Creativebeat Summer Edition
DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015
cover photo courtesy of Bob Tulloch photography
r e E v m e n m ts u S Calendar
29 Dec South Pacific Sprint Car Championship / Burger King Super Saloon Series
3 Jan
Sprint Car Gold Cup / South Pacific Super Saloon Championship
14 Mar North Island Midget Championship
17 & 18 Jan D1NZ National Drifting Championship Series
24 & 25 Jan
ENZED Stadium Jetsprints Cup @ ASB Baypark
26 Feb 27 March 1 April
Sol3Mio Jimmy Cliff Brooke Fraser
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CONTENTS Meri Kirihimete! Love, laugh and enjoy yourselves over the festive/seasonal break – treat yourself to some of the fantastic summer events on in our region – there are so many to choose from and they are all fantastic – and can only continue with your support. Creativebeat will be back again on 1 February with all the fresh and exciting arts and cultural delights for the upcoming month. We look forward to another year of celebrating and showcasing just how fantastic and vibrant the arts and cultural scene is here in our place – Tauranga Moana! Nga mihi nui
04 Katikati
06 Alf Rendell
07 David Poole
09 Library
10 Tapas
11 On The Lawn
12 Green Leaf
13 No3
14 Hairy
15 16th Ave
16 Gourmet
18 Art Gallery
19 MauaoPAC
20 The Buzz
21 Collaboration
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Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell, Chief Executive ‘...arts and culture are what make a city fall in love with itself’ Pier Giorgio Di Cicco
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On the dragon’s lawn at Te Puna Quarry Park Feb 11-13, Feb 15, Feb 18 2015 7:30pm
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
Katikati
Twilight Concert Series
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Katikati Twlight Concert Series
3 January 2015 Pop princess, song contest winner and recording artist turned musical theatre star Tina Cross is coming to Katikati. Along with the Tina Cross Band she will be rocking the Haiku Reserve with loads of songs you’ll know and a couple of originals from her newly released CD “Lay Down Your Heart” Tina, accompanied by keyboardist Barbara Griffin, guitarist Neil Watson and 2 of New Zealand’s finest singers, Leon Wharekura and Sharon Emirali are set to put on a great show for Katikati concert goers.
24 January 2015 We have one of the best Rock ‘n’ Roll bands around coming to Katikati’s Haiku Reserve. The Che Orton Band delivers a sensational, high energy show that offers an all round Rock ‘n’ Roll experience. They will have you dancing the night away to favourites such as Shake Rattle and Roll, Great Balls of Fire and Twisting the Night Away. Tony Wellington has been
performing as Buddy Holly for over four years and belts out all his favourite tunes. Brett Wallace as Neil Diamond appeared in Stars in their Eyes several years ago and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Che Orton has travelled NZ and internationally with his Elvis Tribute Show. Supported by the Che Orton Band this is set to be a fantastic night of rock n roll.
14 February 201 NZ Blues Brothers Tribute show will be full of songs, costumes, jokes, lines and gimmicks. The Blues Brothers are “On a Mission from God” when they take to the stage to entertain at the final concert of the 2015 Twilight Summer Series. Pack your picnic and get down to the beautiful Haiku Reserve where you will be treated to an awesome evening of quality Blues entertainment. Check out the website www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz for more information or phone the info line on 07 549 3549 Gates open at 5pm. Music at 6pm
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
The Katikati Twilight Concert Committee are buzzing with the line up they have for you this summer. Three great concerts at the Haiku Reserve for just $45pp or single concert tickets are $20pp at the gate on the night. Due to bad weather the last couple of seasons the organisers decided to go to a Saturday evening for 2015 with a postponement day on the Sunday for the first two concerts. Hopefully this will ensure the concerts can go ahead as planned. Put these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss any of these great events.
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Alf Rendell - Celebrating Tauranga’s history creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
Despite apprenticeship offers, and his father’s encouragement that he take a government job, Alf Rendell chose photography and stuck with it. It was, after all, in his blood.
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Alf’s father, Robert John Rendell was a professional photographer. Trained in Hamilton he travelled the country taking images that were often published in the Auckland Weekly News. Finding work scarce after the First World War he moved his family to Tauranga to become the town’s meter reader working with the electrical pioneer Lloyd Mandeno. In 1926 his desire to return to photography led him to purchase a photographic business from Robert Meers. Initially working from home in Edgecumbe Road the business grew and a studio was established in the Triangle Building at the bottom of Devonport Road. Downstairs Alf’s mother ran the shop while upstairs his father took portraits. His sister Marje developed film and colour tinted photographs, something she was very good at. It was Marje who showed Alf how to work in a dark room and he clearly remembers developing his first film. The joy he felt when the image was revealed has always stayed with him. With his father’s health failing in 1938 Alf, aged 20, took over the business only to find himself closing it in 1941 when army service in the Pacific called. Although the studio was converted into a Chinese Laundry the sympathetic landlord promised the building would be available on Alf’s return.
After the war, Rendell’s Photoservice included a Candid Studio, photo finishing and camera retail. Alf also worked as a freelance photographer trading under the name Renwood Studio. Finding himself pulled in too many directions Alf made the decision to sell, keeping only the retail side of the business which he passed on to his son Graham, also a photographer. Over his more than 80 years of taking photographs in Tauranga Alf has captured many important moments from smiling babies to happy wedding days. He’s flown in aeroplanes to get panoramic views and recorded buildings and businesses that have long since disappeared. It is Tauranga’s history that Alf captured through his lens and he continues to share it with others. Exhibition info: Historic Tauranga From Above 1946-2006 Dates: Dec 3 2014- Jan 5 2015 Creative Tauranga Gallery, Willow St, Tauranga.
