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As a member of CanTeen, I’ve experienced the support that donations can make to patients, siblings and bereaved siblings through the psychological, educational and recreational activities they offer. In fact, the difference it makes is beyond words.

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Ever been lost inside a car park building, trying to find your car? Seriously hoping I’m not the only one who does this. Yes, getting your license is an exciting move, but there are many challenges that accompany it. Trying to remember where you parked is not the biggest one, but trust me, it happens.

The last time I spent hours inside a concrete vortex searching for a car, I thought to myself: ‘someone should invent a device that reminds you where you parked’. Thinking this was brilliant, I mentioned it to a mate.

“There’s an app for that,” he replied nonchalantly, not at all impressed by my incredibly ground-breaking idea.

There’s an app for that. It’s a phrase you hear a lot. Apparently, Apple filed a trademark application on that very phrase. There’s even a webpage, www. appft.com which is just a collection of clever and slightly less clever sentences containing the phrase. For example: ‘If you want to stop Ashton Kutcher from polluting the Twitter stream, there’s an app for that.’

There’s an app for sex ed, for parents who don’t know how to explain the subject to their kids. There’s one to keep track of your bowel movements. In fact there’s probably several of those. There’s even one called BroStache. Look it up.

Special: All Aboard the Techie Train!

So ,You Want to be a Cyborg?

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There’s An App For That

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Into the Vlogosphere

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Jamie’s World

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Don’t Be An Egg! Online Safety

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Your World Festival Wishlist

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Sports: 5 Random Ones

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Fashion: Yu Mei

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Youth Parliament

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Sounds Epic Zeal News

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COVER STORY: Jackie Thomas

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Ladi6

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The Phoenix Foundation

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Stan Walker

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Livin’ the Dream 10 Tips for Uni Prep

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The Radio Star

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Be Yourself With Massey

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Skills Choice

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Let’s face it, technology is pretty mad. So the TEARAWAY Mavericks wrote lots about it in this issue, which we hope you enjoy.

Career Pathways With Higgins

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Anyway, I’ve got to go now; I’ve just discovered an interspecies game on the App Store, so I’m going to see if my cat, Laurence Fishbone wants to play.

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Meet the Mavericks

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Quiz: From Flinstones to Futurama

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COMING UP/MAVERICKS

Things are happening. For real...

The Outlook for Someday is calling for young people all over NZ to change the world with film.

Red-carpet glory, prizes and national recognition are on offer for the winning film-makers, with previous winners also achieving international acclaim.

Now in its 7th year, the challenge asks young people to make a short sustainability-related film.

It can be any genre, filmed with any camera and any length up to 5 minutes. Anyone up to age 24 can enter, either individually or in a team.

courses or film production facilities at Unitec. There will also be an online popular vote for the Element Audience Favourite.

“We’re asking young people to help change the world by changing how we see the world,” says project director David Jacobs. “They have the insight and the stories to make us all pay attention. By creating their own films they can illuminate, inspire and empower a sustainable future.”

Winning films will be featured by The Erin Simpson Show (TV2), What Now (TV2), Tagata Pasifika (TV One) and Face Television (Sky TV).

TEARAWAY is proud to be a media partner of The Outlook for Someday – we’re even sponsoring an award; the Tearaway Secondary School Performance Award.

20 Winning Films will be selected by judges from media, education, government and business. One film will be chosen as The Body Shop Standout Winner. Its director will receive a prize package that includes $8000 worth of

Meet the Mavericks Steven Gallagher just graduated from the NZ Radio Training School in Wellington. Steve-o loves sport and music, and is a former beard-wearer. He hopes to one day to own a shrimp company.

Previous winners have gone on to achieve success at international festivals. The Body Shop Standout Winner from 2012, Arboraceous, made by 16-yearold Whitby student Natasha Bishop, has been selected as a finalist for the Japan Wildlife Film Festival, the most prestigious festival of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. In August this year Arboraceous will compete alongside films made by the BBC, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and other international broadcasting giants.

Entries close September 13. For more info, check out www.theoutlookforsomeday.net

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

Thomas “Steve” Stevenson is an unassuming geology undergraduate interested in tae kwon do, fractals and anything containing caramel. Things that terrify Steve include ebola and the noises that Skype makes. Standard.

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

Jason Kim is 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.

Jonathan Gee studies law, public policy and international relations at Vic Uni. Being a cash-strapped student, he has come to embrace the much-loathed gherkin in a McDonald’s cheeseburger.

Jordan Murray is 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.

Lisa Bentley is a nurse in training, who’s addicted to coffee and chocolate. She has a passion for cooking and caring, and she failed English, so has no idea how she got here.

Erica McQueen is big into photography, and is also a bit of a geek, with a not-so-secret love of calculus. Her favourite word is ‘spectacularity’.

Natasha Thyne admits her taste in music isn’t always that hot. She loves fashion, ballet, movies, and photo-shopping herself into pictures with celebrities.

Jessica Suo; J for jam, her spread of choice. E for estrogen.

S for socks (she likes socks). S for Santa Claus. “Polar Express, come take me away! I want to believe!”

Lacee “Ace” Pilgrim is a 17-year-old ‘everything girl’; she loves all the stuff, from archery and fencing to Irish dance and photography.

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TECHNOLOGY

So,You Want to be a Cyborg?

It seems the world has a bit of a cyborg crush going on. So what would happen if we all became cyborgs? THOMAS STEVENSON indulges the thought.

For some reason we can’t get enough of cyborgs. Sci-fi stories are riddled with them; they’re all over our screens and books. A cyborg is essentially a living thing with electronic components built in. It could be a person with a microchip attached to his or her brain, or a full-on Dalek suit with a human brain inside. Cyborgs show extraordinary possibilities which are great for stimulating our minds.

But what would happen if we all became cyborgs? What if the human species were transformed into metal-clad beings? Well, interesting things would happen.

They’re Already Out There...

There are already people among us who can be called cyborgs, who have become part machine. Some of them have implants that allow them to see even though their biological eyes are blind. Artist Neil Harbisson was born in Ireland, completely colourblind. He now has an ‘eyeborg’ attached to his head. It’s a special antenna that detects colour and converts the data into sound, which he can hear.

Over time, Neil has become one with the eyeborg, able to distinguish up to 360 different hues from the frequencies it sends him. In fact, thanks to the technology he can perceive colours that nobody else can.

This is the reason we develop cyborg technology. It can be used to restore somebody’s lost senses or movement, or even make them super human. Cybernetic tech has revolutionized prosthetics; artificial limbs and body parts. Just a few years ago, a person who lost an arm in an accident was fitted with a clunky plastic replacement. Now we have robot prostheses which perform just as well as real limbs. Hands or even whole arms can be replaced with no loss of functionality.

We can even give people completely new senses. It’s possible to implant a magnet into your finger and create a neural pathway between that and your brain. With training, you’ll be able to use it to detect magnetic fields. This could be useful for finding electrical faults or knowing where North is without needing a compass. Blind or deaf people can have their senses restored and improved by eye or ear implants. These are obviously useful applications.

Having cybernetic components could potentially increase your lifespan as well, if that’s what you want. Let’s say in the future your whole body can be replaced by robotic parts, except your brain. You’d have no other organs and so less risk of disease. If some part of you broke down it could be repaired by a mechanic, or replaced with ease. You could even customise yourself by adding new components!

