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Er... what just happened? HOW is it November? One minute you’re dreaming up goals for the year and the next you’re... dreaming up goals for the next year!

And what a year it has been here at TEARAWAY HQ. Our Mavericks have been a super busy bunch of bees, cranking out top quality content faster than hipsters are trying to grow beards. Maybe you’ve bumped into some of the Mavericks as they swarm the country, interviewing people, snapping pics and making YouTube videos at events?

No rest for the ridiculously awesome though; they’ll all be tuning in to a Skype meeting soon, to plan our course of attack on 2014. And that’s where you come in. We would love to know what you want to see in TEARAWAY next year. All of your feedback is welcome – this mag is for YOU, after all.

Email me your ideas, comments, suggestions and chocolate (OK, maybe post that) and you could win a very special Exams Survival Pack, worth over $200. You must include your postal address, phone number and date of birth to be in the prize draw.

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Summer Special: Sounds Epic Smokefree Rockquest Winners

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Festival Guide

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Cover Story: David Dallas

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Ginny Blackmore

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Beastwars and PleasePlease

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Haim 17

Your World Bullying: Be the Change

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Life Lessons From Napolean Dynamite

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The Importance of Donating Blood

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Livin’ the Dream How to Survive Exams

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Top Shelf Training

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A Career in Engineering

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Lookin’ Good Epic Beauty Fails

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Tame That Mane

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Regulars Coming Up

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Om Nom Nom: Choc Chip Cookies

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Olivia O’Callaghan

Zeal News

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Sports: Basketball

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Don’t Be An Egg!

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Things are happening. For real...

153 short films have been created for this year’s The Outlook for Someday film challenge! The 20 Winning Films and the vote for Audience Favourite will go live at www.theoutlookforsomeday.net on November 25.

At the Someday Awards ceremony on December 5 there will be prizes and special awards for the winning film-makers. The director of The Body Shop Standout Winner will receive courses or film production facilities to the value of $8000 at Unitec.

Check out the film challenge in 2014 and also the one-day film-making workshops run by The Outlook for Someday crew.

Meet the Mavericks Angie Mills: Music-obsessed, cookie-munching, cat-loving bibliophile. Also has a legit zombie apocalypse survival plan.

Watch this space.

Head along to your local cinema up to ten days before the Wattie’s Cans Film Festival (November 13), and swap a can of food for a movie ticket!

The Festival helps Kiwis in need by collecting cans for The Salvation Army.

This year, the Festival will run at approximately 40 locations. Reading, EVENT, Hoyts and independent cinemas are generously offering their theatres for the night.

“We would struggle to meet the demand for food parcels during [Christmas] time without the help of the Wattie’s Cans Film Festival,” says Shane Chisholm from The Salvation Army. www.facebook.com/ wattiescansfilmfestival

Did you know that TEARAWAY is almost completely created by young Kiwis, just like you? Well, now you do. Here are the cats who are featured in this issue; there are loads more who have been toiling away like the absolute legends they are, creating content for our website and keeping our social media pages pumping. You can meet the whole gang by going to the About page of www.tearaway.co.nz and clicking on Who Are the Mavericks?

PS: Are you a mega rad writer, photographer or illustrator who wants in? Email rain@tearaway.co.nz

Dylan Gowan: AKA D-Dog, a 20-year-old Communication student at Massey. Has an unhealthy obsession with Napoleon Dynamite; he can quote it word for word, but is still working on those dance moves.

Jordan Murray: Your regular teenage male; prone to sitting in front of his laptop for far too long and eating Burger King much more than is recommended. Also terrified of public transport.

Elliot Gonzales: Usually found either on a skateboard, in a mosh pit, falling off said skateboard, drawing something, in your pantry, or at a party.

Morgan Probert: A student living in Wellington; also an author of YA fiction and a keen cook. Passionate about languages, exercise, baking and making quality coffee.

Jack Leonard: Canterbury Uni Media student who’s into music and rugby, but not as much as he’s into the idea of becoming Nicholas Cage’s protégé and slowly assuming his identity.

Natasha Thyne: A 19-year-old journalism grad who co-hosts The Beat for Youth Zone on Wellington Access Radio. Admits her taste in music isn’t that hot, but DOES know her celeb goss.

Jason Kim: A self-described ‘enigma’ whose grandiose sense of self-worth often leads to strange behaviour, such as writing a bio in the third person. Also likes sea otters and scrambled eggs.

Patrick Campbell: A Year 12 student who loves music, especially Haim. He’s spent the past year trying to read Lolita and still hasn’t got past the second page.

Jerome Sears: Jerome loves music, a good festie and virtually everything pop-culture. Guilty pleasures include reality TV and spending hours on YouTube.

Prashan Casinader: Trying to make casual shorts with formal shoes trend this year. If he had the chance to interview anyone (dead or alive) it would be Michael Jackson.

Jessie Chiang: Fits the vertical Asian stereotype. If you’re wondering, no she doesn’t take calculus or science. She’s the kind of person who takes ages to decide what to eat.

“On behalf of all the people who do this, we’re sorry.”

Stephen Gallagher: Former beard-wearer and recent grad of the NZ Radio Training School. Steve-o loves sport and music and hopes to one day own a shrimp company.

Jesse Carpenter: Originally from Kerikeri, Jesse studies Business at AUT. He also plays drums and guitar, and likes going to gigs, meeting new people and all-round having a good time.

Thomas Stevenson: Unassuming geology undergraduate interested in tae kwon do, fractals and anything containing caramel. Things that terrify Tom include ebola and the noises that Skype makes. Standard. www.tearaway.co.nz | 5

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New Rock Champs It was third time lucky for thrice national finalists A Bit Nigel, after they took out the competition at this year’s Smokefree Rockquest final. And it was fourth time lucky for solo-duo section winner, Harry Parsons from Cambridge. Great things really do take time.

By JEROME SEARS.

Check out the Smokefree Rockquest video Jerome and friends made, on TEARAWAY’s brand new channel: http://goo.gl/Nf97cC

Photos by Dave Thomson – Imaginary Friends

Harry Parsons Partly from my dad who is a jazz and classical musician, and also the music I listen to, including Ben Howard, Matt Corby, John Mayer and Kings Of Leon.

I miss parts of being in a band, but I also love being solo. I guess I miss the company and the creative opportunities that came with having more minds, instruments and musicians. I like being solo, though and being able to just worry about me and what I’m doing and just really focus on my songs.

What are you most excited about out of the prizes you won?

What advice would you give to other aspiring musicians?

Definitely the recording, as I have always wanted to record a song and master it to make it sound real pretty.

The fact that I’m getting it served to me for free on a platter... people dream of having this and I’ve got it, which is amazing.

Just keep trying. I did with Rockquest, as this is my fourth year participating before I even got anywhere. Experiment with different sounds. You might find the sound that perfectly suits you and you didn’t even know it existed.

You used to be in a metal/punk band; what made you change to a more folk/alternative genre?

What are your aspirations for the future?

Where does your musical inspiration come from?

A Bit Nigel A Bit Nigel, L – R: Sam Marshall, Manawa Veitayaki and Hamish Nixon

Complete with chucks, unbuttoned shirts and a whole lot of swag, Taupo band A Bit Nigel are the definition of indie-hipster rock. With their eclectic energy, smooth synth beats and authentic stage presence, the three-piece ensemble managed to win the judges over.

A Bit Nigel’s experience over the past three years gave them an insight into how the competition works. “We’ve been experimenting for three years and we finally found what the judges wanted,” said Hamish. “I guess you could say we’ve learnt from our mistakes this year.”

It was in a Year 10 music class jam sesh that Hamish Nixon, Sam Marshall and Manawa Veitayaki formed the band three years ago. They went on to enter Smokefree Rockquest every year, ultimately rising to become the new champions.

All that definitely paid off when the band took away an impressive prize pack, including $10,000 worth of equipment from NZ Rockshop, a ‘Making Tracks’ recording and music video grant from NZ on Air and all-important exposure across radio and TV.

Things have changed since 2010, when drummer Manawa made the move to Rotorua, making band practice a bit tough. However this didn’t phase the boys, with Manawa making the occasional bus trip back to Taupo on weekends.

Taking the time to develop, experiment and marinate the flavours of the band, over the past couple of years A Bit Nigel have managed to foster a fresh, indie-rock style of their own. “We’re influenced by a lot of hip hop artists and drum and bass producers,” says Sam. From the likes of Kings of Leon to Kid Cudi, the band has a diverse range of musical influences.

Sam is pretty pumped for the music video, saying the band had a couple of ideas up their sleeves. Manawa is pretty keen to get his hands on his first drum kit with the Rockshop prize money. But most of all, the boys are excited to record and release their single.

A Bit Nigel plans to make the move up to the big smoke of Auckland next year, with the hope of staying together as they start the next phase of their lives. “We’ll study other stuff for the income,” says Hamish, “and hopefully, out of the blue, arise as international rockstars.”

What do you prefer: being in a band, or going solo?

I just decided I’d give it a go on my own; just me and my acoustic guitar.

I always entered with my band, so I guess going solo worked out pretty good.

I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing than music. Because people seem to like what I’m doing, I should probably pursue it. I’m going to stick at it and try to get somewhere with my music career.

And The Other Awards Went To...