David Poole was born in Opotiki, New Zealand and in 1970 he travelled to the UK, where he studied at the Hampstead School of Art in London. His interior decorating training encouraged him to move from traditional art into the more contemporary field of Fine Art. David’s artwork has been regularly exhibited, sold and collected all over the world and now living back in New Zealand, we are delighted to his beautiful 2D and 3D works in our community gallery. David is unattached to specific mediums and is open to the exploration of nontraditional materials. His 2D surfaces include the use of oils, gouache, pastels and acrylic. His 3D pieces tend towards small-scale sculptures using wood, stone and wire. Recently David has also been creating “assemblages”, where found objects, materials, paint and other mixed medias are combined to create a unique and contemporary expression of the artist’s intentions. David has also been exploring the use of the face and figure in his work. Gentle elongations and subtle distortions touch on the concepts of inner strength and the spiritual. Some of these figures depict universal representations of marriage; the bride’s signifiers include white clothing for purity, pearls for perfection and smallness for youth. There is a theatrical component in some of the figures Poole creates which represent the community. Masks too are personalised yet symbolic, they are a constant ‘persona’ reminding us that each figure is unique yet part of a whole. David Poole’s imagery can be seen as a culmination of universal meanings, from Russian icons, American Indian guides and Elizabethan beliefs. Some of his artistic influences include Modigliani, Giacometti, Klimt and Derain. ‘The Celebration’ will demonstrate a maturing of David’s own vision and the completion of a major phase in his artistic career. Please join us in the Creative Tauranga gallery from 5 January until 2 February 2015 to experience David Poole’s exhibition ‘The Celebration’.
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David Poole ‘The Celebration’
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by Jenny Argante
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For 34 years a black and white magazine – not unlike a parish newsletter in style and format – has stayed true to its motto of ‘Writers helping writers.’ Circulated among a goodly number of subscribers, and a handful of libraries, Freelance is the journal of the New Zealand Freelance Writers Association (NZFWA), which welcomes all writers whether published or not. Within its pages the aspiring writer can find all kinds of useful info on what and how to write. Tools of the trade. Tactics and techniques. Tips on presenting your manuscript to editors and publishers. Things you need to know to hone your craft are put together in a folksy, friendly fashion easy to read and easy to relate to. Making it as a writer is hard and we don’t all live in towns with writers’ groups that help us thrive on mutual support and encouragement. We’re so fortunate here to have access to the excellent selection of books on creative writing in Tauranga City Library. (Mainly at 808.) Where do others not so lucky turn to for advice on how to get started and how to get published? Too often writing is a lonely craft. That’s where Freelance can help out. New Zealand doesn’t really have a creative writing magazine like The Writers Digest in America or Mslexia in the UK. The New Zealand Society of Authors publishes an in-house journal The Author six times a year that mainly covers topics important to published writers. When you’re starting out, sometimes you need more basic advice. When NZFWA was formed, putting Freelance together was a shared task until Kath Shaw took it on as the first editor. Later Gordon Wills Johnson stepped in. A former journalist, he created Freelance in its present form and produced it faithfully four times a year until ill health forced him to hand over the rein to Alyson Cresswell. Alyson has undertaken alone the numerous tasks involved for fourteen years. Now she’s decided it’s time to get back to her own writing - and that’s why Freelance is now about to be based in Tauranga under the joint editorship of myself (concentrating on content) and a vacant post waiting for a good production editor. So in March 2015 – a month that celebrates the indie author and the quality of New Zealand writing – we’ll be launching the first Freelance magazine under new management here in the Bay of Plenty. We’re not rushing in with major changes, planning only two to begin with. To increase the number of pages for added value to our subscribers. And to make the lead story in each issue ‘A Writer’s Journey,’ where newly-published indie authors share what they learned with our readers.
Freelance has lasted longer than three decades. Doesn’t that prove this writer’s magazine must be doing something right? Freelance Magazine Unit 76A Vale Street Otumoetai Tauranga 3110 Tel. 07 576 9212 Txt 022 053 48 68 http://www.nzfreelancewriters.org.nz/
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When the Summer Holidays come around, more often than not you don’t want to spend all day inside reading a book. This is the time when people go away to visit family, to celebrate Christmas and to bring in the New Year- time can go by so fast. However, it is essential that you keep up your reading throughout the holidays even if it’s only for 20-30 minutes a day. No matter what your age is it is important, but for those aged 5-18 years its crucial to keep your mind active during those lazy summer months- your local library can help make this happen! Studies have shown, that children who do not read during the Marcel Currin school summer holidays often return back to school with lower reading levels than when they left the previous year. To help stop the ‘Summer Reading Slump’ and to keep kids reading during the Summer Holidays, Tauranga City Libraries have been running a number of reading programmes for Children aged 5-12 years and Teens aged 13-18. The hugely popular Summer Reading programme (which caters to children 5-12 years) originally started running around 1999. This year the library has opened spaces for 550 children and enrolments open the 5th December .The places get snapped up so quickly that they will be gone by the 7th December. Each year, the programme follows a theme - for the 2014/2015 programme the theme is Summer/ Camping/Reading aka Te Raumati/Te Puni/Te Panui. Michelle Anderson – the Children’s and Teen services Team Leader had this to quote when asked about why we run the Summer Reading Programme “While we want the kids to relax and have fun in the summer holidays, we want part of their fun to be done while reading. Reading is like jogging –when you do it regularly you get more competent and confident” Tauranga City Libraries offer the programme to give the children incentives and encouragement to keep up those reading skills. But what’s a programme without a party? When a child completes the programme, then they will receive an invitation to a finale party where they receive a certificate, a goodie bag and a free book. But its not just the children that get the chance to read and earn incentives over the holidays. We also run for Tweens 11-13 years and Teens 13-18 years the Tween/Teen Mean Reads programme. This will help students keep up their reading but also learn how to write proper book reviews for their intermediate/college schoolwork. Each teen has several chances to gain free books to take home and keep. The programme follows the format of reading and reviewing three-four books and then every third-fourth book reviewed, they get
Stop the Summer Reading Slump These Holidays:
a free book. After the first four reviews, the participants will also receive an invitation to a finale where they are treated to food, fun and prizes. In the past finales parties have had the themes of an Icecream party, Hunger Games, Scavenger Hunts and this year’s finale programme will be Technology including QR Codes, Instagram etc. To conclude, we’ve included our ‘What’s Hot- Summer Reading LIst’ for Children, Teen and Adults – Paula Phillips (Children’s and Teens Librarian – Greerton Library and book reviewer at The Phantom Paragrapher website) gives us the Top Ten books in each category to read these Summer Holidays. Top Ten Reads: Children’s Books • Each Peach Pear Plum – Janet and Alan Ahlberg • The Tiger who came to Tea – Judith Kerr • The Enchanted Wood – Enid Blyton • Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney • Rainbow Magic Fairies Series – Daisy Meadows • Geronimo Stilton Series – Geronimo Stilton • My Story Series – Various Authors • The BFG – Roald Dahl ( this is due to the movie coming out in 2015) • Harry Potter Series – JK Rowling • Anything by Jacqueline Wilson ( perfect for girls of all ages) Top Ten Reads: Teen Fiction • Mockingjay – Suzanne Collins • The Fault in our Stars – John Green • Insurgent – Veronica Roth • If I stay – Gayle Forman • Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman • Geek Girl by Holly Smale • Pretty Little Liars Series – Sara Shepard • The Mortal Instruments Series – Cassandra Clare • Cherub Series – Robert Muchamore • Conspiracy 365 Series – Gabrielle Lord Top Ten Reads: Adult Fiction: • Personal – Lee Child • Leaving Time – Jodi Picoult • Gray Mountain – John Grisham • Love, Rosie aka Where Rainbows End – Cecilia Ahern • Festive in Death – JD Robb • Burn- James Patterson • Bones Never Lie – Kathy Reichs • The Collector – Nora Roberts • Edge of Eternity – Ken Follett’ • Cross Stitch/ Outlander Series – Diana Gabaldon
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Public Art Talks // Tauranga 20 to 21 February 2015. Tauranga Art Gallery and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre by Sonya Korohina Admission gold coin – All welcome There are always a lot of questions when it comes to public art and a public art policy. Who pays? Who makes the decisions? What does a policy do? Is there room for spontaneity? What is defined a public space? Do I have to like it? Tauranga City Council is drafting a public art policy. This will identify a set of outcomes for public artworks to achieve, and how this will be done. In early 2015 the draft policy will be open for public feedback.