For a cyborg at this extent, the possibilities would be endless.

From Flintstones to Futurama 1. Within what period of time was the wheel thought to have been invented? a) Late Cambrian b) Late Neolithic c) Late February d) Late Flintstonian

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Er, Hang On....

Do we really want that, though? If everybody was a cyborg, what problems would be created?

First of all, the financial costs would be astronomical. There’s only so much metal on the planet and potentially a lot of people wanting implants. Being ‘upgraded’ has huge costs.

Also, if you do end up as a brain inside a shiny suit, are you still human? It’s possible that humanity itself might be destroyed.

Then there’s the big problem. Maybe a group of your friends will get sick of clanking down the street and decide to take over Earth with their impressive tech. World domination could become an unfortunate reality (well, not unfortunate if you’re the one in power).

In sci-fi series Doctor Who, the Cybermen are such a group, hell-bent on taking over/blowing up/fragmentising the Earth. They’re scary guys, with lasers and high-voltage hands. What if they were real?

The future holds many exciting prospects for cyborgs. It’s probably not for all of us though.

So far the real-life cyborgs are experimentalists or people with a disability. Maybe it should stay that way. We have the capability to do these amazing things now, to improve our bodies with technology. However there are inherent risks. It’s not for everybody. What would you do, if you had the choice?

Think you know all there is to know about toasters, and other such advanced technology? We shall see. By THOMAS STEVENSON.

2. How many laser-wielding robots have been sent to Mars?

3. What metal alloy provides the heat in toasters?

a) One

a) Brass

b) Two

b) Stainless steel

c) Three

c) Nichrome

d) An Entire cyberman army

d) Galvanised cat fur

4. Who is the foul-mouthed robot in Futurama, who dreams of killing all humans? a) Fender b) Bender c) Lender d) R2-D2

TECHNOLOGY

There’s an App for That Want to stay app-solutely up to date in the wonderful world of your smartphone?

JORDAN MURRAY counts down five of the coolest apps around.

We live in an age of smartphones, touchscreens and QR codes. Our mobile phones are getting more and more advanced and we, as the pioneers of this new cellphone era, need to know the best of the best when it comes to apps. There are hundreds of thousands of them out there, each of which has the potential to be a hidden gem.

Luckily, I have a smartphone and I know how to Google things, so I’ve done the looking for you.

Hoorah! Also, because students are poor, all five on this list are 100% free. Double hoorah!

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if someone tries to take a sneaky screenshot then Snapchat will send you a notification so you can hunt them down and watch them delete it in person

#5. #5. Tiny Wings

#4. Bump

#2. Temple Run

Platform: iOS, Android

Platform: iOS, Android

Bump is a really neat app that enables two people to simply touch their smartphones together to transfer data, including contacts, photos, videos and other files.

Unfortunately, it isn’t some new form of magic created by a canny Hufflepuff app developer. The files are just transferred over the boring old internet. But, still! Touching phones together and sharing stuff is still fun.

Right, guys? Yes?

Temple Run is my personal favourite of all these apps. The game is played entirely by swiping the screen – left to turn left, right to go right, up to jump and down to slide. Sounds simple, but the mix between accessibility and difficulty is what makes Temple Run so great.

The interface is nice and easy to use and it’s overall a great app to pick up if you like to show others your hipster photos or hilarious videos.

Sure, anyone can pick it up and escape the demon monkeys chasing you for a few hundred metres (play it to find out why), but soon you’ll be aiming for those million point benchmarks and furiously playing in every spare moment you have to beat your bestie’s high score.

#3. Voxer Walkie Talkie #3.

#1. Snapchat #1.

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Platform: iOS

Tiny Wings is a hyper-simplistic game for iOS only (sorry Android users) that casts you as a tiny, flightless bird seeking to explore as far as he possibly can. To do so, you must ‘ride’ the hills, touching the screen to tuck your wings in as you descend and releasing to flare them as you come out of a jump.

The game is super rhythmic with a fantastic soundtrack, and doesn’t suffer from complicated controls or a cluttered screen that other game apps can tend toward.

Platform: iOS, Android

Platform: iOS, Android

You remember when you were a small child and walkie talkies were the world’s coolest thing? Because I do. Well, I mean, I remember when I was a child. Not when you were. I probably didn’t even know you as a child.

Probably don’t even know you now.

I think we all knew this was going to be number one. The Snapchat revolution has officially taken over and it is most certainly a must-have app if you have a phone with a half-decent camera. The process is simple; take either a photo or video, add text or drawings if you so wish and then send it off to your list of recipients.

Aaaanyway, childhood friendships aside, I love this app because it brings out the little kid in me and the fascination I had for walkie talkies. In principle, it is not different from calling someone, but the novelty of Push To Talk just seems fun, despite the lack of a logical difference.

As well as vanilla walkie talkie function, this app also includes text messaging and photo capabilities, as well as a GPS system that allows you to see where other users are when you call them. If you can get your friends and family to download it with you, then Voxer provides a fun and exciting alternative to calling.

What is unique about Snapchat is that for each photo or video, you set a time limit between one and ten seconds for which it will be visible to the recipients. After that, it is hidden from their device, never to be seen again. Plus, if someone tries to take a sneaky screenshot, then Snapchat will send you a notification so you can hunt them down and watch them delete it in person.

All in all, Snapchat is a very simple premise but will provide a never-ending stream of laughs, as long as you and your friends are adventurous and creative enough.

6. Which was the first electrified city in New Zealand, in 1888?

7. How much would it cost (approximately) to build a functional lightsaber?

a) Wellington

a) Less than $1,000

b) Dunedin

b) $10,000

c) A prototype invisibility cloak

c) Hamilton

c) $10,000,000

d) A delicious alternative to tomato sauce

d) Reefton

d) Money will be of no importance when the Sith attack

5. What is chaff? a) Thin pieces of aluminium used to confuse radar systems b) The material cell phone screens are made from

8. True or false: Biotechnology started with beer brewing in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Answers on page 23

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TECHNOLOGY

Into the Vlogosphere THOMAS STEVENSON explores the vast vlogosphere, discovering comedians, spoken word artists, philosophers – and depressed French cats.

“I listen to music that gets me pumped before I film. Then I just put a camera on a tripod and go for it.” That’s how Jamie Curry sets up before filming each installment of Jamie’s World. Her procedure isn’t rocket science, but her recordings have attracted a phenomenal audience of seven million global viewers.

Jamie has been called “the most famous teenager in New Zealand” (by Stuff.co.nz). Recently she marked the first anniversary of her show’s Facebook page; on that day it had over 3.3 million likes. All the while she’s stayed quite modest about her fame.

What’s the secret to Jamie’s success? How can anybody else gain this kind of fame? Well, the first of those questions is easy to answer; just watch her videos!

As for the second question, that is what I’d like to show you. Jamie’s World is not made in a fancy-pants studio with million-dollar pieces of equipment.

Jamie films it in her own home, using a Canon 650.

Not exactly Hollywood, but it’s got her into the spotlight. What she’s done is create a video log – a vlog. The good news is, anyone can make a vlog!

A vlog is basically an online blog, but consisting of videos. In blogs you tend to have more static pictures and text, usually about lolcatz. In vlogs you have lots and lots of video footage. Hence the term video log! It’s pretty easy to make your own blog for free; Google’s www.blogger.com is great for this.