2nd place band: The Moots, Auckland Central 2nd place solo-duo: Khona Va’aga-Gray, Auckland 3rd placed band: SundayBest, Cambridge MAINZ Scholarship for Outstanding Musicianship: Jacob Morris, Christchurch APRA Lyric Award: Hannah Horsfield, West Auckland The Lowdown Best Song Award: SundayBest, Cambridge Smokefree Rockquest Video Competition: John Bu, Auckland; Ludo, Auckland Smokefree Women’s Musicianship: Ashleigh Parton, Auckland Skinny Mobile People’s Choice Award: Arm the Reckless, Blenheim

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Be The Change There’s no need to be a follower; it doesn’t make you any less or more cool. What’s cool is being who you are and not being afraid to show it. This is especially true when it comes to the issue of bullying, writes STEPHEN GALLAGHER. Bullying is an issue at every school – and it’s not just limited to schools. It can happen in the workplace, in sports and even at home. People may think it’s ‘just a joke’; they may tell you to ‘harden up’, but if you’ve been offended, or feel down or upset, it’s bullying.

And there’s no reason to stand for it.

I’ll put my hand up. I’ve been a bully. I’ve said and done things to people that I am not particularly proud of. I look back and think about just how much of a loser I actually was. It wasn’t fair that I treated people that way. Being a bully didn’t make me feel cool, didn’t make me fit in any more than I wanted.

Being a bully made me a lowlife. I knew that this wasn’t who I wanted to be. So I made a stand.

Down with bullying.

Nek Minit...Speaking Out You may have heard of Levi Hawken – whether this is as a world class skateboarder, a designer – or as the guy behind Nek Minit. Well, he’s also pretty big on standing up against bullying.

Blue Light and Youthline are partnering up with Levi in an anti-bullying campaign called Be The Change.

You may have already seen it on your social media newsfeeds, or on YouTube.

They’ve created a video with a message about standing up for your mates and talking to others when you’re going through a rough time.

Stand By Your Mates The Be The Change campaign came to fruition after a hui was held, where over sixty young people met to talk about bullying. Be The Change is about empowering you, as a young person, to take notice of what’s happening with your friends.

It’s about standing by your friends, particularly when they seem to be having a tough time.

Levi Hawken joined the campaign because he liked the concept of ‘being the change’ and encouraging young people to talk it out.

“It’s about taking ownership of the situation and your own behaviour,” he says. “Young people should stand by their mates. Don’t be a bystander; if you see someone having a tough time, take the time to stop and ask if they’re okay. It might be what they need to keep going.”

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I’ll put my hand up. I’ve been a bully. I look back and think about just how much of a loser I actually was. Being a bully didn’t make me feel cool, didn’t make me fit in any more than I wanted. I knew that this wasn’t who I wanted to be

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Check Yourself I remember a time when I was a bit younger, in primary school. There were four boys who were ‘cool’ and I really wanted to be like them. I really wanted to hang out with them, despite being a year younger.

a bully. I remember thinking ‘I’m not a bully, I’m just joking’. But now that I look back on it, I realise I definitely was a bully. It sucked. I am glad now that I was mature enough to make the change and become a better person.

I still remember the feeling of rejection and just how upset I was when they didn’t accept me as their friend. I cried so much when I got home.

I remember being told by my parents; ‘ignore them’ and ‘just hang out with your friends’; and that’s exactly what I did. It was a piece of advice that may seem very simple, but is very effective.

Always look out for your friends. They are the ones who will be with you for a long time, through bad and good. Be a real friend to your friends; make sure they’re okay.

When I got to high school, I wish I had remembered my morals – and not turned into

There are plenty of role models in your community. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you’re feeling alone.

Be The Change.

Look out for events and programmes run

by Blue Light, by visiting www.bluelight. co.nz or www.facebook.com/NZBlueLight.

To sign up to receive Youthline’s youth-led magazine, with lots of info and interviews with awesome, inspiring people, email Chloe@Youthline.co.nz and check out www.youthline.co.nz or www.facebook. com/youthline.changing.lives

Check out the awesome Be the Change video here: http://youtu.be/ZT9u-MLZ3K8

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If you need to chat to someone, call their free, confidential helpline on 0800 37 66 33 or Free TXT them on 234.

Still shots from Be the Change Video

Don’t Wait for Change.

Be the Change.

Bullying isn’t always physical It can be verbal, intimidation, cyber bullying.

WHERE CAN YOU GO FOR HELP? Call Youthline’s helpline on 0800 376633, free text 234 or email us on talk@youthline.co.nz

WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Support your friends • Talk to your friend and listen to what they have to say • Encourage them to talk to you or someone else they trust • Contact Youthline for help and advice • Talk to your friend and tell them bullying isn’t OK Check out the awesome Be the Change video here: http://youtu.be/ZT9u-MLZ3K8

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Levi Hawken Being a young person isn’t always easy, and often life can be really difficult and things can feel unfair.

Sometimes it can feel as though there is no way through. But no matter what, there is always something you can do.

The simple act of talking to someone can make things seem clearer.

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Sign up to receive Youthline’s youth led magazine, Heyday – with lots of info for youth and interviews with awesome, inspiring people – by emailing chloe@youthline.co.nz Why not get involved in spreading the anti-bullying message by entering the Blue Light Create an Anti-Bullying TV Commercial competition 2014.

$4,000 in cash prizes to be won!

For details, visit www.bluelight.co.nz/national-events or email ruth@bluelight.co.nz

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Summer is not all beach parties and daisy chains, oh no. There are important decisions to be made – such as which festival to go to! We know, life is hard.

There are so many choices these days.

But don’t worry, ANGIE MILLS is here to shed some light on just a few of the options.

Laneway Time/Space Co-ordinates: January 27 Silo Park, Auckland Headlining: Chvrches, Danny Brown, Daughter, Haim The Vibe: Deemed ‘one for the hipster crowd,’ (I just made that up), Australian indie festival Laneway has managed to drum up quite a following in its short life span on NZ shores.

For the day of the fest, Silo Park essentially becomes a music lover’s suburban playground, providing stage time for bands you may not have heard of yet, but you probably should.

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Parachute

Time/Space Co-ordinates: December 29 – 31 Waihoka Estate, Gisborne

Time/Space Co-ordinates: January 24 – 26 Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Headlining: Rudimental (DJ set), Wiz Khalifa, Empire of the Sun, Shapeshifter

Headlining: Dave Dobbyn, Stan Walker, Ruby Frost, Ginny Blackmore, The Devil Wears Prada

The Vibe: The juggernaut of NYE festivals and also probably the better known of any in NZ, Rhythm and Vines is a three-day party and the biggest festival in New Zealand. The first was held in 2003 with an attendance of only 1,800, but since has grown to accommodate 32,000. Empire of the Sun performed in 2009 and are returning this year as one of the headlining acts.

The Vibe: Parachute always manages to bring a surprisingly eclectic mix of artists, successfully breaking stereotypes of Christian music being preachy church hymns and such. It is the largest Christian music festival in the Southern Hemisphere, drawing crowds of around 20,000 people.

Big Day Out Time/Space Co-ordinates: January 17 Western Springs, Auckland Headlining: Blur, Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Snoop Lion The Vibe: BDO smells like teen spirit, assuming the word ‘teen’ still applies to those decades older also. January marks BDO’s big comeback to NZ. The festival organisers can always be trusted to come up with something unexpected, and ensure a line-up which stands out above others. BDO is the biggest touring music festival in the world.

La De Da Time/Space Co-ordinates: December 30 – 31 Daisy Bank Farm, Martinborough Headlining: A$AP Rocky, Kora, Ladi6 The Vibe: A relative newcomer on the festival circuit, La De Da is the only NYE festival in the lower North Island, and is gaining notoriety for bringing top international hip hop acts to the country.

Of course, this adds to a line-up of homegrown brilliance, not to mention a wicked festival location, where the sun shines constantly (truly).

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Runnin’

to the Top However Dallas’ focus and aspiration has made him one of NZ’s most successful current artists and it isn’t a position he is taking for granted.

For the Auckland-based artist who has had regular stints either living or touring the US, this interview could be in relation to nearly anything.

“You can’t just always be focused on this one endeavour you’re working on,” he says. “There are other things that are going to take over, like family and all those other things that come into your life. Right now, that’s what’s great; I’m in a position where I can concentrate on this creative endeavour.”

The night prior, David Dallas performed alongside Just Blaze and P-Money at a 30th anniversary event for G-Shock. His new album Falling Into Place just had dropped, featuring Ruby Frost, PNC, Sid Diamond and Mareko. The album’s first single Runnin’ has been picked up by EA Sports for their FIFA 14 soundtrack. And then there’s the recent announcement that David will be opening for Eminem next year.

Between heading out on the road the next day, as well as prepping for a return to Rhythm and Vines at the end of the year, there is enough going on for David in his career to constitute the album title.

Unlike many of his counterparts, he is not releasing an album which is conceptual in any way, nor has it distinct ideas or themes. “It’s more just about songs,” he says, “whether I’m feeling one way or another. “ His inspiration for the record also sets him apart. “There are some people who are, like ‘oh I wrote my best music when I was tormented or going through heartbreak’ and stuff like that. All that stuff sucks for me.

