Tearaway Magazine November 2011

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Dear you guys, Summer is practically upon us. Who’s excited?

Me for one. Long days, music festivals, and the promise of a fresh new year full of endless possibilities – what’s not to love?

What’s on your ‘to do’ list for 2012? Ace your grades? Make the 1st XV? Invent a time machine?

Whatever you plan to conquer next year, you’ll find heaps to get you inspired in this issue of TEARAWAY. We want you to make 2012 your YEAH year!

Personally, I’m taking the advice of Tania Tebbutt (in her article ‘No Resolution, Only Revolution’, page 8) and saying ‘scratch ya’ to the New Year’s resolution thing. As much as I’d like to pretend it has, that concept has honestly never worked for me once. We’re all different though, and maybe it has worked for you, but if not, check out Tania’s wise and inspiring words for a fresh take on the concept of goal setting, and get ready to deal with the satisfaction of turning ‘to do’ into ‘done’.

Of course, life has its ups and downs and you’re not always going to be walking around high-fiving yourself (and let’s face it: you’d be kind of an annoying person if you did). However, I have one handy hint for putting yourself in good spirits at the very start of your day, and you can do with it what you will.

Two words: ‘Air punch’. Or ‘fist pump’ – whatever blows your hair back. This is how it works, as soon as you wake up (no matter which side of the bed you wake up on – but this works particularly well if it was the WRONG side), chuck a couple of air punches out there before breakky. I promise you, this will never fail to put you in a good mood. Even if you’re feeling grumpy – how can you NOT laugh at yourself and how ridiculous you must look with your hair sticking up all funny and your PJs half twisted, jabbing the air like some kind of summer camp cheerleader from a bad high school movie?

Starting the day with laughter: that’s got to be good for you.

Enjoy your summer, and bring on the year of YEAH! RAIN FRANCIS Editor rain@tearaway.co.nz

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YOUTH LAW

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When can I open my own bank account and withdraw money?

Your guardian can open an account in your name and can withdraw money for you at any age. But when it comes to opening your own account, different banks have different policies. If you want to open and control your own bank account, ring around a few different banks to find out what their rules are for someone of your age. When you turn 18 though, you can open your own cheque account and also apply for a credit card.

When can I get a job?

There is no minimum age for getting a job.

However the adult minimum wage applies to workers who are 16 years and over; they are entitled to $13 per hour, unless you are a trainee (entitled to $10.40) or new entrant ($10.20). Don’t forget that holiday pay must be paid in addition to this.

If you are under 15, you are restricted from working in dangerous places, such as where there may be something that could harm you. If you are 15 or younger, you are also restricted from driving tractors and other vehicles, operating machinery or lifting heavy loads.

What can you do, and when can you do it?

YouthLaw answers all of your questions...

When can I get my restricted driver’s licence?

You can apply for your restricted licence when you’re 16 and a half years old, and have held a learner driver licence for at least six months.

Once you have your restricted licence, you can go for your full licence after 18 months.

If you are over 25 however, you can apply for your full licence after 6 months.

Don’t forget to wear you seatbelt regardless of your age, and encourage others in the car to do so as well.

When can I vote?

Once you turn 18, you can vote in parliamentary and local body elections, and therefore have a say in decisions about how the country (or your local council) is run.

When can I leave home?

Legally, you can leave home at 16 without your parents’ permission. However you should arrange to have somewhere to live, and you need to be able to look after yourself financially.

If you are under 17 and are living in a situation where you are likely to be at risk of physical or emotional harm, someone (including your parents of course) could contact the Child, Youth and Family Services.

If Child, Youth and Family Services thought you were living in a harmful environment they would make arrangements for your care until the age of 17. This may include making you stay with your parents.

Not only can you vote, you can also become an electoral candidate at age 18!

BE HEARD in the 2011 election New Zealand is changing fast, and with technology revolutionising the way we communicate and see the world, we have the ability to be more connected and better informed. Now more than ever, a new generation of young voters can have a real impact on the issues we care about.

By participating in this year’s election on 26 November, you can help choose the people who represent you in Parliament, tell them what you think of their performance, and show NZ and the world that it’s your turn to decide what’s important.

The New Zealand of tomorrow will be defined by the choices we make today, including:

• Environmental sustainability: What can we do to protect our natural resources for future generations?

• Education: What subjects should we study to become well-informed citizens who can think critically about the problems facing us?

Is such an education affordable?

• Jobs and the economy: What exciting

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Got a question about the law, or your rights?

Email: rights@tearaway.co.nz

If your parents are concerned about you, they can apply to the court to have you placed under the guardianship of the court. This means that the court can make all of your major decisions for you until you are 18.

Also, remember that nobody under 16 can work after 10pm, or before 6am.

What are some of the big issues?

If you want more information about these issues – or any other legal issue – give our team at YouthLaw a call on 0800884529, or visit: www.youthlaw.co.nz

• Energy: How can NZ best harness

resources – like wind, sun, hydroelectric and geothermal energy, and fossil fuels – to provide power to everyone who needs it?

• Internet security: Can we safely share information on the Web while respecting people’s privacy and protecting intellectual property? What role should the government play in online security?

• Infrastructure: How should we develop

our cities, roads, railway systems and broadband networks to support our growing population and innovative businesses?

• MMP referendum: Should Parliament

focus on two major parties that might get things done faster, or should it focus on diversity and give minor parties more of a say?

The Electoral Commission’s website,

As election day approaches, it’s more important than ever for youth to get involved.

CHRISTINE LINNELL tells you how.

What can I do?

• Get informed. Follow the news and keep yourself up to date on the issues important to you. Find out where your electorate is and who represents you in Parliament, and learn what they stand for.

• Get involved. Call or email your

candidates and MPs and tell them what you think about their performance. Go to public meetings and ask questions. If you support a particular politician, offer to volunteer for their campaign. Encourage your friends to vote too.

www.elections.org.nz

has all the information you need for the upcoming election, including details on how MMP works, how to enrol and how and where you can vote. Join in and make sure your voice is heard.

•Get enrolled. You have to be enrolled to

vote, and the earlier you enrol the easier it is.

The last possible day to enrol is November 25.

Enrol online at www.secure.elections.org.nz/ app/enrol.

• Go vote. Polling places are open from 9am to 7pm on Saturday November 26, and you can vote from any voting location in the country. If you are going to be outside your electorate on voting day, you can vote in advance.

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Earlier in October, a cargo ship struck a reef off the coast of Tauranga, resulting in an oil spill. What is the name of this ship? a) Raindance b) Renata c) Rena d) Rainbow Warrior

Last month, Kiwis everywhere celebrated as the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup final against France. What was the score of this game? a) 8-7 b) 18-6 c) 9-7 d) 10-0

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Stuff has definitely been happening in Aotearoa this year! As we get ready to say ‘laters’ to 2011, let’s look back on the events of the year. Have you had your head in the sand, or are you on top of goings-on? Our guest quizmaster, FRAZER T. BLAZER fires the questions.

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Something kind of big is happening all over the country on November 26. What is this something? a)A friendly rematch between France and the All Blacks b) A general election c) A musical theatre version sneak-preview of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey d) All of the above

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YEAH YEAR

No Resolution, Only Revolution

If you are anything like me, thinking about New Year’s resolution(s) brings on a slight depression. When I used to make them, all I would see is some cold, hard slog and a year of denying myself the things that I like.

So I would procrastinate, I would think about it, I would talk about it. Then, when I finally got around to putting pen to paper, a spark of excitement may even had ignited. But as sure as the summer sky is blue, that motivation wavered, and six months down the track I was no fitter, my savings account was no larger and my room was still always a mess.

Please, don’t get me wrong, having goals, making plans and aspiring to things in general IS very important.

However, year after year, in a post New Year’s party haze, I would create outlandish, impractical and unrealistic statements about what I was going to do (or stop doing) in the coming year. Finally, I decided that I would be part of that club no more!

I needed to revolutionise my resolutions. I wanted to stop living in a land of disappointment and denial, and start making those dreams come to life. Cue: The Projection board.

Projection magic Unlike a typical New Year’s resolution, involving words and sentences (which can be kind of boring), a projection board is a visual explosion of images, words, creations, colour, excitement and possibility. Even thinking about it makes me excited.

There is a definite shift in your intention and attitude when creating a projection board. The focus is on opportunity and positivity, rather than negative vibes and things that you need to change.

Got beef with the concept of a traditional New Year’s resolution?

Join the club! It’s time to consider alternative paths to greatness, and TANIA TEBBUTT knows just where to start.

Ask yourself some key questions: • What do I want my year to look like?

• What things do I want to have in my life?

• How do I want to feel?

• What do I want to do?

• What lights my fire?

If you want to be a lion tamer, then – gosh darn it – don’t be shy; it goes on the projection board. Always wanted to get to space? Get that A3 piece of card, make a 3D rocket ship, and start visualising.

Break that record, make that team, score that job, get those straight As and feel great doing it!

Remember: this is a tool for you. Yes, setting goals can be scary, but you can always make this as personal and private as you like. Or, you can share the finished product with your mates. Who knows? You may be able to help each other make your personal projections reality.

Snippity snip!

Sound good? You know it does. Alright then, let’s get you started on your projection board.

Step 1: Get together with a bunch of friends and or family.

Step 2: Clear a massive floor space and lay out the following: A big stack of your favourite magazines. Get everyone to bring a few to share the load A large piece of card each – A3 or bigger Glue Scissors Snacks!

Step 3: Now, get snipping and gluing. Think outside the square: Stick figures didn’t make the cut on my board, but if, unlike me, you have a flair for drawing, by all means sketch or paint away. Consider adding some texture and bringing the board to life with fabric, bits of nature, photos and other keepsakes that make you happy. If it inspires you, if it will stick and stay stuck, then go crazy.

(Please note, it is not advisable to snip or glue your mates onto the paper, even if you do want your year to include them).

The end result is a fun, organic, honest poster which clearly shows who you are and what you want – you mean business.

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Tell your own fortune

All done? There is one more vital step to Projection Board Success. You need to put that thing UP. Put it on the wall, in a place where you will see it all the time. No more lame lists that get tucked away in the back of a drawer, never to be seen again until moving day.

You need to live it and breathe it, and by seeing it every day, you will breath life into it, and it into you. You might be a sceptic, but I think that my projection board has amazing fortune-telling powers. How so?

This year I have started training to become a yoga teacher, I have seen more rainbows than I have ever seen in my life, and I have met some of the most talented, fascinating people – photographers, activists, inspiring entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and students. I have become involved in music (singing and co-managing a band), I have my writing in print. I give more, and I feel like I receive more. I have developed a comfortable, casual confidence about the path that is my life.

It has been a year of magical living for me – oh, and I may also have met the boy of my dreams. All of these things were definitely NOT happening when the clock hit 12:01am on January 1, 2011, but they are on my projection board, and not only HAVE they happened but they are STILL happening.

Check out my board for yourself (above, left). It has pride of place on the wall in front of my bed, so that every morning and every night, I’m drawn to an item on it. If you project it and believe in it, like some kind of magic, it happens.

This fun few hours has become a tradition in my house, and New Year’s Day has never been the same since. Now I start the year with an inspirational BANG, and share some laughs with the people I love most in the process.

Enjoy the revolution. Happy YEAH Year.

> Tania Tebbutt is a bright and confident young lass, originally hailing from the Bay of Plenty. Her bubbly personality has lead her on all sorts of adventures, including working with reindeer herders in Mongolia, trekking to Mt Everest base camp and travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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YEAH YEAR

% 0 0 1 Inspiration This. Is. So. Stupid.

Each word is punctuated by a loud – yet hollow – thud, as my forehead smacks into the hefty brick wall.

Have you known exactly what you wanted to do with your life since you were knee-high to the couch? Or, like most of us, do you often wonder – and sometimes worry – about the directions you are taking? STUART FLEMING has the answers – or rather the questions – that will help you breathe life into your own future.

Will. Thud. Things. Thud. Ever. Thud. Change? Thud.

Before I get too concussed, let me share my simple and ohso-frustrating truth: life is unpredictable.

When I left school, I wanted to be a journalist, but I wasn’t accepted into any of the training courses I applied for. The thought of going to university didn’t thrill me, so I took the first job that came along. Where would it lead me?

Nowhere: I was asked to leave six months later.

Would I enjoy the next job? Mostly: the tasks were challenging and the customers were nice, but the boss was arrogant. Three years later, I moved to a competitor.

