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Dave Strydom.
FACT Straight up facts. ›pg 4
AUDACIOUS AWARDS Listing all of our student winners ›pg 6-7
RECLAIM Visions of Vogel Street. ›pg 8-10
SPORTS BALL Local sports with balls. ›pg 11
DUNEDIN EVENT GUIDE Your guide to local gigs & events. ›pg 12
Welcome to our last issue of the semester. We recap on a couple events that took place this week where Otago Polytechnic students not only participated but excelled. Firstly let me congratulate every person who won an Audacious Top 40 awards. Even if your idea or business didn’t win an award in this competition bear in mind that this is only one step in your journey. And that the process is often more valuable that the product. A special thank you to each and every person involved with Reclaim on Saturday. Duneidn is a truly
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This week marks the begining of the Matariki Festival . A fantastic opportunity for you star gazers and legned lovers to learn more about the history of our country. Take a few moments to share in one of the events throughout town. Before the end of this semester Gyro will have
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Looking ahead at the coming extemeties of winter I
Jessie, Alena, Bryce, Liang, Mark, Rebecca, Lesley, Noel, Tom B, Tom T, Simon & Will
remind you to take care of each other. Whether it’s
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the compainshiop of a flatmate sharing a TV show in silence or the warming gesture of a cup of tea or soup. We’re stronger standing together. Till next time, Adios!
OPSA President Rebecca Swindells.
Hello all, So you are probably all busy finishing your final projects, assignments and classes for the end of the semester and for those of you who are unlucky,
OPSA NOTICES email gyro@opsa.org.nz CALL FOR DONATIONS. Drop off domantions of any non-perishable food, blankets or clothing to be passed on to the Salvation Army. When: Thursday, 13th of June from 6pm till 9pm Where: outside the Robertson Library
you are just heading into exam leave before the end of semester exams! My column this issue is going to include a wee update on what I’ve been up to, and I will give you a number of helpful exam tips. Since the last issue, I alongside Francisco Hernandez (OUSA President) have met with Stephen Woodhead (the Chairman of the Otago Regional Council). From this meeting we had some very positive indications that we could agree on a month trial period of discounted fares for tertiary students hopefully leading to further conversations about a student discount fare. Watch this space. For those of you who are heading into exams, here are some handy tips; 1. Eat heaps of bananas! Bananas are potassiumrich performance-enhancing super fruit! If you want to improve your exam performance then eat some
2013 SKI TRIP A study organised ski trip to Queenstown is being organised for the weekend of the 6th 8th of Septemper. Your ticket gets you a 1 day pass to Coronet Peak, retrun bus ride, 2 nights accomodation, breakfast & 1 dinner. Cost $298. Limited seats, conditions apply. Contact Ethan on 0212278869 or hensea1@ student.op.ac.nz
EDUCATION GRANTS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. The Education Foundation provides grants to promote the advancement of knowledge and sound learning. Applications to current or potential students and staff are currently available. Apllications close at 5pm on Friday 28th June 2013. Contact Sandra on sandra.sutherland@ op.ac.nz or 03 4793617
FREE FLU JAB. If you’ve paid your Student Health Levy (part of most students normal fees) flu vaccinations are free for you. Pop into Student Health to make an appointment time.
bananas! 2. Take snack breaks! Take a 5 minute break every hour, eat something and stretch your legs, this is the perfect time to eat a Banana. 3. Naturally energise yourself the morning of the Exam! Take the time to do something stimulating the morning of your exam (I know what you’re thinking, keep it PG!) 4. Chill out! When you walk into your exam, take 3 BIG, DEEP breaths, sit down and focus on the questions. YOU CAN DO IT! 5. You can still have fun! Plan your time to include study, revision and social commitments – you can still go out and have fun, you need a good balance between fun, study and rest! Good luck and see you all at the other end of exams! OPSA Prez 2013 Signing off
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Do you want to improve your grades? We meet every Friday D Block room 315 (3rd floor) from 12 noon – 1pm - Bring your lunch and join us. Polytechnic Toastmasters is a student club aimed at improving the communication, public speaking and leadership skills of students in a nonthreatening atmosphere.
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FACT
>> Straight up facts <<
WHAT’S DONE IS DUNNE.
PS4 PRICED AND COLOURED.