I work better when I’m happy, and when I know I am in a stable place.

When I know there is going to be food on the table and we’re going to be able to make rain.”

Pair this straight-talking manner with his desire to stay away from the current sounds of the radio (“I’ve been like that since I was young,” he laughs), and you have something that would not necessarily sit in the mainstream market.

The highlight of the rapper’s year so far was completing Falling Into Place and realising he had something he was happy with.

“It was on the second or third listen that... it clicked for me. I was like ‘oh yeah, this is alright’,” he laughs.

David is confident in what he and producers Fire & Ice (Jordan and Aaron Iusitini) have created. He is now interested in seeing how the record will be received. “I’m anxious, but eager…hopefully people like the songs and resonate with them.

I just want to keep putting out quality work.”

Judging from the success of the music video for Runnin’, Dallas should not be worried. Shot in Hokianga, the clip gained 70,000 YouTube hits in one week. For the artist, creating a sight companion for his tracks is just as important as the music itself.

“So much of our musical discovery comes from videos…if it’s a cool music video and a cool artist; you get way more of a sense of identity.”

The conversation finally shifts to Rhythm and Vines, the three-day festival in anticipation of the New Year, which David and his band also played in 2011. He will be shoulder-toshoulder with acts such as Rudimental, Empire of the Sun and Flux Pavillion.

“Those weeks leading up to [RnV] will be quite hectic and stressful,” says David. “I want to do something great, because last time we played, it was an amazing experience.”

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So You Want To

Start Your Own Festival?

Hamish Pinkham founded Rhythm and Vines when he was only 21, while attending Otago University. It is now one of NZ’s biggest music festivals and is in its 11th year. Hamish was recently awarded the 2013 PATA Young Tourism Leader Award. We asked him for his top five tips for creating a successful festival.

1. Think of an original venue.

Find somewhere with x-factor that you never get the chance to visit.

A unique venue is worth as much as, if not more than a headliner.

2. Take the audience on a journey. Imagine how they will feel throughout the festival; their energy levels from start to finish and when the climax will be. Build the entertainment to suit.

3. Have fun! Do it for the right reasons. Every projects needs to be

Hamish Pinkham

PRASHAN CASINADER chats to one of the local highlights of the upcoming Rhythm and Vines, David Dallas.

commercially viable and sustainable, but you need to be passionate. Your enjoyment will shine through and encourage others to get behind you.

4. Surround yourself with the right people. Get advice from professionals. Approach a mentor.

Realise you only know what you know and learn from others.

Never be afraid to ask questions.

5. Don’t be scared to say ‘no’.

Make a plan and stick to it. You will get respect in the long run.

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Ginny Blackmore:

I Need to Sing

One of the highlights of Parachute 2014 is sure to be the very lovely Ginny Blackmore. Originally from Auckland, the singer/ songwriter began her career in London before being signed to Californian label, Epic Records. On November 15, Ginny will play a one-off, headlining show in her hometown, where she’ll be performing, amongst others, her number one platinum hit single Bones and new single SFM (Sing For Me). STEPHEN GALLAGHER caught up with the rising popstar.

How does life feel after the success of Bones?

Bones feels like the first little stepping stone. Its success is a massive encouragement to keep going. I had no idea when I wrote it one night that it would change my life, but I’m so glad it did. I’ve been wanting this life for a long time.

You wrote songs for many artists, such as Christina Aguilera and Adam Lambert.

How does it feel hearing them sing songs you wrote?

Both Christina and Adam have killer voices, so I was anxious to hear them on my tracks. I grew up listening to Christina on the daily, so having her sit next to me and sing my song into my ear was crazy. I held it together at the studio, but had a little cry back at my hotel.

Do you now feel more comfortable being in the charts singing your own songs?

Yes. As much as I love songwriting for other people, I need to sing.

And most songs I write are genuinely from my heart, so when I perform they paint the whole picture that I was I intending. It feels amazing.

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My advice is to focus really hard on your musical skill before anything else

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You left school at 16 to pursue a career as a musician. How old were you when you knew that’s what you wanted to be?

I grew up in musical theatre and in dance and vocal crews all through my childhood. I always knew music was probably my thing. But it was around 15 that I became desperate to do it full-time and couldn’t wait to leave school.

How much time do you spend in NZ? I try to get home a couple of times a year. But lately it’s been more often because I’ve been promoting Bones and SFM. So, yay!

You got to perform at X Factor NZ this year; how was that?

X Factor was only my third live TV performance and by far the hardest, because there was so much noise in the theatre. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the contestants and how hard it is to do an amazing job in that environment. It was a great experience and it sent Bones to number one on iTunes by the end of the night.

You’re signed to Epic Records which is run by L.A. Reid.

What’s he like?

L.A. Reid is a passionate guy.

He was there when I signed the deal.

He holds dinners for all his artists and staff to hang out and meet, and invited my parents to visit the office. He chatted with them and was lovely. He’s a very hands-on, cool guy.

What advice do you have to people who really want to be musicians?

My advice is to focus really hard on your musical skill before anything else. Once people sit up and notice your talent, uniqueness and work ethic, they will open doors for you and the opportunities will flow.

But not before you’ve slaved over your craft. So start there!

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Two to Watch @ Big Day Out Beastwars

PleasePlease

Beastwars are likely one of the heavier acts you’ll mosh to at Big day Out come January. They have two critically acclaimed albums under their belt and have opened for legendary bands Kyuss Lives!, Melvins, and High On Fire. JACK LEONARD catches up with vocalist Matt Hyde.

I remember when I first heard Viva La Piano. I was in the car with my girlfriend at the time, driving along Lyall Bay in Wellington.

I was struck by the electro-pop fusion, thinking ‘wow, this is a damn catchy tune!’ Recently, I caught up with Ryan Mulligan, one half of the duo responsible for that tune, PleasePlease. Ryan and his counterpart Antony Jeffares have been making waves after the release of that debut single. By STEPHEN GALLAGHER.

Does the name Beastwars come from Transformers? The people have to know.

I missed that Beastwars thing. I mean, I was older. Our drummer just had the name. He said he was surprised to find out it was Transformers, but who knows? I hope we get to keep the name. It’s cool, because for a certain generation, it’s something they love. The drummer and the guitarist formed the whole thing, really. When I arrived, it was already done. I was just like, ‘sweet’.

On that note, I hear that you just rolled up to practice one day and joined the band.

Yeah, I did. I saw them when they were instrumental and then it was one or two weeks later that we started. It was quite incredible, the journey, because it was just, you know, jamming.

Well, it’s always better when it comes naturally.

Yeah, I think there were no expectations, so it makes everything easy; just trying to make the best records you can make.

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was released in April. Can we count on seeing more of that?

It’s a natural thing to try different styles of speed and music. I mean, you have to transform or grow. I’ve only heard one song, really, that the guys have written for the new album, and it’s really fast. But we’re early days on the third album.

Nick Keller of Weta Workshop has done some amazing album artwork for both of your LPs so far. Can we expect to see some more of that?

Yeah, for the third record I can’t imagine anyone else would do it. We just played his 30th, actually, last week.

He’s a great guy. He’s touring America, doing Comic-Con [pop culture expo].

He was wearing a Beastwars shirt and he said he had a few people come up, a few US fans, which is really cool.

So Big Day Out in January will be Beastwars’ second. Any artists you’re looking forward to seeing?

Yeah, we’re looking forward to it. I wouldn’t mind checking out Mudhoney, ‘cause I saw them when I was young. I actually wouldn’t mind seeing Pearl Jam. When I was in England in the ‘90s I saw them. They’re a great band. Whatever bands are playing, it’s generally just a great day.

So, what’s with the name? “I’m terrible at band names; it was more Antony’s idea,” says Ryan. “He really likes the song by The Beatles, Please Please Me. He pitched it to me, and I was like, ‘sick, let’s do it!’”

PleasePlease will be performing at Big Day Out’s new venue, Western Springs. With some high class artists on the bill, January’s festival is shaping up to be a doozie.

When PleasePlease found out they were going to perform there, it came as quite a shock.

“When our manager told us, we were stoked [but we] weren’t allowed to tell anyone until it was announced.

We were super excited.”

I can sense the genuine excitement in Ryan’s voice, as if it is a boyhood dream come true. Undoubtedly it will be an incredible chance to perform in front of a huge number of people, pushing PleasePlease in a great direction.

BDO tosses up so many different artists, catering for everyone’s musical tastes. I ask Ryan who he is excited to see perform.

“The Naked And Famous,” he says.

“They’re a great New Zealand act and it’s cool to see them do so well overseas. And I’m real keen to see Snoop Dogg; I’m sure he would be awesome live. I’m not that big in to hip hop, but I think it would be epic just to see what he’s got.”

Back in July, PleasePlease opened for American electro-pop group Passion Pit, who are a massive deal; quite similar to PleasePlease, but on a world scale.

“It was awesome,” Ryan says of the experience. “We had a great response and had so much fun.

It was great because they’re this happy, electronic band and I guess that’s what we are too.”

If you’re in need of a band to associate your summer with, check out PleasePlease. With a brand new single hitting the airwaves any time soon and their stint at BDO, there’s plenty to look forward to in the months ahead.