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
Public Art Talks // Tauranga is your opportunity to learn more about public art. It will bring together speakers from various sectors representing artists, commissioners, tangata whenua, urban designers, and local government. Hear about artwork in Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch and Hamilton, along with current projects in the Bay of Plenty. Topics will include:
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Integrating public art into urban spaces, new development and design • • •
Artists engaging with cities, sites and communities A Māori dimension - yesterday, today and tomorrow Lets talk public art - what comprises the best policy for a community? The full programme will be announced early January. To register for the mailing list or any enquiries email pat.tauranga@gmail.com. Or call Sonya Korohina on 021466207. Image credit Laura Marsh, YOURS Truly, 2013. A temporary commission by the 2013 Tauranga Arts Festival. Image courtesy of pushinguppixels.co.nz
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FM and who are riding high after playing the Vodafone Music awards official after party – entering the awards on white horses no less. The glorious Goodshirt will be playing a mix of Sophie from yesteryear and their all new cover of Coconut Rough’s Sierra Leone adding a twist of nostalgia and fun to the mix. Tauranga Arts Festival highlight Sal and the Valentines will go off as always with their mix of swing and soul; along with the Hipstamatics who have a huge and funky, groove-tastic sound; while the much loved Tahuna Breaks will be back in their favourite place to play – The Bay. Djs will keep things moving in between acts so there is something for everyone from the discerning foodie to the dance fan to anyone who loves a kiwi Summertime festival. With the acknowledged class of the Little Big Markets and Dinner in the Domain organisers at the helm, the food and drink stalls will be par excellence. With more than 100 applications for just 30 food stall spots, there will be only the best gourmet and scrumptious goodness on offer from around the country. There will a number of NZ craft beers on offer, wines from the likes of Lake Chalice Wines,
the festival is R18, and gluten free food and alcohol will also be on offer. To give the event even more of a connected feel, organisers are looking for community groups who might like to volunteer themselves to work at the festival. In turn those community groups will receive payment for their members’ services. “This will benefit local community groups, and help streamline operations”, said Rachelle. It’s the perfect gift for your friends, family or kids this Christmas, a ticket to the inaugural On the Lawn. That way you can look back in years to come on the summer of 2015, and say “I was at the first On the Lawn and it was awesome.” Organisers are encouraging people to buy tickets sooner rather than later as tickets are selling fast and there will be no gate sales on the day. On the Lawn is an R18 event. Tickets are $44.50 and can be purchased at Creative Tauranga; iticket and the official event website www. onthelawn.co.nz. Tickets will also be available to buy at Christmas in the Park on December 20. creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
This year the hottest place to be outside under the umbrella is On The Lawn. A gourmet food festival combined with the sweetest, fabbest Summertime beats On the Lawn will be held at Blake Park on Thursday January 8th. Starting at 1pm and going until 10pm, it will be THE perfect place to take friends and family from out of town and will be the ideal place for us locals to kick back and say – who would live anywhere else! Event Director Rachelle Duffy of Little Big Markets and Dinner in the Domain fame says there has been a call for a festival like this in the Bay of Plenty to cater for the influx of holiday makers we have every January especially. “It’s a brand new craft beer food and wine food festival which will celebrate the best of New Zealand food and drink in a casual lawn environment. Bring picnic blankets a ton of sun block and a relaxed and happy attitude to sit down and relax or get up and dance to some of the best bands on the festival circuit right now. Acts include our much-loved and very own Tiki Taane; as well as hot right now Sweet Mix Kids who have played at Coachella, Rhythm and Vines, on George
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Locally Made for Natural Healing
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
by Nina Thompson
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Nancy Holloway, creator of Green Leaf is excited to bring her range of traditional Māori remedies to the Creative Tauranga Gift Gallery. These handcrafted products are made from wild native New Zealand plants gathered in and around the Bay of Plenty. The superstar of the line is Kawakawa – with its antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties it tackles so many different ailments , that you’ll start to wonder why you don’t already use it. “I’ve been making these for our family for over 15 years and I noticed a huge amount of interest from other people…. All of a sudden I’m giving them away and also being offered money for them, so I thought to myself, why not do this thing properly?” Nancy. The idea for creating Green Leaf started when her daughter got a rash that no other medicine seemed to help with. It was after a thorough hunt through all the local health stores that she realized there were zero traditional Maori treatments for sale locally. It was at that moment that Nancy saw an opportunity to start making the treatments she swears by for her and her family available to buy. These remedies have been used by indigenous Maori for many generations and are all about unleashing the healing properties of nature. “I was taught how to make these from my Uncles and Aunties when I was younger- at the time I didn’t take much notice…. but some part of my brain must have retained how to identify the plants and how to prepare them… Which I am really grateful for now” Each plant is carefully and lovingly handpicked from our lush native forests. Nancy, her husband Storme , and their six beautiful children all contribute to the creation of Green leaf. The ingredients gathered are then processed and prepared by the whole family. Storme has a background in design and has been the driver behind the look and branding of Green Leafs packaging. These products really are Bay of Plenty through and through. “I grow my own marigolds, all of the other plants are from here, and even the honey in it is locally sourced from Mossops in Tauriko”. Nancy and her family are passionate about making traditional Māori remedies accessible and bringing awareness to community about the benefits. There are many trends in health and well being that come and go. But these remedies have stood the test of time and continue to bring relief to so many people. There is a beautiful synergy to using plants sourced from here to help heal oneselfit does begin to make you look differently at the flora and fauna we are surrounded by everyday. “When I see people weed spraying Kawakawa and Horopito I get so worried…. that’s medicine that they are getting rid of…..” It would be exciting if, in the future, we all became more aware of what’s hiding in our garden. Since launching, Nancy has had such a huge response that they nearly sold out of the products before hitting there first market stop. Right here at Creative Tauranga they are already flying out the door. I, myself, have purchased the ointment, which I would recommend to everyone looking for a go-to first aid treatment. It is used for irritations, inflamed skin, sunburns, cracked heal, bites, stings and more. This product contains Manuka, Kanuka, Kopakopa, Marigold, Coconut, Rewarewa, Honey beeswax & Vitamin E. The allergy season has taken its toll on my skin, so the relief the ointment has brought is wonderful. The handy size of the jar means I can take it anywhere and know whatever the day brings…I’ve got a natural healing solution right in my back pocket. Come on in and check out the range of Green leaf products we have at Creative Tauranga and stock up your first aid kit (or handbag) for the fast approaching summer season. photo: CLockwise from left: Nova, Waikari (baby) Nancy, Phoenix, Reco