Brits, Cats and Mine Turtles Another of today’s online sensations is Thomas Ridgewell, better known as TomSka. He runs one of the funniest YouTube channels you can find. Viewers in NZ and across the globe have been entranced by his various productions. Some of his videos are cartoons, such as the very popular asdfmovie series, featuring super-cute but super-destructive mine turtles and “the funniest thing you’ve ever seen from very far away.”

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In June, TomSka turned 23 years old and released a video in which he answered 23 questions about himself, at great speed. (“Why do you sound British?” “Because I am British...”). TomSka’s vlog is a wide collection of clips, designed to induce laughter in the typical YouTubist. It’s pretty darn funny.

The first vlog was created in 2000 by Adam Kontras, from the USA. Since then they’ve become uncountable; the vlogosphere has exploded and is constantly expanding. Every family and their cat is making a vlog.

Henri Le Chat Noir, for instance, is a series of videos featuring “the world’s first and foremost feline philosopher.” Henri is a depressed French cat, filled with a great sense of ennui and general discontent about the human-ruled world around him. His videos and his website contain many profound one-liners: “When I’m outside, I always eat grass, though it makes me sick every time. Just like you with vodka.” Although he speaks French, the videos have English subtitles and are intended for an English-speaking audience.

The Rebirth of Spoken Word Pure entertainment isn’t the only reason for a vlog to exist. Vlogs are a great way to get your personal opinions out to the public. Or to educate. Or to tell a story. This has made vlogging a great tool for those engaged in what’s called spoken word. On a basic level, that’s word-based performance art.

Spoken word is a form of poetry dating back to the ancient Greeks. It focuses on the dynamics of the voice and how your speech can control what a listener feels.

Since 2008, the South Auckland Poets Collective (SAPC) have been giving and filming their own spoken word performances. Their YouTube channel hit 20,000 views in July, and no wonder.

Among the SAPC’s 14 members are published poets and award-winners. In their videos they talk about personal experiences and life lessons, using this engaging poetry style. Using their skills and the almighty internet, they’re able to broadcast these stories to the entire world.

“I know you’re locked up/ and for now that’s how things may be/ but it’s you that has the power to set your words free.” This is the last line of Don’t Trust Me, a poem from one of SAPC’s co-founders, Ramon Narayan. With a passion for inspiring young Kiwis, he uses spoken word to get this message out; that you should be the best you can be. We all have potential, so why waste it?

If you have a message you want to get out, a story to share or a philosophical cat and a camera, consider building your own vlog. It’s really not hard; just get yourself a YouTube channel or a Tumblr account. The internet is there to serve.

You can use it to change the world for the better.

Wouldn’t that be a more fitting claim to fame than being addicted to lolcatz?

TECHNOLOGY Super-Quick Jamie Facts You Really Need to Know Do you like carrot Juice?

No, ew!

Who is your favourite Disney princess and why?

Cinderella, because she knows how to party What is the best thing you’ve bought at the $2 shop?

My camouflage hat

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We love Jamie Curry. She’s funny and cool and not afraid to look like a dork. In fact, that’s what makes her cool. That and her mean dance moves.

ERICA McQUEEN put together this interview, which is pretty random as it includes questions from other Mavericks, plus TEARAWAY readers and our Facebook friends. Yay, Jamie!

Does your fame change how people act around you?

My favourite is probably the one where Taylor Swift asks if I’m OK and I hold up a sign saying “hungry”.

Do you watch your own videos?

I watch them once after I finish editing them, but then that’s about it.

Who is your main inspiration on the ‘Tube?

I really love dailygrace and jacksgap.

I take inspiration from both of them.

Which video of yours has been the most fun to make?

Who is your favourite YouTube personality and did you take inspiration from them when starting Jamie’s World?

I really enjoyed making the one where I danced around to the song Chloe. I didn’t have to act. I just had fun and danced.

Grace Helbig from dailygrace. I didn’t watch YouTube personalities before Jamie’s World. I didn’t really use the internet.

No, which I think is really good.

What is your favourite jellybean flavour and why?

Blue! It’s just like no other flavour!

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind

Have you heard of blimeycow?

If so, have they influenced your videos at all?

I have no idea what that is.

Are you a fan of Ginny Blackmore?

My sister absolutely loves her!

She got me on to her. I think she’s awesome – I love that song [Bones].

Are you looking for any guests on your channel? Hint hint.

Sure thing! I would love to have a guest!

Benny Tipene. He’s so talented!

And the puns he does on Facebook – he’s hilarious.

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I really love Miranda Hart! She’s fab.

She just does her and rocks it. Super funny and super awkward. I can’t get enough of her.

If you could make a music video with any musician, who would you pick?

Cody Simpson, because he’s a babe.

He would be pretty cool to hang with.

Do you go thrift shopping?

You’ve recently hit one year on your page. Where do you see Jamie’s World in another year’s time?

I have no idea really. I’m surprised it’s gotten as far as it has!

Come and join the party, Photo galleries from all the latest gigs

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Illustration galleries from the country’s top young artists

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Do you have any favourite comedians or actors?

I have been once and I got a busted up scooter and an old man jogger suit.

Who was your favourite X Factor contestant that made it to the live shows?

It’s the brand new

Illustraion by Elliot Gonzales

What position do you play in soccer?

I play striker

Jamie’s Favourite Quote:

– Dr Seuss

Which video do you think turned out best in the end?

What is your favourite subject at school?

I really enjoy design

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

4 Golden Rules of Online Safety The internet can be a scary place. No really. I don’t want to be a fear monger here, but behind its cuddly kitten.gif exterior lies a shady pack of wolves ready to steal, deceive and bully, while cloaked in the shroud of anonymity. By JASON KIM. I’m not saying that the internet is bad or that we should avoid using it. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of accidental death, but we still drive, right?

What I AM advocating is taking the time to learn how to be safe on the vast, relatively unregulated Wild West type terrain of the world wide web. Think of this as a kind of hitchhiker’s guide to the internet.

1. Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t in real life.

We’ve all seen them; keyboard warriors, empowered by the distance between them and their target, spewing venomous nastiness over the internet. Not only is this a very uncool thing to do, but as one Twitter troll in Britain found out this year, it can have some dangerous real life consequences.

This anonymous schlub, who went by the Twitter handle @jimmyob88 decided to taunt professional boxer Curtis Woodhouse after he lost to Shayne Singleton. After seeing a string of profanity-laced tweets all saying how worthless he was, Woodhouse decided that he’d had

enough, and somehow tracked down the troll’s real life address.

Woodhouse then live-tweeted paying this anonymous man a visit, putting the fear of God into the dude until he publicly and quite embarrassingly apologised, saying he was “just joking” and that it was all getting a bit “out of hand”.

It’s all fun and games until a professional boxer decides to take exception to your bullying tactics and pay you a visit, isn’t it? The lesson here: not only is internet bullying mean, but it can also be hazardous to your health!

3. Jeepers creepers, where’d you get that identity thief/stalker?

I’ve met some really amazing, smart and lovely people over the internet.

But not everyone on the internet is like that. As one cursory glance at the shadier corners of Reddit or 4chan will confirm, there are some real creeps out there.