When would I settle down and stick with one career, like my parents hoped? Was that even possible? Apparently not. Within 23 years of leaving school I have worked in 22 different full-time, temporary, contract or self-employed roles, within 11 different industries, in three countries.

I kept feeling like I was banging my head against that brick wall. Yet through this confusing maze of choices and decisions and failures and successes, I learnt one vital thing...

Questions are more important than answers.

Please repeat after me: Questions. Are. Important. (Insert Thud x 3).

And if you dare think I’m talking about the What’s for dinner? kind of questions, then please lean forward — I want to use this loose brick to etch ‘Powerful Questions’ on your forehead.

Now that we’ve cleared that up, and if you’re brave enough, please answer my favourite powerful question: Are you inspired?

running a business and I don’t feel inspired, can I honestly expect my employees to be fizzing at work? If I’m working for someone else and I don’t feel inspired, can I honestly expect to be producing my very best work?

What was my inspiration during my winding journey through the world of work? The challenge of something new, of learning, of discovery and of mastery.

Mistakes were made along the way. Three months after starting one of the roles I was vomiting before leaving home in the morning. Do you think I was inspired by the service I was providing? Or the training I was receiving? Or the people I was working with?

One of the most disheartening ways I can spend a weekday morning is walking through a central business district.

It doesn’t even matter which city — they’re all the same.

I cringe as I pass dozens of workers making their way to the local commercial offices, retail shops, food outlets ... every conceivable workplace. These folk shuffle along in no particular hurry, with rounded shoulders and deep frowns, the spark in their eyes long ago extinguished.

They aren’t inspired.

I’ve worked alongside these sad sacks, and their ability to count the hours until the weekend is legendary. They know precisely how many days holiday they have owing to them. They gripe when asked to complete a task marginally outside their job description.

Yet ask about their hobby and their eyes light up. They suddenly become alive and animated as they explain how much they enjoy turning plain lengths of timber into a solidly crafted piece of furniture, or where the best off-road

driving can be found, or why they spend lots of money, time and sweat training for races they will never win.

Inspiration is the trigger, the catalyst, the switch which talks directly to your motivation. Inspiration is the sparkplug for your internal drive.

To inspire yourself takes great courage. You must bravely step out of your comfort zone into your courage zone. You have to practise moving from the ‘easy choice’ to the ‘right choice’. It takes guts to make a mistake.

It’s audacious to know yourself well enough to trust your instincts, to back yourself in a new venture or new relationship, to speak with honesty or to follow your passion. It takes guts to ask powerful questions.

Too few people stand up, stand out and share their inspiration. They get so caught up in the day-to-day routine of earning a dollar, they forget to ask the questions which will fire them up. Questions like: • What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Who can I ask to help me with my dream?

• What am I doing when time seems to accelerate?

• Where do I laugh the most? When do I feel my worst?

• How can I develop my strengths even further?

• What change would I love to see in the world?

No matter what direction my next 23 years takes, I will never have all the answers – as much as I wish I did.

The answers I need, however, come when I ask powerful questions.

I’ve still got my brick close at hand if you’re tempted to skip over this question ... so take a moment. Stop reading.

Consider your truthful answer: Are you inspired?

The word ‘inspired’ comes from the Latin word ‘inspirare’, which means ‘to breathe life into’.

What do you breathe life into? What fires you up? What topic sees you climbing up on your soap box as you rant, rave, persuade or enthuse on the finer points? What thrills you? What makes you glow inside? What is guaranteed to bring a grin from ear to ear?

For most people, it’s been quite some time (if ever) since they’ve considered that question.

We all know what inspiration feels like. Why don’t more of us feel that inspiration as we earn an income? If I’m

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Stuart Fleming’s super-power is asking questions. Coupled with a knack for explaining so-called-complicated-stuff in simple language, he’s a sought-after coach, trainer, afterdinner speaker and master of ceremonies. Just for giggles he trekked solo for 2,300km from the very top of New Zealand’s North Island to (almost!) the bottom of the South Island. www.StuartFleming.com

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Moving into the ‘real world’ after high school Making decisions, and following through with them, can be a bit of scary process.

Sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly what the outcome of your decision will be.

If you are in your final year of high school, and are moving on into the big, wide world next year, you may be sick and tired of the question ‘So, what are you going to do?’ I know I definitely was, especially when the answer was ‘I have absolutely no idea …’

University? Polytech? Part-time work? Fulltime work? Moving out of home? Moving to another city to study? Travel? The list goes on! Decision making is never easy, especially when making career choices that you feel could change the layout of your life.

Even though there is often a lot of pressure to make the right choice straight out of high school, it’s good to know that it can take a few years (sometimes many years) for someone to figure out the path they want to go down.

The average person can expect to change careers several times in a lifetime. So, instead of focusing on the pressure of working out what you want to do ‘for the rest of your life’, focus on doing something you love – or are interested in – now.

Two of the most common options following high school are heading to university, or going straight into the workforce.

Hitting the books Some people go through life knowing exactly what they want to do when they ‘grow up’.

However, for the general majority that have no idea, there are several university programmes including Arts, Science, and Business Studies, that let you take a range of different papers in the first year before you move on to a more focused area (your ‘major’).

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MNTHALI price This lets you try out heaps of different topics (you can take up to eight different papers in your first year at some universities) before settling into an area of your choice. People often leave university having majored in a completely different area from what they were first interested in!

Ask yourself: what should I think about when enrolling in university?

• What are my strengths?

• Do I want to stay close to home or move away?

• What am I interested in? Science? Arts?

Languages? Business?

How did it get to be November already? Yet again, the year seems to have flown by. While this means that a whole bunch of exciting things are getting closer – school holidays, summer, Christmas, New Year – it also means that for those of us finishing up completely with high school, we must ask that age-old question: ‘Now what?’. By MNTHALI PRICE.

Alternatively, retail, administration, and hospitality jobs are usually always available to hardworking and interested young people. You could also look into trade opportunities – working as an apprentice builder, electrician, or mechanic.

It might take you a couple of tries to find an area or job that you are really interested in – but when you find what you love, just go with it!

Joining the workforce

Who can I turn to for advice?

Going to university isn’t for everyone. If you’ve decided that university or polytech isn’t really what you want to do at this stage, that’s totally OK, and could be one of the best decisions you make.

Talk to your parents, older siblings, family and friends for advice on what they think your strengths are. Often, other people will see things in you that you may not see yourself! They may also have some good knowledge about the different universities and courses which are available, and may be able to connect you with someone who is looking for an apprentice or office

There are a whole heap of opportunities out there for young people who don’t want to hit the books again after school is finished. You could look at joining the Army, Navy, or Air Force, where you can also undergo training to be (amongst other things) a chef or a plumber.

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Happiness is key:

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Many schools have careers or guidance counsellors who can help you with more practical advice about what courses different universities offer, where you can search for work opportunities, and what academic requirements you need to apply to the Navy/Army/Air Force.

They will also be able to help you sort out a CV and prepare for job interviews. The first interview is always scary, but they do get easier, I promise!

If you have an idea of what you might like to do, it could pay to get a part-time afterschool or weekend job, to try out that area and see whether it is the direction you want to head in after school.

You should also try to talk to someone in the line of work you are interested in, or someone who has studied the course that you want to do at university. Most people would be flattered that you want to talk about their profession and what they are interested in, and happy to spend some time giving you the lowdown on their job.

3 things to keep in mind

The most important thing is that you are happy in what you choose to do – don’t do something because you think it is what others want you to do. Although your parents, friends, and family may have good ideas and advice, when it comes down to it, it’s your happiness that counts.

It’s OK if you are unsure:

Don’t give yourself a hard time if you can’t decide what you want to do, or if some of your mates know exactly what they want to do when they leave school, but you don’t. Try not to rush into something that doesn’t quite feel right – it may take some time to make a decision, which is totally fine, and it will probably mean you find something that is a better fit for you.

You are allowed to change your mind:

What you decide you want to do now certainly does not have to be what you do forever. It’s OK to change your mind – or your career path – once, twice, even several times. Lots of people do!

Put the paperwork first

Do some naval gazing

Treat it like a deadline and aim for an A+ Hard copy or digital, you need a brief CV detailing your best qualities, quantifiable skills and all of your contact details.

If you’re fresh out of school, ask a trusted teacher to write a personal reference about you. Never post originals, but do invest in good copies of your certificates and references.

Make sure you include a reference from any past roles.

Or, let your old employer know that you’d like to list them as a telephone contact – just make sure you have the right number listed for them.

Do not advise an employer that you can provide references ‘if asked’. They won’t ask – they will interview the person that gave them enough credible information at the start.

Now is the time to check what your mobile phone is playing when a caller calls, as well as what your message sounds like. Give it the Grandmother test: What would she say about this music, this message?

Employers also check Facebook, so change your security settings if there’s information available on your page that could be compromising or that is truly just between friends.

If you do not seek, you will not find – jobs are not looking for you!

I know – crazy – but get to know yourself!

Literally take a good look at yourself. Freedom of expression is fine if you’re a rockstar, but the fact is employers are human and they will judge you first on what appears before them.

If you’re more pumpkin than Cinderella’s coach, then know that, like it or not, it will be taken into account when considering your suitability.

Think about places where you might fit into – if everybody else has bright blue hair and lip piercings and you do too, then that could be a fantastic place to start.

Take some personality assessments, and consider what suits you. If you like the outdoors and can’t stand the cold, you’re going to hate working in a packhouse all summer.

Get on the Google – the internet is full of sites where you can apply for long or short term employment in your area and overseas.

Tap into that tried and true maxim that it’s who you know. Mum, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, friends – they’re all working somewhere and already know people in paid employment. Let them know you’re genuinely seeking work.

Stay active, alert and engaged…

Create your own opportunities While you’re looking for paid work, do something for free. You could work in the industry or workplace where your dream role is, or you could volunteer in a field that’s of personal interest or that’s applicable to your study options.

You’ll meet people that may be able to help you in the future or who will credibly support that you do know something about x, y, z the next time you’re looking for work. Sometimes training opportunities come via volunteer work that you’d otherwise have to pay for yourself.

In saying that, remember the big picture: what is your goal here? If you only plan to work for six weeks over summer, can you bite the bullet and do something you don’t absolutely love?

Act as though you’ve already got a job; get up early, eat a good breakfast, dress for work and research where your desired potential job exists.

No self deluding – be true to you and everybody’s a winner

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Do the easy stuff first: sign up for Student Job Search (www.sjs.co.nz) right away – they’re there to help you, and many employers use that well-known system for additional staff over the summer break.

Deborah Burnside started her own business as a 22 yearold newly-married young mother. Innovative thinking led to her being the first to introduce faster automated wheeliebin collections and Greenwaste recycling to Hawke’s Bay, for which she has achieved business and environmental awards. Always ‘good at English’, being a writer evolved into a successful passion, with the her 4th book YES being released this month (we're giving away 10 copies - check out page 33). In her spare time, Deborah is on eight wheels, training for her roller derby team.

Even though earnings are the name of the game, if you do something you truly dislike day in, day out, you’re not going to leave with a good reference or a ‘welcome back next time’, and a future opportunity won’t bring you immediately to mind of the employer.

lie on a o t d e t p tem Don’t be lways found out. a CV – it’s Keep it simple stupid

YEAH YEAR

Sweet summer coin

There’s no doubt that the job market is pretty tight right now, but if you’re inventive and willing to work, then finding a summer job shouldn’t be impossible.

DEBORAH BURNSIDE shares some handy tips for earning yourself some coin over the break.

is minimal and while a cash payment is not made, a reward voucher system means that you may be able to keep your hard-earned dollars for other things.

Do what you know – if you’ve been part of your local surf lifesaving club, then contact the local pool and see when their summer intake for lifeguards is.

Do what you don’t know – write down as many professions as possible that you know nothing about and do some research. Think creatively – hair models get paid and you may end up with the latest style as well.

Knock on the neighbour’s door: Can you mow their lawns, walk their dog or babysit?

Do you have any creative skill that you can exploit by selling your work at local markets and fairs over the holiday period? Or you could sell online, where people pledge for a piece of your work.

Consider taking part in surveys like those at www. valuedopinions.co.nz – the investment of your time

Think about all the ways you can potentially earn money.

When you gain an interview, find out as much as you can about the company, manager and role you’re applying for. It shows you’re interested in the company and the job – because if you’re not interested, they won’t be interested in you either.