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A little bit of happiness with No3 As No3’s tagline suggests, it can be the smallest of luxuries that can bring a little bit of happiness and turn a day from drab to fab. In our everdemanding world where computer and phone screens seem to reign supreme and work is 24/7, 365 days a week – it’s absolutely crucial to set aside time to unwind. It could be a No3 soap or candle that could become your new secret weapon to relax, refresh and recharge. No3 is the brainchild of Wayne and Cheryl MacGregor. They began to brainstorm ideas for a new business a number of years ago, but wanted to make sure it was something they were both passionate about. The name “No3” itself comes from the fact they have two gorgeous children Jacob, 9 ,
and Gabriel, 18 months, and were contemplating having a third baby which this project has become. “We started off with the idea of candles…. then somehow moved onto soap from there.” There is such a focus on what we eat and what we put into our bodies but not enough focus on what goes onto our skin especially for babies. The nasty chemical additives and detergents, that are in a lot supermarket branded soaps, can actually make your skin drier (this can make you even more reliant on the moisturisers the same brands sell- tricksy huh!). Here is where No3 is different. Each bar of soap and every candle is handmade with care, embossed individually and contain nothing but goodness. The soap is scented with essential oils, coloured with clay and contains raw silk for a smooth lather of bubbly silk. “Every piece of soap and every candle is an individual piece of artwork and made with love” Cheryl. The product the couple is most excited about is the shaving soap. They’ve had a huge response to this product from their No3 Lad’s Range. Through a process of trial and error they’ve managed to make a shave soap that produces a fabulous lather and a close wet shave. It also leaves your skin soft, exfoliated and ready for the day. “Its really hard to make a good shave soap,” Wayne adds. “We’ve found the perfect combination of natural ingredients, oils and butters which means it reaches the right consistency,” They have even had feedback from customers that skin conditions like eczema have cleared up since switching to
their unique and top secret formula. Another fun and inventive product is the Dog Soap. This soap contains Neem Oil and Peppermint so that when it touches your hands your skin is left feeling beautiful. It is the perfect option for pooches with skin conditions and sensitivity. “A number of local businesses are talking with us at the moment about stocking our products…. its really exciting and humbling to get the reaction and the support we have had,” says Cheryl. Overall, No3 ticks three major boxes in my mind. Its natural, its luxurious and it doesn’t break the bank meaning you can enjoy a bit of luxury everyday. The prices starting at just $7 are great and I can tell a lot of care goes into every aspect of this venture. I’m always fascinated by how a product is created and the motivation behind it. I think we all deserve to treat ourselves more often. Come on in and check out the range of No3 Soaps and Candles we have here at Creative Tauranga and support local creative entrepreneurs taking their ideas from concept to reality. You can connect with No3 online here: http://www.no3.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/No3.co.nz
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
by Maria Johnson
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Support the Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture Project
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Our vision A permanent collection of bronze sculptures of Hairy Maclary and Friends on the Tauranga waterfront – a tribute to the works of Dame Lynley Dodd – one of New Zealand’s most loved and respected literary heroes. !e larger-than-life public art will bring the loved children’s book characters to life and leave a legacy for generations to come. Project background The Hairy Maclary and Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture Project has been commissioned to: • complement the existing canon of New Zealand sculpture with an internationalquality piece of public art; • add to the taonga of the Bay of Plenty – a treasure to be enjoyed now and preserved for future generations; • contribute to the local tourism industry as a world-famous destination and must-see attraction for visitors from all over New Zealand, and the world; • enliven Tauranga’s city centre and redeveloped waterfront area and help build the region’s identity and civic pride; • honour the work of international bestselling author and artist, Dame Lynley Dodd. In time, we hope the sculpture will be ranked alongside Beatrix Potter in the United Kingdom, The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen or Alice in Wonderland, New York.
The sculptures A “storybook scene” of permanent bronze sculptures of Hairy Maclary and eight of his friends: Scarface Claw, Slinky Malinki, Hercules Morse, Muffin McLay, Bottomley Potts, Schnitzel von Krumm, Bitzer Maloney and Zachary Quack. The chosen location is the Tauranga City Waterfront, adjacent to the new children’s playground. Whereas most public bronze sculptures pay tribute to the lives and accomplishments of historical figures, the Hairy Maclary sculpture showcases storybook characters that are very much alive in the hearts and minds of children and adults today. The sculpture is a fitting tribute to their dearlyloved author, Dame Lynley Dodd, who is still an active member of our community. Our heritage The sculpture will have historical and heritage significance via a pole from the demolished Coronation Pier. The pier was part of Tauranga’s waterfront vista for over 50 years and the poles have been stored at a local marae for gifting to projects along the waterfront. The history of the poles and story linking Hairy Maclary with Tauranga Moana will form part of an on-site interpretive panel. The sculptor – Brigitte Wuest A lead sculptor with Sir Peter Jackson and
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TAURANGA WATERFRONT SCULPTURE PROJECT
Weta Workshop over the past 12 years, Brigitte was head sculptor for all three award-winning Lord of the Rings films, The Chronicles of Narnia and King Kong. She also created the bronze statue of Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Show, unveiled in Hamilton in 2004, amongst other national commissions. Did you know? More than 12 million Hairy Maclary books have been sold in over 50 countries and translated into several other languages. The
wily but loveable little dog, Hairy Maclary, is 31 years old now and Tauranga will be his spirtual home. Are we there yet? lf a lot of people give just a little - this legacy project will become a reality! We are nearly there with fundraising and Creative Tauranga invite you to become a Friend of the Hairy Maclary & Friends Sculpture Project and donate directly to Creative Tauranga or through www.giveaIittle.co.nz/hairymaclary Note: Creative Tauranga is a registered charitable trust and all donations are tax deductible, as are donations made through the givealittle website. An acknowledgement board in the form of a storybook page will be erected at the sculpture site. www.hairymaclarysculptures.org.nz www.facebook.com/HairyMacIarySculptures
Question : What do you get if you cross a pantomime with a musical?