If this person you met on Twitter who likes all the same bands and movies as you do and just totally gets you wants to meet up, always do it at a safe, public place the first time you meet. Never give them your phone number or address before you meet them and can confirm they’re cool.

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but please, do NOT send nudes to anyone. That includes strangers, friends and even your boyfriend or girlfriend. Teen ‘sexting’ is a growing problem, with some pretty hurtful consequences.

You might think the person you’re sending them to is trustworthy; they’re probably not. Studies have found that around 17% of ‘sexters’ share the messages they receive, and 55% of those share them with more than one person.

Even if the recipient is someone you can trust NOW, are you 100% certain that they will be forever? All it takes is one bad break-up, and before you know it half your school has seen your privates.

2. Nigeria does not have a prince, and even if it did, he would not email a teenager for money.

Ah yes, the famous Nigerian email scam! It’s seems too good to be true, because it is. They say they’re filthy rich but need money to escape his exile and get access to his funds.

Could you please lend him, oh I dunno, like $5000? He’ll pay you back with interest!

These are all part of a family of scams called “phishing”. Phishing means mass emails with generic offers and promises of greater riches, hoping that you’ll be dumb enough to send money or personal information that

can be used to steal your identity or access your credit card.

Avoid these scams by giving out as little information as possible, and (duh) don’t send large amounts of money to people you don’t know. Don’t open emails or attachments from addresses you don’t recognise. If it looks like it came from a legit company, go to their website by typing in the URL, rather than clicking any links in an email.

4. Learn how to manage your privacy settings.

Not only does this help keep creeps away, but setting your Facebook account to private can help hide things that you don’t need teachers or employers (both current and prospective) to see. You might be uploading your pics from last weekend’s party, thinking it’s just a bit of harmless fun, but your boss might not be as impressed.

While I personally don’t think it’s ethical, employers often look up

potential employees on Facebook to see what kind of person they are. The profile photo of you lying comatose while clutching a bottle of Tui might not be the best look. Also, many of my friends have made the mistake of calling in sick and then uploading a status or photos of what they REALLY got up to, forgetting that their boss or manager could see everything online.

And that’s basically it, really. The more that you use the internet, the better instincts you’ll develop as to how best to be safe. Be sceptical of everything; if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Use your common sense and follow these rules, and you should be all good to browse your funny memes and Reddit threads in relative peace and safety.

ZEAL NEWS

Glory for

The Strangely Arousing horn section

Red Nite Sky

Red Nite Sky celebrating their well-earned victory

Music Planet Battle of the Bands is a fantastic opportunity for NZ’s up-and-coming bands. On Saturday 20 July, the grand final took place at Zeal Wellington. Guest Maverick MORGAN PROBERT from Zeal was there to capture the action.

Forty bands across three regions, six heats and three regional finals; thousands of spectators; all culminating in six bands competing on one night for Music Planet Battle of the Bands glory!

It was always known that the six finalists would be some of the highest-calibre bands ever brought together in a Zeal event, which would make picking a winner exceptionally difficult. Yet, the three judges – Sarah Crowe from NZ on AIR, Peter Jamieson from Music Planet and Rich Bryant from Wayside Studios – got there, in the end.

Wellington band Until Autumn came in third, after bringing an energetic performance full of crowd interaction.

Second place went to Rotorua band Strangely Arousing, who definitely lived up to their name with an impressive use of brass and English and Maori lyrics. Between songs they seemed almost exhausted from the sheer effort that they were putting in, but that didn’t stop them from giving an astounding performance.

In the end it was the Cambridgebased Red Nite Sky that took out the competition. Claiming musical influences such as the Foo Fighters, Paramore and Kings of Leon, Red Nite Sky put on a performance to remember, making them deserved winners of the top prize of $1,000 worth of Music Planet vouchers.

The winning band’s vocal and guitar skill was excellent. An electronic keyboard even made an appearance, which really spiced things up. “Red Nite Sky have an amazing indie sound and huge energy,” said Scott Reeve, manager of Zeal Wellington.

“I think they’ll definitely be one to watch in the next few months.”

Red Nite Sky is comprised of four students from St. Peters Cambridge in the Waikato: Solomon Crook on vocals and guitar; Liam McKenzie on lead guitar; Eli Gadsby on drums and Pierce Higginson on bass. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, Pierce was unable to perform in person, so Steve Upton – Liam’s cousin – rose to take Pierce’s place the week prior to the final. After this setback it took the band four sixhour sessions to get up to speed, but all of their hard work and dedication paid off on the night!

The four seemed pretty stoked with how the night and their performance went and, of course, with winning a bunch of vouchers to spend on music gear. Their future plans include recording an EP – for which they’d like to work with The Porch in Hamilton – and playing more gigs at Zeal in West Auckland and Hamilton.

Word to the wise, Red Nite Sky is most definitely a band to look out for.

Zeal is a youth organisation passionate about young people creating great stuff. Check out the #LiveForTomorrow project featuring Pieter T online and stalk us on Facebook!

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Lukas Wharekura, lead vocalist and guitarist of Strangely Arousing

Strangely Arousing trombonist, Liam Rolfe

Baker’s Eddy bassist, Ian Spagnolo Baker’s Eddy vocalist, Ciarann Babbington

Red Nite Sky vocalist, Solomon Crook

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A Star is Born

Unless you’ve been hiding out in a cave somewhere without wifi, you’ll know that NZ has recently crowned 22-year-old Jackie Thomas as the first ever winner of X Factor NZ. JESSICA SUO caught up with the brand new star.

X Factor itself goes right back to 2004.

Simon Cowell created the series in the UK, subsequently launching the careers of artists such as One Direction, Leona Lewis and Olly Murs.

Now in 2013, little ol’ NZ has just completed our first season of this gargantuan show.

The judging panel included Kiwi-born Brit Daniel Bedingfield, Wellingtonian singer-songwriter Ruby Frost, Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and former All Saints member Melanie Blatt.

The show was a huge success, with #xfactornz trending on Twitter during every episode and over 100,000 likes on Facebook.

Getting through auditions was a shock for Jackie, who hadn’t done anything like it before. It wasn’t an easy journey; she was initially eliminated in the bootcamp round

QUICKFIRE Jess quizzes Jackie on the really tough and important questions.

“Out of the other contestants...” ... who would you want on your team, post-apocalypse?

Moorhouse. Safety in numbers, plus they’re big boys. … who would you cast as the main couple in a rom-com?

I’m pretty sure everyone would say Me and Tom, but I would say Tom and Benny.

… who would get your final three roses on The Bachelorette?

Does Moorhouse count as one rose?

We’ll go Benny and Tom as well. … who would be the best Amazing Race partner?

Jessie. She’s just an all-rounder, full of energy too. … whose musical style are you the biggest fan of?

I love Benny’s music and I love Tom’s rock’n’roll thing and I love Cassie’s pop thing. Everyone.

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of the show. “I went in there and got scared because it’s not a natural way to sing,” she explains.

“Getting lined up and having to step forward and sing a bit of a song you’d never sing in real life – I just cracked. I got scared. I knew I hadn’t done very well; I was super disappointed.”

On Her Mentor The amazing thing was, Jackie was called back. The X Factor team led her to believe they were filming a backstory for bootcamp. “They snuck a phone in, it rang and it was Daniel Bedingfield with the good news,” says Jackie. “People think that was staged, but it was totally real.”