Hon Peter Dunne has stepped down from his role
Sony has announced the pricing and availability of
as Minister following accusations that he leaked
their playstation 4 console for New Zealand. Retailing
documents in the findings of the Henry Report. Mr
for $649.50, the latest entertainment console from
Dunne is quoted as saying “My focus from now
Sony will come in “Jet Black” and be available in time
will be on representing my Ohariu constituents and
for the 2013 December holiday season.
rebuilding my party, UnitedFuture. While calls for his resignation from parliament grow stronger.
ESPLANADE SEAWALL UPDATE. Access to the Esplanade at St Clair remains limited as the Council has opened invites to consultants to
BUSK FACTOR & GAINT JENGA. A Busking and a giant Jenga competition is coming to campus this coming ReOrientation. Hosted by OPSA keep an eye on Gyro for more info.
assess the work required to repair the wall. While the
STUDENTS HUNGRY FOR MORE.
council remains confident the damage is under control
A survey conducted by Massey University and
the area remains cordoned off as a precautionary
Westpac has reviled that 35% of students have had to
measure.
change their eating habits in the last six months due to financial hardship. This comes in the wake of more
WHAT IS MATARIKI? Matariki, the Māori name for the star cluster known
cuts to student support in this year’s budget.
as the Pleiades, . Traditionally appears just before
FOCUS ON BICYCLES.
dawn in late May or early June and signals the start of
Mayor Dave Cull hinted at changes to Dunedin’s cycle
theMāori New Year. This Monday the 10th June marks
lane in the coming year. As the council has stepped
the start of Matariki for 2013 and Dunedin’s fifth Puaka
up it’s efforts to protect all road users by marking out
Matariki Festival. With more than 40 events intended
cycle lanes with cones on Highway 1. Parking changes
to educate, provoke, charm and stimulate people of
to the one way system will begin in July and including
all ages and interests. To find Matariki visit the Te Ara
changes to the Anzac Avenue intersection is expected
blog and use their guide to finding Matariki.
to cost $450 000. A small price to pay for a better city.
$15 MILLION CAMPUS UPGRADE.
TABLE TENNIS SPEEDS.
With the steady increase in enrolment across
Table tennis balls can travel off the paddle at speeds
campus, Otago Polytechnic has plans for updates
of up to 170km per hour.
and construction projects in excess of $15 million on campus. Mentions of updates to some of the study
STUDENT FEES SCRAPPED IN GERMANY!
blocks and communal student areas have been made.
Not even 10 years after passing law making student
No official plans have been made available.
tuition fees legal German authorities are abandoning
ORIGIN OF THE RUGBY BALL. Pig’s bladders were originally used as a ball in rugby,
them altogether. In future, first-time students will pay only a significantly lower “semester fee” to cover administration costs, contribute to student support bodies and to pay for local transport passes.
AURORA IN DUNEDIN Dear editor I would like to thank social Dunedin
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for their efforts in sharing the aurora with us less aware citizens. The friendly messages across social platforms help me and my friends enjoy the spectacular moment. Regards, Phil from twitter
aren’t being utilised - I mean eaten. Can I give some of them a home? Yours, Hungry for Potato Some of the gardens on campus are dedicated to helping food banks in the city. However, a lot of the vegetables and spices on campus are community gardens. We will feature this in an article next issue.
SMOKED SANDWICHES. Dear Gyro, Can you ask the Hospitality school if it’s good practice for a restaurant
PICK OF THE MONTH
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to have a bunch of chefs smoking outside the front? Yours, Cranky reformed chef
VEGGIES ON CAMPUS? Dear Gyro, There are lots of vegetable gardens and spices growing on campus. Some days I can’t help but think they
BBQ/MARK SULTAN (Tue 18 June, Queens) promising looking garage-rock duo from Canada; Free with your Radio1 card. BASH FOR BRENT (Sat 22 June, Crown) Six of Dunedin’s top punk bands plus support from Chch in memorial of Brent Carr; Free entry.