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SOUNDS EPIC

10 Reasons Why Haim is

Your New Favourite Band

PATRICK CAMPBELL is mildly obsessed with three sisters and a mister from LA. Here’s why he reckons you should be too.

In July I travelled to Sydney to see a band that was relatively unknown in this part of the world; Haim.

I had been following them since I saw some footage of a SXSW showcase in March 2012. Then, when I found out that the closest to NZ they would be getting until next year was Sydney, I booked flights for my friend Rose and I. That may seem extreme, but this band is one of the most talked about bands of the year. Blogs are hyping them, they won the BBC Sound Of 2013 poll, and even Katy Perry loves them. They are not something to miss out on.

So, I made my way to Sydney in the school holidays and was excited to received a text from the band's bassist, Este; “Where u at!!????!!!?”. Since she gave out her number at the iTunes Festival last year, Este has become known for staying in contact with as many fans as possible.

Because of this effort on Este's part, Rose and I had the opportunity to meet the girls of the band – as well as their parents – and ended up spending the night hanging with them after the gig.

I can easily say that their concert was the best concert that I have ever been to, their music is some of the best I have heard, and they are some of the nicest and most talented people I have ever met. Because of this, I have taken it upon myself to assist the rest of NZ to fall in love with them and their music.

So, here are 10 reasons why you should love Haim.

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Their music can be described as ‘Fleetwood Mac, if you replaced Lindsay Buckingham with Beyoncé Knowles’

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Eldest sister Este has started a phenomenon known as the 'BassFace'. Whether said face is powered by the bass or by the mighty drum beats of Haim's songs, it’s very entertaining to watch her contort her face in pure joy as she plays live

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If you manage to find her phone number and contact her on WhatsApp, Este will do her best to respond. The response may or may not be entirely crafted around eight heart emojis

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Their new album Days Are Gone came out at the end of September and is topping new music lists all over the world

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Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine has allegedly been known to do what’s known as the ‘Haim dance’ whilst washing her dishes

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They were in a band with their parents for over ten years. They reunite at a church fair in LA every year, on the first weekend of Coachella Festival

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If you want to be their friend, they say that you can be, as long as you are a sibling, you can chill and you know the dances to all the classic Britney Spears songs

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Lorde loves them. After seeing them at the iTunes Festival this year, she pronounced them “fearless”, and was even spotted singing along to one of their songs Don’t Save Me

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Alana – the youngest sister – is very openly addicted to Percy Pigs. “But what are Percy Pigs?” you may ask. They are apparently a very enjoyable type of lolly that is only available from one department store in the UK

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They are headlining Laneway Festival 2014.

You will not want to miss their live show, which comes complete with a three-minute drum jam, involving all three sisters and their drummer, Dash Hutton.

L – R: Alana Haim, Patrick Campbell, Danielle Haim, Rose Riddell, Este Haim

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YOUR WORLD 10 Life Lessons From

Napoleon Dynamite #6. How to Impress That Special Someone

Every so often, a film comes right out of left field and really makes an impression. Even less often, one comes along that can teach you everything from how to ace a job interview to how to get the girl of your dreams. D-DOG – formerly known as DYLAN GOWAN – discusses the philosophical merits of a cult classic.

How do you woo the love of your life? I had no idea until Napoleon Dynamite, but now I know that all you have to do is draw her a beautiful picture of herself. Just make sure it comes from the heart.

We all remember those great films that offer us wisdom and insight.

It’s simple really, just look for something, anything – seriously I mean ANYTHING AT ALL – that you can say something nice about. For example, you could compliment a girl on her lovely keychain. I can’t tell you how much success I’ve had with this method.

#7. How to Compliment a Girl

The Shawshank Redemption tells us to hold on to hope – no matter what – and it will set you free. Forrest Gump proclaims that you should never give up on love. American Beauty shows us how we should look around and admire all of the beauty in the world. Edward Scissorhands compels us not to judge by appearances.

#8. If You Want to Look Legit, Get Some Gold Bracelets

And then there’s Napoleon Dynamite.

There are deep, important life lessons to be learnt from Napoleon Dynamite.

Here are ten of them.

I had this job interview once, so I was sure to wear my gold bracelets.

I met the interviewer, shook his hand, he saw the bracelets and I had the job. True story.

#1. How to Ask a Girl Out I don’t know about you, but before Napoleon Dynamite came out I was completely lost as to how to ask a girl out. But now I know to simply build a cake, put a little message on it, bike right up to her front door, drop it off, ring the doorbell, and get the hell out of there. It works every time.

#2. There’s Money to be Made in Selling Tupperware I used to think selling Tupperware was just something that your best friend’s mum did. But having seen Uncle Rico and Kip’s entrepreneurial prowess, I now realise there is serious money to be made. Guess what career I’m taking up when I’ve finished uni?

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#9. Girls Only Want Guys Who Have Great Skills

Illustration by Elliot Gonzales

#3. Pockets Are Great for Storing Leftovers Pockets are for more than just shoving your hanky in; they are great for storing leftovers. Let’s say you’ve just bought a nice plate of wedges and suddenly realise that you’re not hungry anymore. No problem! Simply shove the wedges, sour cream and all, into your pockets and save them for later.

#4. Never Work on a Chicken Farm I once aspired to be a farmhand at a chicken farm. Thankfully Napoleon Dynamite spared me the horrors of egg juice and being paid a dollar an hour.

#.5 Being Gangsta is a State of Mind Look at Kip; he’s not your typical gangsta, but he pulls it off. Why? Because he knows that being gangsta is just a state of mind. From now on, please refer to me as D-Dog.

Guys, you’ve got to find out what you’re best at and make absolutely sure that the girl you’re pining for knows you’re good at it. Make it as obvious as possible. Let’s say you’re great at crochet. Excellent! Crochet some lovely doilies with messages like ‘Peter 4 Jane’ and before you know it, you’ll be going steady.

I speak from personal experience.

#10. Follow Your Heart I’ll end with the wise words of my main man, Napoleon: “Just follow your heart. That’s what I do”.

OM NOM NOM Confessions of a Real-Life Cookie Monster (Or: How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies) Ever since their accidental creation, way back when in 1930 (legit fact, according to Wikipedia), chocolate chip cookies have been truly one of those all-time classics.

Self-professed cookie fiend MORGAN PROBERT shows you how to get a one-way ticket to Yum Town, in seven easy steps.

Ingredients 250g of butter, softened 1 cup of white sugar 1 cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons of hot water ½ teaspoon of salt As many dark chocolate chips as the heart desires!

(Or chopped nuts, or M&Ms...)!

Chocolate chip cookies are a personal favourite of mine for baking. As well as tasting like heaven, they’re incredibly simple and speedy to make.

The following recipe takes about twenty minutes to prepare and about ten minutes to cook. I’ve personally managed to get thirty cookies out of it, but this could easily vary depending on your taste, need, or sweet-tooth… or all three – who am I to say?

Read on, and I’ll show you how to make some chocolatey deliciousness of your own.

Step 1: Heat It Get started by preparing all your ingredients, then preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius. Once that’s done, you need to cream together 250g of butter, one cup of white sugar and one cup of brown sugar in a bowl.

Step 6: Get Your Cookie On! (The Tray) Photos by Jasmine-Rose Andrews

Step 4: Cookies Are Nearly Here Measure out three cups of all-purpose flour. There is a danger of creating a mess at this stage and flour can be a devil to clean (flour + water = glue!). So, add and stir in the flour bit by bit.

When you add the flour, the dough is going to get very thick, very quickly. Be sure to use a bit of elbow grease to ensure that the mixture is even and delicious-looking, without the powdery clumps.

By this stage, it should be looking less like a mixture of random things and more like a dough. This is a good sign, people! Cookies are nearly here.

Once that’s all done, grab yourself a metal tray of decent size and line it with baking paper. Roll the cookie dough into balls (I’d recommend walnutsized) and arrange them on the tray. For your first batch it’s best to give them a reasonable amount of space, because it’s hard to tell just how far out these things are going to spread. Be sure to press them down with a fork before you continue.

Get your cookies baking for about ten minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned. Get them out of the oven once they reach this stage, but don’t chow into the yum-ness just yet! Be patient; your mouth will thank you. Give the cookies a moment to set, and then transfer to a wire tray to cool down.

Step 2: Beat It Next, you have to separately beat in two eggs, then stir in two teaspoons of vanilla essence.

Step 5: Choc-Attack And now we get to the point of adding the deliciousness. Get a heap of chocolate chips (I say dark chocolate because they create a far richer taste) and add as many as your unique sweet-tooth can handle. Give it a good stir so that the chocolate chips are spread evenly through the dough.

Step 3: Add Some More Stuff

And then… add a little more chocolate chip action.

Add one teaspoon of baking soda to two teaspoons of hot water, then give it a stir to dissolve. Next, add it to the buttery-sugary-eggy mixture with half a teaspoon of salt. Give it a good stir.

Perfect. Now, if all has gone to plan, you should have some pretty beautiful-looking dough. If you have the self-control to not nibble on it at this stage, then I envy you. You have the self-control of gods.

Step 7: We Are Now Arriving at Yum Town Now enjoy your cookies, you devils! They should be almost crunchy around the edges, but still soft in the middle; more or less an ideal cookie!