If you want to gain an interview at a place that isn’t advertising, find out the right person to talk to and make a cold call. The worst thing that can happen is that they’ll say no, but they might say YES. Behave as though you’re already employed – whatever you believe will happen, will happen.

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ost of all,

remember that the world doesn’t owe you a living. You will not start with a company car, a laptop, iPhone or a PA. Two of the top CEO’s I know started out sweeping the floor. So if that’s the only job in town, take it and be the very best floor sweeper they’ve ever seen. This will be noticed, and next year, even if they aren’t able to offer something better, you’ll have a super reference. www.tearaway.co.nz {11}

YEAH YEAR

> ADEN MILES

Summer is creeping closer, and with it comes an ating abundance of gigs vibr aland. their way across New Ze the From Auckland down to mighty South Island, red, ADEN MILES has it cove me with a sneak peek at so of this year’s summer gigs.

ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL When: January 30 Where: Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, Beaumont Street, Auckland Who: Feist, The Horrors, Laura Marling, M8s, Goyte, Pajama Club, Washed Out, Twin Shadow, Anna Calvi, Cults, Girls, Yuck, and Toro Y Moi. R18?: Yes My two cents... The most unique of musical events has come to New Zealand, and should be around for a while yet. Three years ago I was at Melbourne’s Laneway for the performance of The Cool Kids. One word: awesome. There is nothing else like it – good, honest fun crammed into a small vicinity. So small in fact, that you can smell sweat. http://auckland.lanewayfestival.com.au/

Bring on season

Festival

MORE FM SUMMER VINEYARD TOUR

When: February 3-11 Where: Sileni Estates in Hawkes Bay, Brooklands Lawn in New Plymouth, Daisybank Farm in Martinborough, Claudelands Green in Hamilton, Trafalgar Park in Nelson, Peregrine Winery in Queenstown, Pegasus Town in Christchurch, and Turanga Creek Winery in Auckland Who: John Butler Trio, Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme and Annabel Fay. R18?: No My two cents... I was at the Winery Tour a few years back to listen to Boh Runga and Che Fu, two of the most highly regarded musos in Aotearoa. I don’t usually use the word ‘slammin’ (not sure if people actually do), but this gig was, in fact, slammin’. The upcoming concerts, with their rad line-up, shouldn’t disappoint. http://morefm.co.nz

RHYTHM AND VINES When: December 29 – 31 Where: Waiohika Estate, Gisborne Who: This year will feature audio gods Pendulum, Calvin Harris, Grandmaster Flash, Erick Morillo, Kids of 88, Zowie, Nick D and SIX60.

R18?: Yes My two cents... R&V is one of the best gigs to hit the calendar, offering a diverse line-up of acts to please many musical tastes. Four years ago was my year and the line up was blazing. My favourites were Scribe, Hollie Smith, The Mint Chicks, and The Electric Confectionaires. Unlike other gigs that have a mellow, atmospheric energy, R&V’s vibe is fullthrottle electricity. http://rhythmandvines.co.nz {12} Tearaway NOVEMBER 2011

RIPPON FESTIVAL WOMAD When: March 16 – 18 Where: Brooklands Park, Taranaki Who: Line up will be announced on October 26.

R18?: No My two cents... World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) is my favourite. It’s everything that I am; it exists to celebrate the world’s many forms of music, arts and dance. This year, I got to see New Zealand singer Maisey Rika along with TrinityRoots, Sola Rosa, and Rhombus. Of all the gigs on the summer schedule, this is the most cultural. It is easy, fresh, calm and cool, and a perfect way to farewell summer for another year. www.womad.org/festivals/new-zealand/

COROMANDEL GOLD When: December 30 Where: Ohuka Farm, Coromandel Who: Shapeshifter, Shihad, Horace Andy and Dub Asante, The Black Seeds, Ladi6, Optimus Gryme ft. Tiki, 1814 and Fat Freddy’s Drop.

R18?: Yes My two cents... The music is hot, the beverages are cold and for a better experience, camping is the best option.

Coro Gold is almost like the little brother of Rhythm & Vines and it has garnered incredible popularity. www.coromandelgold.co.nz

When: February 4 Where: Rippon Vineyard, Lake Wanaka Who: The Datsuns, Ahoribuzz, Katchafire, Kora, TrinityRoots, Orchestra of Spheres, Street Chant and Sunshine Sound System.

R18?: No My two cents... The word is, the folks in the deep South know how to put on a party and – back in 2002 at least – the gig was incredible. It featured Che Fu and The Krates, King Kapisi and The Black Seeds. It has a stunning backdrop: Wanaka and its gorgeous waters. Coupled with the fresh sound of Kiwi music, you can’t go wrong. www.ripponfestival.co.nz

KIWIBURN When: January 18 – 23 Where: Whakamaru Domain, Mangakino, South Waikato Who: There are no paid performers, just the festival’s activities and climax of the burning wodden man. As their website says, ‘you cannot attend Kiwiburn, but you can be part of it’.

R18?: Yes My two cents... Kiwiburn in the South Waikato is a trip!

Its ‘love not war’ vibe is straight from the 60s. It hosts a collection of personalities, activities, and stories while basking in the Waikato sunshine. I was there in 2010 and, although it may seem daunting for newcomers, you will quickly welcome the serenity of it. www.kiwiburn.com

The Big Day Out is the undisputed king of summer music festivals downunder. Every year the trip to Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium is not just a sneaky Friday off for working music fans (who should have already penciled a sickie for January 20 by the way), but a rite of passage for the nation’s music-mad teens.

The Big Day Out is an MA15+ event, which simply means you must be 15 years old to join in the massive crowd of 40,000 rock fans and be initiated to the music festival experience in all its glory.

Once inside, the 2012 event offers another heavyweight line-up of rock acts, led by Soundgarden, one of the pioneers of the 90s Seattle grunge scene (alongside the likes of Nirvana). Led by the brilliant vocalist Chris Cornell, Soundgarden recently reunited, and have been thrilling festival crowds around the world with their timeless hits. The band has not played here since the very first Auckland Big Day Out, and they are a lesson in how to play rock music that you simply have to see.

Another member of music’s royal family is Noel Gallagher. The Oasis man will be bringing his new band, High Flying Birds, out here for the first time. But Noel will also be rolling out the hits from his incredible back catalogue of Oasis tunes in a show not to be missed.

Powerhouse English rockers Kasabian and American rock operatic stars My Chemical Romance are also returning artists coming back to the Big Day Out for more – making you realise just how much fun it is for big international bands to play the Big Day Out as it makes its way from Auckland and around Australian cities. Many of them are on record as saying what a

great time it is to be downunder for a few weeks in January and February, when it is freezing back in the Northern Hemisphere.

Kasabian and MCR both lead the Main Stage charge, while this year’s break-out up-and-comers, Foster The People, will be bringing one of 2012’s biggest hits, Pumped Up Kicks, to Auckland for the first time.

Kayne West

Tony Hawk

YEAH YEAR

My Chemical Romance

Another big chart hit at the moment is Nero’s Promises, and the UK artist will be bringing his banging dubstep sounds to the party this year, lighting up the Boiler Room alongside a great line-up of DJs and the Norwegian electronic duo, Royksopp.

Big Day Out has made its reputation on being the first major festival to bring us the hottest new alternative bands around and this year’s line-up is no exception.

We’ll be looking out for spiky English act The Vaccines and the sweet California sounds of Best Coast at Mt. Smart on January 20.

Local music fans will be treated to some of the freshest Kiwi sounds of the year; David Dallas, Cut Off Your Hands, Six60 and I Am Giant, while Gin Wigmore will be bringing her new album out for its first big festival performance of the summer. And while we are talking about great New Zealand female singers, we should be quick to claim back Kimbra as our own. The Hamiltonborn, Melbourne-based songstress will be bringing her amazing vocal stylings and wonderful songs to the Big Day Out 2012.

And rounding out the show will be a spectacular performance by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, doing that thing he does.

Coming up...

Kasabian

Sound Garden

The nice peeps at Big Day Out have given us five tickets to give away to you guys! To be in the draw, email promotions@academy.net.nz with “BDO TERM 4” in the subject line.

Remember to include your full name, date of birth and postal address. You must be 15 or over to attend the Big Day Out. For full terms and conditions, see page 35.

Could you be a

UNICEF

Youth Ambassador?

UNICEF NZ is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the next UNICEF NZ Youth Ambassadors!

TEARAWAY’s favourite film challenge, The Outlook for Someday, has been bigger and better than ever this year. Over 150 films have been made, involving the talents of over 600 creative young Kiwis. The stage is now set for The Someday Awards ceremony to take place on December 1 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland.

20 Winning Films will be selected, and there are also 12 Special Awards up for grabs, including the TEARAWAY Secondary School Film-makers Award. On top of this, YOU are able to vote for your favourite, when the Winning Films are posted on www. theoutlookforsomeday.net in mid November.

In other exciting news, one of our talented young writers, Jerome Sears, was selected as an official judge for the competition. Originally from Turangi, Jerome went to Tauhara College and is now doing a Bachelor of Communication Studies at AUT University in Auckland.

Jerome has been writing for TEARAWAY since his high school days (check out his Smokefreerockquest articles on Page 18) so we are stoked to have him represent us as a judge!

Here’s what Jerome has to say: “So far the experience has been awesome. Personally, it has been inspiring to see how much the young people of this country

are getting behind this idea of a sustainable future.

It’s been quite difficult to narrow the entries down.

There are so many awesome entries with their unique and distinctive takes on sustainability, from the very humorous to the more powerful films. Overall, they all summed up in their own ways what their outlook for a sustainable future is”.

Now in its 5th year, The Outlook for Someday challenge is to make a short sustainability-related film. It can be any genre, filmed with any camera and any length up to 5 minutes. Anyone up to age 24 can enter, either individually or in a team. Entrants are encouraged to interpret ‘sustainability’ in the way that makes sense to them.

Earlier this year The Outlook for Someday was endorsed by UNESCO as a project of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.

They are looking for four Kiwis, aged 16 to 18, who are passionate about issues facing children and young people in developing countries. Over 12 months, UNICEF NZ will provide support for these young people to organise activities such as giving presentations, using social media, meeting people in the community and writing articles – for TEARAWAY, amongst other publications!, UNICEF NZ are after young people who are passionate and dedicated, who have excellent time management skills and are willing to stand up in front of others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

If this sounds like you, fill in an application form at www.unicef.org.nz/Become-a-Youth-Ambassador Hurry! The deadline is 5pm on Friday 25 November.

Stay tuned to www.theoutlookforsomeday.net to view the Winning Films, and cast your vote for The Body Shop Audience Favourite. The films will also be broadcast in December by TVNZ 7 on both Freeview/ TiVo (channel 7) and SKY/Telstra (channel 077).

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KIWI MUSIC NEWS

If anyone knows what’s coming up and going down in the world of Aotearoa sounds, it’s those groovy cats at Kiwi FM. But since our usual muse, Fleur Jack has been swanning around the world playing gigs, we asked SAM COLLINS to bring us the lowdown instead. Sam is the Drive host and Music Director for Kiwi FM. In his downtime he enjoys country music, cake and photography.

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Sam’s 5 to Watch

Top 100

NZ albums

At Kiwi FM, we did a bit of a survey recently to try and figure out what the all-time best albums ever created in New Zealand are. It was up to you guys, the listening public, to decide, and here’s what you picked as the Top 5:

5. The Black Seeds – On The Sun 4. Supergroove – Traction 3. Shapeshifter – Soulstice 2. Shihad – The General Electric 1. Fat Freddy’s Drop – Based On A True Story To see the full list check out kiwifm.co.nz

Quiz answers from page 7: 1 – c; 2 – a; 3 – c; 4 – a; 5 – b

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Gagging for some new tunes? Here’s my pick of five mean names to tune your radar to:

> Panther And The Zoo > Funkomunity > Mel Parsons > Iva Lankum >Tourettes

First Ladies of NZ Music Anika Moa may have just finished up an acoustic tour with her mate Barnaby Weir (of Black Seeds fame) but she’s not stopping there. She has a new album out that features songs from her last album Love In Motion being covered by her mates. It includes Mel Parsons, Streetchant and Gramsci to name a few.