Scarlet Women Scarlet Women Come Again is about to hit the stage at 16th Ave Theatre. This very saucy, risqué, sophisticated cabaret style show is the collaboration of Merv and Jan Beets, who staged the original Scarlet Women in 2012. Merv and Jan have a long association with theatre, both having worked on stage and back stage. Preparing a show from it’s nothing is not an easy task, Jan, who is a classically trained singer and Merv have spent many hours perusing song lists and have listened to about 400 Broadway show CDs to select songs. These songs have then been arranged into order so that there is a flow and a story to the production. Auditions are always fun as the directors never know who is going to turn up.
This time, we have a wonderful cast consisting of Annie Hill, Christine Giddens, Dallas Baker, Frankie Sutherland, Jan Beets, Katherine Knight, Michelle Coombes, Michelle Parnell and Rebecca Savory. The dancers are Jean Morris and Jenny Tappenden. The alternating MCs are Alan Baker and Gordon Lockhart with Leon Gray on keyboard and Choreographer, Wendy Booth, Also on board as a trainee director is Janaye Henry, Head Girl of Otumoetai College. To help create the cabaret atmosphere, there will be tables across the front of the theatre. Patrons are encouraged to dress up in an appropriate theatrical/risque style Book through Ticket Direct or Baycourt. but book early because the 2012 season sold out.
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Answer : Songs, laughs and a pantomime horse in simply one of the most entertaining family shows that Tauranga has ever seen! Known for a laugh a minute, fast paced family fun, 16th Ave Theatre youth have really outdone themselves this year with the absolutely uproarious show ‘The Little Big Theatre Company’. Set in…you guessed it…a theatre company, this musical comedy delivers laughs and local talent in bucket loads. Harry is a young reporter who is out of work and down on his luck. When he lands a job as Personal Assistant to the flamboyant Miss Scarlett, premier Director with the Little Big Theatre Company, he becomes embroiled in the theatre’s struggle for survival and ultimately a fight between good and evil. Can Harry help save the theatre? Will he get the girl and the job of his dreams? And who is behind Trigger the pantomime horse? This is an absolute must see show for the summer season. Oh, and did I mention the pantomime horse? ‘The Little Big Theatre Company ‘ is at 16th Ave Theatre from 13 to 24 January. Tickets are priced between $8-$12 and are available at www.16theatreyouth.webs.com
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Gourmet Night Market
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
by Derrin Richards
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On Friday December 5, Mt Maunganui’s immensely popular Gourmet Night Market (GNM) returns to its prime weekly spot at Coronation Park, kicking off another blockbuster run of great food and chilledout family fun over the summer. Starting quietly, exactly a year ago, on a near-zero marketing budget, GNM has proved a unique and incredibly popular addition to the local market scene. Kim Renshaw – the market’s creator and tireless promoter – modestly puts the success down to simplicty of the message and of the brand. “It’s all there in the name: it’s a night market selling great food that is purposely a cut above normal market fare. There’s absolutely no mystery about what you might be getting yourself into!” In addition, there is a revolving roster of top-notch live music, and the event is alcohol-free: a vital distinction for achieving an inclusive, all-ages family vibe. “Oh, and there’s nothing to do there,” enthuses Kim. Nice one, Kim: great selling point. “There’s nothing to do there, in the sense that there are no noisy rides for kids, and the handpicked artisan stall-holders sell only the best-quality goods to complement the overall gourmet vision.” Like an increasing number or people looking for something different, she sees nothing original in having every possible distraction laid on at the drop of more coins.
“The whole point,” Kim continues “is that you’ve got this fantastic opportunity to just sit down, or lie down, over a summer evening, and enjoy the food in your time, listen to the music, watch the kids dance, run around and climb trees” In bringing together her GNM vision, Kim drew on years of experience as a stallholder, herself, during which time she travelled the well-worn paths between markets up and down the country. “You very quickly get an appreciation for what works and what doesn’t – for both the vendors and the customers – and that kind of ongoing feedback and understanding is priceless.” One thing she learned time and again is that the market must go on, rain hail or shine – and that by keeping it consistent, both the vendors and public always know where they stand. Anyone present at a particularly gusty GNM during the first season will attest to this. Another key aspect to GNM is the prominent focus on waste management and recycling, in line with Kim’s own passion for the drive to ensure improved attitudes and increased awareness surrounding sustainability – both in the event sphere, and in the community as a whole. To help her achieve this, a team of volunteers are trained up to help marketgoers dispose of their rubbish at three dedicated waste-stations, to limit what ends up as landfill. With an average 94% of GNM waste diverted from landfill last season, the
bar has been raised to aim for 99% diversion this time around. “This couldn’t happen without the support of the vendors as well, and they have totally come on board by thinking about all aspects of what they put out there with their food,” says Kim. “Everybody has their part to play.” And in recognition of this, she has introduced a Green Vendor award for the GNM vendor who most fully embodies the sustainability ethos. After all, there is nothing like a bit of competition to get people on side. Despite Kim’s success, you will be hardpressed to put a face to the name, or to get her taking credit for much, herself. “I’ve been humbled, putting up posters, by how many people have come up to say how much they and their families enjoy the GNM. But, it’s not about me: it’s about having the right mix of vendors for a special event, keeping everybody happy, and diverting as much waste as possible.” Look out for Kim at any GNM, in her trademark fluorescent cap or straw hat, and say hello. You will be glad you did. The Gourmet Night Market happens every Friday from December 5 to February 27 from 5-9pm. GNM Community Christmas Market, and Carols by Candlelight December 19 For more details, and to volunteer, check out www.gourmetnightmarket.co.nz
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The Garden Of Forking Paths: Anya Sinclair
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New works from Dunedin artist Anya Sinclair feature in The Garden of Forking Paths, an exhibition which runs through the summer months at Tauranga Art Gallery. The exhibition features 18 of the artist’s works. The exhibition title is derived from a 1941 short story by Argentine writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges. Anya Sinclair’s works evoke both her upbringing in the rambling bush of Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges, but also bring in the sensory experiences of her travels to Brazil. In the work Sinclair’s favoured lush and deep greens shine, in particular where nature has been somewhat tamed by civilisation then has reclaimed its territory. As with previous works by Sinclair, questions around desire and seduction in the contemporary world of instant gratification and media saturation linger in the landscape paintings. Anya Sinclair studied at the Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland from 2000 to 2002, and before relocating to Dunedin to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic. Sinclair has exhibited regularly in both group and solo exhibitions since 2008. The Garden of Forking Paths runs until 8 February, 2015. Tauranga Art Gallery is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm. Entry is free but donations always welcome. CREDITS Anya Sinclair, Fallen tree. Courtesy of the artist. Anya Sinclair, Falling water. Courtesy of the artist. Anya Sinclair, Gentle stream. Courtesy of the artist. Anya Sinclair, Nasturtiums. Courtesy of the artist.
