLEXIBLE LEARNING Certificate in e-Learning Design and Development (CeLDD) CeLDD was effectively transitioned to the New Media programme area in 2008. In November it was offered in a network of provision mode of delivery to UCOL. The majority of students were UCOL staff undertaking professional development in the area of e-Learning. Projects Four main projects in the area of flexible learning have been undertaken during this year. Details are listed below. 1.MyLearn: TANZ Flexible eLearning Network Pilot (No funding received) This project leveraged two significant areas of Flexible Learning development into a single project that provided significant efficiencies in collaboration with providers, that was flexible and scalable to accommodate future growth. It also realised the TEC goal of networked provision of eLearning between the six TANZ partners. These areas of Flexible Learning are; • the technological development of eLearning Network infrastructure that provides the capability to network the Learning Management Systems (LMS) of institution members of TANZ. It provides the means to share programme/course content, course information and materials, learning delivery, assessments for credentials, learners and tutoring expertise etc. • the successful collaboration of the members of TANZ, particularly in the areas of fully online and blended eLearning product design, development and delivery as well as increasing institutional capacity and capability building in Flexible and eLearning. 2.E-Learning Guidelines for New Zealand Project ($20,000.00 funding received in 2007) This project led by Toni Horrell was completed in July 2008. The project applied the e-Learning Guidelines http://elg.massey.ac.nz/elg-final-report.pdf to the NorthTec context. Following the Pilot and Review a Flexible Learning policy was developed incorporating the Guidelines into the Institution’s Quality Management System. 3.English for Migrants ($8,000 funding received) English for Migrants programme was transferred from a third party provider to Northnet including redesign of learning activities and assessments to improve quality and accessibility. The project involved online and multimedia development as well as building the lead tutor capability with using Northnet. Transferring the programme to Northnet opened the possibilities of networked delivery. 4.Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) with Bio 1 nursing students In the second semester of 2008 PAL was introduced and piloted with the first year Bio1 nursing students to explore better ways of supporting online learning. The main role of the PAL was to support and help novice online learners succeed in their courses. The pilot evaluation indicated that the PAL’s presence and support were beneficial and appreciated by most students. Therefore it will be continued in 2009. Conference Participation Members of NorthTec staff were involved in and presented at the e-Fest and HERDZA conferences this year. 26 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Reports PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT During 2008 the Northland Polytechnic Academic Board approved 18 new programmes. (4 Diplomas, 14 Certificates). The Academic Board also approved 49 Short Awards, 20 STAR Courses, 4 STAR Tasters and 50 ACE courses. In response to the need for NorthTec to provide educational opportunities to the dispersed population of Tai Tokerau, 33 new teaching sites were approved. A major in Mental Health and Addictions was developed for the Bachelor of Social Service and submitted to ITP Quality for approval. New programmes approved in 2008 were: • National Diploma in Adult Education and Training (Level 5) • National Certificate in Retail (Level 2) NC0994 • National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4) NC0378 • National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5) NC0379 • National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 3) NC0743 • National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) NC0649 • National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Nautical Skills) NQF Ref: 1153 • National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co-ordination) (Level 4) NQF Ref: 0944 • National Diploma in Hospitality (Operational Management) (Level 5) with strands on Food and Beverage Management, Kitchen Management and Accommodation Management • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Professional Hunting and Pest Management • National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) with strands in: Ground Worker (Level 2), Basic Climber (Level 3), Advanced Climber (Level 4) and Utility Worker (Level 4) • National Certificate in Forest Foundation Skills (Level 2) with strands in: Establishment, Pruning, Chainsaw Operations, Breaking Out and Landing Operations • National Certificate in Forest Operations (Level 3) with strands in: Establishment, Pruning, Thinning to Waste (Small Trees), Tree Felling - Basic Techniques, Breaking Out for Ground Based Harvesting. Breaking Out for Cable Harvesting and Landing Operations • National Certificate in Forest Operations Advanced (Level 4) with strands in: Establishment and Silvicultural Operations, Production Tree Felling, Hauler Set-Up, Machine Operations - Hauler, Head Breaker Out - Cable Harvesting, Log Making, Machine Operations - Log Extraction, Machine Operations - Loader, Mechanised Tree Felling and Mechanised Processing • National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) • Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) • Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions (level 6) 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 27 Reports RESEARCH NorthTec encourages staff to be involved in research that contributes to regional development, Mäori development and/or informs teaching and learning and continues to develop a research culture through internal processes and funding. The Polytechnic values the opportunity to undertake research in collaboration with other tertiary providers and industry and in 2008 there was an increase in external research funding received. Participation in the PBRF demonstrates NorthTec’s desire to foster a research culture focused on quality of output, accountability and benchmarking performance. During 2008 there has been a focus on increasing the quality of research outputs. Research outputs for the year are listed below. Journal Article Dyer, C. L., and Mullany, M. J. (2008). Using simulations in teaching systems analysis case studies: a method described and demonstrated. Bulletin of Applied Computing and Information Technology. 12 pp. Elfrink, V. & Harding, T. (2008). Delivering online nursing education across the international dateline. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 26(5), 249-253. Gunson. V. (2008). Art Writing: At the Limits of Idealism. ZX. Issue 4: Situations. Manukau School of Visual Arts: Art School Press. Harding, T. (2008). Men’s clinical career pathways: Widening the understanding. Klinisk Sygepleje, 22(3), 48-57. Harding, T. (2008). Suspect touch: A problem for men in nursing. Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga,12, 28-34. Harding, T., North, N., & Perkins, R (2008). Sexualising men’s touch: Male nurses and the use of intimate touch in clinical practice. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 22(2), 88-108. Commissioned Report for External Body Ball, O. J.-P., Pohe, S. R. and Winterbourn, M. J. (2008). Impact of water quality on faunal communities and food webs in dune lakes of the Aupouri Peninsula. Research advice prepared for Northland Regional Council, 16p. Pohe, S. R. (2008). Croft Timber Company Ltd. macroinvertebrate monitoring: February 2008 report of the macroinvertebrate community from the waterway on the Kauri timber processing plant’s northern boundary. Unpublished report prepared by NorthTec (Applied & Environmental Sciences) for Croft Timber Company Ltd. 15p. Pohe, S. R. (2008). Northland Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Programme: 2008 monitoring report. Unpublished report prepared by NorthTec (Applied & Environmental Sciences) for Northland Regional Council. 39p. Wilson, D., Chile, L., Bruce, P., Van Es, L. J., Rotherham, C., Hughes, W.R. (2008). The New Zealand Refining Company: Our Contribution. NorthTec. 125pp. Conference Contribution Full conference paper Harding, T. (2008). Why don’t you just leave! Horizontal violence and the experience of men who are nurses. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Workplace Violence in the Health Sector, 22-24 October, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Conference paper in published proceedings Ball, O. J.-P. and Pohe, S.R. (2008). Investigation of the black mudfish (Neochanna diversus) population within the Wairua River Wildlife Management Reserve. Proceedings of the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society Conference. New Plymouth. Ball, O. J.-P., Fitzgerald, M. and Whaley, P. (2008). Spiders of Te Paki. Proceedings of the New Zealand Ecological Society Conference. Ball, O. J.-P., Whaley, P. and Booth, A. (2008). Search for the Te Paki Mecodema: Part three. Proceedings of the New Zealand Ecological Society Conference. Van Es, L.J. (2008). Does business-related training increase business continuation rates? Proceedings of the New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators Conference, Auckland, 2 October 2008. Oral presentation Bruce, P. (2008). Building Online Student Communities With Assessed Forums. Oral presentation at the eFest Conference, Auckland, 10 September 2008. Harding T. (2008). “Nurse Education in Northland: The Future”. Presented at the Tai Tokerau Nursing Capacity Hui at Te Hapua Marae, Northland, New Zealand, March 13th, 2008. Harding, T. (2008). “Expanding the BN into rural Northland”. Rural Health Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand, June 4 - 7, 2008. Van Es, L.J. (2008). Relating business education to business continuation. Oral presentation at the New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators Conference, Auckland, 2 October 2008. 28 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Reports RESEARCH Discussion Paper Templeman, P. (2008) Careers Corner, in quarterly newsletter called New Zealand Association of Counselors: Counseling Today. December 2008. p20. Exhibition Peer reviewed Ecuyer, J. (2008). Art in the Woolshed (invited group exhibition curated by Helen Crosby). March, Tawharanui open sanctuary, Warkworth. Ecuyer, J. (2008). Axis : Selected works from the Manukau City Council Art Collection (curated by Gabrielle Belz). November Manukau City Council Gallery, Manukau. Ecuyer, J. (2008). Crawled out of the Woodwork (invited group exhibition curated by Sarah Wraight). August, Uxbrige Gallery, Howick, Auckland. Ecuyer, J. (2008). Fiddlesticks (invited group exhibition curated by Emma Haughton). May, Piece Gallery, Matakana Village. Ecuyer, J. (2008). Pacifika (invited group exhibition). January, The Bungalow gallery, Kerikeri. Ecuyer, J. (2008). Selected Works (invited group exhibition). June, Milford Galleries, Queenstown. Ecuyer, J. (2008). The Art of Wood Jewellery (submitted images for publication edited by Terry Taylor). Published by Lark Books, Asheville NC USA. Gibbs, M. (2008). Xmas again & again & again. (Invited curated exhibition, graphite on paper). Arts Promotion Trust. Whangarei. Gibbs, M. (2008). Graphite Drawing, Private Collection. No. Magazine. (NZ) Gibbs, M. (2008). In The Making Of Chalk, (Graphite on paper, wood, stainless steel). E. North Gallery, Arts Promotion Trust, Whangarei. Marks, L. (2008). Design Make: Sideboard. Selected exhibition. Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Mitchell, C. (2008). Design Make: Sideboard. Selected exhibition. Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Parker, R. (2008). “My Two Dads. Raising Boys at Hawke’s Bay Museum.” By Damian Skinner, Art New Zealand Number 129/Summer 2008-2009 publication. Parker, R. (2008). Ceramic Masters, Group Show - Form Gallery, Christchurch. Parker, R. (2008). Members Show, International Academy of Ceramics, 43rd General Assembly 2008. Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. Parker, R. (2008). Portage Ceramic Award (Merit), Judged exhibition. Auckland. Parker, R. (2008). Raising Boys, curated by Lucy Hammonds. Hawkes Bay Museum and Art Gallery, Napier, Parker, R. (2008). The Magic of Mud, Group Show curated by Jacqui Knowles from Dowse collection. The New Dowse, Lower Hutt. Parker, R. (2008). The Sum of the Parts, Group Show. Masterworks Gallery, Auckland. Parker, R. (2008). Upstarts - Knowledge and Change in Clay, publication of Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery for Raising Boys show. Parker, R. (2008). Volume. Speaker at a symposium to explore and challenge the position of the craft/object maker in NZ now, Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery. Other Clunie, L. (2008). Exhibited in group show Xmas again & again & again. APTGallery, Whangarei Clunie, L. (2008). Exhibited in staff show Handlines’. Geoff Wilson Gallery,Whangarei Clunie, L. (2008). Exhibited in staff show Mkondo. Geoff Wilson Gallery,Whangarei Clunie, L. (2008). Exhibiting in group show plate show. The Arthouse,Christchurch Clunie, L. (2008). Organisor/exhibitor for staff show In the Making of Chalk. E North Gallery, Whangarei Gibbs, M. (2008). Graphite/oil pastel drawing, Sculptural Design. Victoria. Australia. Gibbs, M. (2008). Handlines, (Graphite on paper, found objects, stained wood, string). Geoff Wilson Gallery. Whangarei. Gibbs, M. (2008). Mkondo, Mixed media (Window frame, light,fan, water). Geoff Wilson Gallery. Gibbs, M. (2008). Research Room (Exhibition of a 2 yr collaboration with Lindsay Marks, along with selected works). E.North Gallery, Arts Promotion Trust, Whangarei. Parker, R. (2008). Down Under China, Group Show. The Arthouse, Christchurch. Parker, R. (2008). Fabrics and Ceramics of Han and the Tang Dynasties. Five day museum research project. Xi’an, China. Parker, R. (2008). Festival, Group Show. Avid Gallery, Wellington. Parker, R. (2008). Surface Tension. Group Show, Avid Gallery, Wellington. Parker, R. (2008). The Tutors Show, Group Show. Yvonne Rust Gallery, Whangarei. Monograph Van Es, L.J. (2008). Does business-related training increase business continuation rates? 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 29 Reports RESEARCH Oral Presentation Farrelly, M. (2008). ‘Enduring Powers of Attorney.’ Presented at Whangarei Lions Group, 26 August, Whangarei. Farrelly, M. (2008). ‘Protecting your future.’ Presented at Age Concern House, 03 June, Whangarei. Harding, T. (2008). “Experience of e-learning in a BN programme in New Zealand”. E-learning in Higher Education Seminar, Buskerud University College, Norway, April 4, 2008. Harding, T. (2008). “Suspect touch: A problem for men in nursing”. Personnel seminar, Institute of Health Studies, Agder University, Norway, April 10, 2008. Harding, T. (2008). Menn i sykepleien – problem eller potensial? Leader of plenary debate. Vestfold University College, Norway, October 17, 2008. Kean, J. (2008). Personal safety. Lecture presented to Te Kotahitanga programme, Northland Fire Service, 26 March, Whangarei. Saunders, A.G, (2008). A demographic analysis of an invasive sea squirt (Styela clava) population at Marsden Cove, Whangarei, seminar presented at the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute Northland/Auckland Branch Meeting on Wednesday 26th November 2008 Software Van Aardt, A. (2008) A Simple firewall for home users of Ubuntu Linux. Van Aardt, A. (2008). Software set up to prepare a Linux host to run a virtual Windows XP guest. Nursing Student Publications - Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal Castell, F. (2008). Professionalism in nursing practice. Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 13. Hawkins, K. (2008). Well-elderly project. Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 23. Taylor, C. (2008). Reflections from primary health care practice. Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 18. Tepania, R. (2008). How my culture shaped me. Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 35. Wyeth, C. (2008). An exploration of suicide in the adult population. Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 44-47. Xiaoshi, L. (2008). Evidence-based practice in nursing: What is it and what is the impact of leadership and management practices on implementation? Northland Polytechnic Nursing Journal: Tai Tokerau Wananga, 12, 6-12. Contributions to the research environment Ball, O. J.-P. Review Masters Thesis: Pohe, S.R. (2008). Aquatic invertebrate fauna of Matapouri, Northland. Unpublished M.App.Sc. Thesis, Auckland University of Technology. 114 p. Ball, O. J.-P. (2008) Reviewer for the Annals of Applied Biology. Barker, G. Mollusc herbivory influenced by endophytic clavicipitaceous fungal infections in grasses (manuscript id: AAB-2008-0049). Harding, T. Editorial Board for Nursing Praxis in New Zealand. Harding, T. (2008). Reviewer for the journal International Journal of Nursing Studies, UK: Elsevier Harding, T. (2008). Reviewer for the journal Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, Ann Arbor, MI: Springer Publishing Harding, T. (2008). Reviewer for the journal Sykepleien Forskning, Oslo, Norway: Norsk Sykepleierforbund Van Aardt, A. (2008) External examiner for PhD thesis entitled: The development of a Just-In-Time (JIT) knowledge management model for an enterprise. University of Johannesburg. South Africa. 30 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Reports LIBRARY The library team focused activity in 2008 around two strategic goals: • The optimum student experience • Engaged, empowered and knowledgeable staff Valerie Green-Moss won a NorthTec Service Standard award for her teaching work in the area of information literacy to support student skill development. Usage NorthTec Library enhanced engagement with dispersed students and staff through additional promotion of services and streamlining of processes. The Library recognises that timely access to print, multimedia and online resources are essential for all staff and students. Interactions with students and staff occur in the mode that is most accessible for them. The modes used include: face-to-face, post, fax, email and online. Electronic information is a key tool to support learning and teaching at NorthTec. Improvements in the Library’s multi-mode service has resulted in increased requests from dispersed students and/or staff and a significant increase in the usage of our online full-text resources. In 2008, 552 items were issued to distance students and/or staff compared with 361 in 2006 and 425 in 2007. The number of full-text items accessed online almost doubled in 2008. This reflects an increase in the number of resources provided online, as well as growing usage as a result of improved training opportunities for students. Although Library visits decreased slightly in 2008 the number of items issued has increased. This pattern reflects the changing role of libraries as we move towards just-in-time provision of information to people where and when they need it. 2008 2007 2006 n/a1 1429 1345 33233 31376 25847 3304 2955 3843 Active borrowers Issues Renewals Door-count (visits) 2 59808 323 210 220 16208 8246 5384 2977 6914 na 106 78 88 56367 Distance requests Fulltext articles retrieved (online) Laptops issued to students 3 Information literacy sessions 60990 1. Reliable data could not be retrieved from the Library Management System for this statistic. 2. This was incorrectly reported in 2007 Annual Report as 62344 3. Includes e-book views 4. This was incorrectly reported in 2007 Annual Report as 4100 Collection The library currently has 29,236 titles and 29,777 book and audio-visual items. The library has 14767 print journal issues in the collection. 2008 2007 2006 New titles 2138 2047 1731 Titles withdrawn 1436 1777 1397 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 31 Programme Area Report ARTS AND NEW MEDIA The highlight of the 2008 year for all of Arts and New Media was once again the end of year festival where students exhibited, and sold their work or met with industry clients. The Arts exhibitions and Digital Media presentations occupied the whole of the Old Library in Whangarei. The Fashion parade was held in the ILC building on campus. Also joining the festival for the first time were students from the Rawene Applied Arts programme who exhibited in two venues in the Hokianga. This was the first year that NorthTec has offered the Certificate in Rawene. With a growth in tourism in the area, Arts have worked alongside the Hokianga Arts Trust to offer programmes that can compliment tourism initiatives to support artists as professionals. This was recognised in strong sales of students work through galleries during the year. The Bachelor of Applied Arts staff undertook a major project to complete updates and revise the programme so it continues to be current. This was completed by the end of 2008 and the changes will be introduced from 2009. Other projects included growing the ACE(Community education) portfolio. Overall ACE exceeded target particularly in Kerikeri, with many students expressing interest in taking up full time study from their initial experience in the community programmes. Online Writing continued to be popular as was the Flaxroots Film making course. The Rawene students exhibited work at the local film festival and the Whangarei students directed material for the Channel North TV station. Research continued to be strong with staff exhibiting nationally and internationally. Of particular note was Richard Parkers invited visit to China. “I’m at a stage of my life where I’m ready to do something for me. I’ve always had a creative streak, but I found it hard to take the leap to say ‘I’m an artist.’ The course has given me so much - not just the processes and skills involved, but also the theoretical context, the connections and the confidence to get out there and start exhibiting my sculptures and thinking about how to market my work. I feel quite privileged to be here, living my dream.” Trish Clarke, Bachelor of Applied Arts 32 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Programme Area Report COMPUTING and INFORMATION SYSTEMS In 2008 the Computing and Information Systems laid the foundations for development of our programmes. We started the year re-equipping the hardware and software laboratories, allowing us to further develop and use virtualization in the labs and degree teaching. We also started to develop research into “mixed” networks, allowing us to examine the issues of connecting different computing architectures and hand-held devices such as intelligent mobile phones and iPods. During the teaching year we piloted several projects related to online and flexible learning, including re-engineering teaching materials, introduction of workshop style learning and synchronisation of teaching across campuses. e have been planning for the workshop delivery in 2009 of our level 2 to 4 programmes. We are on course to be able to take advantage of this mode of delivery to further our use of flexible learning technology. We have spent time working with industry during 2008, and developed a COBOL programming course for organisations with IT “legacy” systems that were developed in the 1970s and 80s, and now need new programmers to maintain them. We are also working with broadband providers to train engineers and technicians in leading edge broadband technology. We look forward to a productive 2009, developing our IT and IS degree to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry, and to helping the people of Northland maintain their currency in the information economy. “I did well with computers at school and ended up working back at my old high school as a computer technician. It’s a cool job, but I realised that there was so much more that I wanted to learn about computer systems, web design and programming so I enrolled on the degree. Now I work 20 hours a week and I’m a full-time student as well. It’s a bit of a challenge juggling work and study, but it’s been great. This is a really broad degree that sets you up for a lot of different jobs here and overseas.” James Daly, Bachelor of Information Systems 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 33 Programme Area Report BEAUTY, HAIRDRESSING and FOUNDATION LEARNING Beauty and Hairdressing We began the academic year with a full complement of hairdressing students as well as the 2008 mid- year intake completing their course. Beauty Therapy started with a full complement of students for 2009. They are enrolled in the new qualification, the Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Beauty Therapy (level 5) which replaces the current two year course. The students will complete the certificate course in one year and be eligible for City and Guilds Diplomas on successful completion of the NorthTec course. We also have students completing year 2 of the Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Beauty Therapy. In semester 2 2008 we ran a National certificate in Beauty Services(nail technology) and this six month long course was well received. We anticipate repeating this in semester 2 2009. Foundation Studies and English as a Second Language The first part of the year was a time of consolidation and reviewing the three core papers in Foundation 2 and 3 which were prepared for purchase by the first polytechnic to be established in Bahrain. This was a particularly useful exercise as it gave staff an opportunity to not only present a package for purchase but also to examine their own teaching material to ensure its relevancy for current students. Staff undertook professional development in the areas of literacy, language and numeracy in preparation for taking on leadership roles to implement the Government strategies to embed literacy and numeracy in all level 1 – 3 programmes over the next three years. Foundation Studies in Whangarei and Kaitaia continued to maintain numbers and is building up the percentages that are moving on to fee - paying courses, particularly in the health related areas. Four community pathways programmes with special funding from TEC were delivered in Kaikohe, Kaitaia, and Taipa/Managonui. All reached their target numbers which has led to a number of students seeking further educational opportunities. There has been a steady increase in the number of students wishing to study English as a second language at NorthTec. A number of international students do not want to study in a large city and North Tec is well positioned to offer those students a supportive and personalised study experience. The steady increase in numbers from Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Korea for the most part, is a result of those who attended the English classes encouraging their friends and family to also study at NorthTec. Group visits from Kansai Gaidai University and Kyoto Seika University continued in 2008, with more group visits booked for 2009. The Chinese chefs and hospitality students attended weekly English classes and this will continue in 2009. English for Migrants, our blended delivery English programme has been developed a step further and transferred onto Moodle. It will be ready for student enrolments in 2009. Other Tertiary providers have expressed interest in the programme and collaborative opportunities with these providers are to be explored in 2009. “I’ve always wanted to go into beauty therapy. I love the working environment and I take a lot of satisfaction from seeing people go away feeling happier about themselves. One day I can see myself working in a beautiful day spa - this is the first step towards that!” Kara-Anne Temperley, Diploma in Beauty Therapy 34 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Programme Area Report PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Horticulture 2008 was an exciting year for Primary Industries with the roll out of our new Sustainable Rural Development level 2 and 3 programmes. These were designed to broaden the scope and flexibility of our popular NC Horticulture level 2 course so that students could continue to learn and be supported as second-chance learners and also staircase into the level 4 and 5 programmes. The widespread public acceptance of these courses was tempered somewhat by the very restrictive TEC EFTS funding cap which meant that several potential sites had to be declined resulting in some public disquiet. This funding restriction will continue to constrain and hamper us in our efforts as a regional educator for as long as it continues. The level 4 courses (both NC Horticulture and Sustainable Rural Development) have really blossomed due to our revamping of them the previous year. Our judgement was that students would rather learn specific skills and blocks of knowledge than a full qualification proving to be correct. Both Short Awards and ACE programmes were fully supported and proved to be excellent recruitment vehicles for our mainstream courses. With a limit on funding for these as well, we have had to be quite strategic in how and where they were delivered. Overall, demand and public acceptance for all our programmes continues to grow and the main limiting factor appears to be the cap on funding. Agriculture Agriculture has been a bit of a disappointment due to the reluctance of employers to release workers to train and the high number of small-block owners who have had to work and so also find it difficult to make the time to learn. We have changed the timing of the course at Whangarei to run at night and in the weekend and this has proven to be very successful. We are hoping to emulate this in other areas in 2009. The Short Award courses continue to have strong support and again, our biggest issue here is the TEC funding cap. “I worked in horticulture when I left school and I’ve always been a keen home gardener, but doing the National Certificate in Horticulture has really opened my eyes to so many options and avenues. I decided to focus on landscaping and I love it! I wasn’t confident about mastering the drawing skills needed for getting my designs down on paper, but I really wanted to learn and the teachers were great.