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LOOKIN’ GOOD

Epic Beauty Fails

Maintaining a decent appearance can be a very difficult game to master. Perfecting techniques, finding out what looks good and what doesn’t; it can be a rough road.

NATASHA THYNE helps steer you through the dangers of bad tan-lines and wrong-town eyebrows.

And How To Avoid Them

I believe it was the great Thomas Edison who once said “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” And boy, do I know how he felt.

Nowadays, I consider myself to be quite the make-up connoisseur, but it was most certainly not always that way.

I want you to be spared the pain of making the same blunders myself and many others before me have made. So, here are four of the most common make-up and beauty mistakes – and some tips to combat them.

FAIL #1: Massacred Brows (Put. The Tweezers. DOWN.) Eyebrows are so important to the overall look of the face. Why do you think we see models with massive natural power brows (here’s looking at you, Cara Delevingne)?

It’s said that eyes are ‘the windows to the soul’. So, by my logic, that makes brows the ever-important curtains.

Now, I don’t know about your personal aesthetic, but I don’t want tatty blinds in my Hollywood mansion, or on my face. Yet that doesn’t seem to stop us getting very pluck-happy with those tweezers.

When I was younger, I decided to pluck my brows. And when I say ‘pluck’, I mean ‘massacre’, to the point where I over-plucked so badly they didn’t grow back for a whole year.

The tadpole look may have worked in the ‘20s, but can you imagine a whole year with a sliver of a brow?

Bonus Tip: Always remember my favourite mantra: FAIL #2: Freaky Foundation ‘Eyebrows are sisters, That Reminds You of Ablisa’s not twins’!

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My tip for the perfect brow is: the fuller and more natural, the better.

I would also recommend getting them professionally done, even if it’s just once to get the perfect shape for your face. Then you can maintain them yourself to save cash.

Bonus Tip: If it all goes horribly wrong, $8 skincoloured tights from the supermarket are a lifesaver cover-up.

FAIL #3: Fake Tan That Looks Like it’s Been Applied By a Toddler, in the Dark Fake tan is my best friend and my eternal enemy. The amount of times I have left the house wearing questionable fake tan haunts me greatly.

Whilst being orange should be classified as a crime, I have to say it’s not the worst fake tanning offense.

That would be tanning only certain parts of one’s body.

But I get it, I’ve been down that road; you’re running out of time, you want a bit of colour – no-one will notice if you only do your legs.

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Finding a foundation to flawlessly match your skintone is an arduous task, but one that should not be bypassed. The foundation you choose should blend effortlessly with the colour of your neck and give the appearance it’s your natural skin.

Unfortunately for some people, the no-makeup illusion is shattered, with that beautiful harsh line of unblended foundation right on the jaw line. Yummy.

The importance of blending and matching became evident to me after

watching Ablisa’s X Factor audition in HD a few years back. I was officially scarred for life.

When picking your foundation, match it to the skin on your neck, and check it out in natural daylight to make sure it’s a true match. Again, if you’re struggling, ask a professional at a department store make-up counter to find the right shade for you.

FAIL #4: Corpse-like Pale Lippy (Unless You’re An Extra on Walking Dead)

They always notice.

If you plan to tan, always leave time to do your entire body, or at least all the bits that are on display. This includes hands and feet. There is no greater tell-tale sign than a bronzed body and a hand as white as the driven snow.

A few trends ago it was all the rage to wear a nude lip. It was about the same time that zombies made their big comeback. Very apt, because everyone looked like the walking dead.

Pale and nude lipsticks are, in my opinion, not a good look. They wash you out, make you look ill and can make your teeth look yellow and stained.

Thankfully bright lips are back and every one looks healthy again. My top tip for picking a lippy? Never go lighter than your gum colour.

Mane!

Tame That

So, you’re going for ‘casually dishevelled’, but end up with more of a ‘dragged backwards through a hedge’ vibe? Maybe you should try Sleptin Paste from Create Havoc. JORDAN MURRAY and JESSE CARPENTER put this new product to the test.

Jordan’s Verdict: Perfect For Manga Characters And Rockstars If you’re looking to emulate the hairstyle of your favourite Yu-Gi-Oh or Dragonball Z character, then Create Havoc’s Sleptin has got you covered!

The front of the bottle promises the strongest hold factor they’ve got and I never doubted it for one second.

As soon as you squeeze the white paste into your hand you can feel the familiar thickness and sheen of your favourite hair wax, but without having to dig around in a silly little tin. Plus it smells nice!

I am a guy with curly, thick and generally uncooperative hair. It’s hard to find any hair product that will even make a dent in my mop, let alone one that will let me style it AND keep it that

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way for the rest of the day. Sleptin does all that and more, leaving me with a nice matte finish.

Whether you’re a teenage band member with a rockstar hairdo to maintain, or the kid who brings the teacher an apple and needs something to keep that combover looking pristine, Sleptin comes highly recommended.

LOOKIN’ GOOD Jesse’s Verdict: Sleptin Lives Up To Its Name I always wants to look good wherever I go. My hair is my number one concern; I put a lot of effort into styling it and always make sure to use the best products.

I was a bit sceptical at first: would Sleptin would work as well as some of my other products? After using it though, I was definitely impressed.

It really lives up to its name, because you can style your hair to give it that messy ‘just got out of bed’ look, without it falling out of place.

The problem with gel products is that, when washing the remains off your hands, they stick. I didn’t have this issue with Sleptin; it came off straight away.

It smells fresh, like the smell of a new hair cut. The container is easy

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to open and the lid just clicks back into place, so you never have to worry about it drying out. The container sits upwards, so the gel can move to the bottom of it; you will never have to be digging your fingers into it just to get the last bit out.

Sleptin washes out easily in the shower, unlike some other products. I definitely recommend you try it; I will certainly be using it a lot more often.

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SPEAK TO US ABOUT A RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT CAN HELP.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS Fix Up, Look Sharp!

Everyone’s favourite – exam season – is coming up soon. Hooray!

We all know that to operate at our best we need good quality sleep, nutritious food, an active lifestyle and good time management skills. But what if you’re still not smashing life? Is there anything that can help you to be less stressed, better rested and more focused? Maybe... Our Mavericks put four products to the test.

Chillax Natural Sleep Support Drink Chillax is a natural cherry juice drink with lactium, a milk protein with anti-stress properties. It is meant to help you get to sleep – and stay asleep through the night. I took a 90ml single-serve bottle three nights in a row. I was expecting something bitter or unpleasant, but I was surprised to find it was easy to drink, with a tangy cherry taste. For someone having sleeping issues, it’s worth a shot – LACEE PILGRIM

Hairy Lemon Effervescent Tablets Lying somewhere in between Berocca and an energy drink, Hairy Lemon gives you the energy boost that you need, and the radioactive-coloured urine that you desire. Put two of these bad boys in a tall glass of water with a few cubes of ice and this sweet, refreshing concoction will have the morning’s grogginess flowing out of you in a very literal sense – JACK LEONARD

Lifestream Spirulina Blue I need a lot of energy every day for all that I need to do at tech, Girl Guides and home. I’m up most days at 5:45am, and I only get to sleep between 11:00pm and 1:00am.

After taking Lifestream Spirulina Blue tablets for three weeks, I feel like I have more energy for my busy days. This product claims to have 50% more spirulina than any other source – LISA BENTLEY

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Swisse Memory + Focus Coming off the back of a 48-hour sleep deprivation stint for final hand-ins, and I really only have good things to say about the Swisse Memory + Focus tablets. They won’t keep you awake all night, but instead they provide a subtle, yet noticeable sharpening, that helps you to focus more easily.

I’ve been taking them for the last three weeks, and while I can’t say I noticed a difference in sleep patterns, I have been finding that when I do sit down to do some work, it’s considerably easier to articulate my ideas and get them down on the paper. Helpful. I would use these again – JORDAN MURRAY

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SUMMER FUN A Life More

Adventurous

Got plans for summer? You could be sleeping under the stars near Lake Karapiro, or windsurfing on Lake Te Anau.

How does a trip to Stewart Island sound?

Or a week of surfing in Raglan?

By ERICA McQUEEN. If you’re keen for a fun-filled adventure this summer Scripture Union New Zealand (SUNZ) has got you covered.

SUNZ has been running camps in the school holidays for nearly 80 years. They are a great way to explore some of the stunning, scenic locations New Zealand has to offer.

Just before she hopped on a barge to Ponui in the October holidays, I sat down with my sister, a SUNZ camp regular. I wanted to quiz her on what the camps are like and what keeps her going back.

What sort of things do you do on camp?

Biscuiting, kayaking, snowboarding, group challenges, bush walks, swimming, sailing, sleep outs, team games, sports, rockclimbing, singing, night games, camp fires.

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What’s your favourite thing about the SUNZ camps?

It’s always an adventure! It's fun hanging out with new people and making friends.

Is the food any good?

Yes, they have great chefs. There’s always lots of variety and tastiness.

When camp’s over, how do you feel?

Definitely more alive and refreshed.

It’s exhausting, but always worth it.

Ponui Xtreme will be your fourth camp. Why do you keep going back?

Because they are fun and interesting, adventurous and enjoyable.