Another one of our favourite sisters, Bic Runga, also has a new album, and the first single is Hello Hello. It was written after a song-writing ‘blind date’ with Daniel Hume from Evermore. Not a bad idea I reckon. Keep your ears peeled for that one!

Flying Nun Celebrates 30 Years The seminal New Zealand record label is celebrating its 30th year in the business of music this year, and has some pretty cool things planned. November sees over 20 shows happening around Aotearoa, including The Clean, HDU and Ghostplane, who if you haven’t yet heard, you need to check out, stat! www.flyingnun.co.nz

Summer Sunday The crew at Loop Recordings are putting on another fantastic show early in 2012. It’s all happening at Music Mountain Matakana, just north of Auckland. Expect a killer line-up, including Fly My Pretties, Kora, Little Bushman, Tahuna Breaks and Electric Wire Hustle.

Summer Sunday is brought to you in association with Sustainable Coastlines, so it will have a nice eco-friendly vibe to it. This one is R18, so if you’re under 18, convince a parent or guardian to go along with you. I promise it will be worth it! www.loop.co.nz has all the details.

MUSIC

Ultimate Optimist What has influenced your music the most?

Having quite a full life with a load of new and exciting experiences has certainly been the most influential, exciting and inspirational. The energy and motivation I get from my life, coupled with gigging quite a lot influences not only my music, but everything about me – the way I see things.

What do think about the NZ music industry at the moment?

New Zealand to some extent is protected and coddled by the fact that we are so separated from the rest of the world, and this has a negative and positive effect. I feel that we see Australia as our biggest source of alternative income and our best chance at a bigger market – I just don’t believe that’s true at all. I don’t know if we are musically that well-aligned with Australia, now or historically (bar a few exceptions like Split Endz and Scribe). I also find that this exact reason seems to also work as the motivational fuel for very talented Kiwi artists to seek out and hone their craft to an international level, independent of the views of the so-called ‘industry’. This I find very exciting and interesting.

Do you think there are enough platforms for New Zealand artists to make a name for themselves?

I want to say yes. We are a very small country. Very proud and very talented. I think there is a possibility to make a very humble living off your music if you are dedicated and persistent, but, if you really want to make a career out of making and performing original music, you would be lucky to have a sustainable career without looking outside of New Zealand for income and work.

What is the biggest gig you have performed at?

We have done some incredibly big shows in the past. For me, it’s not the crowd numbers, but the quality of the show. We have had the opportunity to support some of my absolute musical heroes and those shows may not have been the biggest crowd-wise, but are the biggest to me.

Supporting Erykah Badu, Mos Def, De La Soul, Talib Kweli, Missy Elliot, Gil Scott Heron, Naughty By Nature, Mayer Hawthorne, Bilal, Rah Digga... these things make me proud and happy – that I get to perform at a gig I would also pay to go to.

Ladi6 has been killing it this year. She won the Taite Music Prize, as well as 2 Pacific Music Awards, and was nominated for a Silver Scroll. She’s also played over 50 shows across Europe, blazing a trail of 5-star reviews in the process. To top it off, she’s just scooped Best Female Solo Artist and Best Urban/Hip Hop Album at the Vodafone Music Awards. TOMMY LIVINGSTON catches up with the very inspiring hip hop soul sister.

Do you think mainstream music is sexualised too much now days?

No. I think if anything it is made more child-like and PC. Music in my day, in the 80’s and 90’s, I think was way more sexualised, and the late 70’s I think was quite raunchy too.

But, if you think back particularly to the 90’s mainstream R’n’B, people were saying some pretty sexualised stuff there. I listen back to some of these songs and think ‘holy!

I was 12 listening to that?!’ Songs like I Wanna Sex You Up

by Color Me Badd, or Let’s Talk About Sex by Salt-N-Pepa – I don’t think people can get away with saying those sorts of things these days.

Does your music still make you passionate after performing it over and over?

Yes. I perform it differently every time, in my own way.

I love it; I enjoy the words, the beats, the message and the energy that I give. I see it moving, I see it move others. I feel ideas grow and become new ways of seeing things and hearing ideas. It still moves me in a way that encourages me to make new music, to be more creative.

When that stops, I suppose I will have to re-assess then.

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tommy living

on obsessive-compulsive. Both strive for excellence and originality and have a world view on their music and their place in the musical universe.

I admire that and look to them both for guidance and reassurance in pretty much everything I do. I don’t know if they know that. They do now I suppose.

What kind of music do you not like?

There is not much in this world I can’t be turned on to – music or otherwise. I am an ultimate optimist, experimentationalist and idealist.

What are your goals for the coming year?

To continue making a living off my musical career, to make a new record, to love and live as honestly and openly as possible, to protect and grow my family, to attract creativity, to see new places and experience new and exciting things, to learn to fish, to enjoy the New Zealand summer, to continue to define and refine my place in my world.

What’s you biggest fear as a performer?

I suppose to lose my love for performing – to feel like I am some sort of monkey for hire, dancing and singing for the people, passionless and with nothing to say, for the money and nothing else. This would kill me!

What musicians do you look up to?

Parks and Julien in Ladi6 have my utmost respect and admiration; they are both relentless when it comes to their music. Both have an incredible work ethic, teetering

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MUSIC

pop punk gets

fresh

As they’re already making headlines across the ditch, and in both the States and Indonesia, you can bet that Tonight Alive are about to take the global stage by storm. Before you say, ‘I’ve heard that one before,’ K these guys currently boast over 44, 700 ‘likes’ on their EMILY SPIN Facebook page, have recently finished touring with Anberlin and Simple Plan, and have just recorded their debut album.

EMILY SPINK caught up with frontwoman, Jenna McDougall.

> The Australian band formed through a series of casual jams, before officially joining forces nearly four years ago.

Joining the band at just 16, Jenna left school in order to take the band pro with fellow musos Jake Hardy (rhythm guitar), New Zealand’s own Whakaio Taahi (guitar), Cameron Adler (bass) and Matt Best (drums). Although the move was something her parents didn’t take lightly, Jenna says “you’ve got to give 100% if you want to make it.”

In 2009, the teenagers’ drive and distinctive beats saw them break from the confines of casual jamming to hit the professional circuit. The young Sydney-ites soon found

themselves playing alongside international acts such as Sum 41 and Forever The Sickest Kids. They also played the Bamboozle Festival, where they featured alongside Lil’ Wayne, Bruno Mars and Motley Crue. Having grown up listening to these bands, Jenna says they “feel so lucky to be chosen,”, adding “it’s very surreal to be able to share the stage with them.”

Touring for months at a time is something that Tonight Alive thrive on, with the tight knit band considering one another to be family. For Jenna, touring is “like a holiday” with a lot of hard work thrown in too. However, the best

thing about being on the road, says Jenna, is being able to see the world while in the company of your best friends.

As much as we may imagine touring to be all glamour, five star hotels and stretch hummer limos, Jenna assures us that the reality of living together in vans for weeks on end means “being dirty on tour.” She recalls one US tour disaster, involving three flat tyres on the way to a show, yet somehow managing to arrive with 15 minutes to spare, before being rushed on stage.

Raking up tours in Indonesia, Australia and the States, Tonight Alive are set to play in New Zealand and the UK in 2012, while Japan, with its supportive fan base, is one dream destination the band plan to hit up in the future.

With an obvious passion for music (having delved into choral singing at school, where she was also a part of the school concert and jazz bands) Jenna’s love of performing stems from the fact that, once the adrenaline starts pumping, she gets to be a different person on stage, often singing about things she would never say out loud. Singing and expressing, sometimes, quite personal and intimate things whilst jumping around in front of a huge crowd, is a real “confidence boost” for the songstress, and has encouraged Jenna to remain true to herself.

So what of the debut album, titled What Are You So Scared Of? Well, this is the very question Jenna and the band ask themselves frequently as they continue to tour, learn and grow. It’s also a question they want their audiences to ask themselves, because everyone has the potential to pursue their dreams – right?

Drawing on a fusion of influences from each band member, the album is sure to be a global hit, with its unique pop punk tracks exuding the energy-driven vibes the group have already become widely renowned for.

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After a whirlwind year for the group, Tonight Alive isn’t going to be slowing down any time soon. In five years time, Jenna says the band aspire “to have travelled the world and produced a couple of albums.” However, local fans can rest assured that Tonight Alive doesn’t plan on moving to LA anytime soon, because, as Jenna says, “home is home, and it’s always good to come back to.”

So where ever you are in New Zealand or overseas, keep an eye out for who’s playing in your home town, because you may just find yourself rockin’ out to Tonight Alive.

SMOKEFREEROCKQUEST

NextGen JEROmE SEARS

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The Smokefreerockquest is New Zealand’s ultimate search for the best new high school band in the country, with past successes including Kimbra, Kids of 88 and The Naked and Famous.

This year, September 17 marked the day of the National Final, where the next generation of artists came out to play. The big question was: who would be the next top Kiwi music sensation? JEROME SEARS was there to find out. >

Photos by Abby Doyle-Lissette

This year the National Final was held at the brand-spankin’ new, 5000-seat Claudelands Arena, smack-bang in the middle of Hamilton. It really was the ideal venue, with the finalists getting to experience a full-on arena adventure.

The scene was set for what would be an action-packed night of hard-out rocking and sweet-to-the-core beats.

The evening started off with a bang, as Attic Sky’s (Whakatane High School) hit the stage. The melodic punk band rocked the stage with their hardcore beats. The award for best crowd chant and the most loyal fans went out to these guys, hands down. They were chanting “TTO” like mad, yet I am still left unsure as to what it actually means.

As the night continued, the crowd were treated to a tasty platter of various musical treats, such as the groovin’ beats of indie rock band The Velvet Regime (Naenae College and Hutt Valley High School, Wellington). A Bit Nigel (TaupoNui-a-Tia College), with their Kings of Leon vibe, captivated the audience. One band that really stood out for me, with their classic, 60s-sounding tunes, was Get Off the Grass (Rangitoto College, Auckland). These guys were all intense spirit and awesome stage presence, plus long hair that was all the better to head bang with. With catchy tunes and three-part harmonies, the classic beach rockers made their audience swoon.

After all the fast-paced rocking out, it was time to tone it down a little, in the form of singer/songwriter Massad (Sacred Heart College, Auckland). He was simply outstanding, sweeping the girls off their feet with his killer voice, while displaying versatility on the acoustic guitar and keyboard. His presence and composure captured the audience’s attention, as did his distinct take on alternative pop.

After all the fresh talent was examined, it was time for the judges to deliberate. Meantime, 2010 winners, The Good Fun, took to the stage, representing on home turf. Next, it was Dane Rumble’s turn to pump the crowd up even more. The audience went crazy over Dane; tonnes of highpitched screaming from the girls up the front was mixed with the occasional “take your shirt off”.

Gorgeous Antonia Prebble from Outrageous Fortune announced the winners. The Peasants took out the competition, after stepping their performance up from last year. Their electric stage presence and mystical, harmonic melody was a match made in heaven. Lead vocalist Georgia Nott, with her little red dress and a kick-ass voice, was described by The Edge’s Sharyn Wakefield as “one of the best female singers” in New Zealand. Second place went to Massad and third place went to Attic Sky’s.

Overall, the night was jam-packed with loads of fresh talent. Bring on 2012!

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Four oth er a the Final: wards were give n out at • MAINZ S cholarship Musician for Outsta ship: Alic nding e Alsweil from Fuz er, guitari z and the st S ly Hargest H Tones (Ja igh Scho mes o l, In vercargill) • APRA Ly ric Olsen (Ota Writers Award: Ha nn matea Hig Northlan h School, a d) • Lowdow n Best So ng Award Velvet Re : The gime • Smokefr ee Wome n’s Music Award: E ianship den Robe rts (West High Sch ern Sprin ool, Auck gs land)

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How did you first feel when you found out you had won?

We were speechless! Georgia teared up, and not one of us could wipe the grins off our faces. Our friends in the other bands are all such talented musos, and we fully appreciated the fact that any one of us could have been chosen. That’s why we were lost for words!

debut single out there, not to mention the excitement for the video!

You guys came second last year; what have you done since then to help you to ultimately take out the title?

Having had the experience of last year, we entered Smokefreerockquest this year knowing that the judges are looking for more than just a couple of well-rehearsed songs. It’s about the whole package, from the musical technicalities and energy in the performance, right down to the image and togetherness of the band and the way that you sell yourself to your audience. We utilised this knowledge, stepping it up in all areas.