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MauaoPAC’s New Performance Venue by Derek Jacombs - Singer/songwriter/guitarist with Tauranga band Kokomo
There are at least four things that need to be in place for a music scene to flourish. At the very least I reckon the three at the top of the list are population, radio and venues. Somewhere surround those three is the fourth thing, something harder to completely define but equally important: how the community supports and nurtures the arts – in this case parotculary music – during formative years. People who find themselves part of an active, dynamic music scene when they are, say, 14 or 15, will be the people that build, and eventually lead, a flourishing musical and arts community. Tauranga clearly, in my opinion, has the population for a thriving music scene, despite the annual youth diaspora to universities and opportunities elsewhere. The state of radio, unfortunately, is an ongoing disaster for local musicians. There is simply no terrestrial station with any range playing local music. Local government MP Simon Bridges has been lobbied and is probably the only person who can assist with the very real possible solutions. On the bright side, things have become a whole lot better on the venue front with the relaunch of the revamped performance venue at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre on Totara Street, Mount Maunganui. Until recently there has been a huge dearth of suitably varied venues. This is a particular problem for local bands. Baycourt is no longer an option due to pricing ranges being untenable for local bands, leaving the only other option to be Brewers Bar which can hold a couple of hundred people but is primarily an old-school black T-shirt venue that many people will simply not go to. (I say this without intending any insult; it is still absolutely the perfect venue for many bands.)
This is exactly the choice out-of-town touring bands have as well. No wonder many skip Tauranga. But MauaoPAC could be a game-changer. I’ve only been to a couple of shows, and have yet to play there, but as a venue it seems to be doing all the right things: it is respectable enough for anyone of any age to feel comfortable; it has the space to fit at least 300 people (possibly more with the mezzanine); the stage is big; the acoustics are fine; the backstage facilities for bands are good; and, equally importantly, it is affordable for most acts. What’s not to like? However, what I find most exciting about MauaoPAC is when you get to that fourth, harder to define thing that I mentioned above, the thing about nurturing music in the community. What you need for that is some sort of hub, a central point which mixes education with creation and performance and builds its own creative community which can then feed into the broader arts scene. This is MauaoPAC. This is an Arts Academy which provides tuition for all ages and all levels in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, piano, flute, brass, and woodwind, as well as drama and art. I won’t go on about the tutors – they’re really good, as any local musician will tell you. Check their website. I’d certainly grab a few guitar lessons from any of their guitar tutors to see if you really can teach an old dog new tricks. But again it’s that hub thing, as far as I can see it, that makes it so much more than just people having a few lessons. This is a place for young musicians to meet other young musicians and because of the facilities – that great stage - the students get to perform at regular concerts. Not just pretend concerts but in a real venue where real bands play, for the public, for other students, for tutors and for their families. This is what people mean when they talk about nurturing and fostering music and the arts in our local community. And, of course, the venue will be used by touring acts. It is perfect for so many of them. At last we might see a whole lot of bands that regularly bypass the Bay. Bring it on I say!
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Every few years the discussion about Bay music venues raises its head again, as it has done recently, and its usually not a cheerful subject. The topic usually comes up as one of the subheadings in a conversation entitled “What’s holding back music in the Bay?”, which can be a bit depressing for those involved in the industry.
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The Buzz- Highlights from your Local Music Scene
creativebeat • December / January • Maramamārua / Maramatahi
by Nina thompson
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As a local singer/songwriter myself, it is a such a privilege to be able to speak about my peers and share with you, our loyal Creativebeat readers, some of the exciting things happening right here in our local music scene. I hope to shine a spotlight on the incredibly talented Musicians/Engineers/Creatives working away on their craft and producing great music right here in our own backyard. First up we have local legends Kokomo. They’ve recently released their tenth studio album “Bigger Than Brando” – with sounds spanning from blues into quirky country-pop this album is a great blend of their seasoned blues sound and also takes you on a journey throughout the ten-track album. Kokomo is a band that is well and truly woven into the rich tapestry of our local music scene. They have been producing their unique brand of blues goodness since 1991 and continue to deliver with their highly sought after live shows. Catch them live here: Papamoa Summertime Blues Festival Saturday 24th January 2015 – the Papamoa Tavern . Kokomo Brilleaux B-Side Band A treat of blues, rhythm & blues and rockabilly – seven hours of great music, sun and fun. Tickets just $25 from Eventfinder and the Papamoa Tavern. For more details go to Taurangamusic.com Connect with Kokomo online here: http://www.kokomo.co.nz/ Lee McKenzie Lee McKenzie- is influenced by colourful, imaginative & expressive music and holds artists such as progressive rocker Steven Wilson in high esteem. He has been working away on his new album “The Observer” for a number of years now. The album is essentially a collection of material produced over the years 2011 & 2012. He sites that time as a highly pivotal and influential period in his life and so has chosen not to revisit the original mixes. You can listen to “The Observer” and see extra content online here: leemckenzie.bandcamp.com Connect with Lee Here:
www.facebook.com/pages/Lee-McKenzie Sidewalk Empire Sidewalk Empire is my six-piece band based in Mount Maunganui. We create an eclectic mix of tunes from funk-fusions in the realm of Stevie Wonder all the way to ballads with stacked harmonies reminiscent of the iconic Fleetwood Mac. Our sound is all about groove and taking things back to the warmer tones of yesterdays music—but with a modern twist. We are really excited to be playing Sundaise Festival in March and are currently recording our first full-length album. Give us a like here and keep updated with Gigs and Releases: www.facebook.com/ SidewalkEmpireMusic The very best thing to do is to get out and amongst the local original music scene this summer. The renovation of Mauao Performing Arts Centre and the influx of high profile acts coming to ASB Arena (Jimmy Cliff aka the Granddaddy of Reggae, Brooke Fraser with her Brutal Romantic Tour) means we can expect to see a growth in the number of gigs happening. There is also an organisation in the works, which is all about supporting the creation of local original music. Tauranga Original Music Collective. If you enjoyed reading about our local music scene feel free to let us know, we would love your feedback! If you have a look you will be blown away by the range and quality of music being made right here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Till next time, Nina.