Jackie, along with fellow contestants Cassie Henderson and Eden Roberts, was mentored by Daniel. The judge is known for his extravagant sense of style and crazy amounts of enthusiasm. “Enthusiasm is a good thing, especially with someone like me,” says Jackie. “I’m a true country girl and it takes a lot to stop me from jumping around.

“I think he’s a great mentor. He’s very opinionated and he’s got great ideas.

One of my favourite things about working with Daniel is that he knew when to step back and reign it in.”

Jackie is grateful for the advice given to her before her performance of Stay

by Rihanna; her mentor told her to try bring the audience into the song, rather than taking the message and pushing it out to them. “That was amazing advice... it was a turning point and I feel like after that, things just got easier for me.”

On the Contestants The live performance aspect of the competition started with 13 contestants, all going through the journey together. Inevitably, they bonded.

“I spent a lot of time at bootcamp and retreats with Cassie and I thought ‘this girl is a star’,” says Jackie. “She’s only 14 and she’s just incredible. She’s got an amazing voice and an amazing attitude and she’s really driven.”

r As the competition continued, Jackie’s friendships grew stronger and it became difficult when contestants left. “When we got down to the final three we were so busy we never really saw each other,” she explains. “We were still friends, but it became more competitive, because you have so much to do and you have so much pressure on you.”

But, she says, everyone was positive and happy for each other, no matter the results.

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Enthusiasm is a good thing, especially with someone like me. I’m a true country girl and it takes a lot to stop me from jumping around

The Pride of Greymouth

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Jackie’s self-titled debut album is now hot off the press. It features the single It’s Worth It and fan favourite cover Skinny Love, by Bon Iver.

While a modest Jackie says these are just “baby steps”, various social networking sites are calling her ‘the pride of Greymouth’.

“I think that’s amazing; I love that I can do something to help them. It’s been a bad few years for them,” she says of her hometown. “I didn’t think it would be me who would bring everyone something to cheer about; I’m glad it was though. They were a driving force behind me in X Factor. I love them; I can’t wait to get back down there.”

Jackie also thanks her mum, who she claims as her idol. “She brought me up and kept me grounded; I owe her a lot.”

Naw... Daniel Bedingfield was right, when he said at Jackie’s audition: “New Zealand has just found a new sweetheart”. www.tearaway.co.nz | 15

SOUNDS EPIC

The First Ladi of Grooves Fresh from a nationwide tour, Ladi6 took some time to speak to PATRICK CAMPBELL, about her new album, inspirations, technology and hidden talents. With awkward introductions aside and Ladi expressing “I have faith in you,” this is what went down…

This album has a lot more hip hop production. The other records had a lot of variety – when you look at the difference between the reggae sounds and then dance tracks like Like Water.

This album is a lot more bass-heavy.

Over the past few years you have been doing amazing things in support of your last record The Liberation Of... What are some of the best experiences you have had over this time?

Supporting Erykah Badu on tour would be one of my top three. That was just an amazing experience. Oh and supporting Gil Scott Heron! That was a humbling moment. Really, I think it was also just getting to travel overseas and getting paid well for doing something I love.

That’s crazy! I’m a huge fan of Erykah Badu. In this issue of TEARAWAY we are looking at technology; what is one item of technology you couldn’t live without?

Laptops. All our demos – in fact this whole record – was made basically on laptops, using programs like Ableton.

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feel the urge to check your social networking sites and stuff... I would probably die without my laptop, if I’m honest!

What are some of the main inspirations for the new album?

Love as a theme is definitely the major one. I know, it sounds cheesy; ‘awww, loooove!’ But that’s how it is! Also being in Detroit, and recording in the same studio as J Dilla, who was a friend of the album’s producer, Parks.

It was just so cool!

Recording the album, touring New Zealand, what comes next?

Basically doing it all over again! We will do the same thing in Europe next, or Australia… I really want to go to America and Asia this time around too.

What is your favourite part of creating a new album?

With this album we did it quite differently. Instead of preparing and writing before we went into the studio, everything was done there. We wrote, planned, and recorded in the studio all at once; there was no prearrangement. I really enjoyed it; even though it was quite stressful, it was a fun process.

We all know that you can sing rather well, but does Ladi6 have a hidden talent?

Not really... Oh wait, yes! My hidden talent is that I can fall asleep anywhere.

You could strap me to a horse with a stereo and speakers in my ears blaring, and I would still sleep happily. I am Sleep Girl.

That seems like a useful talent for sure. What are you hoping to accomplish over the next year?

I really want to get to America and Asia as I said before, but I want to do less long travelling. I’d love to do lots of short trips. Other than that, I just want to get the record out and see what happens.

If you had the opportunity, who (dead or alive) would you want to collaborate with musically?

different. I think it’s all positive change, like with Bandcamp; you are effectively cutting out the middleman; ‘make today – sell tomorrow.’ I also think that the ability for artists to connect with fans instantly and for fans to be able to access information immediately is another important change.

Ladi6 really knows how to calm the nerves. What would have been a nerve-wracking 15 minutes on the phone ended up feeling like a quick catch-up between old friends. She is definitely one of the nicest artists I have ever met. Her new album Automatic is out now; be sure to grab it and head to one of her shows before she leaves to take over the world!

There are so many! I’m just thinking of all the 70s rock and rollers. Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix – but I feel like they are so amazing they wouldn’t be keen to collaborate. Oh also some blues musicians, like Bo Diddley. One day I want to record a blues album.

How does the continuous change and development of pop culture affect you and your music?

I think it’s probably the same for all musicians; it affects how we sell our music and how we gain recognition.

With everything online now, the way music is promoted and sold is

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Automatic is the third album you have released; what can we expect on this record that is different from the past two?

SCORE!

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SOUNDS EPIC

Ten minutes with...

The Phoenix Foundation

What inspired the name The Phoenix Foundation?

Luke Savage came up with it; he makes a lot of our music videos. The Phoenix Foundation means ‘aerobic cat whispering’ in French.

Frontman Sam Scott from The Phoenix Foundation chats to ERICA McQUEEN, about the band’s latest record Fandango, and how to caramelise onions.

on Fandango it would be nice to release a few songs as they come into existence, just to keep things interesting.

What’s your favourite lyric from a song?

If you had to give yourself gangster rapper names, what would they be?

I’m Cream Cracker, the R’n’B soul singer. Luke is K.R.Ansky the sausage MC. Chris would be Slappy Beatz. Tom is Haggis Thought. Will would be Ragga Dingo. Conrad is Apple Base.

Just one person? Umm, Brian Eno. That’s probably not true, but he is pretty great.

“Nicola Tesla in the Hotel New Yorker/ nursing sick pigeons by the open window/ dreamed of a death ray to disintegrate matter/ detected morse code from far away planets” – Tesla’s Hotel Room by The Handsome Family.

Describe your sound in three words or less.

What was the last album you purchased?

Oblong, inclement, braised.

Jonathan Bree – The Primrose Path

How has your sound changed since you began?

Finish the sentence: ‘If you like ____ you’ll love The Phoenix Foundation

What is the craziest thing you’ve done for your music?

It got mellow, then less mellow, then more powerful, then more refined but still mighty, then a bit mellow again as well…but still mighty.