What songs did you play on the night and why?

Giants and Maria were our careful song choices for the night. We had received lots of positive feedback about Giants from many people who thought it has good potential for the radio, so that was a no-brainer. Maria has an incredible atmospheric sound, particularly when played on a big stage. We were really pleased with the tunes we chose to play on the night.

Your winnings included a NZ On Air recording and music video grant worth $10,000, a place on the NZ On Air Kiwi Hit Disc, musical gear to the value of $10,000 from NZ Rockshops, and recording time and radio promotional support for a single. What part are you most excited about?

The recording, no qualms there! We’re eager to get into the studio and get our

What do you think you’ll do with your Rockshop prize money?

We’re all in need of new equipment. We’ll be splitting it seven ways and getting individual gear that will aid in bettering our sound personally, and as a unit.

What do you think made you winners?

We feel the experience gained from being in last year’s National Final gave us the edge over the other bands, in the sense that we knew exactly what we were in for.

The judges commented on the tightness – regardless of the large size of the band – and the maturity of our songs. We’re really stoked with the judges’ comments.

What was the vibe like at the Final?

It wasn’t tense as you’d imagine it to be.

In fact, chatting with the other guys, it was obvious that everyone was there for the same reason: to enjoy being in the company of other like-minded musicians for a weekend and to gain some invaluable musical experience. It was really chilled out; credit to everyone there – you couldn’t find a nicer bunch of guys!

How do you think your band will fit into the NZ music industry?

I reckon the music industry in New Zealand has definitely been more welcoming; bands with quirky sounds have always been encouraged. There might be a few changes we might have to make, to create a new sound for the radio.

What was the reception like when you got home?

Overwhelming. That’s a great word. It perfectly describes the experience of arriving home to the 80-strong reception of family members, friends and teachers waiting with signs, cameras, guitars and hugs. The Garin College haka had us lost for words, again, followed by the school song.

And the fact that they waited for our 30 minute delayed plane makes it all the more special. Thanks lovelies!

What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?

Push yourselves to write and play your own music (leave the covers to the karaoke

enthusiasts). You want your songs to be the ones they’re singing!

And take on board all the advice you get.

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The Peasants, from Nelson’s Garin College, have taken the 2011 Smokefreerockquest crown. JEROME SEARS talks to drummer Chris Phillips, about their win, their future, and miniature tropical fish.

What’s your strategy for world domination?

We’re starting with Nelson, then we’ll aim for Bulls, near Palmerston North. Big things from small beginnings, and then it’s only up from there.

Where would you like to be five years from now?

Where every band aspires to be: making a living out of playing their music! We’d love to be in the music scene both here and abroad, and we’re committed to doing so.

We’re looking forward!

What’s next for The Peasants?

Writing. Performing. Recording. You should be seeing a lot more of us as the year progresses and moves into the new one. It’s just the beginning for us.

If you could shrink or enlarge any animal to keep as a pet, what would it be and why?

Rupert [Wockner, rhythm guitarist] has tropical fish that he struggles to earn enough income to feed. If we could shrink them, that’d save on food for them, and he could afford eat something himself.

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The road less travelled has definitely been kind to The Joe Kings. Starting out as a duo on Australia’s West Coast, Jack and his mate, guitarist Phill Leggett originally went by the name Stirling and Leggett. They were a simple, stomping, blues rock band, working hard and playing five days a week “not just for the money, but because it was fun!”.

Recruiting Ryan Brewer (drums) and Riley Watson-Russell (bass), the boys embarked on a physical and musical journey, steering towards a dynamic, rock and roll soul explosion.

Starting as they meant to continue, The Joe Kings quickly scooped up a WAMI (Western Australia Music Industry) award for Favourite Newcomer in 2010, and made their way across the desert roads of the notorious Nullarbor.

They docked in the hub of Australian music, Melbourne, quickly adopting it as their new home.

They didn’t muck around building a reputation for themselves; the boys were picked up by old friends, Bonjah, to support the ex-pat Kiwi band’s national tour.

Back in their hometown of North Freo, Jack and Phill had struck up a friendship with the highly-regarded Bonjah boys while playing support for them. It is obvious speaking to Jack that the New Zealanders made quite an impression.

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“We were blown away; they really made an effort to support the support – watching us and being really honest about what they saw,” he says. “It was lovely; they are so humble. You never know how good a band is until you see them live, and they are amazing. The guys made such a beautiful effort to keep in touch. They are probably why we made the move to Melbourne.”

Knowing that support was there was an obvious point of difference for The Joe Kings, amongst many bands testing the waters in an already competitive industry.

Hitting the road Keeping the wheels of rock and roll moving, The Joe Kings strategically crashed their way onto their own headline tour recently, launching their new EP Love Strikes.

At the time of writing, the boys still have another month of touring to go, and they seem to be finding their groove on the road. “It’s becoming easier, we are used to it now,” says Jack, although he adds that the van never gets less smelly.

One of the biggest challenges appears to be getting to the water bottle in the front through the sea of hair. Refer to any recent picture – such as the one on this page – and you will know exactly what I’m talking about. In Jack’s words, “it’s like Where the Wild Things Are!” Despite being a young band, The Joe Kings’ sound oozes wisdom beyond the boys’ years. Their lyrics have a soulful reflection, and this is so beautifully shown in the song I Left My Home Too Young. Listeners are lead on a journey of decision-making, uncertainty, and change. Jack describes it as a personal expression of his recent move. “When I left Western Australia, we had just come off a crazy tour. We decided to move the band to Melbourne and it was really rushed. I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to anyone or spend time with family.”

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If you like your rock and roll laced with soul, blues, high-voltage energy and a cheeky sense of humour, prepare to be fulfilled. The Joe Kings is a name you need to look out for. TANIA TEBBUTT talks to frontman Jack Stirling about what it’s like to be in a band Australia’s Beat Magazine called ‘one of the greatest new acts of the year’.

The released single, Leave My Mind Behind is being played regularly on radio in Australia. It’s a song about the importance of not over-thinking things, and not worrying if things go wrong. As Jack says, “keep moving and be happy” is the key message – much like a mantra for life on the road.

Fast, fun and fuchsia Keeping it fast and keeping it fun – that’s the message sent on stage by The Joe Kings. At the recent EP launch in Melbourne, the full band emerged in an eclectic array of well-orchestrated pink costuming. As the crowd admired Riley’s skin-tight fuchsia hot pants and a stage full of sequins and crochet, they knew that ‘fast and fun’ was not likely to be all they were in for.

It’s safe to say that if you are at a Joe Kings gig and you’re afraid of a little bit of dance floor sweat, you are probably in the wrong place!

At said gig, in true rock and roll style the pink shirts came off, as The Joe Kings unveiled a special treat. Wanting to express the solid bond of brotherhood and to celebrate Bonjah bass player David Morgan’s birthday, The Joe Kings’ encore extravaganza was a cover of the Cindy Lauper hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. It was a clear demonstration that they are not afraid to push the envelope, and will always resist conforming to labels and genres.

The Joe Kings would have loved to get to New Zealand as part of the tour, however the reality is that the cost of transporting four men and their instruments is, at this stage, a barrier. After finishing their recent tour, it’s now time to get cracking on recording a new single, and working on a debut album for release next year.

Take my word for it, these guys are one to watch! Check The Joe Kings out at www.myspace.com/thejoekings and find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/thejoekings.

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Paul Dodge is part of New Zealand electronic band, Minuit.

The group has released four albums, had their songs featured on television dramas Bones and Grey’s Anatomy and has toured the world.

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Paul’s friend, Kiwi-born Emily Sanson-Rejouis and her family were in the affected region of Haiti. Tragically, Emily’s husband Emmanuel and two young daughters, Zenzie and Kofie, were killed in the quake. Her third daughter Alyahna, who was only one year old at the time, survived with a broken leg, after spending twenty-two hours under rubble.

Emily had talked about writing a hip hop track that told some of the story of Haiti. Paul produced the song, and got fellow Minuit member Ryan Beehre to engineer the track.

Other Kiwi musicians, including Lisa Tomlins and Kurnel MC (Luke Epapara) also contributed to the song. “That was just so cool – we had those contacts from working in the music industry already. They were people who said ‘sweet, yes, of course I’ll do it’ and they nailed it.” Emily also managed to get hold of popular Haitian musician Mika Ben on Facebook, and he lent his voice to the bridge of the song.

Paul reflects on the devastation he saw in Haiti, compared with that from the Christchurch earthquakes: “Those pictures you see on TV [of Christchurch], with the buildings crumbled and piles of rubble, that’s very much what Haiti was like. You could drive for an hour easily and nothing would change. The extent of the damage was over such a broad area in Haiti that it was just almost like ‘oh my goodness, what can we do?’ That is outrageous, you can almost never fix that, it’s daunting.”

Paul says one of the things that hit him the hardest was the fact that there were much fewer opportunities in Haiti than in New Zealand to change things. “I realised, I can jump on a plane and come back here to New Zealand, but these guys in Haiti, there is no alternative for them,” he says. “I don’t understand what it would be like growing up in a country where you have so much skill and energy and you want to do stuff, but the opportunities aren’t quite there.”

On the other hand, he says that projects like The Kenbe La Foundation can make a world of difference. “I know it’s a really long-term project – it could take years – but the effort Emily is putting into these young people, say in ten or twenty years time, they are really going to benefit from that and they will really be able to help themselves out of the mess the country is in.”

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PRASHAN CASIN In English, Kenbe La means ‘Never Give Up’. The purpose of the foundation is to develop children’s self confidence and provide educational opportunities to help them realise their potential. The foundation has been giving direct support to the Source of Hope School and its surroundings, which were completely destroyed in the earthquake. It helps with educational resources, teacher and administrator salaries, clothes and toys, food, seeds for crops, sleeping pads, tents and tarpaulins.

Paul goes on to say that the initial support of money to disaster zones such as the one in Haiti is only the first step.

“I guess it’s that idea that often we are asked to give aid to a country and it is like ‘okay, here is five bucks to buy a meal’, you know? But then the next day you’re hungry again. Whereas with something like this project, these kids are then able to help themselves.”

Paul in Port-au-Prince

Emily, now back in New Zealand, returned to Haiti in May this year to set up The Kenbe La Foundation, in memory of her husband and two children. Paul offered to pay his own way and travel with her. “I said, ‘I’ll come with you and bring my camera, and we’ll document everything you do on the trip!’”

After Minuit’s Paul Dodge heard about the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010, it quickly became a lot more than another sad story from the other side of the world. By PRASHAN CASINADER.

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Paul encourages people who want to help the situation in Haiti to donate to The Kenbe La Foundation, or buy the single Kenbe La which was released on October 31. He also wants to stress the universal message of the song and foundation: “The other thing we want to put across is the message that it’s not just about Haiti, it’s all around the world. We saw it in Christchurch; it’s in people’s own lives and their own communities. I’d love for people to get that message, that there’s so much craziness in the world and sometimes that can really, really get you down, but people should hang in there, you know, Kenbe La!” Paul will be returning to Haiti in March next year to help rebuild a school. Those who want to donate to The Kenbe La Foundation or buy the track Kenbe La to support the foundation should visit the website www. kenbelafoundation.org.

Check out the video Paul and Emily made of their trip to Haiti: http://youtube.com/ KenbeLaFoundationVid. Download the track at http://kenbela.bandcamp.com and follow the story at http://kenbelafoundation.org

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According to UNICEF, a staggering 250 million children are reported to be involved in forced labour to support their families. These kids often become trapped in this vicious cycle, where it is not uncommon for employers to manipulate the loan to keep them in bondage for life.

By AKANE SANDOM and DARREN ZHANG.

Closer than you think

Jane runs through the kitchen and dumps her bag on the floor. She rushes to the TV, picks up the remote and jumps onto the couch, crushing the iPhone in her pocket in the process. She is just in time for the opening credits of Spongebob Squarepants.

Halfway across the world, Ahmed is barely awake in a cold, dim room. His hands are grubby and red with calluses from yesterday’s 12-hour shift. The yelling is still ringing in his ears; his boss’s face, fuming with fury, is still a vivid image in his mind. Ahmed didn’t reach his quota yesterday.

Every day around the world, a child like Ahmed is robbed of his or her childhood, forced into an adult world of backbreakingly dangerous work. In many cases, these children become permanently disabled for life, with irreversible health problems and stunted development.