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There are over ten camps running this summer, from the far north to the deep south. No matter which camp you choose, you’ll be well looked after by experienced leaders and come away with memories to last a lifetime. For more info, check out www.sunz.org.nz

ZEAL NEWS st Ar ti iv e ct Co ll e

Back – and Better Than Ever Photos taken by Wai Mulqueen

Zeal Artist Collective hath returned, with a pretty new face and fresh purpose; to promote free and informative dialogue for those in the NZ music, recording and creative industries. This goes for both in person and online, and maybe elsewhere, depending on how they go.

Each monthly workshop at Zeal Artist Collective features industry experts sharing valuable insights on a range of topics. They'll be talking about recording, promo, music vids, copyright and how to get big like Lorde.

An open forum is provided at the end of each workshop, where attendees can ask questions and engage in dialogue. Clips of Zeal Artist Collective talks have been uploaded to YouTube and made accessible to that kid in Motueka writing great trap beats, as well as others.

So Far, So Good Over the past few months, this forum for young creative folks has run some fantastic chat sessions with voices of the NZ music and entertainment industry.

The August event featured a panel on social media, including Paul McLaney (Mushroom Music Group), Connor Nestor (TVNZ U), Izzy Lo Iacono (Rhythm and Vines) and Dan Clist (Kiwi FM). Videos from the evening are now

Dan Clist (Kiwi FM, theaudience.co.nz), Izzy Lo Iacono (Rhythm and Vines), Connor Nestor (TVNZ U, George FM).

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Word on the Street

online, with a conversation about Lorde gaining particular attention.

Here’s what people are saying about Zeal Artist Collective: “[Artist Collective] sounds rad,” – RANDA

The September event focused on festivals, gigs, touring and event management. It featured a panel including Sarin Moddle (95bfm), Ryan Kershaw (IMNZ, NZ Underground Festival) and Savina Kim (The Edge venues).

Get Involved Zeal Artist Collective is a free event held on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Zeal West (in Auckland). Stay tuned via Facebook.

Come along to the next event, which will cover the topic 'Radio and Music Videos'.

Held on November 13, it will feature NZ On Air, a top radio plugger, a television programmer and a rock star or two.

“If it was going when I was in my prime teenage years I probably would have spent more time in West Auckland,” – CONNOR NESTOR “Artist Collective does some brilliant stuff for young artists, much like TV penguins did for me when I was younger, specifically Pingu and the Kiwi icon Squirt”– DAN CLIST “I wish I had a place like this when I was younger”– SAVINA KIM

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Evan Sinton

If you’re unable to make it along to the event, or want to catch up on past topics, footage from Zeal Artist Collective can be watched online for free, at http://www.youtube.com/ zealvoice.

Zeal Artist Collective is run in partnership with the New Zealand Music Commission and Recorded Music NZ. Twitter: @ZealAC | Instagram: #ZealAC Facebook: facebook.com/zealartistcollective

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Come and join the party,

yah?!

Illustration galleries from the country’s top young artists

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SPORT I Wish I Was a

Baller...

Three-point play, triple double, alley-oop.

No, this isn’t an alien language. This my friends, is basketball. ‘Oh Space Jam? I love that movie!’ Oh sweet, I guess you guys have some knowledge, then? I can dig it.

By STEPHEN GALLAGHER. Basketball is the sport of kings. Not really – I think that’s horse racing – but as long as you don’t tell anyone, we can get away with it.

You may know of the New Zealand Breakers, a championship team based out of the North Shore Events Centre and Vector Arena in Auckland.

The three-time champions have bamboozled, wowed and stunned their Australian counterparts and fans over the last few years. It’s an amazing ride being a Breakers fan; they are making b-ball a desirable sport to play for young kids all over Aotearoa.

The Breakers include household names such as Thomas Abercrombie, C.J. Bruton, and Alex ‘The Chief’ Pledger; guys that are simply awesome on the court. If you haven’t seen them play, I suggest that this coming NBL (National Basketball League) season, you spend some time watching.

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You don’t have to look far to see international basketball success from Aotearoa. Big ol’ Steve Adams, he was drafted twelfth in the NBA (America’s National Basketball Association) for the coming season; an amazing feat for a Kiwi. Plenty of times in high school I saw Steve single-handedly disband teams, including my own. This guy now has the world in his hands, and he will be a brilliant role model for young people all over the world. It doesn’t matter where you come from, you can make it!

B-ball is a brilliant social sport. Back at Upper Hutt College in Wellington, we’d spend countless hours at lunch time or after school playing. My friends and I would have a basketball near us at all times. It’s easy to get a few friends (or even just you) to shoot hoops and make the most of every opportunity you get.

Once you start to learn the skills, you start getting a bit more tricky with the things you’re able to do.

With confidence growing, you’ll realise that you could make it as a star player too.

Once you start to learn the skills, you start getting a bit more tricky with the things you’re able to do. With confidence growing, you’ll realise that you could make it as a star player too

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Basketball is a sport that anyone can get amongst.

It’s fun, social and easy to play. So now that daylight savings is here, make the most of it and have a go!

Breakers: The Making of New Zealand’s Champion Team As a basketball fan since my primary school days, I am the proud owner of plenty of basketball apparel. I especially love my #55 Gary Wilkinson Breakers jersey, which I wear at least once a week.

The Breakers are a team that represent everything that’s good in basketball in New Zealand.

In Marc Hinton’s book Breakers: The Making Of New Zealand’s Champion Team, there are plenty of insights into how this club has grown. It showed me so much more than just the performances on the court, helping me understand why the Breakers have done the ‘threepeat’.

I fell in love with my team on a whole new level in this book. It’s a very honest and raw insight on just what happens when hard work pays off.

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It doesn’t happen overnight and Breakers shows you that. This is a book for any budding sports star wanting to learn what it takes to take your game the extra mile.

The book opens with a foreword from former coach Andrej Lemanis, who was at the helm through some tough times, as well as the most successful.

It doesn’t take long to understand why he has done so well. Now the head coach of Australia’s national side, Lemanis is humble in every sense of the word; a true hero for this club.

There are some great acrobatic shots of players in mid-air, getting ready to dunk or in a jump shot. These are

pictures that frame just how much concentration, effort and skill go into a single moment in basketball.

With plenty of stats in the back, you can follow who has been the best Breaker in history. You’re able to follow just how much analysis is done in the game, which makes being a fan that much better.

With a brand new era getting underway, under coach Dean Vickerman, who knows what the next season holds for the Breakers?

No doubt it will be filled with guts, determination and a close group of guys all with the same goal: Two points and four titles.

YOUR WORLD

The Importance of Giving Blood Selwyn College student Liam Fisher is already thinking of others, after what he initially thought to be a skateboarding injury turned out to be a cancerous tumour.

By JORDAN MURRAY.

When staff from the NZ Blood Service went to Wellington College to give a presentation, MORGAN PROBERT was introduced to the prospect of donating blood. Once the presentation was over, he was quick to volunteer.

Twelve months ago, Liam was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that starts in the bone. It was in his leg; an injury he thought had been inflicted while skateboarding.

After a human bone transplant in his shin and twelve rounds of intensive chemotherapy, Liam was left not only feeling horrible, but also without the ability to produce his own red blood cells. He needed several blood transfusions, including four units of platelets.

In total, 21 donors helped save his life.

Blood transfusions are a very important part of most cancer patients’ treatment. According to NZ Blood Service, “over 26% of all red blood cells from donated blood are used for treatment of cancer patients.

Many people think most donated blood is used for accident victims, but this is not the case.”

Liam says he felt terrible. “All I wanted to do was pull the curtains and curl up in a ball.” He didn’t however, and once his treatment was complete, Liam helped organise the NZ Blood Service to visit his school in

What Can I Expect When Donating?

A few weeks after I volunteered, NZ Blood Service came and set up shop in the school’s Atrium. After confirming our eligibility against NZ Blood Service criteria, each individual donor had their blood tested for their haemoglobin count. If their count was too low or too high, they weren’t able to donate.

"Like" us on Facebook and call us on 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448325) to find out more information Kohimarama, Auckland, so students and staff could donate blood.

“I am done with needing blood, but there are lots of kids who are worse off than me who are going through treatment and need it,” said the 14-year-old.

Approximately 42,000 people every year need blood or blood products. Its important that we, today’s youth, become tomorrow’s active donors.

For those of us that could donate, we were led to large reclining chairs where the magic would happen. Bar the pinch of the needle, the process of losing blood is rather painless. The trick is not to think about what’s happening.

Once it was all over and we’d been rested up to the satisfaction of the workers, we were shown to tables stacked with biscuits and coffee, which were promptly destroyed by the newlydepleted boys. Since that day I have made a second donation to the NZ Blood Service and plan to make more in the future.

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Your Future, Right Here Children are our future, or so they all tell us. However, the reality in NZ is pretty grim. With youth unemployment the highest it’s been in thirty years, our country appears to be failing the future generation. But Kiwis are an enterprising bunch, always looking for practical solutions to the Big Problems. This is where the tireless and passionate work of programmes such as Youth Service West steps in. By JASON KIM. Youth Service West works with 16 to 17-year-olds in the Waitakere area, who have left school or are at risk of leaving school.

Rather than just lecturing, Youth Service West provides practical solutions to help you create a good future for yourself, by providing the tools and guidance you need to achieve your goals.