“ Melanie Osborne, National Certificate in Horticulture - Landscaping 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 35 Programme Area Report APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The area again suffered from poor recruitment in to its higher level centralised programmes. The more popular decentralised Certificate in Environmental Studies programme continued to staircase at risk youth into higher and further education, helping the Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management to reach its target numbers for 2009. These successful courses are offered throughout Northland from Kaitaia in the Far North to Orewa deep in the Rodney District. Cutting cost was a major component of the programme this year with less planned travel and fewer activities in an effort to make the programmes more profitable. Academic staff of the Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management programme presented research at conferences held by the New Zealand Ecological Society and the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society (Limsoc).The department explored alternative sources of revenue through consultancy and environmental management contracts. $25,000 of research funding was secured from the Envirolink Research Fund administered by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. This will be used to undertake a research project on the health of dune lakes of the Aupouri Peninsula. This will be done in conjunction with the University of Canterbury, Massey University and the Northland Regional Council. Both the Certificate in Professional Hunting and Pest Control and the Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management were enriched through participation in contract work. The Department has run many successful STAR taster courses for school students in the science labs with the result of a full enrolment into the Conservation and Environmental Management programme for 2009. It has generated a greater interest in the sciences amongst these groups. The Professional Hunting and Pest Control Certificate course has been widely utilised this year with the Certificate in Environmental Studies courses using the skills and knowledge of the pest control staff to eradicate pests in their local areas for the benefit of the whole community. There may be a possible future income source from possum fur recovery. Programmes were successfully run in both Kaitaia and Whangarei along with many specialist Poisons and Toxins licences courses throughout Northland. “I came to this from the 7th form - I wasn’t ready to move away from Whangarei and I’m so glad I didn’t. Northland is just an amazing place to study the environment - look at what we’ve got right here and this course take us right out into it. The field trips have been awesome - snorkeling at the Poor Knights, camping on Tiritiri-Matangi, and visits to the Auckland Zoo and to Te Papa. Jessie Mason, Conservation and Environmental Management 36 2008 ANNUAL REPORT The tutors are so enthusiastic - you realise how far you can go with this. Now I’m looking at doing my third year in Queensland - I’ve decided that marine environments are my thing - Great Barrier Reef, here I come!” Programme Area Report BUSINESS and TOURISM 2008 was a cornerstone year for both the business and tourism departments. The business department received accreditation from CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountant). Graduates of NorthTec’s Bachelor of Business Management programme with an accounting major are eligible to become Associate CPA’s. Additional study and supervised work virtually any where in the world can lead to full CPA membership. Lecturer Peter Bruce won the coveted NorthTec Excellence in Innovation Award for his leadership paper. This produced a $5000 prize to be used for professional development. Peter used some of the money to seed continuation of the NorthTec Business Conference featuring the CPA launch. CPA also contributed funds and we enjoyed a packed house of Northland’s financial leaders. The Business department also launched the National Certificate in Business First Line Management Level 4. As well, we participated in the MyLearn project with five other Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ) members. Each member ran one course from the New Zealand Diploma in Business with students enrolling from all six schools. Another launch for the Business Department was the Graduate Diploma in Business which has attracted a number of international students. As well, the New Zealand Refining Company (NZRC) commissioned the NorthTec business department for a research project: The New Zealand Refining Company, Our Contribution which featured the social and economic impact of the refinery. NorthTec led the project with Institute of Public Policy of AUT and Waikato University as contributing members. The Tourism area turned in an exemplary performance as well. NorthTec’s Hospitality Team won the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) Excellence Award for Training Provider of the Year, in the area of Qualification Pathways for the second time.The win demonstrates that the training offered in Northland is among the best in the country. Hospitality Tutor, Pete Nicholl also achieved finalist status in the HSI Tutor of the Year category, taking the total number of NorthTec tutors recognised in this category to three over the past few years. This placed NorthTec in two category finals. Hospitality Tutor Amanda Turner took home the prestigious “HSI Manager / Maitre’d of the year award” in June this year, for an outstanding commitment to restaurant management and for providing consistently excellent customer relations and food service. Chef Tutor, Shane Paraone, received a $2500 scholarship from HSI for chocolatier training in Australia. NorthTec Hospitality launched several new programmes. A café and bar course was inaugurated in Whangarei and Rodney with uptake by younger students. We appeared on Close-Up as one locale where young single mothers were getting training. NorthTec’s successful relationship with Guangzhou Vocational School continued with several groups of cheffing students studying throughout the year. As well, we expanded our offerings to Guangzhou Vocational School with the launch of the National Diploma in Hospitality (Operational Management) (Level 5). NorthTec housed the second annual Northland Salon Culinaire, a gastronomic event where the skills and talents of local culinary competitors, including our chefs in training were put to the test. With eight categories and over 40 classes, the two-day event held at the Apprentice Restaurant, involved chefs, baristas and food and beverage workers from all over the region. “I was home-schooled from the age of six, so coming into a classroom was something new for me - and I’ve loved it! There’s a good mix of people and great interaction between the older and younger students. I’ve realised that I want a higher education so I’ve decided to go on to do my Bachelors Degree and the CPA qualification that will take me anywhere in the world.” Gina Brighouse, Business Studies - Accounting 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 37 Programme Area Report SPORT and RECREATION EFTS for 2008 were met and well exceeded in ACE with very well subscribed Tai Chi and Yoga courses proving very popular in Rawene, Kerikeri, Waimamaku and Whangarei. Complementary Therapies in Kaitaia struggled for numbers as did Sport and Recreation. 100% pass rate in the papers presented for the Diploma in Massage was very encouraging, as was the successful first time Certificate in Relaxation Massage which was completed in July 2008. Very pleasing was a particularly strong first year of the Sport and Recreation Diploma in Whangarei. Based at Kensington, the intake of 18 full time students and four part time students completed the year with no student dropping out. This has now crossed to a very strong second year conversion where we will have the largest numbers studying at Level 6 since 2004. The AUT degree is still being run on a part time basis with students studying in the evening. This is meeting the students needs as currently students have employment in the industry and are unable to study full time during the day. We expect the first Bachelor Graduates from the blended arrangement between AUT Sport and Recreation and NorthTec Sport and Recreation to take place late in 2009. The sustainability of a wonderful Massage qualification is the focus for 2009. Careful consideration will be given to marketing and recruiting of Level 4 certificate students to ensure the Level 6 Diploma is sustainable in July 2010. “The course was fantastic. The classes are small and the tutors are friendly - just like family. ” Nicky Fields, Sport and Recreation 38 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Programme Area Report NURSING and HEALTH The flexible mode Bachelor of Nursing (BN) was launched in February 2007 and this has allowed students who live outside of Whangarei to have access to undergraduate nursing education. Until now only students in the first year of the BN have been on this pathway; however, in 2009 the second year of the programme will also be delivered via flexible mode. Students throughout Northland are now accessing registered nurse education, while the largest cohort of students is in the Far North, there are students in the Dargaville, Hokianga, Kerikeri and Kaikohe areas. In 2008 the Certificate in Nursing (Longterm Care and Rehabilitation) was commenced in Warkworth and these students will graduate as Nurse Assistants in March 2009. A new scope of practice for Nurse Assistants was approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand in 2008, the Certificate in Nursing (Medical/Surgical) and this commences in Whangarei in February 2009. In 2008, NorthTec students again achieved a 100% pass rate in the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Examination for both Registration as a Nurse and also by those sitting the Nurse Assistant Examination. “I wanted to go nursing when I left school, but somehow between working and having a family, that didn’t happen. I thought about it from time to time, but I didn’t see a way to make it happen. I was working at the newspaper office and had to put together an ad for a NorthTec info night. I still had no idea how I could do it, but I decided to go along anyway. I met Jane, our tutor, and she told me about online flexible learning which meant I could do the first year part time largely from home. It was perfect for me. Donna Kuljish, Bachelor of Nursing This year I’ve made the leap and I’m here as a fulltime student - it’s a real juggling act, but it’s really, really worth it.“ 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 39 Programme Area Report SOCIAL SERVICES In March 2009 we will graduate our first full three-year students (those who did the full degree without our diploma) with the Bachelor of Applied Social Service (Social Work major) and one with the Counselling major. There will be 11 of them. There are 13 who have completed the transition programme and five students who have gained their Diploma in Community and Social Work. The students will wear paua coloured silk edged with NorthTec colours in their academic hoods. The paua shell symbolises the ‘thickening and colouring up” of the students’ knowledge and skills through education and experiences. 63 students have earned the National Certificate in Mental Health. There was high success for students on this programme in Whangarei, Dargaville, Kaitaia and Kerikeri. This year it is being taught as a sixmonth course and will be held in Rawene as well. Student socio-demographics show high participation rate by Mäori and students with low or nil secondary school qualifications on entry. High numbers of students are maintaining employment (some fulltime) during the academic year. Social Service programmes have good student success and reasonable retention rates. This success is directly related to lecturing staff who provide extensive support and pastoral care along with excellent teaching. The industry experiences and networks of the lecturing staff continue to be a significant strength of our programme delivery with acceptance by both students and industry. Two new programmes received accreditation and approval for delivery in 2008 - the Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions and the Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Strong endorsement and support from and extensive consultation with industry during the curriculum development phase led to ease of approval. We are currently working through the accreditation process so as to offer a third major (Mental Health and Addictions) in our BASS degree - the other majors are Social Work, and Counselling and a two year Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions. In addition to this we have a joint venture with Nursing to develop a Graduate Certificate in Supervision and a Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Trish Palmer, instrumental in achieving these successes, resigned at the end of 2008. Her accomplishments as Programme Manager were recognised in February in our Degree Monitor, Mike O’Brien’s, positive visit and affirming report. That same week saw a visit from the Social Work Registration Board to Kaitaia and Kerikeri which also resulted in continuing accreditation of our BASS degree. “I came to NorthTec to do the Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction. I was a bit nervous coming as an older student, but I don’t stand out in this community. The sense of welcoming and belonging here is quite moving. Now I’m studying for my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services and my world of opportunity just gets bigger every day. Andrew Burns, Social Services 40 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Don’t be intimidated about coming as a mature student. We all come with life experience and that’s valued. Everything’s accessible. Everything’s possible.” Programme Area Report TE PUNA Ö TE MÄTAURANGA The last few months of 2008 was a time of consolidating courses offered within the Te Puna Programme area. At the Staff Planning hui Sept 11th it was noted that staff needed to be more proactive within their communities, to market and promote their courses. Enrolments were not reaching the EFTS level required for 2008. The focus turned to marketing and promoting TPOTM within the NorthTec environment and out into the wider community. It became important that the acting programme manager networked with community groups to renew links with runanga and other groups in the community. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-nui-tonu Te Pipitanga Level 3 Te Reo was delivered in Rawene and Whangarei 2008. This area of study would be extended to Wänanga delivery for 2009 to be based in Whangarei. This course would also start in Kaikohe at the beginning of 2009. Te Pökairua Ngäpuhi-nui-tonu Te Puna/Te Awa Level 4 & 5 was delivered in Rawene and Whangarei. It was noted there would be no Te Puna class at Whangarei because of the start date of Pipitanga being July 2008. Te Puna would start again at the start of 2010. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-nui-tonu Te Raranga Level 3 was delivered in Kaikohe and Whangarei. This course also started in July 2008 in Kaitaia and Te Hana. A new class would start February 2009 in Kaitaia. The Certificate in Whakairo Level 3 (six month) was delivered at Te Hana and will start again in July 2009. Some carvings and tukutuku panels were being done by students on the Te Puna Courses for the Te Hana Village complex. The Certificate of Applied Arts in Mäori Art & Design was delivered in Te Hana and Whangarei. Unfortunately there were no passes in Te Hana. All students in Whangarei passed. The course in Whangarei will not be run in 2009. The Ngati Hine Ngä Mahi Tu Taua certificate and diploma courses were run again in Whangarei. Our relationship with third party providers such as Ngati Hine have been improved. Te Puna O Te Matauranga will be participating in Te Ahuareka o Ngati Hine March 28th 2009, in Otiria. Generally, staff are committed to marketing and promoting our programme area. Before the end of 2008 there was a strong positive response to a new Te Pipitanga Level 3 Te Reo Wananga delivery course for 2009 at Whangarei. This course was also to start in Kaikohe. Te Puna O Te Matauranga is responding to the Review 2008 to plan for catering to the needs of our communities more creatively. Staff will need to upskill IT skills to deliver courses online, via webcam, and video conferencing. “I started out learning Te Reo at night school before I decided to come here to study full time. It was so long since I’d been in an educational institution, I felt a bit out of my depth, but it didn’t take long to know that I’d come to the right place. It’s been real hard work but with the support of family, tutors and students – wow! The tutors are wonderful and the majority of the students are mature – there’s a real family feeling here – we help each other through.