In a country such as New Zealand, we are often able to forget about the existence of these other ways of life. They are worlds that much of our media either largely ignores, or covers in such a way that disconnects young Kiwis from the unpalatable reality. The result is a truth kept secret, swept under the rug. And to quote the Black Eyed Peas: “if you never know truth, then you never know love”.

Iqbal was only four when his family sold him into bondage as a carpet weaver. Shortly after his birth, his father abandoned the family, and his mother, a house cleaner, hardly had enough to feed all her children. To pay for his brother’s wedding, Iqbal worked 14 hours a day for a mere three cents. He escaped the factory six years later and began to campaign to put a stop to child labour. In his fight, he freed thousands of bonded labourers. Two years later, Iqbal was murdered.

Even in New Zealand, one child dies every year from a workplace accident; hundreds more escape seriously injured. Who said New Zealand is a world away from poverty? In actual fact, it’s more than just on our doorstep.

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According to the 2008 OECD report (www.oecd.org), New Zealand has one of the highest rates of social inequality and child poverty amongst minority world countries, only slightly better than the US and the UK. Here at home, whether it be that first part-time job or looking for full-time employment, job-hunting for young New Zealanders is anything but easy. With youth unemployment at a staggering 27%, it is all too often that we focus on the negatives of finding a job.

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We often complain, or hear our friends complain about part-time jobs. Not a long enough break, too many hours on a Saturday night, ugly uniform and so on. But compared to the situations of our friends like Iqbal, these are hardly problems.

In New Zealand, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child protects the dignity of each child, ensuring basic rights for a safe, happy and fulfilled childhood. Meanwhile, our brothers and sisters across the globe have their childhoods stripped from them, as they are trapped in a never-ending cycle of poverty.

Whether we appreciate it or not, by law we are required to attend schooling until the age of 16. Employment regulations stop our jobs from interfering with schooling, or from being hazardous. Whereas we can take these rights for granted, it isn’t the same story for children like Ahmed.

Akane Sandom is a student at Kapiti College who is actively involved in raising awareness for global issues, such as the recent Japanese earthquake.

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What can you do?

In the meantime, Ahmed dreams longingly of a childhood filled with fun and learning. A childhood he is denied.

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A Career in change Raised in “lil’ old Levin”, 24-year-old Nicola Edhouse is now the online marketing assistant at UNICEF New Zealand. DARREN and AKANE talk to her about her job in an NGO (Non-Government Organisation).

Inspiration:

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“I previously had worked for the World Wild Life Fund and had absolutely loved it. I guess you could say I had caught the charity bug. I wanted to work for UNICEF because I wanted to be a change-maker for the charity that has saved the lives of more children than any other humanitarian organisation in the world.”

Satisfaction:

“I love brainstorming for campaigns and trying to come up with creative ways we can show the need and importance of receiving donations for a particular cause. It is really rewarding when you see an idea work and the donations stream in. You know that you have actively helped children in need.”

Advice:

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MERILYN NORDIN has always been fascinated with the nuances and subtleties of communicating, and knew she wanted to work in the field of communications when she left school. We take a look at what it is about her role as Marketing Assistant at Energizer NZ Ltd that has really got her buzzing through her days at work. >

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Where and what did you study?

A Bachelor of Applied Communications at Manukau Institute of Technology.

What do you actually do in your job?

I am a Marketing Assistant and that means that on any given day I undertake a very broad range of activities for all of our brands. I am in a ‘behind the scenes’ role and have the satisfaction of working in a team, setting up products and marketing tools. We put together in-store promotions, branding launches, and create and implement lots of fun creative promotional projects.

and advertising. It is very satisfying to take a new product from its induction into our system to seeing sales climb after all the point-of-sale and instore media has done its job to attract buyer’s attention.

The Energizer head office also has a distribution warehouse so it is satisfying to see the effect of all the company roles combined, as we move products from pallets to shelves and into homes and consumers’ lives.

What is the hardest part?

I work in what is known as the Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG) industry.

There is a constant need to keep up with urgent demands and find new ways to boost sales and stay in the flow of a fast moving industry.

What are your favourite aspects of your job?

What key skills do you use in your daily work?

I feel boring saying it, but I love seeing a project come together after months of planning, briefing, distributing

Clear, concise communication skills, attention to detail and always having an eye out for an opportunity.

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What makes you good at what you do?

I developed a great basis of knowledge and skills in interpersonal and organisational communication while I studied at Manukau Institute of Technology. This, coupled with my innate passion for working in a team in order to communicate strategic messages to the world, keeps me motivated to succeed in my job.

What advice would you give to school leavers entering tertiary study?

Have good organisational skills. Have an open mind to new opportunities and remove all barriers.

During study, you are very much an individual and can do your own thing, experiment, and choose a variety of trajectories. But once you are in a job position in a company, you have to fit the mould a bit more, so take advantage of the opportunity to hone your career direction while studying.

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KALISIOLAITI (Kali) LOLOHEA is a Software Developer at Ice Pick Communications. Here, he shares some valuable tips on finding the dream job that will tick all your boxes – plus advice on how to get there.

Describe a typical day at Ice Pick Communications.

My day is usually spent either developing websites and/or mobile apps for the iPhone and Android platforms. I love it – the work is really challenging and keeps me engaged. It’s like trying to solve a heap of puzzles every day, and every time you solve one, it brings an immensely satisfying sense of achievement.

Where and what did you study?

I graduated with a Diploma in Electrical & Computing Engineering from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and went on to successfully complete a Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

Did you know what you wanted to do when you left school?

All I knew was that I wanted to find a technical job where I would be challenged mentally. There were so many things I wanted to try, but I just couldn’t make my mind up. My study and career path really began when I successfully

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completed a selection of Foundation Education papers at MIT. These included communication skills, report writing, time management, team work and oral presentation skills. I then moved on to the Diploma.

What advice would you give school leavers choosing a course of study?

Find something you can be passionate about and that you enjoy doing – something that you’d be willing to put in the extra time and effort it takes to do it well . Renumeration potential might also influence your decision making, but I reckon that if you’re good at whatever you choose to do, the money will follow.

If you’re not certain at the time of leaving school, choose a general field that would expose you to different subfields that you may be interested in. First year Engineering, for example, typically offers papers from all engineering disciplines where you can then choose the specific path you want to take for subsequent years of study. My

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enrolment in the Diploma of Electrical and Computer Engineering led me to programming, even though my intention was to become a network engineer.

Of course, if you already know what field of study you want to pursue and are passionate about it, just go for it.

What advice would you give students as they enter tertiary study?

The biggest obstacle for me was time management. If you choose to work while you’re studying, then managing your time is going to be especially important, both for getting things done that need to be done, and maintaining your sanity.

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Zeal is a not-for-profit youth organisation that is there for you! For more than a decade Zeal has supported young people in creative arts, leadership and education.

On the second to last Friday of every month, this is the scene that awaits all who walk through the doors at Zeal West’s Skate or Die show. The sight would be completely overwhelming for anyone who can’t handle a decent dose of awesome.

Thankfully, the show wasn’t created for those whose idea of a great night involves knitting, a nice cuppa, and the latest episode of Coronation Street.

The show was born out of the natural partnership between music and skating. You don’t have to be a skater to love the music, or a muso to love the skating. The amazing musical line-up is picked fresh from the raw talent of the young Auckland band scene, and ranges from punk to hardcore to hip hop – and everything in between.

Mix together the music, the skate ramps, the kick boxes, the choice milkshakes, Redbull and the great people, and Skate or Die becomes a night of carnage and good times.

Even the people behind the scenes are making the most of it. At all Zeal events, it’s the young people who make it happen. They are responsible for sound and lighting, the café, and event management.

Between the Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton venues, Zeal runs over 150 events each year. Each event is not only a time for you to have a great night out, but also an opportunity for you to get involved.

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Get in touch with Zeal if you’re a young band or artist keen to play a show, or if you want to get involved in any aspect of Zeal events. Check out www.zeal.org.nz or find them on Facebook.

Jack Black’s back We love him for A) his role as a slacker posing as a surrogate teacher in The School of Rock; B) playing a Mexican monk moonlighting as a wrestler in Nacho Libre and C) rocking out with his comedy band, Tenacious D. Plus of course, being the voice of Po, the butt-kicking lead role in Kung Fu Panda. We catch up with Jack Black to chat about the sequel, Kung Fu Panda 2.

Hey Jack. In the movie, Po is always jumping around, throwing punches and kicks. When you record the voice, are you jumping around in the sound booth?

Oh yeah. I’m up, bouncing around. It’s necessary, because you need your voice to match Po’s physical presence on screen. The only problem is my clothes sometimes make a sound and because Po doesn’t wear clothes, that’s a problem.

Why not go naked in the sound booth?

I asked if I could but they wouldn’t let me.

We have 5 copies of Kung Fu Panda 2 up for grabs. To be in the draw, email promotions@academy.net.nz with “KUNG FU TERM 4” in the subject line.

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That’s a shame. What do you like best – acting in live action films or animated films?

I love both. They are both incredibly different. Although animated films can take three or four years to make, for the actor, the process is kind of shorter. What I mean is, when I go in to work on an animated movie, I’ll do six or seven scenes in that one day. When you shoot a live action movie, one day on set translates into maybe just one or two minutes of the movie. Animated can be a lot more satisfying.

Was it easy to get back into Po’s fur for the sequel?

Yeah. That’s the advantage of doing a sequel. You already know the character you’re playing. You don’t need to waste time creating the character. You just jump right in. You also don’t have to set up the story as much. What I like to say is, doing Kung Fu Panda 2 was like going into your cupboard and finding a nice, old pair of slippers and putting them on.

It felt great.

The film has a theme of finding inner peace. Where do you find your inner peace?

A burrito. No, I find inner peace with my family.

Dustin Hoffman plays Po’s mentor, Shifu. Growing up, did you have a mentor who led you on to your path as an actor?

When I was at school I had a teacher called Debbie Devine.

She was my first acting teacher and I was always getting into trouble, but she helped me turn myself around. She showed me the way I could put my energy into acting. So I give big props to Deb Devine.

This is probably a silly question, but did you train in kung fu to prepare for the Kung Fu Panda movies?

It’s not a silly question. I did some kung fu training. I’m a lethal weapon.

Really? Even though it is an animated film.

I am a professional. I take this job very seriously. Yes I did. I had a kung fu trainer. If you tried to attack me right now I could defend myself. Maybe even do some damage to you.

OK then. How many sequels do you think are in the franchise?

I think we should probably stop at Kung Fu Panda 263. No, my view is we should do more. As long as we are making kick-ass movies we should keep doing them.

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retro sport-acular The school holidays are nearly here and the sun is (mostly) out.

Summer is upon us! As the rugby fever that has gripped the nation subsides, it’s time to revive five slightly more obscure sports this summer. EMILY SPINK gets a little bit retro, and suggests some fun ways to spend those long days, by making old-school cool again!

Synchronised swimming A hybrid of dance, gymnastics and swimming, synchronised swimming originated in the late 1800s as a man’s sport and was initially know as ‘water ballet’.

Although many clubs formed during this time, the sport was also a popular form of entertainment. Large water tanks could be found on stages in variety theatres, for special water ballet performances.

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Today, synchronised swimming is an Olympic-recognised sport and many of us will associate the sport with glamorous swimsuit costumes and incredible discipline.

However, anyone can try the sport; you just need a pool, a little creativity and some togs!

Gather your friends, as synchronised swimming is often done in duos, trios or teams. Of course, there are also solo routines, for those brave souls willing to go it alone. A bit of advice from the experts is going to help you on your way to synchronised stardom, however, it is easy to refer to the internet for some quick tips on what moves to do and how.

Croquet Some of your first recollections of croquet may stem from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, where a hedgehog was used as the ball, a flamingo as the mallet and playing cards as the hoops. Luckily, the croquet popularly recognised now is a lot simpler than Alice’s version.

A former Olympic sport, croquet can be both recreational and competitive. What makes it ideal is the fact that you can set up your game pretty much anywhere. Backyards and lawns provide ideal playing conditions for the simple game, while some innovative souls in the US have taken to what they call ‘extreme croquet,’ using woodland areas to really test their skill levels.

If you’re just starting out, it is perhaps best to stick with trimmed lawns first, before hitting the native bush.

A quick Google search reveals a range of croquet tournaments across the country, while Croquet New Zealand boasts over 130 clubs nationwide, so there isn’t any excuse not to pick up those mallets and get playing.