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AUDACIOUS AWARDS
The Audacious Awards top 40 was announced at a fantastic function in the newly renovated Sargood Center at Logan Park. With a total of $10 000 handed out to the winners. CEO of Dunedin Incubator Upstart, Steve Silvey says, “True to the spirit of Audacious, the ideas last night were bold, imaginative and full of passion.” Strong entries were seen across all categories, including technology, social enterprise and design excellence. The next stage of the competition will see students vying for a share of the $40,000 grand prize pool awarded in September. “Between now and then we’ll see students entering an engine room of pitch school, mentoring, detailed planning culminating in a ‘Dragons Den’. By that stage, we normally see a number of businesses trading and ready for further investment. That’s what makes it really exciting” says Mr. Silvey. For more information about Audacious, visit www.audacious.co.nz
Of a total of 137 entries submitted by students from the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic, the judges have awarded 21 Otago Polytechnic Students for their business ideas. 1. Nourish and Wrap-Kin Kate Anderson Nutritious nut based frozen treat providing an alternative to ice cream for health conscious consumers 2. Little Big Savers Tracey Bell Financial literacy to allow young students the knowledge to save for the future. 3. Agri Safe Ltd. Ethan Forbes Dedicated to improving safety of farm equipment 4. Cup Stain Natalie Gage (Bay of Plenty student) New technology that indicates the source of your joy 5. Hop Hub Aotearoa Dean Griffiths Mobile app that enables consumers to easily navigate the growing NZ craft beer industry 6. Heads Up Melissa Hooper, Cheryl Hooper and Jade Streat Youth workshop to empower teenagers to find their passion & develop strategies to impact the world 7. K9 Screen Ashley Hughes Car-window fitting for dogs. 8. The Creative Mess Desk Eliza Jackson (Bay of Plenty student) Desk organiser for fashion designers and creatives
9. Flat Manager Cameron Johansen, Cameron Hegarty, Shaun Keegan Simplifies managing money and bills in a flatting situation. 10. Dunedin Social Bikes Nathalie Lacaze-Campbell Creating on-street bike-fleets for the people of Dunedin 11. Life Hack Leasing Co. Ross McFadden Bringing first-person HD camera technology to NZ’s ski slopes 12. Faceplace Tara Munro-Voice Faceplace cards are customisable photographic themed cards 13. GIG Records Michael Page Portable recording service of local musicians during live performances 14. Sonic Aaron Power Diagnostic tool for tennis player’s to improve consistency and accuracy 15. Local Knowledge Adele Smith Take local DIY knowledge and make it accessible to a larger audience using the internet 16. Maori Role Playing Game Wepiha Te Ata Game-based digital app based on pre-colonial ‘Maori’ New Zealand
17. Raeel Fleels Adrianna Wilson Women’s high-heel shoes that convert to stylish flat shoes 18. Pukeko Laura Wolf , Phillip Rooney, Hayden Smith, Dom D´Auvergne and Damian Newell Online charity donation platform 19. LeapIT Sammy Wong and Matt Seaton Fully hand gestured DJ Mixer using leap motion technology 20. Student Support Hannah Carey, Stephen Sugrue, Karyn Costello Mobile app that helps students plan their time & know where to get help when they need it. 21. 3D Printing Logan Mabbet, Luke Tippet and Jack Foster Creating a marketplace for 3D printing
AUDACIOUS BUSINESS CHALLENGE 2013 In the second semester the 40 winners from Round One will further develop their ideas to create a detailed business plan, give a 60 second pitch, and enter the Dragon’s Den. They will be competing for the chance to win from a pool of $40,000 worth of cash and in-kind services at the end of year Awards Event.
reclaim VISIONS OF VOGEL ST.
Are you excited about Vogel Street? Our students are! Otago Polytechnic year 3 Communication Design and Culinary Arts students have been keeping busy this term with a street celebration event titled Reclaim: Visions of Vogel Street.
Last Saturday, June 8 from 11am to 2:30pm,
puzzling adults and having to be explained by
community members got the chance to participate
children. A real crowd pleaser were the delicious
in over a dozen interactive displays which
toffee apples created by the Culinary Arts students
showcased different strands of the streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past
with delicate flavours, cream, rhubarb and cookie
and happenings. The displays revolved around
crumbs to emote a little nostalgia.
augmented reality focused on maritime history and the period when Vogel Street was under
Dunedinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warehouse Precinct has recently been
water; pop up characters and scenes; games and
the target of much attention through the DCC
activities for people of all ages and much more, as
development plans. Our students saw this vibrant
well as several food carts that sold food reflecting
area as an opportunity to tell some exciting
important eras. An exciting part of the event was
stories against the backdrop of this interest.
in interactive music experience, where visitors
Reclaim has been a reflection of many sleepless
could use their bodies to create their own Dunedin
nights and we hope this work keeps paying off
sound, complimented by delicious pies to reflect
past the event day, so we can see Vogel Street
the bustling time of band rooms in the 80s on
flourish in the future.