top: Kokomo middle: Lee McKenzie bottom: Sidewalk Empire
The ART of Collaboration Collaboration is the fancy way of saying “let’s work together” which if we are honest, is not a new concept in the workplace. Not much would get done if people didn’t actually work together in some way, shape or form, so it is fair to say that collaboration has been around for a very long time. The skill of collaborative practice on the other hand, has not been widely explored or mastered, especially at secondary or tertiary level where students are often expected to take personal and individual responsibility for their own learning and assessment. Even in the workplace, professionals would stand to be much more productive if successful collaborative practice was taught and engaged in. At the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic we have created a degree programme that not only factors collaboration into every day learning, but teaches collaborative practice as a key skillset to add to the students learning kete. The Bachelor of Creative Industries, Collaborative Project course was created in direct response to industry consultation – where a need for next generation employees to successfully collaborate over multiple disciplines was identified. Successful collaboration in any industry can produce formidable results, but bring creative heads together and the collaboration effect is dynamic and potentially mind blowing. First year students enrolled in BCI and currently participating in the Collaborative Projects course have proven this statement already. This year BCI students were given
the opportunity to create a project for, and in line with the 2014 Garden and Art Festival. As part of the project planning process, students were asked to present their ideas in front of a “Dragons Den” made up of local industry experts. The aim of this experience was to provide students with the opportunity to present their ideas and proposals to industry professionals ensuring maximum creative
scope, critical analysis and constructive feedback. Despite the nerve wracking, knee knocking experience, these students stepped up to the plate and delivered above and beyond our expectation, proving that despite the many difficulties along the way, professionalism is still an ideal we aspire to above all else. Ask any one of our esteemed Dragons Den members, and they will tell you that the future is looking very bright for our future graduates.
There were 11 projects in total, made up of 4-5 students in each group who represent a variety of disciplines. Together they have learnt many things, including the fact that it most definitely is not easy learning the skill of, and engaging fully in collaborative practice. The measure of success is determined by how each student is willing to process through the ups and downs, the brick walls and deep waters. Professionalism in times of personal conflict is the bar all have been encouraged to meet, with the learning experience being rich, intense, and unavoidable. The challenges continue to rise, but so do the students, remembering of course, that each student has their own personality, values, beliefs, strengths and standards. Each member is a creative individual with their own ideas of how things should look and feel, so it is fair to say the melting pot of collaborative practice in their first year of BCI has been a sensory eruption. The projects our BCI groups have been working on are evidence of this, and while group process guided by collaborative practice is the primary learning objective, we are all looking forward to seeing the final result. It will be successful, not just because of the calibre of students, but because the art of successful collaboration will ensure it. www.boppoly.ac.nz
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by Rebecca Tereu
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The Fresh Taste of Summer
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What an exciting time of year this is. As the Manager of Tauranga’s only true Farmers Market, I am really enjoying being able to share with you the creative juices and passions of our regional food producers through the talents of our local chefs. December is upon us. It is a time to celebrate the closure of this year and embrace the arrival of the New Year. Whether you are the host or you are the guest at a party, there is always plenty of selection from our artisan producers of seasonal dips and spreads, breads and oils or confectionary treats. Our producers encourage you to sample the different styles of food on offer before you buy. Believe me your senses will be awakened with the smells and tastes of their creations. In this month it is not just the vibrant colours of the produce that catches your eye, but the freshness. The berry fruit season is moving along with those delicate berries stealing the show. Towards the end of December, we see the arrival of blueberries and gooseberries and organic garlic, including the large sized elephant garlic. The first early variety of sweet corn will arrive and this is where the ripeness and freshness of the cobs really counts. Early varieties of rock and water melon, will also be found on our producer’s tables. These will also be available in halves. From the stone fruit family we see the arrival of the smaller Christmas plum. For those of you creating the traditional Christmas feast, you will be able to source new potatoes, peas in the pod and
fresh green and yellow coloured beans. Many of our producers grow the traditional heritage varieties of vegetables. Fresh broccolini tender stems, zucchini and beetroot are just some that can come in all shapes and colours. This month’s recipe just oozes the colours and flavours of summer and is yet another stunning creation from our local chef, Siobhan Fitzgerald (pronounced ‘Shivon’ – she is Irish). These tartlets are able to be made ahead of time and filled on the day of use. The ground macadamias have a lovely texture instead of a sweet pastry or bread base. Heilala Vanilla will be at the Market till the 20th December. Macadamia and Strawberry Tartlets 110g rice flour, 100g icing sugar 100g Ground Macadamias 100g Butter, chilled, chopped 1tsp Vanilla Essence, Black Pepper Strawberries (or your favourites) A spoonful of honey Squeeze of orange/tangelo juice For the base, place all of the ingredients into a food processor and whizz. Press into tart tins and bake at 180c for 8-12 mins until golden brown for individual size or less for petit four size. Set aside to cool. Quarter the strawberries. Heat the honey in pan with a squeeze of juice, add the strawberries and toss lightly. Fill case with the berries and crack a little pepper over the top. Delicious cases filled with chocolate
ganache with a little chilli or also crème anglaise with your favourite berries. Some dates to remember: Ticket sales for our famous Market Hampers filled with fresh and artisan product from our producer’s, will close at 12noon on the 6th December. The main Christmas Market is December 13th, when we draw the 6 winning tickets. But remember you ticket must be at the Market. Give it to a family member or a friend if you can’t make it. There will be two draw times, one at 9am with 3 draws and one at 10am with 3 draws. We will also present the proceeds of the Hamper ticket sales for Tauranga’s Hairy Maclary and Friends sculptures at the 10am draw. Santa arrives at the Market at 9.30am. He will have his helpers with him to meet you all. Saturday 20th December is a normal Market. Tuesday 23rd is the Twilight Market - 5pm till 7pm. There after all Markets are as usual on Saturday mornings. From all the producers at the Tauranga Farmers Market, we wish you all a wonderful Christmas, safe holidays and creative eating with Market food. STALLHOLDERS Harbourside Macadamias – Ground Macadamias Heilala Vanilla – Pure Vanilla syrup (here in December) Simply Strawberries – Fresh Strawberries Norman Brothers – Oranges or tangelos Kaimai Range Honey – Native Honeys Green Valley Dairies – Certified Organic Butter Alternatives – Berry fruit from Bruntwood Gardens and blueberries from Mamaku Blue.