Also, Youth Service West will make sure you have all the tools necessary to succeed and thrive in whatever you do. For example, they can help you to get your driver’s licence, to ensure that you’re able to get to work on time.

Instead of being lumped with a guidance counsellor that you don’t believe really understands you, at Youth Service West you will be paired with a personal advisor who can give you For no charge at all, Youth Service support, guidance and encouragement West can help you if you're looking through what can be a challenging to get into study or work-based process. The personal advisors are all training. This includes helping young adults who are not far removed achieve NCEA level one and two, and from where you’re at now; they were in looking for employment or workTEARAWAY MAG no ipad ctp.pdf 1 3/10/13 12:00 PM your shoes just a few years ago. based learning.

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By getting to know you as a person, and discussing your goals and any potential obstacles, Youth Service West can After a rocky school career which ended in expulsion, Josh found himself devise an action plan that has a better chance of long-term success. And while rudderless and heading down a bad path. It was not until he was convicted getting there is half the battle, they for aggravated robbery, however, that understand that staying the course can he was referred to Youth Service West sometimes be just as challenging; Youth Service West will continue to check in by his bail support person. with you to make sure you’re still on the While the school system failed to get right track. through to him, Youth Service West managed to connect with him, thanks If you find that you’re in a rut, or just need somewhere to turn for advice or to the help of his personal advisor guidance to get yourself on the right Jackie, who Josh says is always there track, Youth Service West is your future, for him. right here.

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DON’T BE AN EGG! Things You’ll Wish You Knew, Later

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to Starting Uni

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After 13 years of schooling, you’re ready to make the big leap. And as every American Pie movie is quick to tell you, uni can be the best three (or four, or five) years of your life. But as always, life does not necessarily follow the same script as a Hollywood blockbuster.

By JASON KIM. After five years of university, I feel like I have some wise words that I wish someone had passed on to me before my first year. So, I’ve prepared a bit of a roadmap of how to best maximise your uni experience.

#1. Go To Class

#2. Be Wise About Temptations

I know, this seems like a strange thing to say.

If you’ve made it to uni, you likely have the drive and discipline to get to school every day, do your homework and cram enough before your exams to get your UE. But uni is a completely different animal, with different norms and expectations.

Uni is known as a place of hedonistic exploration of boundaries. By the time you get there you’ll most likely be 18 (or not far off), so I’m not gonna lecture you about ‘life choices’ and the like.

There’s no home room teacher to mark your attendance, no dean to call your parents and tell them you’ve skived class, and you’ll probably have the freedom to choose what time your classes will be.

It’s easy to fall into a sense of complacency in your first semester; I know I did. You possibly have the most freedom you’ve ever had in your life.

In Auckland for example, with Albert Park, Queen Street and their various enticements beckoning, it’s much too easy to fall into temptation. Don’t.

Compared to the eight-to-three grind of high school, your actual class hours will be much less onerous. Even if you think you aren’t following the material (or that it’s too easy), just the physical act of going to class can mean better grades.

Keep up with any readings you have been assigned. Some students DO get good grades regardless, but better safe than sorry!

Especially if you’re taking a competitive degree, like law or medicine, you have to realise that you’re not necessarily the smartest kid in the room any more. EVERYONE at uni is pretty smart; what will get you ahead is work ethic and discipline.

The big trade-off for your newfound freedom at uni is the greater responsibility that you have to make sure that you are on top of your work.

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But as mentioned above, your newfound freedom comes with an expectation that you’ll be able to handle it like an adult. What does that mean? Here are some examples.

I talked about this in my Term 2 Don’t Be An Egg! column about safe sex, but it bears mentioning again. All sex must be consensual, and an intoxicated person cannot give consent.

Some studies place an estimate of one in four women experiencing sexual assault at uni.

Drunken hook-ups may seem a university rite of passage, but I would strongly advise against them.

Drinking before class. Don’t be stupid.

You can’t wait just a few hours until you’re done for the day? You may think you’re being edgy or cool, but joke’s on you; you’re plonking down a large amount of money to be at uni. Why waste thousands of dollars?

Drinking on a school night. While I would personally advise against it, universities often schedule steins on weeknights. A stein is a monthly party hosted by each faculty at a club venue, so you can get to know your peers away from class. They’re not for everyone, but I think going to at least one should be on your uni bucket list. You’ll feel horrible the next day, but every so often they can be a good way to make new friends. Remember to take it easy – and don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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The big trade-off for your newfound freedom at uni is the greater responsibility that you have to make sure that you are on top of your work.

#3. Branch Out

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Unlike high school, where you see your classmates every day – in the same classes, sitting at the same table – at uni, it can be a little more difficult to make new friends.

A vast majority of my friends from high school have not deviated from our same friendship circles. But the ones who have made a bunch of new friends have one thing in common: joining a club.

At my uni there are almost 100 different clubs, encompassing a massive variety of interests.

Social, political, sports, musical, religious, cultural, academic; flick through the clubs and societies brochure that you will get at Orientation and I can almost guarantee that you will find something that interests you.

Finding a club is the easy part. Make sure you take that next step of actually signing up and going to meetings. It can be a little intimidating if you are shy or introverted, but the great thing about joining a club is that the people there will all share your interests!

LIVIN’ THE DREAM It’s THAT time of the year. No, we’re not talking about summer holidays, the bargain hunt for Christmas, or Boxing Day shopping madness. We’re talking about the horror show before that. Yep, exams. JESSIE CHIANG helps you minimise the pain.

5 Secrets

Once you leave primary school, exams are a fact of life. (If they came any earlier for you, I am deeply sorry you had such a deprived childhood).

Unfortunately, there is no escaping exams for the next ten years, give or take a few.

to Successful Studying

1. Know What You Want – and Be Realistic

2. Plan – But Don’t Spend Too Much Time Planning

It’s all good that you want to get Excellence or A+ in everything, but we are all different – and so are our various strengths. Focus on preparing yourself to do YOUR best in each subject. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t ace every single one.

Now that you know what mark you want, it’s time to plan how you’re going to get there. Don’t go overboard with it so that you have your whole life for the next ten years planned out. Keep it short and simple; then it’s easier to follow and actually DO.

It’s just like when I walk into Forever New and I want every dress they have, but am I a millionaire? No.

For example, on Saturday I will do one hour of English study, one hour of Chemistry and two hours of Maths, because I need more study on that. Voila!

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Know your own weak points. If you were a recovering chocoholic, it wouldn’t be a great idea to hang out in the biscuit aisle of Pak’nSave; take the necessary steps to avoid temptation!

3. Control Yourself – and Stick to That Plan

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Slap yourself if you have to. No, I’m kidding, don’t do that – but seriously, if you can’t control your Facebook urges, you are just going to make life a lot harder for yourself.

I know friends who, when it comes to exams, deactivate their Facey accounts. If you know that’s what you have to do, then do it.

Know your own weak points. If you were a recovering chocoholic, it wouldn’t be a great idea to hang out in the biscuit aisle of Pak’nSave; take the necessary steps to avoid temptation!

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Maybe you REALLY like things to be specific, and you write down what you plan to study every ten minutes. But ask yourself: are you just procrastinating? Could all that time you spend PLANNING actually be spent STUDYING? And is your plan realistic?

The most important thing is that you stick to your plan, which brings me to point number three...

4. Have a Break, Have a Kit Kat (Unless You Are Said Chocoholic) The human body isn’t made to work non-stop.

That’s why we need to sleep, to reboot our energy and mental clarity.

This is also why cramming isn’t the best option.

For one thing, if you study a lot, over a longer period of time, you will be less stressed, and more able to relax and take breaks. Compare that to studying for six hours straight, under pressure, without feeling like you have time to take even a short break; you’ll go temporarily nuts!

When you’re studying (the right way, as in the first option), take regular breaks. Go outside for a while, take a walk around the block, listen to your favourite music or make yourself something to eat.

Just make sure that your study sessions last longer than your break sessions. A lot longer.

Everyone has their own way of dealing, even if that means cramming until 2:00am, wondering why you thought it would be a good idea to take calculus; or relying on your natural talent and winging it on the day.

And don’t lie; most of us have at some point done one or the other. I’ll admit, I’m guilty of the latter, and take it from me: it didn’t end well.

Studying can be a pain, but to get those shiny grades, you’re going to have to do some. So let me give you a few tips that hopefully will help you.

I don’t promise anything.

5. Nothing Compares To You We humans are funny things, in that we constantly compare ourselves to others. Sometimes we beat ourselves up because we think we should be better. Don’t do that to yourself.

As in tip number one (which was a good one so let’s revisit it); we are all different and we all have different abilities. We all have different gifts.

Do your best, but if that isn’t better than Johnny Megagrades or whoever, don’t worry!

Always aim high, but remember that the sooner you can accept that your best is all you can do, the freer you will be to actually ACHIEVE your best.

Words From the Wise I leave you with a quote from Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. He was an American World No. 1 tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles.

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”

So, study hard and breathe easy.

Good luck!

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By THOMAS STEVENSON. At Professional Bar & Restaurant School (PBRS), not only will you receive specialist training in the industry, you’ll be put on the fast track to an extraordinary career. PBRS offers a range of full-time and part-time courses designed to give you the best possible head-start in the business.

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Because the school is so specialised, a high standard of education is guaranteed. In fact, PBRS has won several awards, including the 2009 Westpac Supreme Business Award.