From beginner to expert, croquet is a fantastic, social game.

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rollerblading For me, the word ‘rollerblading’ conjures up images of tanned young Americans, gliding their way along the palm tree-lined waterfronts of LA. Rollerblading, or inline skating, was an incredibly popular sport in the 90s, but has now vanished from the mainstream sporting field.

Rollerblading is great to do with friends. Simply grab yourself some cheap blades and elbow/knee pads (just in case) from Trade Me or an op shop. I was stoked to score myself a pair of rollerblades for $1 recently!

Petanque Petanque originated in Southern France in the early 1900s and today is played casually by 17 million Frenchies. It is usually played in pairs or triples and is super easy to play – think bowling, but with just one little target and a more gentle bowl.

Once you’ve got the gear, you just need to find a nice smooth pavement. When exercise is this fun, it doesn’t feel like exercise at all. Plus, it’s far easier on the joints than running, for example.

Petanque is that perfect game to pull out on Christmas Day, during school lunch breaks, or on those awesome summer ventures to beaches, reserves or parks. Like croquet, petanque can be played anywhere there’s grass, although some parks do offer designated shingle areas for petanque.

If you really want to spice things up, I suggest you don some Spandex, sweatbands, hightops and a fluoro singlet.

Accessorise with a Walkman, and you’re away.

The equipment needed can be pretty cheap to buy, especially if you get it second hand. Most sports and departments stores will also have it.

Christchurch’s sixteen year old Tayla Bruce has just started her fourth season of lawn bowls. Already boasting a stack of Canterbury representative selections to her name, Tayla proves that lawn bowls isn’t the old peoples’ sport we might think it is.

In 2008, the young student tagged along with her family to the World Bowls in Christchurch. Tayla, like many, was “really surprised to see so many young people... representing their countries in an international event.”

This was Tayla’s first taste of bowls, and it opened her eyes up to the exciting sport.

“I expected all bowls to be black or brown and all players to be wearing white. I soon found out that I had that wrong! There are heaps of really cool coloured bowls around... and great gear you can wear too,” says Tayla.

After just a few tries, Tayla had grasped how to play. As well as having represented Canterbury, Tayla has played two seasons

as part of the New Zealand Development Squad.

So what is it that draws Tayla to lawn bowls? “It is a really competitive and social sport that presents heaps of opportunities to travel and progress. It can be a lot of fun.”

Over summer, Tayla says “you get to be out in the sun and fresh air, socialising with all sorts of different people, and you get fit from the bowling and walking up and down the greens!”

Title: Deus Ex: Human Revolution From: Square Enix For: Xbox 360, PS3, PC A mix of FPS and RPG, Deus Ex is the thinking person’s shooter. Strong dedication to the RPG elements is needed to get the most out of this game. It’s great, but not for everyone.

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Title: The Gunstringer From: Microsoft Studios For: Xbox 360 You are in control of a skeleton cowboy marionette in The Gunstringer utilising the Kinect sensor to move him around, shoot and punch enemies and objects. It looks good and works well most of the time.

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Title: FIFA 12 From: EA Sports For: Xbox 360, PC, PS2, PSP, PS3, Wii, 3DS EA Sports puts a lot of love into its FIFA games and brings a whole new physics engine to FIFA 12. Somehow thay manage to make an already great game even better.

FIFA 12 is the football game for football lovers.

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Title: Dead Island From: Techland For: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Nothing better than a solid bit of zombie bashing and Dead Island certainly has plenty of that. Stranded on an “infected” island resort you’ll need to use every trick in the book to fight your way off of it. It’s hard, intense and at its best when played co-op.

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Title: F1 2011 From: Codemasters For: Xbox 360, PC,PS3, 3DS Traditionally F1 games are for F1 fans only and this is no exception. F1 2011 needs a heap of time and dedication put into it and casual racing fans should keep well away.

If you’re an F1 fan though, then it doesn’t come more comprehensive than this.

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Title: Dance Central 2 From: Harmonix For: Xbox 360 Dance Central 2 is a huge step up in production values from the original Kinect game yet keeps gameplay very similar. It’s a hell of a workout no matter what your fitness level and is a must have if Dance games are your thing.

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d , t h fig Title: Batman: Arkham City From: Warner Brothers Games For: Xbox 360 Also on: PC, PS3

Arkham City is a new maximum security prison facility contained within the boundaries of a heavily fortified district. It is home to Gotham City’s range of criminal masterminds, all hellbent on widespread destruction and, of course, ultimate revenge on the Dark Knight.

Title: Gears of War 3 From: Epic Games For: Xbox 360 Gears of War has been a highly successful franchise for Xbox and while it does have its haters, there’s no denying that what it does, it does very well.

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Title: Battlefield 3 From: EA Dice For: Xbox 360 Also on: PC, PS3

Playing as Batman, of course, you will encounter just about every supervillain in the Batman universe, including The Joker, Two Face, The Riddler, Mr Freeze and many, many others.

Gears of War 3 brings the current story arc to a satisfying culmination and contains the best narrative of the series and indeed some poignant moments throughout that make you stop and think.

The free-flowing combat carries on from Batman: Arkham Asylum but there are twice the number of combat animations as before. Weapons and gadgets have also been upgraded to provide the most comprehensive and immersive Batman experience to date.

With the last human city destroyed and the remaining human stronghold stranded, Marcus and his team must fight to save human civilisation from the Locust invasion.

Battlefield 3 presents an intense and stunningly replicated modern war experience that will be tough to beat for its competitors.

There are some new characters thrown into the mix and several horiffic new enemies to deal with. Luckily there are also a few new weapons along with all your favourites to aid you in your quest.

While the campaign mode is a bit bland and the gameplay frustratingly difficult at times, the vast majority of Battlefield 3 players will have bought it for the online multiplayer and this is where the main focus of the game lies.

You can also play as Catwoman, who has her own separate storyline that runs parallel yet intertwines with Batman’s.

There is also a heap of downloadable content including Nightwing (Robin) with much more to come.

If you’re a Batman fan, or a fan of quality gaming then Arkham City needs to be in your collection.

Title: Forza Motorsport 4 From: Turn 10 For: Xbox 360 There was a time where Sony’s Gran Turismo series ruled the roads when it came to racing sims, but then Forza came along and chipped away at Gran Turismo’s crown. With the latest, Forza 4, I can confidently suggest that there is now only one car in the race.

This is truly a stunning game and the options available to you both on and off the track are comprehensive to say the least.

Whether you’re a petrol head who likes to spend more time under the bonnet than on the track, or a Sunday driver keen on throwing a shopping-cart hatchback around a track then Forza has everything you’d ever want, even Kinect compatibility.

Full career, online multiplayer and minigame challenge modes will keep Forza 4 at the top of your playlist for months to come.

It even includes the Top Gear test track and all its variations along with some nice voice-work by Jeremy Clarkson himself.

Forza 4 is as good as driving games are going to get for the next couple of years, so now’s the time to enjoy the genre at its peak.

The campaign is long and arduous whether you tackle it solo or with up to four other players in co-op. But it doesn’t end there, with all the usual multiplayer modes available as well as a new one called Beast Mode, where you take on the role of the locust horde on familiar, or one of several new maps.

Easily the best of the series, Gears of War 3 is a must have.

Title: Ratchet & Clank All 4 One From: Insomniac For: PS3 With so many Ratchet & Clank games released, Insomniac had to bring something new to the table if gamers were going to be convinced to part with their cash once again.

And that’s what they’ve done in Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One. In the same vein as the Lego series of games, All 4 One is all about the co-op multiplayer experience.

You can play the game solo, and the other characters will be controlled by the game, but up to three friends can drop-in and drop-out of your game at will, either locally or online and that’s where the most fun is to be had in this game.

Perhaps the most anticipated game of 2012 (depending on which side of the fence you reside) has arrived and almost all of the high expectations have been met or exceeded.

Virtually flawless in its execution, the Battlefield 3 multiplayer has been strongly developed and will only continue to get better with future downloadable content.

With amazing graphics and sound, Battlefield 3 is the benchmark for all others to aspire to.

Title: Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception From: Naughty Dog For: PS3 When Uncharted 2 was released, many thought that Naughty Dog had maxed out the power of the PS3. Well they were wrong.

The third in the series is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best looking console game ever made. It blurs the line between movies and gaming completely.

A line that had already been blurred by its predecessors.

Imagine watching an Indiana Jones film on Blu Ray disc and being able to control his actions throughout - that’s what playing Uncharted 3 is like, a movie that you control.

Marooned on a mysterious alien planet, our heroes Ratchet and Clank are forced to team up with bumbling Captain Qwark and their arch-enemy Dr Nefarious. To find their way back home they will need to utilise their different strengths and team up against this new alien force.

A thrilling storyline, great characters, superb audio and unparalleled console graphics, Uncharted 3 will top most 2011 Game of the Year lists, which speaks volumes in itself when you consider the amazing titles that this year has seen.

And yes, I’m even throwing the upcoming Skyrim into that mix.

All 4 One contains all the slick dialogue and humour you would expect from this successful series and is well worth a look if you have some like-minded friends or family.

Whether you love gaming, love movies ot just love being entertained, you won’t get better than Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception for nail biting, edge-of-the-seat action where you are in control. www.tearaway.co.nz {31}

What’s your literary poison? Fantasy, thriller, history or humour...? Grab one of these choice reads to ignite your imagination over summer.

s o r e h r e p Su and renegades Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer

By Derek Landy

Crypt: The Gallows Curse

By Andrew Hammond

A superhero fantasy story written by an Irishman has lived up to its hysterical and horrific reputation. The sixth instalment of the Skulduggery series is just as grotesque, funny and absurd as its predecessors.

Jud Lester has a past haunted by his mother’s death, literally.

As a part of CRYPT (Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team) he is trying to save people from what he had to go through. When he gets unwillingly paired with a newbie, Bex, he finds himself on the biggest case the CRYPT has ever seen, as 17th Century Highwaymen wreak havoc on the streets of London.

The good guy is Skulduggery, a well-dressed skeleton kept alive by his former soul, with the difficult task of saving the world. With his friend Valkyrie, a former twelve-year-old girl who can now kick some serious evil in the face, Landy’s lead guy must stop the Necromancers (the cult who talk of death but are actually scared of it themselves) from messing with life by stopping death.

This storyline could have slipped into the greater shadows of either the Harry Potter or Twilight phenomenons, if it weren’t for a strange array of characters. My favourite: the easy-to-dislike zombie Scapegrace, exiled for biting and riding around in the freezer of a stolen icecream truck.

Amongst the hilarious pages you’ll find descriptive battery, heart-in-the-mouth fight scenes and some pretty rad magic skills. Unlike Harry Potter, with his spells being limited to the possession of 11 inches of wood, Skulduggery and his minions can conjure fire out of thin air.

The grey areas between good and bad, magic and the ridiculous are cleverly addressed by the Irish Book of the Decade winner, as not one of the villains is pure evil. I am seriously hooked – LIBBY KISSICK

People’s Republic

By Robert Muchamore Kids kicking ass. That’s probably the best way to sum up the latest Cherub book – or the entire Cherub series.

Ryan Sharma is on his first mission: befriending the heir to a billion dollar trafficking empire. And in China, Ning is on the run from the police and from a dangerous criminal.

Fans of the series may be a little disappointed; the plot doesn’t seem that well thought out, the story takes a while to get anywhere and the characters are a little unrealistic. But it’s still a good read for any action fans, or anyone sick of cheesy books for teens – SOPHIE ANDERSEN

Kimble Bent: Malcontent

By Chris Grosz Chris Grosz brings New Zealand history to life with the story of Kimble Bent – sailor, soldier, deserter, outlaw and Hauhau slave – in a dramatic graphic novel. Through striking illustration, Grosz retells the story of this now little-known character in New Zealand history, whose escapades elevated him to folk-hero status at the turn of the century. Bent was a reluctant American solider who became privy to some of the fiercest and most infamous battles of the Taranaki land wars.

Bent ended up in New Zealand in the 1860s, fighting with the 57th regiment, the Die Hards, against the Hauhau. The discipline of soldiering life did not suit him and after a spell in military prison, Bent deserted and found himself living with the very tribes he had been fighting against.

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Chapter One fills your head with a glimpse of the shudder-worthy haunting plaguing London, as the Highwaymen haunt the 21st century Underground. This is where you should decide whether or not you want to continue reading CRYPT, where you decide if you want to read about the gruesome murders.