The Beatles.

Play a gig in a Whanganui cafe instead of going to see David Bowie live.

Any final words of wisdom?

Who’s been most influential on your song-writing?

Why is Fandango your best album yet?

Every album is our best album, or at least a progression. I think we try to go somewhere new with each album.

What’s your proudest moment as a band?

Playing on Later... with Jools Holland and knowing that we did OK and millions of people would see it.

Whether you ever break through into being a really successful band or not, it’s nice to know that people have at least heard something of your music.

If you could make your own genre of music, what would it be called?

Supersaturation.

When caramelising onions, a heavy pan, low heat and patience are essential.

Babble.

If you could offer one bit of advice to those starting out song-writing, what would it be?

Write a lot. The first 100 songs you write will probably be a bit crap, so just keep going until good stuff seeps through the ether.

What can we expect to see from you over the next year?

What rumour would you like to start about your band?

We’ll be doing lots of gigs in NZ, and maybe getting a few new bits of music out too. We spent so long

That we are a cult of aliens sent forth to destroy NZ roots.

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What is the oddest word you’ve snuck into a song?

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SOUNDS EPIC 6. He makes some pretty outrageous calls we don’t necessarily agree with: I think that Hitler would have had the most interesting tweets. Him or Jesus. Jesus would be all like ‘yo’. Hitler’s ones would be disgusting but hilarious too. I was talking to somebody a long time ago and they were like ‘you know one of the greatest leaders ever to live was Hitler’.

He was a very bad person but in terms of being a leader, he was like Jesus. He had all these followers and people just believed in him and were entranced by his aura.

10 Things We Dig About Stan

7. He’s a fan of crazy, out-there types:

JESSICA SUO recently caught up with X Factor NZ judge and Australian Idol winner Stan Walker. Due to her awesome investigative powers she managed to uncover some rather interesting things about him, things we like. Here are just ten of those things, in Stan’s own words.

The most interesting person I’ve ever met is Daniel Johns from Silverchair. He is an interesting character. Slash Daniel Bedingfield.

He’s crazy, crazy! Anything that goes under ‘crazy’, that’s him.

8. Just like the rest of us, he would lose it if he met Mrs. Carter: If Beyoncé walked in right now, I would faint, shake, be silent. Screaming inside though. I’m the ultimate fan. I’ll be at her Australian shows.

1. He’s an ideas man: If I had my own TV show, it would be like a talent development sort of thing. A two-month boot camp that creates an artist – and not just singers; a triple threat thing. People could post audition tapes of them doing a monologue, dancing, singing; everything. Something that can be marketable, that can sell to the ear, to the eyes, capture people’s hearts and is not just a product that’s empty.

2. He’s a fighter: I went to a lot of different schools. Because of the kind of kid I was, I didn’t know who I was.

When I changed schools, I could be a different person. I never was myself. I always started at the bottom, but because I was a fighter, I always went to the top. I’ve been bullied, I was a nobody, I was the one that got picked on, then I was in the group and I was a part of the cool crew. I was always the little runty kid though. I was a skinny little rat.

3. He’s kind of mysterious: At school, not many people knew I did music.

I remember at Hamilton Boys’, it was at the last assembly that my mates all found out. They never knew I could sing. They were all blown away. Secretly, everyone loves a good singer.

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9. He’s wise:

4. He gets the job done: For some reason, I always seem to take over in everything I do. When I work, I work like a beast. I’m zoned in and I don’t see if I offend people. I want the job done and I’m trying to do the best that I can. I do make mistakes, but when I’m in a zone I don’t hear anybody else. I take on people’s opinions, but I filter them.

5. He believes that schools need to embrace the arts more: Not everybody’s going to go to uni. I knew I was never going, because I don’t have the brain power. I’m more of a practical person.

A lot of the time, I’d be sitting there in class and I wouldn’t understand anything because I couldn’t concentrate. I’m kind of dyslexic. We’re all different. A lot of people love to study; a lot of people are really good at it. I’m just one of those people that isn't.

If I could go back in time and give myself one piece of advice, it would be ‘don’t eat your sorrows away’. Also, maybe a little bit of a warning: ‘You don’t know this now but you’re going to be doing stuff one day’.

10. He thinks the top three things about being Michelle Obama are: • You get styled and dressed • You get to travel the world • You get to be the reason for your husband being who he is. No married man is who he is without his wife.

SCORE!

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FESTIVALS What's on Your

• Vikings take to the streets at Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland • Rock out in the Sahara at the Festival in the Desert, Mali

February

• Chow down popcorn during Sundance Film Festival, USA

• Get wet during Songkran, the world’s biggest water fight, Thailand • Pay your respects at ANZAC Day in Gallipoli, Turkey • All that jazz! New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, USA

• Wish upon a floating lantern at the Pingxi Lantern Festival, Taiwan • Turn up the passion at the Tango Festival, Argentina

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• Celebrate all things Irish at St Patrick’s Day • Get covered in colour at the Holi Festival, India

• Rub shoulders with the A-list during the Cannes Film Festival, France

July

• Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain • Turn your body into a canvas at the World Bodypainting Festival, Austria • Place your bets for the winner of the Camel Cup, Australia

• Notting Hill Carnival brings a taste of the Caribbean to London

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STA Travel can get you sorted with flights and packages to some of the best events and festivals around the world! From chucking tomatoes at your mates at La Tomatina in Spain to paying your respects to the ANZACs at Gallipoli, count down to the new year in Edinburgh or wear head to toe green at St Patricks Day in Dublin; STA Travel can get you there. Ask them about student and under 26 discounts!

• Join the world’s biggest tomato fight at La Tomatina, Spain • Uncover the mystery that is Burning Man, Nevada, USA

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• Ahoy me hearties! Don an eye patch for the Pirate festival, Cayman Islands • Remember the departed at the Day of the Dead, Mexico • Cheer up the broken-hearted at the Festivals of Horns, Italy

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• See the gentle giants at the Hermanus Whale Festival, South Africa

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• Go traditional with Australia’s international indigenous festival, The Dreaming

• Shake your bon bon at Carnivale, Brazil

• Chase cheese down steep slopes at Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling, England

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SPORTS

5 Random Sports

Sure, touch is pretty fun. Rowing: also good. But there’s got to be more to sports than your standard bats, balls and boats.

We sent THOMAS STEVENSON out into the fields (well, the internets) to find five sports that are a little bit left of centre.

Here’s what he came back with.

#1. Quidditch Quidditch used to be confined to the world of Harry Potter, but now there’s a real-life version for us non-magic Muggles to play!

It has the same elements as the wizard version; a red Quaffle ball for scoring goals through the vertical hoops, Bludgers which must be avoided by the players, and a speedy Seeker whose job it is to catch the Golden Snitch. It’s just slightly less magical. Each player has a broomstick between their legs and a decorative cloak.

Every year there is a NZ tournament; the first was played between eight high schools in Auckland in 2010. Organiser Hugo Wills described Quidditch as “the brainchild of netball, rugby, soccer, handball and dodgeball.” It’s also popular in the USA and Canada, where the International Quidditch Association hosts massive tournaments and even a World Cup!

#2. Ultimate Otherwise known as ultimate frisbee, ultimate is a little like rugby, only with limited body contact and a frisbee instead of a ball. Its origins can be traced back almost to the origin of the frisbee itself in the 1920s, but the first actual game was played in 1972.