Vogel Street. The event also looked back into the period of early Maori settlement and history, and then forward into the future of Vogel Street and the potential of what could be. Saturday turned out crisp, but sunny and we saw a crowd pour into the street at 11 am on the dot to get a taste of this exciting area and the extravaganza of interactive exhibits located throughout the street. Reclaim was enjoyed by people of all ages, with some exhibits even
RECLAIM VISIONS OF VOGEL ST.
Thanks to Alena Plaksina for this article. And to Liang Yu & Bryce Holtshousen for the images.
SPORTS BALL Courtesy - Phil
NBA The Miami Heat evened the series 1-1 win the San Antonio Spurs with a dominate display of basketball on both ends of the court winning 103-84. Their defence
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hummed to the tune of 17 turnovers while a near perfect run on offense drove a 33-5 scoring run from midway through the third to the mid through the fourth. But San Antonio will be confident as they host the next three games at home. The Spurs have near perfect at home this post season and will look to close out the series and the championship. This series has featured some outstanding basketball from both teams and is a must watch for enthusiasts of Sports Ball.
ALL BLACKS Steve Hansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad showed a lot of potential in their 23 - 13 win over France this weekend. There were a few stand outs in the game but much needs to be done to
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control the breakdown. However the All Blacks looked as dangerous as ever with ball in hand and there was some superb running from the backs. The next match two games against France are on the 15th and 22nd of June. We expect the All Blacks to turn things up over the course of these games - expect a blow out somewhere.
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MLB Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days and no team has yet cemented itself as a title contender. The Cardinals are the current favourites but the Red Sox and Braves are looking like hopeful contenders. Meanwhile the sport is continually marred by suspicions and new allegations of doping and PED abuse. If you would like to cover a ball sport for Sports Ball contact the editor with your intended field of coverage. Each issue would require 50-100 words on the sport/ league of sport.
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DALI LAMA, Dunedin Town Hall, 12.30pm, $25
11th
BBQ/MARK SULTAN (Canada), Queens (1 Queens Gardens), $10 or FREE with your activated Radio1 Card
18th
WED
DO THE MATHS – Bill McKibben tour (climate change lecture), University Union Hall, 6.30pm, FREE
19th
12th
Queens Got Talent OPEN MIC, Queens 8pm, FREE Casual YOGA, 6-8pm, OUSA Recreation, $5
TUE
TANE Winter Tour, The Church Café (Dundas St), 8.30pm, $5
20th
OCTACAN food appeal, Octagon, 7.30am-3pm LES MISERABLES starts ( –29 June), Mosgiel Coronation Hall, $42 (students)
13th
DARTS & PING PONG, Queens, 8pm
INDIE DANCE NIGHT Queens, 10pm, FREE
THU
ONCE APON A SUNDAY, Heartwarming stories read in the Storypit, City Library
SUN LATIN NIGHT, Embassy Nightclub & Karaoke, FREE
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET, Railway station, 8am until 12 noon.
SAT
MALI MALI, Queens (Exchange)
14th
BASH FOR BRENT, Various Artists. The Crown 8pm, FREE.
NGA MINZ (performance art), Dunedin Public Art Gallery, $5 (students) MATT LANGLEY & Lyndon Puffin, Queens, 8pm, $15
16th
PADDY FREE and RICHARD NUNNS perform Karekare, Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 7pm, $35, Return Bus from the museum available $10 (bookings essential) POLAR PLUNGE, Middle Beach, Moana Rua Road (St Clair), 11.45am, Gold coin entry SPACEDUST, WOLFSKULL and Guests, Queens (1 Queens Gardens) Night of CLASSIC ROCK, raising funds for Kings High Junior Hockey Team, 8pm, Mornington Tavern, $12
21st
15th 22nd
THE ROAD TRIP (Chch rock):Setting Fire To Stacey, Phantom Empire, Sammy J & The Cucumbers, Sammys, $5 A NIGHT OF METAL, Perpetuity, Waystone, Pandemonic, Abstract Survival, Triumphant Skull, & Mentally Speaking, Dunedin Musos Club, 9pm, Gold coin donation
FRI
FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, GIGS, EXHIBITIONS, PLAYS, & MORE – THE ULTIMATE ANSWER TO “WHAT SHALL I DO TONIGHT?”
MON Casual YOGA, 6-8pm, OUSA Recreation, $5
Queens BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL, bands TBC, 3pm till late! MOUNTAIN MUGS, Otago Museum. All ages, FREE
17th
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