But, don’t worry, if you’re not reading it for the scares, there’s plenty of action and even a little bit of romance. Thrilling, suspenseful and gruesomely scary, The Gallows Curse is a great read for a stormy night – TARA ROBINSON

Shades of London: The Name of the Star

By Maureen Johnson The Name of the Star is a book that, once you start reading, you can’t put down. It boasts a grimy underground setting, enviably cool characters and sentences that will have you burst out laughing – even in public places. Twitter celebrity and chick-lit author Maureen Johnson successfully branches into fantasy literature in this gripping, electric and genuinely frightening thriller.

When a serial killer begins copycatting the fabled Jack the Ripper murders of 1888, Rory becomes tangled in the killer’s mad plotting. Through a close encounter with death (choking on a breakfast sausage), she sentences herself to a danger-ridden adventure, hunting down the killer alongside a secret agency.

While most contemporary fantasy literature is polluted with vampires and angels, Maureen Johnson revisits the original gothic terror – ghosts – and explores the nature of fear itself. The Name of the Star is riddled with exactly the right amounts of Doctor Who references to amuse a nerd like myself, but is a completely accessible and highly recommended novel for all young adults – HOLLY HUNTER

YES

By Deborah Burnside Marty might have trouble reading people, organising things or pleasing his father, but he knows that when his mate “Legless” Luke attempts to involve him in another crazy venture, it’s futile to resist. This time it’s the Young Enterprise Scheme. Reluctantly, Marty says YES. And what comes next is a whole lot bigger and weirder than he could ever have imagined.

While researching for this book, Deborah followed the start-up of Napier Girls’ High School student involvement in the Young Enterprise Scheme — and watched them succeed in exactly what they set out to do.

She continued following of the scheme and local involvement throughout the duration of writing Yes. This is a humorous, sensitive and surprising view of our world through the eyes of Marty, a boy with autism who decides it’s high time to join in.

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The Horrors Skying

If you’re familiar with The Horrors, don’t expect to hear what you’re used to in this album. They’ve very much gone away from the grit they had in the likes of their early song Jack The Ripper, but that’s not so say that Skying is bad. In fact, I’ve genuinely enjoyed it. To me, The Horrors are now heading towards a sound influenced by The Smiths, and when has that ever been a bad thing?

With its extra synth and smooth vocals, You Said sounds like a potential summer anthem; it will be sweet for a good old dance around the bonfire in a couple of months. Other tracks, like Still Life, will no doubt become quite popular as party songs.

I’d almost go so far as to say this album has elements of the shoe gaze genre, particularly in Wild Eyed. It is also appropriately-named; the overall psychedelic feel sends you, dreaming, skywards.

I’d recommend listening to the whole album in one sitting first time ‘round. The mood is fascinating; starting light with Changing The Rain and getting heavier down through Dive In, before bursting upwards again as it closes up with Oceans Burning.

It’s an honest album, without the desire to squeeze out pop singles; something which is terribly lacking on the music scene these days. Works like Skying provide plenty of reason to support artists through actually buying albums; that way they don’t need to fill up with any radio-friendly rubbish.

Although it’s a shift from The Horrors of the past, I’m stoked with what they’ve produced here. It’s quickly becoming a favourite – ZANE POCOCK

There is one random song in the middle, which is not in English, and I’m not really sure what the point of it is, but I guess we can add ‘multilingual’ to Nadine’s list of skills. My favourite song is Wouldn’t it Be Good, so if you are keen to taste test this NZ talent, look up this song – SHARON McCOSKRIE

That said, if this is what we get to hear from a ‘little stranger’, I am left eager to become more acquainted with her developing sound – HENRIETTA BOLLINGER

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Tiki Taane is back with the re-release of his number 1 album In The World of Light. This version features three bonus tracks, including the song listened to by over a billion people on RWC opening night, My Lion. The album also includes Crushington’s remix of Soundtrack To Forever and the song inspired by Tiki’s arrest Freedom to Sing.

It’s been a busy year for Tiki. He has produced three albums that have featured in the Top Ten: his own, The Adults’ and Six60’s. Add on top of that, the controversial arrest in Tauranga’s Illuminati Club, and touring with Shapeshifter, and you wonder where he gets the time to write any music at all. Luckily though, you can expect more music from him next year.

That controversial arrest has seen Tiki in the headlines throughout the year, but he says it doesn’t bother him:

This EP is Kurt’s first appearance after last year’s farewell shows from his former band STELLAR*, and it is a brilliant first solo act.

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However, the subtle self confidence achieved through Annah’s lyrics is greatly

Oftentimes I caught myself wanting to go back to the Aotea Centre, where I had first heard Annah perform. Then, I was able to hear her voice and guitar ringing clear, and supporting lyrics that stood on their own two feet.

“Once I get through summer, when I’m touring and working with Shapeshifter,” says Tiki, “I’ll start really locking down on this acoustic album.

So next year, you will start seeing some acoustic numbers coming out.”

Kurt Shanks Seven Flights Up

Track two would have to have been my favourite. Here, Kurt teams up with Lani Purkis (Elemeno P), combining a catchy tune with lyrics about going to church, but using a boxing ring as the setting. It makes for an interesting and delightful mix.

Annah’s writing also begins to acknowledge its roots in New Zealand soil, with alliterations like ‘Powerlines, Pohutukawa trees’. Songs such as Focus place the listener both geographically and emotionally at the heart of the song: ‘And I can hear the old man in my head and I haven’t even spoken with him for a month\ Riding shot gun in a shirt deep red driving us out to Orphan Bluff for a focus.’ In a small way, Annah has tapped into the skill perfected by Don McGlashan – beginning to write songs that could only come from here and, more importantly, from Annah herself.

undermined by the overtly ‘poppy’ music playing behind her. It feels unsure of the genre of the album as a whole package.

Chopping and changing from bright sounds to Spears-like guitar groans, it dictates the emotion the listener ought to feel: one per song thank you, let’s not get carried away.

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Nadine Loren is the definition of ‘multitalented’. Not only has she been a lawyer and an actress, she is also a very talented up-and-coming pop/opera singer. To be honest, I wasn’t sure about the whole pop/ opera combo, but Nadine makes it work.

The songs flow so easily from delicate acoustics to the deeper and stronger sounds of rockin’ electric guitars dashed with harmonicas.

This is a beautifully-flowing collection of love songs. Love songs not just in your typical boy-meets-girl sense, but also in relation to friends (in tracks like Celia), family (Miss You) as well as odes to the very act of growing up.

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Nadine Loren The Naked 80s

This CD is a ‘collection of hits from the neon decade, stripped down and re-imagined with a focus on voice and guitar’. It’s a great mix of tunes, with easy-to-remember choruses that had me singing along after the first playback (for me, always a good sign) The versus do start to sound a little bit the same when you listen to the whole CD, but the choruses are unique so she gets away with it.

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“It doesn’t really worry me, because at the end of the day, the Police dropped the charges, and they admitted it was a misunderstanding.”

Kurt’s lyrics are so very inspiring. The hurt and happiness and every detail in between is expressed so well, testifying to some great songwriting skills. The themes are of everyday life, and the stylistic foundations are very down-to-earth.

I’m sure Kurt has more to give to New Zealand’s ears. And I’m quietly confident that we will receive it very well when it comes. Soon, please Kurt? – LISA BENTLEY

In The World of Light comes out December 2nd and is available in all good record stores.

We have 3 copies of In The World of Light up for grabs. To be in the draw, email promotions@academy.net.nz with “TIKI TAANE TERM 4” in the subject line.

Remember to include your full name, date of birth and postal address. For full terms and conditions, see page 35.

Sick of the artificial shine and stiffness you get from conventional styling products? Garnier introduces Fructis Style Camouflage Gel & Paste (RRP$8.49 each), 24 hour ultra-fixing, undetectable styling products that use the natural strength of acacia to give invisible hold. The extra-strong formula is paraben-free with 98% naturalbased ingredients that respect and preserve the softness of the hair during styling. We have 3 Garnier Fructis Style Camouflage packs to give away, each containing both the gel and the paste.

Apply Banana Boat® EveryDay SPF30+ sunscreen before heading out each day, for the confidence that you’ll be protected from UVA & UVB rays whenever you’re outdoors. Its lightweight, hydrating with Vitamin E & Aloe, non-greasy and 4 hours water resistant. It was also voted Product of the Year 2011 in the Australian sun care category!

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Ripleys Believe it Or Not! – Strikingly True! books Heard of the double amputee who was fitted with a mermaid tail? The 3-year-old who bought a $12,000 mechanical shovel online? Or the pub that was shifted half way round the world to England? You’ll find all of these, and thousands more weird (but 100% true) facts in this awesome hard-cover book.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 DVDs and books Greg Heffley, the kid who made ‘wimpy’ cool, is back, in this side-splitting sequel based on the second instalment of the best-selling book series. We have three copies of the DVD plus three The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Books up for grabs. With the book, you’re the author illustrator, and main character. Filled with loads of interactive pages and plenty of space to write your own life story, this book is all you need to create your masterpiece.

GEARAWAY Free stuff rules! Check out all the mean goods we have to give away this issue...

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Thanks to PlayStation, we have three copies of the latest Ratchet and Clank game All 4 One to give away.

See the review of this great game on page 31.

Dominate Dominate has been making gravity-defying hair essentials for over 10 years, so they have a pretty good idea what you guys like. The latest affordable offerings from this iconic Kiwi brand are Extreme Hold Hairspray and Defi Putty. To help maintain your ‘do, we have five Dominate packs with the new Hairspray, Putty and classic Waxx to give away.

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Philips Snug headphones Philips has joined forces with iconic surf brand O’Neill to produce headphones designed to deliver high-quality sound and withstand the demands of an active lifestyle. The Snug is a perfect mix of stylish design and great construction, and can fold flat for packing away, making them perfect for people on the go.

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who really rules, consider the Christmas edition Subway® Gift Cards. You can load them with anything from $10 to $500 and use them to buy absolutely anything from the SUBWAY® menu. We have ten $20 cards up for grabs.

Palmer’s/Blistex Summer pack

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Keep your skin protected and looking good this summer with Palmer’s and Blistex. Give yourself a natural looking glow without having to lie in the sun, with Palmer’s Natural Bronze and moisturising Leg Gloss, and keep protected with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion with SPF15. Don’t forget about your lips either - apply Blistex Lip Balms with a high SPF. Your lips will be protected from the sun’s harmful rays while staying moisturised and feeling good.

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Super 8 is mystery/thriller about a group of children who – while making a movie on a super 8 camera – witness a catastrophic train crash, which they soon suspect was not an accident. When unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place, they uncover a truth more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.

We have five DVDs to give away.

Create Havoc Create Havoc is a range of hair wax that makes it easy to style your hair and hold it in place all day, no matter what you’re doing. All Create Havoc products are based on successful salon brands and fragrances, so just because your hair product is inexpensive it doesn’t mean your look has to be!

Email promotions@academy.net.nz with the words “Healthy Food Guide” in the subject line and you’ll go in the draw to win a copy of the latest edition of Healthy food Guide

Satay chicken noodle stir-fry

Portions: 4 Time to make: 15 minutes Total cost of all ingredients: $18.40 / $4.60 per serve

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Recipe by: Chrissy Freer, Dixie Elliott | Styling: Trish Heagerty | Photography: André Martin

Whether you’re a beauty beginner looking for a little help, or a beauty junkie wanting to maintain your healthy skin, look no further than Clean & Clear Essentials. The iconic 3-step regime features the Self-Foaming Facial Wash, Oil-Control Toner and a Moisturiser now available in a must-have SPF 15 formula. We have six packs to give away.

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• 2 teaspoons peanut oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut in strips • 4 cups mixed vegetables, suitable for stir-frying, or frozen stir-fry vegetables • 375g thin hokkien noodles • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter • 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce • 2 tablespoons water

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Satay sauce is a cinch to make in this simple recipe, adding great nutty flavour to chicken and vegetables.

Instructions Step 1 Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil to wok, and stir-fry vegetables for 5-6 minutes.

Step 2 Cook noodles following packet directions. Set aside.

Return chicken to wok. Add noodles. Toss to combine and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.

Step 3 In a bowl, mix peanut butter, chilli sauce and water. Add to wok. Stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls to serve. www.tearaway.co.nz {35}