Typically there are seven players on each team, with the frisbee passed between players until it reaches the ‘end zone’. Once you have the frisbee you must pass it on within ten seconds, or the other team has possession.

Also you cannot move with the frisbee; you can only pivot on one foot. This game can be played indoors or outdoors and provides lots of fun!

This year’s NZUC (NZ Ultimate Championship) was held in March, but teams for the World Championship are currently being sought.

Quiz answers from page 8 & 9 1 – b; 2 – a; 3 – c; 4 – b; 5 – a; 6 – d; 7 – a (such a device has already been built; the BEAST 3000mW blue laser); 8 – true; in those days they called it zymotechnology.

#3. Free Running Free running, or parkour, has one central principle: You should express yourself in your environment without limitations. With this motto, Sebastien Foucan co-created free running in 2003.

It’s gaining popularity all over the globe, including in NZ. Contrary to popular belief, the idea isn’t just moving efficiently; free running is supposed to be fun and energetic. An international competition, the Red Bull Art of Motion, will be held this year on September 14th in Greece.

“It feels like you’re invincible... you feel like you can do anything,” says enthusiast Hossein Mofrad. “The impact of the ground is no longer something in your way, rather a tool to propel you back up. It also develops skills which keep you safe in real situations, like being a soccer goalie.”

#4. Bo-Taoshi Bo-Taoshi has been described as a Japanese version of ‘capture the flag’, but it’s actually more like a military exercise. In fact, it’s played by cadets in their military academy.

Although it’s only played in Japan at the moment, bo-taoshi videos are popping up all over the internet and gained a worldwide audience. Two 75-person teams try to gain possession of an upright pole defended by the opposition. The team that first manages to lower the other's pole to an angle of 30 degrees is the winner.

There are a variety of attack and defense positions in the game, one of which is called the Ninja! A Ninja must cling to their pole and keep it upright as opponents pull it down. Because of the large number of players and frequent body contact, this game isn’t for everyone, but who knows? It could be the next big thing on our sportsfields.

#5. Bossaball Bossaball was invented in Spain in 2004. Picture a volleyball match, only on a massive inflatable court, with a trampoline either side of the net. This is perhaps the ultimatum of ball games, combining aspects of volleyball, gymnastics and soccer. It has a very high net, for which the trampolines are necessary to spike the ball over. A perfect beach sport!

Each team has three to five players, one of which (the attacker) stays on the trampoline. Most volleyball rules apply, except the attacker may hit the ball in any way he or she likes.

Currently there are selection sides from Spain and Brazil touring the world to promote this sport. As yet, NZ doesn’t have an official team, but this promotion tour is expected to reach Auckland in the near future. Therefore we may have one pretty soon. Just think... what if Kiwis were #1 at this sport, as well? www.tearaway.co.nz | 23

BRACES

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The pain of grinding my teeth every time I put them together had to stop. My treatment started later in life, at around 17 years old.

However, it is now becoming a trend to sort out your chompers earlier, at say eight to ten years of age, in the “growth period.”

By LISA BENTLEY. I remember going to a camp as a leader of 30 girls and thinking ‘Oh my goodness, I’m going to look as young as the girls, because I have braces!’

Got there and the other two leaders in their twenties also had braces – whew!

Gone are the days of being teased and of only the wealthy being able to afford orthodontic treatment. The technology of the ‘train tracks’ have advanced too, meaning the average treatment time has decreased.

Braces are becoming something of an accessory, with guys choosing regional rugby colours, girls choosing colours to match their phone covers.

However, getting braces is still an invasive treatment with its own side effects. I had nightmares; people ripping the braces out, with pliers… yeow. They never came true though, of course, so don’t worry about that.

Here are some things to consider if you are thinking about getting braced.

• Get your teeth assessed by a specialist, sooner rather than later.

The right treatment at the right time will sort your teeth for life • See an NZAO (New Zealand Association of Orthodontists) member. These guys know their stuff and have the right training to give you the best treatment Don’t...

• Wait for a referral. If you are having problems with your pearly whites, seek out the nearest NZAO member to you. Check out orthodontists.org.nz • Worry about the cost stopping you; most practices these days have great financing plans, some interest-free

5 Top Tips

To Prepare for Getting Braces 1. Talk about how you feel. It’s natural to be nervous or worried 2. Eat lots before you go in to have your braces fitted. You may not be able to eat much for up to a week 3. Remember what the end goal is; keep this in mind if you start to feel down 4. Brush your teeth well on the day you go in 5. Prepare for the week ahead, to minimise discomfort. Stock up on soups, porridge, smoothies, yoghurt, jelly and custard

We’ve Been There...

Danielle, 17

Finlay, 17 “I didn’t like to smile with my mouth open.

I’m just so glad I got braces; the outcome is everything I wanted”

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Claire, 25 “I had teeth all over the place! I didn’t seriously get teased, but jokingly I did”

“Oral and dental hygiene has always been important to me and having straight teeth means they are easier to look after”

Andrew, 21 “My teeth were wrong! I would rather braces than wrecked teeth”

THREADS The Perfect Fit

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After leaving her high school careers evening, Jessie Wong decided that a career in fashion design was the perfect fit for her. Fast-forward a couple of years and Jessie, now 20, already has people buying and wearing designs from her own self-made collection.

By NATASHA THYNE. Currently studying a Bachelor of Design at Otago Polytechnic, Jessie created her own clothing label, Yu Mei, during the summer holidays last year. It’s still in its early stages, but Jessie currently does everything for her label herself; hand-making the garments, sourcing fabrics and even photographing the lookbooks.

Jessie had her first taste of the fashion world when she was 15, with a week-long internship at Karen Walker in Auckland. She has now also completed internships at twentyseven names and volunteered at

fashion weeks, which she says was really useful for learning and meeting people in the industry.

Throughout school, Jessie took design technology. She also took extra sewing lessons at Inverlochy Art School, where she practiced and perfected her skills.

Now midway through the second year of her degree, Jessie says she is able to incorporate her work on Yu Mei into her studies.

“The most recent [collection] I did, I did as part of an elective, so I’m being marked on it as well,” she says. “I’ve got all the people and resources around me. The polytech is a really good place to do it.”

Jessie says she would recommend the degree she’s doing to others who want to follow the same career path. However, her main piece of advice is to be prepared to work hard.

Yu Mei can be purchased from Harry’s Boutique in Wellington, Slick Willy’s in Dunedin or via facebook.com/ yumeibrand

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YOUTH PARLIAMENT Walking the Corridors

of Power

When we think of Parliament, it is often the likes of John Key, Winston Peters and David Shearer who come to mind. But for two days in July, our 121 Members of Parliament were replaced by young people for the fifth session of the NZ Youth Parliament.

JONATHAN GEE was there.

Youth Parliament has been held every three or four years since 1994. Its first session marked the 20th anniversary of lowering the voting age to 18.

Youth Parliament is a chance for young people to walk in the shoes of politicians and to familiarise themselves with the law-making process of NZ. This year, Youth MPs engaged in a number of activities, including debating a mock bill on electoral reform, interrogating Government Ministers in the debating chamber and collaborating with each other on topical issues during the ‘select committee’ process.