A World of Opportunities Here you can study for full-year Diplomas and Certificates, or take part in the numerous smaller qualifications. For work in a café, the two-day barista course is invaluable.

Why not earn your Food Hygiene certificate while you’re at it?

There’s so much to do and some truly excellent facilities.

Both the Auckland and the Wellington campus feature an in-house café serviced by the students. There are also licenced bars and commercial kitchens, for the best training experiences.

Earn While Your Learn Training is all very well, but PBRS also provides help in getting employed.

It has a dedicated recruitment support centre known as ICAREER. This is a launchpad for you to gain part-time work while you study, or 'earn while you learn,' then go into full-time employment after graduation. There are workshops to help you write a CV and improve your presentation skills.

With its two campuses, PBRS has a strong presence in the bustling North

Island. But it gets better. Intakes run throughout the academic year, so you can start when you want to. This also means there’s a constant stream of keen graduates, ready to put their new-found hospitality skills to use.

So, are you ready to take up the challenge and meet the demand?

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Young Engineer Set to Soar At just 22, Banu Pashutanizadeh is already well on her way to her ultimate aim of working as an engineer for Boeing in the US. By ROBYN YOUSEF. Banu’s lifelong fascination with planes led her to study a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree with a mechatronics major at Massey University in Albany.

And now, having completed her studies, she is a junior controls engineer for the Albany-based company BCS Group. The company provides baggage handling systems and solutions for airports within New Zealand and several major overseas countries.

“My main responsibility is using software to draw out the entire conveyor system based on calculations and engineering design material provided to me by the senior engineers,” Banu explains. “These electrical layouts and drawings then become the basis for the installation of the system on site. They are important in the commissioning process.

“I assist the project managers in developing the bill of materials*. I also help the senior engineers with the design and engineering calculations of the conveyor systems, motors, drives and all other components within the entire system.”

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I enjoyed Massey because it’s not intimidating; the classes were big enough that I had a lot of mates, but small enough that I knew every person’s name.

And I could walk into a lecturer's office at any time and have a chat

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accepted by two universities, choosing Massey University Albany.

“The mechatronics course seemed like exactly what I wanted,” she says; “a good mix of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering”.

As a child, Banu wanted to be a pilot, but later decided she needed a degree to fall back on. “So the obvious thing for me to do was engineering,” she says. “Maths and science were the only things I was interested in.”

Born in Mumbai, India, Banu did her primary and secondary schooling at St Mary’s Catholic School, about four hours away from the bustling city.

The school had been founded by the British and her schooling was based on the Cambridge syllabus.

Banu's Persian parents, who are both professionals (her father worked as an airplane engineer and her mother is an architect) totally supported her decision. “I remember Dad going through the Massey University’s School of Engineering and Advanced Technology course brochure with me,” she explains. “It was him that convinced me to major in mechatronics.”

She went on to apply for tertiary study in New Zealand and was

She did turn about 50 male heads at her first mechatronics lecture;

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yes, she was the only female in her year doing this major. But, while she agrees the male-to-female ratio is still quite low in engineering, she finds the gender comparison now outdated, with so many leading women engineers throughout the world.

Banu congratulates school leavers who have opted for a career in engineering.“Engineering is a skill that is acquired with years of experience, so be patient,” she says. “If you learn to love the subject and what engineering has done to enhance and develop mankind, nothing will hold you back.”

Aiming High

Meanwhile, this young engineer seems well on her way to the pinnacle of her career. She is planning to study for a masters in aeronautical engineering and then to work with Boeing in Seattle, USA.

The young engineer loved her time at Massey University in Albany.

“I enjoyed Massey because it’s not intimidating; the classes were big enough that I had a lot of mates, but small enough that I knew every person’s name. And I could walk into a lecturer's office at any time and have a chat.”

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As your character is essentially invisible, he needs to stay where the rain is falling, which gives him (and other characters) some definition.

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Specialising in retro-styled portable gaming, Auckland-based Polygame Digital have produced this racing game. It might not feed the hunger of racing game enthusiasts or graphicssnobs, but is a joy for those who grew up with the top-down or oblique camera angle in racing games.

As the stages progress and the cars get faster, the difficulty level really ramps up. With no map of the track, you have a split second to react to corners.

Visually, the game is more than adequate, but the audio leaves a bit to be desired. The typical guitarfest that seems to be the domain of racing games was the first thing I turned off.

The visuals are up there with the best for a PSN-only game, especially one that has almost constant rainfall happening.

The engine sounds, while bearable, sound like someone trying to sing with a pillow held over their face. The gravel sound resembles repeatedly punching your fist into a bucket of squid guts.

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The newly created ‘interactive movie’ genre of ‘gaming’ is a contentious one to say the least.

Traditional gamers moan at the lack of real-time action, while film buffs tend to get frustrated if the story-telling doesn’t flow well enough.

In the search for that essential balance, Beyond: Two Souls does a lot of things right, without ever hitting that sweet-spot. It is a significant step up from Heavy Rain and if anything, will serve as yet another solid foundation for similar games to build upon.

The actual gaming element of this ‘movie’ exists purely in quick-time events that involve the timely press of the correct button to trigger the next piece of action. Other than some exploration, you can pretty much put your controller down and enjoy the masterful cinematography.

While it definitely deserves praise for moving this relatively new genre in the right direction – and taking the PS3 to its visual limits – Beyond: Two Souls doesn’t quite find that elusive game/ movie balance.

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Kingdom Of Fear

Sarah’s family were once wealthy, but some bad decisions executed by her father saw his business spiral downwards.

As things go from bad to worse, everything Sarah stands for is challenged and the consequences are out of this world, literally. The Heir is a captivating novel that has been skilfully written. It engages you from start to finish; full of mystery, romance and deception – EMMA DICKINS

Based in London, these Kiwis are slowly but surely making a name for themselves with their edgy rock tracks that keep on pumping. Keep an ear out for them; they have the potential to be a household name – STEPHEN GALLAGHER

Crown of Midnight

★★★

This sequel to Throne of Glass is an amazing fantasy story for anyone who loves deadly assassins. Celeana Sardothien is the ultimate killer, with a secret. Follow her romantic journey – that will make you hold your breath, page after page – as she uncovers terrifying truths. I absolutely adored reading this book, the writing is attentiongrabbing and engaging; I could hardly put it down – LACEE PILGRIM

★★★

By David Levithan Two boys try to break the world record for longest kiss.

They stand for Tariq who was beaten up for being gay, for equality and – unknowingly – for the chorus of AIDS victims narrating the novel. The chorus offer startling (though sometimes overly-sentimental) perspectives on the world around the boys. Mostly, this book is a heartfelt reminder of both the often-forgotten history and the needs of our future – MARIA JI

Skulduggery Pleasant: Last Stand of Dead Men

By Derek Landy

★★★

Landy once again weaves humour, unpredictable twists and brilliant characters into a wonderful world of magic.

This eighth instalment in the series follows the war between Sanctuaries (the organisations that enforce magical laws). Tied up with a complex and satisfying plot, the never-ending action of this novel will leave you utterly breathless. This series is a must-read and will keep you flipping pages – EMMA SHI

Zac and Mia

★★★

By A.J Betts Zac’s familiar with the world of needles and pain, but a girl in the same hospital ward as him is not. She is Mia; she is fiery and feisty, and unlike Zac, having cancer is something that she cannot accept. These two characters, with their distinct personalities and voices, weave a beautiful story that’s witty and heartbreaking. A lovely book that I didn’t want to end – EMMA SHI

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★★★

Pure Heroine

By Sarah J. Maas

Two Boys Kissing

Lorde

Easily the most hyped album internationally to come out of NZ. This talented woman has delivered ten desirable tracks which leave me with a smile on my face, wanting more. The songs are written and produced immaculately; the hooks stay in your head for days. I love you Lorde. I tip my hat to you for this album – STEPHEN GALLAGHER

The Paper Kites

★★★

States If you’re into indie music, you’re already a fan of Aussie band, The Paper Kites. This debut album makes me want to listen to it over and over. With songs that mean something to you, it’s an emotional journey – STEPHEN GALLAGHER

Ariana Grande

★★★

Yours Truly Grande’s impressive debut is filled with instant classics about a girl and her hopeful heart. Her agile, light voice is capable of Mariah Carey-esque notes, yet has a sound all her own. In this 12-song love letter to urban pop and '90s R&B – with elements of dance and hip hop – she makes you want to sing along, dance, wonder about true love and mourn over heartbreak. Highly recommended – DEBBIE TAN

Haim

★★★

Days Are Gone It has taken six years, but the sister-act from LA have finally released their full-length debut. With comparisons to Fleetwood Mac, Destiny’s Child, even Kanye West, this album is a mixture of pop-rock brilliance. A necessity to blast at pool parties over summer, in preparation for their headlining spot at Laneway – PATRICK CAMPBELL

Janelle Monae

★★★

The Electric Lady The queen of cyber-soul is back with her second full-length album. A continuation of her Metropolis series, this album flows as two separate pieces of music. Filled with plenty of different genres and brilliant, experimental collaborations – including one with Prince – this album doesn’t hold anything back and you’ll be glad it doesn’t – PATRICK CAMPBELL

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