“ Sheryl Harte, Te Puna Ö Te Mätauranga 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 41 Programme Area Report ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT and SAFETY In 2008 NorthTec continued to offer a full range of training at pre trade and apprentice level. The growth in apprentice numbers across all trades continued in 2008. Major milestones that will future proof trade training at NorthTec: • The lead role NorthTec has played in the redevelopment of the Automotive Distance Learning material and our acceptance into the Automotive Heavy Consortium. • Northland apprentices Marcel Woods from Renton Motors and Josh Blankenbyl from AutoCare Service Centre, finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in the national Skillex finals. • The launch of Level 5 Electrical qualifications in Northland. • The consultancy work undertaken by the automotive team on emission standards and testing in association with Zero Emissions New Zealand and analysing the effectiveness of a fuel additive. Staff have taken part in a series of workshops designed to focus on the quality of teaching and learning with a consequential marked improvement in retention and completion rates. The establishment of a partnership with Project Wheels in Kaitaia and the launch of automotive training in Kaitaia. Built Environment and Safety In 2008 NorthTec continued to offer a full range of training at Pre trade and apprentice and industry requested training. There was a growth in Carpentry apprentice numbers in 2008. Our Pre-Trade training are run at the very highest level and are getting good outcomes from these courses. The Safety courses run out of SafeTrades North are being hailed by the industry as the very best safety training that they have had. It has been quoted as “changing the safety culture on site” by one of the NTA members. Major milestones that will future proof trade training at NorthTec: • The major growth in The SafeTrades centre and the increase in the number of courses run.(153% growth) • The start of the new Future Trades building • A very successful training day for the staff of both BE&S and Engineering. • Working closely with Habitat for Humanity on housing projects in different parts of Northland. • Running the first Construction Leading Hands course. This is the first Advanced level Carpentry course that has been run in Northland for about 12 Years. In 2009 we will run the level 5 part of this qualification. “I’m here because I have a dream of building my own house-boat one day. It’s great to have a longterm dream, but right now my more immediate goal is to work around skilled people and get a foot in the door. That’s the beauty of coming on this course. The tutors and the students are good positive people and it gives you the skills to enter the boatbuilding industry with confidence and the ability to show that you’re a good team worker.” Robert Wright, Boatbuilding 42 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Financial Reporting Financial Reporting Shane Nicholas, Environmental Science 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 43 Audit Report Audit Report To the readers of Northland Polytechnic and group’s financial statements and performance information for the year ended 31 December 2008 The Auditor-General is the auditor of Northland Polytechnic (the Polytechnic) and group. The Auditor-General has appointed me, F Caetano, using the staff and resources of Audit New Zealand, to carry out the audit of the financial statements and statement of service performance of the Polytechnic and group, on his behalf, for the year ended 31 December 2008. Unqualified Opinion In our opinion: • the financial statements of the Polytechnic and group on pages 47 to 72: ï‚¡ comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and ï‚¡ fairly reflect: • • • the Polytechnic and group’s financial position as at 31 December 2008; and the results of operations and cash flows for the year ended on that date. the performance information of the Polytechnic and group on pages 18 to 23 fairly reflects its service performance achievements measured against the performance targets adopted for the year ended on that date. The audit was completed on 26 June 2009, and is the date at which our opinion is expressed. The basis of our opinion is explained below. In addition, we outline the responsibilities of the Council and the Auditor, and explain our independence. Basis of Opinion We carried out the audit in accordance with the Auditor-General’s Auditing Standards, which incorporate the New Zealand Auditing Standards. We planned and performed the audit to obtain all the information and explanations we considered necessary in order to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements and statement of service performance did not have material misstatements whether caused by fraud or error. Material misstatements are differences or omissions of amounts and disclosures that would affect a reader’s overall understanding of the financial statements and statement of service performance. If we had found material misstatements that were not corrected, we would have referred to them in our opinion. The audit involved performing procedures to test the information presented in the financial statements and statement of service performance. We assessed the results of those procedures in forming our opinion. 44 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Audit Report Audit procedures generally include: • determining whether significant financial and management controls are working and can be relied on to produce complete and accurate data; • verifying samples of transactions and account balances; • performing analyses to identify anomalies in the reported data; • reviewing significant estimates and judgements made by the Council; • confirming year-end balances; • determining whether accounting policies are appropriate and consistently applied; and • determining whether all financial statement disclosures are adequate. We did not examine every transaction, nor do we guarantee complete accuracy of the financial statements and statement of service performance. We evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements and statement of service performance. We obtained all the information and explanations we required to support our opinion above. Responsibilities of the Council and the Auditor The Council is responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. Those financial statements must fairly reflect the financial position of the Polytechnic and group as at 31 December 2008. They must also fairly reflect the results of operations and cash flows for the year ended on that date. The Council is also responsible for preparing performance information that fairly reflects the service performance achievements for the year ended 31 December 2008. The Council’s responsibilities arise from the Education Act 1989 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. We are responsible for expressing an independent opinion on the financial statements and statement of service performance and reporting that opinion to you. This responsibility arises from section 15 of the Public Audit Act 2001 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. Independence When carrying out the audit we followed the independence requirements of the Auditor-General, which incorporate the independence requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. Other than the audit, we have no relationship with or interests in the Polytechnic or any of its subsidiaries. F Caetano Audit New Zealand On behalf of the Auditor-General Whangarei, New Zealand 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 45 Management Responsibility Statement For the year ended 31 December 2008 In terms of the Education Act 1989 and the Crown Entities Act 2004, we certify that: 1. we have been responsible for the preparation of these financial statements and the statements of service performance for Northland Polytechnic and Group and the judgements used therein; and 2. we have been responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of financial reporting; and 3. we are of the opinion that these financial statements and the statements of service performance fairly reflect the financial position of Northland Polytechnic and Group as at 31 December 2008 and the results of the operations for the year ended 31 December 2008. Robert Lescher Terry Barnett Director, Finance 24th November 2008 24th November 2008 24th November 2008 Tyler White, Boatbuilding 46 Cherokee Lawrence Council Chairperson Chief Executive 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts INCOME STATEMENT For The Year Ended 31 December 2008 Parent and Group NOTES 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 27,706 28,920 24,965 392 250 550 28,098 29,170 25,515 5,706 7,243 5,680 33,804 36,413 31,195 20,328 21,798 18,912 6,302 6,095 5,983 2,081 2,267 1,751 6,003 6,587 5,620 222 400 450 34,936 37,147 32,716 (1,132) (734) (1,521) REVENUE Government Grants 1 Interest Income Student Tuition Fees and other Income 2 TOTAL REVENUE LESS EXPENSES Employee Benefit Expenses 3 Materials and Consumables Depreciation and Amortisation Other Operating Expenses Finance Costs TOTAL EXPENSES NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 4 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. We had originally accounted for an operating surplus for the year of $268,000. representing a substantial improvement on the 2007 financial results. This was achieved by significant time and effort being invested by staff at NorthTec. It was identified after the end of the year that over $1,000,000 of funding that we received from TEC had to be accounted for as an equity injection, whereas we had originally budgetted for this injection to be shown as revenue. This led to the surplus that we had originally accounted for changing to a defecit of $1,132,000. Had it not been for the fact that the funding received from TEC was equity in nature rather than operating funding, we would have achieved the $268,000 surplus we originally accounted for. Catherine Scott, Bachelor of Business Management - Accounting 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 47 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2008 Parent and Group NOTES 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 6 3,970 3,077 4,341 Student Fees and Other Receivables 7 828 520 772 4 3 4 4,802 3,601 5,117 Cafeteria Inventory Total Current Assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables 8 2,243 2,625 2,318 Employee Entitlements 9 1,234 971 1,019 Short Term Borrowings 12 260 4,679 5,617 755 418 578 4,492 8,693 9,532 310 (5,092) (4,415) *11(a) 32,430 31,770 31,991 11(b) 452 399 452 32,882 32,170 32,443 Revenue Received in Advance Total Current Liabilities WORKING CAPITAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant and Teaching Equipment Intangible Assets Total Non-Current Assets NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowing 12 Total Non-Current Liabilities NET ASSETS 122 - 216 122 - 216 33,070 27,078 27,812 EQUITY Retained Surplus Public Equity Asset Revaluation Reserve TOTAL EQUITY *13 (255) 139 873 19,626 13,240 13,240 13,699 13,699 13,699 33,070 27,078 27,812 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. * The 2007 Annual Report contained a transposition error in the Fair Value Revaluation of Land and Buildings. the 2007 Report for Property, Plant and Teaching Equipment was $31,911,000 and has been amended to $31,991,000. Asset Revaluation Reserve was $13,619,000 and has been amended to $13,699,000. 48 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For The Year Ended 31 December 2008 Parent and Group 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Equity as at 1 January 27,812 27,812 22,954 Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Period (1,132) (734) (1,521) Government Capital Injection 5,001 - - Crown Capital Contribution to support structural change NOTES 1,385 - - Fair Value Revaluation of Land and Buildings - - 6,800 Prior year GAAP adjustment - Class sets 4 - (421) 5,258 (734) 4,858 33,070 27,078 27,812 Total Recognised Revenue and Expenses Equity as at 31 December The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. *2007 Annual Report was $6,720,000. A transposition error had occurred and the Fair Value Revaluation of Land and Buildings has been amended to $6,800,000. Equity Balance was $27,732,000 and has been amended to $27,812,000. Adam Mansbridge, Automotive Engineering 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 49 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts CASH FLOW STATEMENT For The Year Ended 31 December 2008 Parent and Group NOTES 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 27,762 27,987 22,941 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from: Government Grants Student Fees 4,745 7,269 4,397 Other Ancillary Income 792 962 755 Interest 392 250 550 (233) (167) 182 33,458 36,301 28,825 32,529 34,671 30,857 222 400 450 32,751 35,071 31,307 707 1,230 (2,482) - - 416 (1,807) (2,040) (2,199) (2,012) (2,040) (1,949) 1,385 700 - (48) (334) (428) (403) (820) (763) 934 (454) (1,191) Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (371) (1,264) (5,622) Cash and Cash Equivalents at 1 January 4,341 4,341 9,963 Closing Cash and Cash Equivalents at 31 December 3,970 3,077 4,341 GST (net) Cash was paid to: Employees and Suppliers Interest Paid on Borrowings Net Cash flow from Operating Activities 15 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from: Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment Cash was paid for: Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment Purchase of Intangible Assets Net Cash flow from Investing Activities (205) (166) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from: Government Capital Injection Cash was paid for: Repayment of Finance Lease Borrowings Repayment of Loans Net Cash flow from Financing Activities The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. The GST (net) component of operating activities reflects the net GST paid and received by Inland Revenue Department. GST has been presented on a net basis as the gross amounts do not provide meaningful information for financial statement purposes. 