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Live Like Lions: NZ Spring Tour The Funky Lizard, 1-3 Wilsons Road South, Paengaroa, Tauranga Wednesday 3 December 7:00pm Koha Entry Blend funk drums, jazz bass and blues guitar with soul harmony singing. Infectious songs, a timeless and warming sound. Live Like Lions have spent the last year touring extensively through the landscape of their homeland, racking up an impressive and formidable reputation throughout New Zealand as one of it’s truly unmissable live acts. Running off the release of a brand new live EP the soul / groove quartet are excited to inspire dancing through the hot summer nights ahead as they embark on what promises to be a new highlight in the band’s already well accomplished career. Concert on Wheels Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga Friday 12 December 6:30pm – 9:00pm 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Dance Education Centre presents a variety dance concert, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary based on Wheels in NZ. High Energy, big entertainment with young people giving an experience not to be missed. 7 Days Live Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga Wednesday 17 December 7:30pm – 10:00pm 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) When the cameras are turned off and the studio shuts down for the year, Corby gets together the 7 Days ‘A’ team, bullies them into a van and they hit the road. Seven comedians, ten cities, 13 shows over three weeks: that’s your 7 Days Live! Be in the audience to see what
happens when there are no cameras, censors or editors – the show starts with a burst of quick fire stand-up comedy, then it’s a no-holds-barred game of uncut 7 Days. Summer Series Coronation Park - Mt Maunganui Saturday 27 December 4:00 8:00pm - FREE Entry Mauao Performing Arts Centre put on a number of shows in Coronation Park over the summer months. Enjoy good food and good music under the sun. Featuring local acts from around the Bay. Papamoa Beach NYE 2014 Papamoa Tavern, 20 Domain Rd, Papamoa, Tauranga Wednesday 31 December – Thursday 1 January 2015 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) This summer Such&Such plays host to this years NYE celebrations with an exclusive event at the infamous Pap Tav at Papamoa Beach! Papamoa Beach is set to once again be the place to be in The Bay for NYE celebrations. This years line up has all the elements of what will be the best way to bring in 2015. JANUARY Shihad With Airbourne, I Am Giant & Cairo Knife Fight Brewers Bar, 107 Newton St, Mt Maunganui Friday 2 January - 7:00pm Tickets from ticketmaster.co.nz Defining Shihad live is much like trying to define the All Blacks, Bruce Lee, or tomorrow’s sunrise. Shihad live embodies a commitment, consistency and that unique electricity that makes them... quintessential. Since their beginning, Shihad have crafted a canon of work that is embedded into the nation’s rock psyche. NZ Soul All Dayer Astrolabe Restaurant, 82 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui Saturday 3 January – Sunday 4 January 2015 Admission: Free Slip into something more soulful this summer when the NZ Soul All Dayer returns to Mt Maunganui! After another successful year of premier
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NZ soul music events, the NZ Soul All Dayer follows the sun once again this summer, kicking off the new year in one of Aotearoa’s most loved summertime spots: Mount Maunganui. An outstanding line-up of local and imported DJs and guest vocalists will deliver real feel good soul, funk, boogie and rare groove music all day long to one of the Mount’s most treasured venues. Only minutes from the beach and with a number of family-friendly outdoor courtyard areas, Astrolabe perfectly captures the summertime soul and funk vibe of the NZ Soul All Dayer. Summertime Blues Festival Papamoa Tavern, 20 Domain Rd, Papamoa, Tauranga Saturday 24 January -2:00pm – 10:00pm 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Everybody loves the blues, and the blues is coming to Papamoa for a special Summertime mini-festival! Summertime Blues features three of the country’s finest exponents of blues, rhythm & blues, and rockabilly, 7 hours of sensational music, a day of fun, sun and good times. Three bands, twenty five bucks. Come and enjoy the sun, grab a few drinks and some food from the BBQs. It’s summer in Papamoa – time for the Summertime Blues! The Winery Tour 2015 Mills Reef Winery, 143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga Saturday 24 January 4:00pm – 10:00pm Buy Tickets – 0800 111 999 The Winery Tour is proud to be back for 2015, headlined by the iconic Dave Dobbyn & Don McGlashan, performing together, followed by the legendary Supergroove and the Queen of the Winery Tour, Anika Moa. The Winery Tour is about three things that are great about New Zealand: our music, our wine and our scenery. From its beginning in February 2007, The Winery Tour has been a celebration of our country and our people, remaining 100% New Zealand – and the 2015 Tour presents a line-up true to that.
FLORAL FIESTA Summer Exhibition Waihi Arts Centre & Museum. Lee-Johnson Gallery, 54 Kenny Street Waihi A feast of floral paintings, photography and garden art from some of our well-known local artists When: 1 - 31 January 2015 Open: l2 midday - 3pm daily Free Gallery Admission - gold coin appreciated Usual charges apply for Museum waihimuseum.co.nz
“Journey through Paint & Clay” Exhibition of Work by Ata Ellery, Dianne Baker, Jenni Taris Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville January 15 to February 11 2015 Opening 14 January 6pm-7.30 Ata - From Pine to Paper Dianne – A Painter’s Journey Jenni – New Directions with Clay Photos of works are on the WSA website- www.wsa.org.nz
3 Dec 2014 - 5 Jan 2015 Historic Tauranga From Above - Alf Rendell 5 Jan - 2 Feb 2015 ‘The Celebration’ David Poole
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Martin Guitar Workshop Mauao Performing Arts Centre, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui Tuesday 2 December 7:30pm FREE Entry Martin Guitar Workshop with Diane Ponzio from Martin Guitars America. Come along and get the low down and gain valuable knowledge regarding Martin guitars.
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