50 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES For The Year Ended 31 December 2008 REPORTING ENTITY The financial statements of Northland Polytechnic, trading as NorthTec, and Group are for the year ended 31 December 2008. The Financial Statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 26 June 2009. NorthTec is a Crown entity and is established under the Education Act 1989 as a public tertiary institution. It provides full- and part-time education in New Zealand. The NorthTec Group consists of Northland Polytechnic and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Northland Student Hardship and Health Trust is not consolidated as it is not considered material. Integrated Farming Solutions Limited (IFS) is a new subsidiary. IFS was incorporated 19 June 2008 and is domiciled in New Zealand. It is a dormant company with no results to consolidate. There is only one share issued and that is held by NorthTec. The Fair Value of the share is nil. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT REPORTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with NZ GAAP. They comply with NZ IFRS and other applicable finacial reporting standards applicable for Public Benefit Entities. Northland Polytechnic is a public benefit entity for the purpose of complying with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000). There are no changes in accounting policies from the previous accounts. Standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not yet effective that have not been early adopted, and which are relevant to NorthTec include: • NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007) replaces NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (issued 2004) and is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The revised standard requires information in financial statements to be aggregated on the basis of shared characteristics and introduces a statement of comprehensive income. The statement of comprehensive income will enable readers to analyse changes in equity resulting from non-owner changes separately from transactions with owners. The revised standard gives NorthTec the option of presenting items of income and expense and components of other comprehensive income either in a single statement of comprehensive income with subtotals, or in two separate statements (a separate income statement followed by a statement of comprehensive income). NorthTec intends to adopt this standard for the year ending 31 December 2009, and is yet to decide whether it will prepare a single statement of comprehensive income or a separate income statement followed by a statement of comprehensive income. • NZ IFRS 3 Business Combinations (revised 2008) and the amended NZ IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009 and must be applied prospectively from that date. The main changes the revised NZ IFRS 3 and amended NZ IAS 27 will make to existing requirements or practice are that this will effect any acquisitions that may occur. NorthTec will adopt the revised NZ IFRS 3 and amended NZ IAS 27 for the year ended 31 December 2009, which will impact on business combinations that occur on or after 1 July 2009. The financial statements have also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for Land and Buildings that have been measured at fair value and Property, Plant and Teaching Equipment that have been measured at deemed cost that is historical cost modified by revaluations. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 51 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts (b) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements To conform with New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) management are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period; or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Judgements made by management in the application of NZ IFRS that have a significant effect on the financial statements, and estimates that carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year, are discussed in the notes to the financial statements. Of particular relevance to NorthTec are: Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill. NorthTec assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to NorthTec and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. These include programme performance, technology, economic and political environments and future programme expectations. If an impairment trigger exists the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Management do not consider that the triggers for impairment testing have been significant enough and as such these assets have not been tested for impairment in this financial period. Estimation of useful lives of assets The estimates of useful lives of assets have been based on historical experience as well as manufacturers’ warranties (for plant and equipment) lease terms (for leased equipment) and turnover policies (for motor vehicles). In addition, the condition of the assets is assessed at least once per year and considered against the remaining useful life. Adjustments to useful lives are made when necessary. Useful economic lives are listed (via their depreciation rates) in paragraph (e). 52 2008 ANNUAL REPORT (c) Foreign Currency Both the financial and presentation currency of Northland Polytechnic is New Zealand dollars ($). Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the date of the transaction. (d) Revenue Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Government grants Government grants are recognised when eligibility to receive the grant has been established and it is recognised over the period in which the course is taught by reference to the stage of completion of the course as at the balance sheet date. Stage of completion is measured by reference to the months of course completed as a percentage of total months for each course. Where funds have been received but not earned at balance date a MOE Creditor is recognised. Student tuition fees Revenue from student tuition fees is recognised in the period in which it is received, with the exception being when a course spans balance date. In this case a Fees in Advance liability is recognised, based on the percentage of the course to be taught in the ensuing year. Sale of materials Revenue is recognised when the significant risk and rewards of ownership have passed to the buyer and can be measured reliably. Interest Interest is accounted for on a cash basis. the amount recognised is not materially different to the amount that would be recognised if it were accounted for on an accrual basis. (e) Property, Plant and Equipment Land and buildings held under Crown title have been included in the financial statements. Whilst title to the Crown owned land and buildings has not yet passed to the polytechnic, these assets have been recorded as the polytechnic assumes the risks and benefits of ownership of these assets. The measurement basis used for determining the gross carrying amount for each class of assets is as follows: Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts ~ Land and buildings are measured at fair value less subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. considering the assets for obsolescence, changes in useful life assessments, optimisation and other related matters. Additions are recorded at cost. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised as an asset if it is probable that future economic benefits or future service potential associated with the item will flow to NorthTec and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. In most instances, an item of PPE is recognised at cost. Where an asset is acquired at no or minimal cost, it is recognised at it’s fair value. Revaluations will be carried out at intervals not exceeding three years. Where material parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. Impairment losses are recognised in the Balance Sheet in the other expenses line item. An impairment loss on a relevant asset is recognised directly against any revaluation surplus for that asset. ~ Library books, plant and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fittings, motor vehicles and computers are stated at deemed cost, at the 1st January 2006, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. ~ Capital work in progress is calculated on the basis of expenditure incurred and certified gross progress claim certificates up to balance date. Work in progress is not depreciated. The total cost of a project is transferred to the relevant asset class on its completion and then depreciated. Depreciation Depreciation is provided on the straight line basis of all property, plant and equipment other than land, at rates that will write off the cost (or valuation) of the assets to their estimated residual values over their useful lives. The useful lives and associated rates of major classes of assets have been estimated as follows: Buildings: Structures 1.9% Buildings: Services 5.0% Buildings: Fitout 5.0% Motor Vehicles 20% Plant & Tools 10% Furniture & Fittings 20% Office Equipment 20% Electronic Equipment 33.3% Art Collection Nil Library Collection 10% Computer Hardware 33.3% Leasehold improvements Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight Line Straight line Life of lease Impairment Assets held for educational and related matters and related activities are assessed for impairment by Revaluations Following initial recognition at cost, land and buildings are carried at a revalued amount which is the fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation on buildings and accumulated impairment losses. Fair value of land is determined by reference to market-based evidence, which is the amount for which the assets could be exchanged between a knowledgeable willing buyer and a knowledgeable willing seller in an arm’s length transaction as at the valuation date. Where buildings have been designed specifically for educational purposes they are valued at depreciated replacement cost which is considered to reflect fair value for such assets. Revaluation of property is carried out on a class of asset basis by an independent registered valuer. Any net revaluation surplus is credited to the asset revaluation reserve included in the equity section of the Balance Sheet unless it reverses a net revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in the Income Statement. Any net revaluation decrease is recognised in the Income Statement unless it directly offsets a previous net revaluation gain in the same asset revaluation reserve. Any accumulated depreciation as at revaluation date is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. Gains and losses on disposals are reported net in the Income Statement. Upon disposal, any revaluation reserve relating to the particular asset being sold is transferred to retained earnings. Independent valuations are performed with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount does not differ materially from the asset’s fair value at the balance sheet date. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 53 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in the Income Statement in the year the item is derecognised. (f) Intangible Assets Computer software Computer software is separately acquired and capitalised at its cost as at the date of acquisition. After initial recognition, separately acquired intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Course development costs Course Development costs relate to development of educational courses and are capitalised when it is probable that future economic benefit arising from use of the intangible asset will flow to the institute. Following initial recognition of the course development expenditure, the cost model is applied and the asset is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. A summary of the policies applied to the polytechnic’s intangible assets is: Course Development Costs Useful life Finite – 5 years Method used Straight line method from the course. Internally generated/Acquired Internally generated/ Acquired Useful life Method used Internally generated/Acquired Computer Software Finite - 3 years Straight line Acquired The amortisation period and amortisation method for each class of intangible asset having a finite life is reviewed at each financial year end. If the expected useful life or expected pattern of consumption is different from the previous assessment, changes are made accordingly. The carrying value of each class of intangible asset is reviewed for indicators of impairment annually. Intangible assets are tested for impairment when an indicator of impairment exists. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and recognised in the income statement when the asset is derecognised. Research costs Research costs are recognised as an expense in the Income Statement in the year in which it is incurred. (g) Receivables Student Fees and other receivables, are recognised and carried at original receivable amount less an allowance for uncollectible amounts. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off when identified. Any movement in the doubtful debt provision is recognised in the Income Statement and when student fees or other receivables are written off, they are written off to the provision. (h) Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventory is based on a first-in, first-out basis and included expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and in bringing them to their existing location and condition. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of activities less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (i) Other Financial Assets NorthTec classifies its financial assets into the following four categories: • financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, • held to maturity investments, • loans and receivables, • and financial assets at fair value through equity. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at every reporting date. Financial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs unless they are carried at fair value through profit or loss in which case the transaction costs are recognised in the Income Statement. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade – date, the date on which NorthTec commits to purchase or sell an asset. They are derecognised when the rights to receive cashflows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred. The fair value of financial instruments that are 54 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts not traded in an active market is determined by using appropriate valuation techniques principally estimated discounted cash flow techniques. The categories of financial assets are treated as follows: Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Financial assets within this category are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling within the near term with the intention of making a profit. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated an effective hedging instrument. Gains and losses are recognised in profit and loss and the related assets are classified as current assets in the Balance Sheet, NorthTec has no financial assets in this category at balance date. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables including loan notes and loans to key personnel are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in the Income Statement when the loans and receivables are impaired. These are included in the Balance Sheet as current assets except for those with a maturity date greater than twelve months after balance date , which are then classified as non - current. NorthTec has no loans at balance date, receivables are classified as Trade and Other Receivables in the Balance Sheet. Investments in short term bank deposits are classified as cash and cash equivalents in the Balance Sheet. Held to maturity securities These are assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that NorthTec intends to hold to maturity. After initial recognition they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses when the asset is impaired or derecognised are recognised in the Income Statement. NorthTec hold no assets in this category at balance date. Available-for-sale securities These are principally equity securities that are designated as available for sale or are not classified as any of the three preceding categories. NorthTec holds no assets in this category at balance date. After initial recognition these are measured at their fair value. Gains and losses are recognised directly in equity except for impairment losses which are recognised in the Income Statement. In the event of impairment any cumulative losses previously recognised in equity will be removed from equity to the Income Statement. On derecognition the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity is recognized in the Income Statement. Impairment of financial assets At each balance sheet date NorthTec assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Any impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement. (j) Investments All investments are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given and, in the case of an investment not at fair value through profit or loss, including acquisition charges associated with the investment. (k) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. (l) Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. (m) Interest-bearing loans and borrowings All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at fair value. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. mortised cost is calculated by taking into account any transaction costs, and any discount or premium on settlement. Gains or losses are recognised in the Income Statement when the liabilities are derecognised and as well as through the amortisation process. (n) Provisions 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 55 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts Provisions are recognised when the polytechnic has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Where it is no longer probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation, the provision shall be reversed. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. (o) Employee Entitlements Short-term benefits Employee benefits that NorthTec expects to be settled within 12 months of balance date are measured at nominal values based on accrued entitlements at current rates of pay. These include salaries and wages accrued up to balance date, annual leave earned to, but not yet taken at balance date, retiring and long service leave entitlements expected to be settled within 12 months, and sick leave. NorthTec recognises sick leave to the extent that absences in the coming year are expected to be greater than the sick leave entitlements earned in the coming year. The amount is calculated on the unused sick leave entitlement that can be carried forward at balance date, to the extent that NorthTec estimates it will be used to cover future absences. NorthTec recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses where contracturally obliged. Long service leave and retirement leave Entitlements that are payable beyond 12 months such as long service leave have been calculated based on: • likely future entitlements accruing to staff, 56 2008 ANNUAL REPORT based on years of service, years to entitlement, the probability that staff will reach the point of entitlement and contractural entitlements information • present value calculations have not in NorthTec’s case been undertaken because the proportion of unvested entitlements is minor compared with vested entitlements. Superannuation schemes - Defined Contribution schemes Obligations for contributions to defined contribution schemes are recognized as and expense in the Income Statement. - Defined benefit schemes NorthTec has seven employees who are members of the Defined Benefit Plan Contributors Scheme managed by the National Provident Fund. Actuarial valuations of the fund are not available to determine the extent to which the surplus/ deficit will affect future contributions by individual employees and the Scheme has been accounted for as a defined contribution scheme. (p) Leases Finance leases, which transfer to the polytechnic substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are included in the income statement as finance costs. Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term. Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as the lease income. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Income Statement on a straightline basis over the lease term. Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts (q) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: • Where GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and • Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the Balance Sheet. The net GST paid to, or received from the IRD, including the GST relating to investing and financing activities, is classified as an operating cash flow in the statement of cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority. (r) Changes in Accounting Estimates There have been no changes in accounting estimates during the period. (s) Risk Exposures and Responses NorthTec’s principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, Government loans, cash and short term deposits. NorthTec manages its exposure to key financial risks including interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk in accordance with its financial risk management policy. NorthTec’s portfolio of customers are recognised creditworthy third parties. Credit verification is undertaken for new customers. In addition receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and customers regularly contacted where slow in paying. • Short term deposits are managed by a policy of dealing only with major banks with no more than 60% of total short term deposits placed with one bank at any one time. • There is limited exposure to foreign exchange risk. All fees are denominated in New Zealand dollars and collected before enrolment. Forward cover is used for major purchases. (t) Capital management The Institute manages its capital in consideration of the capital requirements of its Investment Plan as approved by the Tertiary Education Commission. Where a commitment to extend the Institutes capability is agreed upon TEC provides additional capital which is focussed on achieving that capability. (u) Creditors and Trade payables Creditors and other payables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. (v) Budget figures The budget figures are those approved by the Council at the beginning of the year. The budget figures have been prepared in accordance with NZ GAAP, using accounting policies that are consistent with those adopted by Northland Polytechnic for the preparation of the Financial Statements. NorthTec uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risk it is exposed to. These include: • Monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate risk using assessments of market forecasts for interest rate risk. • NorthTec’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 57 Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 31 December 2008 NOTE 1: GOVERNMENT GRANTS Government grants received during the year, comprise: 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 25,030 24,506 21,882 QRP 943 2,393 1,407 Adult Community Education (ACE) 603 715 603 Quest Rapuara (STAR) 176 213 151 86 90 147 868 1,003 775 27,706 28,920 24,965 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Source Ministry of Education (EFTS and Non EFTS) Ministry of Youth Affairs (Conservation Corp) Industry Training Organisations (ITO) TOTALS NOTE 2: RECOVERIES FROM STUDENTS AND OTHER INCOME Comprises: Student fees 4,153 4,951 4,153 Class materials and resource recoveries 729 1,242 772 Other 824 1,050 755 5,706 7,243 5,680 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 20,195 21,798 18,858 - - - 133 - 54 20,328 21,798 18,912 TOTALS NOTE 3: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES Salaries and Wages Contributions to Defined Contribution Retirement Schemes TOTAL 58 2008 ANNUAL REPORT NOTE 4: SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FROM OPERATIONS The surplus/(deficit) from operations is stated after charging/(crediting): 2008 Actual $’000 2008 Budget $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Audit Fees - fees paid to principal auditor 78 63 - fees paid to other auditors for internal audit 48 74 - fees paid to principal auditor for IFRS (2007) 19 10 Motor Vehicle Operating Leases 183 186 Rental and Building Lease Costs 690 469 Finance Charges on Finance Leases 19 32 Interest Expense 203 418 Councillors’ Fees 85 67 Bad Debts Written Off 477 27 Doubtful Debts - increase (decrease) in provision 100 (31) Surplus on Disposal of Assets Research and Development Costs charged to Income Statement Impairment Losses - Computers and Electronic Equipment 4 (17) 603 588 - 282 NOTE 5: COUNCIL FEES Actual Fees 2008 Actual Fees 2007 25 26 McCullough G 8 6 Governor J 3 2 Kingi T 8 7 Member: Lescher R 12 4 Iri J Taylor M 4 2 Edge G 5 1 Freeman V 2 2 10 6 Brown C Dark V 4 5 Hemara M 3 - Bromberg N 1 3 Te Rore J - 1 Huddleston J - 1 Bruce P - 1 85 67 TOTAL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 59 NOTE 6: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at Bank and In hand Short Term Deposits: BNZ KIWIBANK WESTPAC TRUST TOTALS 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 20 141 950 - 1,000 1,700 2,000 2,500 3,970 4,341 All short term deposit investments are for a period of less than 3 months and earn interest at the respective short term deposit rate. A 1% change in interest rates based on 2008 balances would lead to an increase or decrease in interest receivable of $4,000 (2007: $6,000) and increase or decrease in finance costs of $2,000 (2007: $4,000). Weighted average effective interest rate 2008 2007 8.84% 8.62% 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Student Fees 568 917 Other Receivables 504 186 (442) (819) 630 284 Short-term deposits NOTE 7: STUDENT FEES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts Ministry of Education 6 425 TOTALS 636 709 Prepayments 192 63 828 772 Student Fees are non-interest bearing and generally should be paid on enrolment and no later than graduation. Student fees are our biggest risk and we will withhold academic results until outstanding fees are paid. NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Creditors Accruals Ministry of Education TOTAL 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 2,110 1,237 69 654 64 427 2,243 2,318 Trade creditors are non interest bearing and normally settled within 30 day terms. Their carrying values approximate their fair values. 60 2008 ANNUAL REPORT NOTE 9: EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Accrued Payroll 509 282 Accrued Leave 725 737 1,234 1,019 TOTALS A provision is recognised for post employment benefits payable to employees. Employees are entitled to annual leave, long service leave and retirement gratuities. Annual leave entitlements expected to be settled within the next 12 months are measured at current rates of pay and classified as a current liability. The following provisions are included in Accrued Leave: Long Service Leave 20 40 Retirement Gratuities - - Performance related Payments - 42 All long service leave has been treated as a current liability, as it is expected that the majority of this leave will be taken within one year of the Balance Sheet date. Therefore the difference between the current value and the discounted value of the related cash flows is immaterial. NOTE 10: PROVISIONS 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 442 819 - - 442 819 Bad Debts $’000 819 Other $’000 - Charged against provision during the year (477) - Unused amounts reversed during the year 100 - Closing 442 - Bad Debts $’000 823 Other $’000 81 Charged against provision during the year 27 - Unused amounts reversed during the year (31) (81) Closing 819 - Bad Debts Other TOTAL Movements in provisions 2008 Opening Movements in provisions 2007 Opening 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 61 62 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Buildings: Structure Buildings: Fit Out Buildings: Services 2,031 Fair Value Cost Cost Fair Value Fair Value Land Library Collection Motor Vehicles Office Equipment Plant and Equipment Cost Cost Furniture and Fittings Electronic Equipment TOTALS Work in Progress Cost Cost Computers TOTAL LEASED ASSETS Cost Building Improvements Leased Assets TOTAL PLANT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 38 Fair Value Furniture and Fittings 2,084 39,952 46 2,996 537 262 2,098 99 13,714 330 1,655 5,442 1,052 1,082 Fair Value Fair Value Computers 23,186 3,890 7,882 11,414 10 Electronic Equipment TOTAL BUILDINGS Fair Value Art Collection 1/01/2008 Cost/ Valuation NOTE 11(a): PROPERTY, PLANT AND TEACHING EQUIPMENT 7,961 - 2,437 510 262 1,613 52 5,524 1,266 35 210 818 - 748 840 1,607 - - - - - Accumulated Depreciation and Impairment Charges 1/01/2008 31,991 46 559 27 - 485 47 8,190 765 3 120 837 5,442 304 242 477 23,186 3,890 7,882 11,414 10 1/01/2008 Carrying Amount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Prior Year GAAP Adjustment 2,314 894 275 - - 275 - 995 396 24 16 115 - 17 154 274 150 6 8 136 - Disposals Additions - Current Year Current Year 1,876 - 194 27 - 162 5 920 221 2 49 170 - 210 91 177 762 184 365 213 - Depreciation Current Year - Current Year Impairment Charges - Revaluation Surplus 42,266 940 3,271 537 262 2,373 99 14,709 2,427 62 346 1,770 5,442 1,069 1,236 2,358 23,336 3,896 7,890 11,550 10 Cost/ Valuation at 31/12/2008 9,837 - 2,631 537 262 1,775 57 6,444 1,487 37 259 988 - 958 931 1,784 762 184 365 213 - Accumulated Depreciation and Impairment Charges 31/12/2008 32,430 940 640 - - 598 42 8,266 940 25 87 782 5,442 111 305 574 22,574 3,712 7,525 11,337 10 31/12/2008 Carrying Amount 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 63 Fair Value Fair Value Cost Cost Fair Value Furniture and Fittings Land Library Collection Motor Vehicles Office Equipment 537 TOTALS 33,694 1,297 Cost Cost Electronic Equipment 262 1,682 Work in Progress Cost Furniture and Fittings 2,481 Cost Computers - 10,549 1,702 38 255 1,558 2,446 1,003 942 TOTAL LEASED ASSETS Cost Building Improvements Leased Assets TOTAL PLANT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Fair Value Fair Value Electronic Equipment Plant and Equipment Fair Value Computers 1,768 837 3,254 Cost Fair Value Buildings: Services 6,587 Class and Room Sets Fair Value Buildings: Fit Out 9,516 19,357 Fair Value Buildings: Structure 10 TOTAL BUILDINGS Fair Value Art Collection 1/01/2007 Cost/ Valuation NOTE 11(a): PROPERTY, PLANT AND TEACHING EQUIPMENT 8,037 - 2,012 427 262 1,323 - 5,011 1,119 33 159 700 - 623 632 1,329 416 1,014 171 345 498 - Accumulated Depreciation and Impairment Charges 1/01/2007 25,657 1,297 469 110 - 359 - 5,538 583 5 96 858 2,446 380 310 439 421 18,343 3,083 6,242 9,018 10 1/01/2007 Carrying Amount (421) - - - - - - (421) - - - - - - - - (421) - - - - - Prior Year GAAP Adjustment 3,544 46 515 - - 416 99 1,452 329 - 75 97 31 49 140 731 - 1,531 322 543 666 1,712 1,297 - - - - - 415 - - - - - - - 415 - - - - - - Disposals Additions - Current Year Current Year 1,614 - 425 83 - 290 52 647 147 2 51 118 - 125 52 152 - 542 85 169 288 - Depreciation Current Year 282 - - - - - - 282 - - - - - - 156 126 - - - - - - Current Year Impairment Charges 6,819 - - - - - 2,965 - - - - 2,965 - - - - 3,854 570 1,266 2,018 - Revaluation Surplus 39,952 46 2,996 537 262 2,098 99 13,714 2,031 38 330 1,655 5,442 1,052 1,082 2,084 - 23,186 3,890 7,882 11,414 10 Cost/ Valuation at 31/12/2007 7,961 - 2,437 510 262 1,613 52 5,524 1,266 35 210 818 - 748 840 1,607 - - - - - - Accumulated Depreciation and Impairment Charges 31/12/2007 31,991 46 559 27 - 485 47 8,190 765 3 120 837 5,442 304 242 477 - 23,186 3,890 7,882 11,414 10 31/12/2007 Carrying Amount 64 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 85 Cost Cost Teaching Licences TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS Cost Computer Software Intangible Assets 418 65 353 1/01/2007 Cost/ Valuation 832 747 1/01/2008 Cost/ Valuation Cost NOTE 11(b): INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS Teaching Licences Computer Software Intangible Assets NOTE 11(b): INTANGIBLE ASSETS 243 - 243 Accumulated Amortisation and Impairment Charges 1/01/2007 380 12 368 Accumulated Amortisation and Impairment Charges 1/01/2008 175 65 110 1/01/2007 Carrying Amount 452 73 379 1/01/2008 Carrying Amount 414 20 - - - Disposals Additions 394 Current Year - - - Disposals Current Year Current Year 205 - 205 Additions Current Year 137 12 125 Amortisation Current Year 205 28 177 Amortisation Current Year - - - Current Year Impairment Charges - - - Current Year Impairment Charges - - - Revaluation Surplus - - - Revaluation Surplus 832 85 747 Cost/ Valuation at 31/12/2007 1,037 85 952 Cost/ Valuation at 31/12/2008 380 12 368 Accumulated Amortisation and Impairment Charges 31/12/2007 585 40 545 Accumulated Amortisation and Impairment Charges 31/12/2008 452 73 379 31/12/2007 Carrying Amount 452 45 407 31/12/2008 Carrying Amount NOTE 11(c:) OWNERSHIP OF LAND AND BUILDINGS Details of land and buildings used by NorthTec and owned by the Crown or NorthTec are shown in the following schedule: Land (at 31 December 2008) $ Ownership Crown NorthTec Buildings (at 31 December 2008) $ Total Crown NorthTec Total Location Raumanga Main Campus 2,553,232 846,273 3,399,505 11,310,807 8,186,786 19,497,593 Dargaville 264,365 11,375 275,740 267,700 3,031 270,731 Kaitaia 171,150 171,150 265,456 106,611 372,067 Regional Campuses Kerikeri 1,532,982 1,532,982 1,783,030 1,783,030 Rawene 43,497 18,642 62,139 500,905 150,080 650,984 Subtotals 479,012 1,562,999 2,042,011 1,034,060 2,042,752 3,076,812 2,409,272 5,441,516 12,344,867 10,229,538 22,574,405 TOTALS 3,032,244 The split of ownership of land and buildings, based on legal title, has been determined by NorthTec on the best information available as at the date of these financial statements. NorthTec has no right of disposal in respect of the Crown owned land and buildings. Land (Valuation at 31 December 2007) $ Ownership Crown NorthTec Buildings (Valuation at 31 December 2007) $ Total Crown NorthTec Total Location Raumanga Main Campus 2,553,232 846,273 3,399,505 11,695,232 8,435,212 20,130,444 Dargaville 264,365 11,375 275,740 276,798 3,134 279,932 Kaitaia 171,150 - 171,150 274,478 10,866 285,344 - 1,532,982 1,532,982 - 1,843,631 1,843,631 18,642 62,139 517,929 129,482 647,411 479,012 1,562,999 2,042,011 1,069,205 1,987,113 3,056,318 3,032,244 2,409,272 5,441,516 12,764,437 10,422,325 23,186,762 Regional Campuses Kerikeri Rawene Subtotals TOTALS 43,497 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 65 NOTE 12: BORROWINGS FINANCE LEASES 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 260 122 - 213 186 30 - 382 429 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 - 5,404 1 - 2 years - - 2 - 5 years - - Lease Liabilities - Current Portion - Term Portion 1-2 years 2-5 years beyond 5 years Net present value of minimum lease payments discounted at their internal rate of return GOVERNMENT LOAN Current Portion Term Portion Per Note 18, Post Balance Date events, the Minister of Finance has signed off the Suspensory Loan Agreement on June 2, 2009. The Current Portion of Government Loan, $5,001m, has been moved from a current liability to public equity. BORROWINGS SUMMARY: Current Portion Term Portion 1 - 2 years 2008 Actual $’000 260 122 2007 Actual $’000 5,617 186 2 - 5 years - 30 382 5,833 There are no renewal or purchase options on the Lease borrowings. 66 2008 ANNUAL REPORT NOTE 13: ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE Movements in the Asset Revaluation Reserve can be summarised as follows: Balance at 1 January Revaluation of assets to “Net Current Values” Balance at 31 December 2008 Actual $’000 13,699 13,699 2007 Actual $’000 6,899 6,800 13,699 9,334 4,248 117 9,334 4,248 117 13,699 13,699 Made up as follows: Buildings Land Revaluation Reserve Other TOTALS Revaluations An independent valuation was obtained to determine fair value of land and buildings at the 31st December 2007. Fair value is determined by reference to an open market basis where the buildings are not educationally specific. Where buildings have been designed specifically for educational purposes they are valued at depreciated replacement cost which is considered to reflect fair value for such assets. Land and buildings were valued by Messrs T.J. Rattray and T.S.Baker, independent registered valuers of the firm, TelferYoung (Northland) Ltd. Mr R Graham of Graham and Associates, a registered Plant and Machinery valuer revalued: Computer and Electronic equipment Furniture and Fittings Office Equipment Plant and Machinery The effective date of this valuation was 1 January 2007. These assets are stated at the recommended value, which is stated as the deemed cost, plus additions since that date except for computer equipment which was reduced in value to reflect NorthTec’s experience of the net realisable values obtained for this asset class. Library books, motor vehicles, and intangible assets were not revalued. Assets vested in the Crown are contained in Note: 11c. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 67 NOTE 14: RELATED PARTY INFORMATION The Northland Polytechnic Student Hardship and Health Trust was established on 26 July 2001. The purpose of the Trust is to assist those students who are experiencing hardship and for student medical care. The Council of NorthTec administer the Trust. Income Statement for the year ended 31 December 2008: 2008 Actual $’000 5 2007 Actual $’000 4 Operating Expenditure 4 3 Operating Surplus for the year 1 1 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Operating Revenue Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2008: Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Other Assets - - 70 67 1 Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 5 2 66 65 Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 December 2008: 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 Net Assets Equity (Trustees’ funds at the beginning of the year) Net surplus for the year Equity (Trustees’ Funds) at the end of the year 65 64 1 1 66 65 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 5 4 (2) (1) Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December 2008: Cash was provided from: Interest Received Cash was paid to: Medical Expenses and Hardship payments Net Cashflow 3 Opening Bank and Cash Balances 1 January 67 64 Closing Bank and Cash Balances 31 December 70 67 7 5 63 62 Comprising: Cash at Bank Short Term Investments 68 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Shares Integrated Farming Solutions (IFS) is a subsidiary of NorthTec and there are no results to consolidate. Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ) and Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in New Zealand (ITPNZ) are investments with no value to the shares. Crown/Government The government influences the role of NorthTec as well as being a major source of revenue. NorthTec enters into transactions with government departments and Crown agencies. These are separately disclosed elsewhere in the financial report. Key Management Personnel Compensation Key management personnel includes all members of Council and 16 members of the Senior Management Team of the parent. Total remuneration includes base salary, superannuation, motor vehicle allowance, performance payment and an additional leave allowance. At 31 December 2008 total remuneration fell into the following bands: Short term benefits Long term benefits 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 1,664 1,194 20 25 1,684 1,219 A change in NorthTec’s management structure in 2008 accounts for the material difference in balances reported in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, there were 10 members of the Senior Management team; in 2008, this increased to 16 members. NOTE 15: CASH FLOW STATEMENT For year ending 31 December 2008 Reconciliation of net surplus/(deficit) to net cash flow from operating activities: 2008 Actual $’000 Net Surplus/(Deficit) from Continuing Operations 2007 Actual $’000 (1,132) (1,521) 2,081 1,751 - 282 2,081 2,033 Net (Gain)/Loss on disposal of Property, Plant and Teaching Equipment - (17) Total items classified as investing or financing activities - (17) Add/(Less) Non-cash items: Depreciation and Amortisation expense Impairment Losses on Computers and Electronic Equipment Total non-cash items Add/(Less) items classified as investing or financing activities Add/(Less) movements in Working Capital items Debtors and other receivables 36 164 - - Creditors and other payables (116) (3,156) Provisions (377) - 215 15 Net movements in Working Capital items (242) (2,977) Net Cash flow from Operating Activities 707 (2,482) Inventories Employee entitlements 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 69 NOTE 16: SEGMENTAL INFORMATION NorthTec operates predominantly in one industry (tertiary education) and in one geographical area (Te Tai Tokerau). NOTE 17: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject NorthTec to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash, short-term deposits, trade receivables and long-term investments. The polytechnic places its surplus funds with trading banks with an A+ rating and other financial institutions approved by NorthTec Council as having the required credit rating, and further minimises its credit exposure by limiting the amounts placed with any one institution at any one time. The polytechnic does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk; whilst it may be subject to credit losses up to the notional principal or contract amounts in the event of non-performance by the counter parties, such losses are not expected to occur. Student fee creditors would be NorthTec’s largest credit risk. It is our policy to withhold academic results until outstanding fees are paid. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that NorthTec’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. Fair Values The fair value of all financial instruments is approximated by their carrying value. An analysis of financial assets that are past due is shown below: STUDENT FEES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Year ended 31st December 2008 Ageing Current $’000 Overdue Overdue provided for $’000 TOTAL $’000 - 108 108 - 2007 - 168 168 - 2008 796 - 166 630 TOTAL 796 276 442 630 Prior to 2007 STUDENT FEES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Year ended 31st December 2007 Ageing Current $’000 Overdue Overdue provided for $’000 TOTAL $’000 - 571 571 - 2006 - 136 85 51 2007 396 - 163 233 TOTAL 396 707 819 284 Prior to 2006 Prior to 2006 unpaid student receivables were not pursued using collection agencies. During the current year, these amounts, totalling $477,000 (2007: $27,000), were written off. Cah Flow Interest Rate Risk The polytechnic’s short-term investments are at variable interest rates and mature within 12 months. Interest rates received are reviewed prior to investment. Exchange Rate Risk The polytechnic has no significant ongoing exposure to exchange rate risk. Liquidity Risk Per NorthTec’s policy, term deposits can be taken out for up to 12 months. However, current practice is to only hold term deposits for up to 3 months. Liquidity risk exposure for NorthTec is therefore considered very low and all creditors are expected to be paid as they fall due. 70 2008 ANNUAL REPORT NOTE 18: POST BALANCE DATE EVENTS On the 23rd July 2008 the Cabinet Social Development Committee agreed to convert the existing Crown Loan of $5.001m as at 30 June 2008 to an equity investment by way of suspensory loan. The suspensory loan is for a period of five years and is conditional on NorthTec achieving its performance targets in line with the Investment Plan and based on increased educational performance in trades training. NorthTec intends to make every effort to meet these targets, and on this basis we believe we are a going concern. The Minister of Finance signed off the agreement on June2, 2009. The balance of the loan has now been moved from a current liability to public equity. NOTE 19: STATEMENT OF COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES At 31 December 2008: Operating Lease obligations: Non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: 2008 Actual $’000 2007 Actual $’000 763 826 2,096 2,715 380 371 632 373 Land and Buildings Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years Later than 5 years The material increase in operating lease obligations is due to a new lease being taken out on the Future Trades Centre building. The lease runs for 10 years and is $530,000 per year. Renewal options are available after 10 years for a further 3 periods of 5 years each. Capital Commitments: There were Capital Commitments at 31 December 2008 of $2.8 million for retrofit of the new Future Trades Centre. The capital value will be included in the leased assets category of the Property, Plant and Equipment schedule. NOTE 20: EXPLANATION OF MAJOR VARIANCES AGAINST BUDGET Explanations of NorthTec’s major variations from budget for 2008 are as follows: Income Statement The initial result for 2008 was an operating surplus of $0.27 million compared to a budgeted deficit of $0.73 million. The $1.0 million turnaround is largely due to a $1.6 million reduction in payroll expenses offset with an increase in 3rd party contractors of $1.2 million. Reductions in the Crown Loan interest payable of $0.2 million and depreciation of $0.2 million along with an increase in revenue due to the $0.2 million in TEC Distinctive Contributions help to make this turnaround. Instructions by TEC to move over $1.0 million out of revenue to equity has changed our result to a $1.1 million defecit. Operating results listed above are still valid. Balance Sheet and Statement of Changes in Equity The $5.001m suspensory loan which has been moved from Short Term Borrowings to Public Equity is the major reason for the variance against budget. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 71 NOTE 21: LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE The Council did not prepare consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008 as required by section 154(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 because the Council do not believe the subsidiaries are material to the Group. NorthTec breached the Crown Entities Act by failing to provide audited financial statements within 120 days of balance date. This is as a result of an accounting treatment issue that arose very late in the audit process over funding received from TEC under the Quality Reinvestment Programme. We have now resolved this issue to the satisfaction of TEC and our auditors, resulting in us achieving an unqualified audit opinion. NOTE 22: CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Current 1-2 3-5 6-beyond 2008 Actual 2007 Actual $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 20 - 20 141 216 498 2008 Months Loans and Receivables Cash and Cash equivalents Debtors and other receivables Investments - Term deposits TOTAL LOANS AND RECEIVABLES 72 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 94 20 3,950 4,486 498 94 20 828 772 3,950 4,200 5,098 5,113 Equity Statement Equity Statement Ann Kristen Nygaard, Nursing 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 73 Equity Statement EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NorthTec is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) in the workplace. The aims of the EEO plan, against which performance is measured and reported, are as follows: AIMS 1. Communicate to all new and existing staff and raise awareness of NorthTec’s EEO policy and management’s commitment to it. 2.Monitor and review the recruitment process to ensure that all appointments to academic staff, allied staff and management positions are made on merit and that the process is free from discrimination based on colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital or family status, religious or ethical beliefs, involvement in union activities or age (exercised within legislative restraints). 3. Educate and inform management and staff regarding EEO principles and particularly those involved in the recruitment process of their responsibilities regarding NorthTec’s EEO policy. 4. Analyse and review job descriptions and person specifications for positions as they become vacant to ensure they meet the requirements of the EEO policy. 5. Conduct an annual review of polytechnic facilities and processes with a view to implementing projects which will enhance a “family friendly” working environment and facilitate employment opportunities for disabled persons. 6. Make progress towards NorthTec employing an equitable balance of staff in respect to gender and race, based on the principle of merit and reflecting the communities it serves. The targets for this are: 2008 2008 2007 Actual Target Actual Tutorial Staff Mäori * NR Not set** NR Female 48% > 50% 46% Allied Staff Mäori * NR Not set** NR Female 67% > 50% 65% 2006 Actual 9% 44% 10.5% 70% 2005 Actual 11% 55% 4% 70% * The accuracy of these percentages is dependent upon information provided by individual staff members, because notification of affiliation is voluntary. In 2007, EEO Reporting Returns on appointment were negligible therefore records available were not accurate enough for reporting. ** NorthTec recognises that although % of Mäori staff cannot be validated. Mäori staffing does not reflect levels of identified Mäori in relation to the levels withing the student body. Initiatives have been developed for implementation in 2009 to endeavor to address this perceived inbalance. 74 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Equity Statement EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NorthTec is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for people in the northern peninsula of New Zealand. The initiatives described below are aimed at achieving this: 1. REMOVAL OF UNNECESSARY BARRIERS TO THE ENTRY AND PROGRESS OF STUDENTS 1.1 Pre-entry Programmes NorthTec offers a range of programmes from Level 1 through to Level 7 of the Framework. Where students do not meet the entry criteria for a given programme, the opportunity to take a pre-entry programme may be available. The intention to facilitate access to education and clear pathways for students is reflected in the variety of such programmes on offer. In addition there is a strategy of expanding the availability of these programmes across the region through the use of an increased number of delivery sites and flexible delivery methodologies. Programmes to be offered at Level 2 and below are: • Pathways (Level 1) • Foundation Studies (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in computing (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Elementary Construction (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Forestry Skills (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Skills (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in mechanical Engineering (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic certificate in Sustainable Rural development (Level 2) • National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2) • National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory)(Level 2) • National Certificate in Servicing Automotive Systems (Level 2) • National Certificate in Retail (Level 2) • Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Tourism (Café and Bar) (Level 2) • National Certificate in Motor Industry (Level 2) • A range of formally assessed short courses • A range of STAR and Continuing Education courses 1.2 Developing Programmes: The Programme Quality Assurance sub-committee of the Academic Board examined all programme documents in the approval process. Consideration was given to identifying any potential barriers and staircasing arrangements for students. Work has started on inclusion of numeracy and literacy outcomes in programmes developed at Level 3 and below. The Tikanga Mäori committee of the Academic Board considered the Mäori dimension of programmes before approval. 1.3 Competency-based Assessment There has been a shift towards competency-based assessment to allow demonstrated skills and abilities of students to be recognised. 1.4 Entry Criteria The Academic Board, as part of its approval of new programmes, requires information to be provided about entry criteria and target group. Analysis of the appropriateness of entry criteria for the established target group is assessed as part of the approval process. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 75 Equity Statement 1.5 Physical Barriers Ramps and side upstands have been installed to ensure students in wheelchairs and those with visual impairments have appropriate access to polytechnic facilities. Modifications have been made to ramps on campus that were originally too steep for wheelchair access and new ramps added when needed. Concrete pathways have also been modified where required and paint markings added to indicate uneven ground. 1.6 Toilet facilities All disability toilets have been checked for accessibility, and appropriate fixtures have been fitted. There is good access to toilets on campus. Modifications to older areas are on hold until the building programme is up and running. Fresh paint has been added as a stop gap. 1.7 Flexible Delivery To meet industry and community demand for flexibility the NorthTec Learning Gateway (NLG) has been developed and implemented with main focus on putting in place a technology infrastructure ensuring better connectivity and access as well as added value to current practice in teaching and learning. The NLG is a technology framework that integrates communication and learning management tools like video and web conferencing, learning and content management systems to connect learners and facilitate access to information, processes and learning opportunities. NorthTec’s Learning Gateway addresses specific problems unique to New Zealand northern region’s geography and social life, which include long travelling times and distances to reach learning centres for both staff and students. The three themes around NorthTec Learning Gateway are: Communicate, Access, and Learn. “Communicate” enables students to communicate with fellow students and tutors in real time. This function has been used in virtual classroom teaching, online tutoring, and videoconferencing. “Access” enables students to access information anywhere, anytime, via any communication media (over LAN, WAN, Wireless, Mobile network, and Internet). All learning sites offer wireless access and a pool of laptops to students and tutors to use at their convenience. “Learn” provides a set of learning tools and access to learning resources via the online learning management system - NorthNet enabling and enhancing the students learning experience. 1.8 Learning Development and Learning Advisors Student Learning Advisors supported students with related learning needs. The primary focus is on course-related learning/study strategy needs. Help with subject content is also provided by the peer tutor scheme whereby students are paid to work with students experiencing course difficulties. 1.9 Student Counselling Service A free confidential counselling service is provided for all students. Counselling staff are located in Rawene, Kerikeri, Kaitaia and Whangarei and travel to Kaikohe and Dargaville and other off-site locations. The purpose of the service is to support and empower students to cope with life situations, reduce emotional distress, make effective decisions and engage fully in campus life, thus contributing to a successful and fulfilling learning experience at NorthTec. 1.10 Disability Support Coordinator Northtec encourages people with disabilities to enrol and fully participate in courses and campus life. The Disability Support Coordinator is able to provide information and support for current and intending students with a disability. These services are widely promoted through the student handbook, classroom visits by the student success team, posters and brochures, the Northtec website plus staff and student portals. Our aim is to provide support and equitable conditions for students with permanent and temporary support needs and to encourage participation. Two hundred and forty students received ongoing support during the 2008 academic year. 1.11 Financial Support Limited financial support is made available for students experiencing hardship. This is done to eliminate this barrier to students completing their study. 1.12 Support for Mäori and Pacific Island Students Support is provided for Mäori and Pacific tertiary students. The aims of the support are to encourage and enhance participation and retention; maintain networks to enable students to access financial support; encourage and assist students to make informed career decisions; and provide emotional support and specific learning support. 76 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Equity Statement 2. INITIATIVES TO ATTRACT STUDENTS FROM GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY 2.1 Mäori • Provision of the following Mäori Studies programmes; 1. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Certificate in Te Reo 2. Te Pökairua Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Diploma in Te Reo 3. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Te Raranga Certificate in traditional Mäori weaving 4. Te Pökairua Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Te Raranga Diploma in traditional Mäori weaving 5. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Ngä Mahi Tü Taua Certificate in ancient Mäori weaponry 6. Te Pökairua Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu Ngä Mahi Tü Taua Diploma in ancient Mäori weaponry 7. Certificate of Applied Arts in Mäori Art and Design (Level 4) 8. Certificate of Whakairo traditional Mäori wood-carving (Level 3) • Work with Mäori organisations and Marae communities in Te TaiTokerau is ongoing. In response to needs identified by iwi, Marae based ACE programmes were delivered to the following tribal communities; Ngäti Hine, Te Parawhau, Te Uriroroi, Ngäti Wai, NgäPuhi, Te Rarawa/ Ngäti Kahu, Ngäpuhi, Ngäti Whatua/ Te Uri-O-Hau. • Extention of the Whakairo traditional Mäori wood-carving programme to be delivered at Raumanga campus is underway as well as the development of this programme to Level 4. • Following extrensive discussion in 2008 on Te Puna offering a Degree in Mäori Studies, development towards this will begin in 2009. • In response to needs identified by iwi Te Puna has included Wänanga (Marae live-in) delivery of it’s Te Reo Mäori programmes. This style delivery follows the Te Raranga programmes and accomodates people who are employed in day-time jobs. • The annual Hui-Ä-Iwi is on-going. 2.2 Groups disadvantaged in terms of their ability to attend the institution • Provision of a free Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Foundation Studies to encourage second chance learners who do not meet the entry requirements for higher level programmes • Teaching delivery at different sites to meet the needs of students • Further development of flexible learning packages, including on-line learning • Fostering university courses in the region • Development of marae-based and out-reach programmes • Specific support provided for students with disabilities (see Disabilities Co-ordinator-1.10). TARGET Student EFTS Proportion 2008 ACTUAL Proportion TARGET Retention Rates 2008 ACTUAL Retention Rate TARGET Pass Rates 2008 ACTUAL Pass Rate > 40% 40.04% > 90% 92.38% > 70% 75.80% Tertiary students with disabilities > 8% 6.20% > 85% 90.17% > 70% 74.90% Female > 60% 49.25% > 90% 91.74% > 77% 80.35% Student Group Mäori 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 77 The Logo Story The NorthTec (Tai Tokerau Wananga) logo tells a story of connections, communities and culture. Throughout its 30 year history, the learning institution has carried the symbol of Nga Kete e Toru o Te Wananga (The Three Baskets of Knowledge). According to Mäori legend, Tane, God of the forests and birds, journeyed through the heavens to return to earth with the gift of all knowledge to share with mankind. This journey to higher learning continues today with the students of NorthTec. The patterns of the logo also represent a traditional Mäori weaving pattern known as taniko, symbolising the unique bicultural population of Tai Tokerau, and the positive impact this has on learning at NorthTec. Within the ‘circle of learning’, the shapes of the logo reflect the connectivity NorthTec has throughout Northland, with its large number of campuses, learning centres and community programmes permeating Tai Tokerau, and bringing the region together. This connectivity extends to NorthTec’s growing relationship with many parts of the world as technology supports and enables global connections. The logo is about communities - the NorthTec community, the Tai Tokerau community and the communities of the world, and NorthTec’s desire to connect these communities together. Ramona Hellesoe and Amber Allen, Foundation Studies and Nursing 78 2008 ANNUAL REPORT Whangarei Campus 57 Raumanga Valley Road, Whangarei, 0110 Private Bag 9019, Whangarei Mail Centre, 0148, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 470 3555 Facsimile +64 9 470 3556 Freephone 0800 162 100 Kaikohe Learning Centre 4 Park Road, Kaikohe, 0405 PO Box 675, Kaikohe, 0440, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 405 3494 Facsimile +64 9 405 3493 Kaitaia Learning Centre 21 South Road, Kaitaia, 0410 P O Box 622, Kaitaia, 0441, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 408 6117 Facsimile +64 9 408 6118 Bay of Islands Campus Cnr Kerikeri and Hone Heke Roads, Kerikeri, 0230 PO Box 332, Kerikeri, 0245, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 407 5660 Facsimile +64 9 407 5669 Dargaville Learning Centre Cnr Parore and Gordon Streets, Dargaville, 0310 P O Box 94, Dargaville, 0340, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 439 3054 Facsimile +64 9 439 3053 Rawene Learning Centre Nimmo Street East, Rawene, 0443 PO Box 171, Rawene, 0443, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 405 7659 Facsimile +64 9 405 7683 KAITAIA RAWENE BAY OF ISLANDS KAIKOHE WHANGAREI DARGAVILLE