Prior to Youth Parliament, Youth MPs were asked to consult with the public, gauging their views on the issues to be discussed. Jay Evett, Youth MP for Trevor Mallard of Labour, said that travelling around local schools really helped with increasing public and youth engagement.

Facebook pages to further enhance their public engagement through polls.

Question Time was a highlight of the two days; Youth MPs held government ministers to account by asking them questions on topical issues. The Youth MPs’ adult counterparts were all side-lined to the public gallery as NZ’s future leaders sat in their seats in the debating chamber.

The ministers present weren’t let off lightly; the Youth MPs asked questions on a range of weighty issues, from civic education and NCEA to the controversial Sky City convention centre deal and the minimum wage.

A round of applause ensued when Abbas Nazari, Youth MP for Kennedy Graham of the Greens, asked his question to Minister of Economic Development, Steven Joyce, about whether the controversy surrounding

Social media has also been a hit this year, with many Youth MPs creating

Photos by Simon Woolf

The youth ‘starting out’ wage also received many questions, mostly of discontent towards the discrimination and perceived outcomes of the policy.

Mr Joyce defended the policy by emphasising that it would reduce youth unemployment and that it was the same approach adopted by many other OECD countries.

the Sky City deal had undermined the integrity and democracy of the House.

Grace King, a Youth Press Gallery member, said that it had been a busy two days, where both the Youth MPs and the Youth Press Gallery members were working upwards of 17 hours each day.

Kate Emery, a Youth Press Gallery member reporting on the proceedings of Youth Parliament, said that the calibre of questions was high, and even the ministers were feeling the heat. “Sometimes a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ from ministers told us more about their answer and what they thought than a long answer would,” Ms. Emery said.

Victoria Holyoake, Youth MP for Jonathan Young of National, said that Youth Parliament was full of “very passionate people with some incredible life stories”. The Youth MPs had been unbelievably proactive and were working hard, she said. If there’s one thing that we can conclude from Youth Parliament 2013, it is that NZ’s future is in safe hands.

Jay Evett, Youth MP for Trevor Mallard, speaks in the Debating Chamber

How Is a Law Made?

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Step 1.

Introduction of a Bill to the House

A draft law, called a Bill, is typically introduced by the government, but can also be introduced by individual MPs, such as Labour MP Louisa Wall’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill.

Step 2.

First Reading This is the first chance MPs get to discuss and debate the Bill in the debating chamber. At the end of the first reading, all MPs vote on whether they would like the Bill to progress to the next stage.

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Step 6.

Kate Emery observing debate from the Press Gallery

Step 3.

Select Committees If the Bill passes the first reading, it goes to a select committee, which is a portion of the 121 MPs. Select committees consist of a range of MPs from different political parties.

The Bill gets scrutinised in more detail, and may be open to public submissions, giving the public the chance to express their views.

Anyone can make a submission, regardless of age or expertise.

Step 4.

Second Reading This is a chance for all MPs to debate the findings of the select committee.

At the end of the second reading, all MPs vote again on whether they would like the Bill to progress to the next stage.

Step 5.

Committee of the Whole House If the Bill passes the second reading, it goes to the ‘committee of the whole House’ stage. MPs debate the Bill clause by clause, in more detail.

Third Reading This is the last opportunity for MPs to express their views. Some MPs might have changed their minds since the first reading. A third and final vote is made.

Step 7.

Royal Assent Before a Bill can officially become NZ law, it has to receive the signature of the Governor-General. The Governor-General is the Queen’s representative in NZ and signs Bills on her behalf. The current GovernorGeneral is Sir Jerry Mateparae.

LIVIN’ THE DREAM Top 10 Tpirpesp i fo r u n

Educate Yourself Early

Even thinking about preparing for uni can be daunting, so we asked someone who's done heaps of research to share her top tips. LACEE PILGRIM is in Year 13 and plans to study at Victoria University next year; it’s taken her a year to figure out everything she needs to know, and this is what she's learnt.

#1

Year 13 is stressful enough. Do yourself a favour and get familiar with the information in Year 12, so in Year 13 you can focus on the assignments that are going to get you into university.

Know the Criteria

Memorise the requirements for university entry (UE) and the rank score or guaranteed entry score that applies to you. Make sure you are on track for achieving these.

Suss the Dates Do Your Research

#2

Just because you heard that this one university has a great course, doesn’t mean it’s the only or even the best option. Once you know all your options, make a first and second choice. Don’t apply to one only; keep your options open.

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#3

Look into Scholarships

University is expensive and scholarships can lessen your debt.

Apply for as many as you can, and remember that you don’t have to be perfect to apply.

Start Saving

#6

This doesn’t necessarily saving $15,000 to pay all your fees. There are smaller things you will need money for, such as living costs, food and travel. Extra cash could seriously save you a lot of stress.

#4

You need to know opening and closing dates for scholarships, halls of residence, limited entry courses and enrolment. Don’t procrastinate; when applications open, apply as soon as possible. You will be less stressed during your exams, and you won’t miss the deadline if there’s a problem.

#5

#7 Check out Campus Open Days are a great opportunity to speak with advisers and to get to know campus layouts. I recommend first attending open days at unis you aren’t very interested in. This will give you a feel for it so you’ll be able to make the most of Open Day at your first choice uni.

#8 Research StudyLink StudyLink can offer $170 a week for living costs, $1,000 a year for course-related costs (text books are scarily expensive), and can cover compulsory fees. Apply for this as early as you can; you want to be getting your payments as soon as possible.

Make a List

#9

If you’re moving out of home, you’ll need to buy some household items.

From bed sheets and blankets to laundry detergent and fly spray, there’s a lot you might need. See if you can pilfer some stuff from family, and don’t forget to check out op shops to save cash.

#10 Keep Calm and Study Hard You have to work hard to get into university. Be prepared, be organised and keep your grades up.

I wish you all the best of luck!

PLAN YOUR

PATHWAY WITH TE WĀNANGA O AOTEAROA INTRODUCING: JEREMY SIULEPA / AGE: 24 / ETHNICITY: SAMOAN

Tell us about yourself…Background- Family, Interests, Music etc I was born and bred in Tokoroa. My Samoan background consisted of church and family. I am passionate about sports, and represented Waikato in rugby throughout intermediate and high school. I also took the opportunity to play rugby league in Australia. During high school, I played basketball, touch and volleyball. In addition, I was a leader of the Polynesian group during high school. I also have an interest in music and I am the father of a six year old son. I am a mentor in the youth programme held by Raukawa. I love being around friends and in good company. Being active is also an important part of my life and I aim to be physically active every day.

What do you want to do in the future?

In the future I want to be involoved with sports and people. I hope to share my knowledge of the sports I love with others. I enjoy working with people, and want to be in the health and fitness industry.

What’s has been your favourite part about studying with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa?

My favourite part would be the assessment we did which was to manage a sports event. My class chose to do a six week challenge.

This challenge involved daily training sessions which were based on the trainings that we had done in class throughout the year. The challenge was open to the community, for anyone who was keen to try a different approach to training. Seeing the changes and results in people was really overwhelming and rewarding. From this event, I found a passion to help people transform their lives for the better.

What skills and abilities have you developed since studying at Te Wānanga Aotearoa?

Good communication skills, confidence, preparation, people skills, and organising. I also found myself more involved in the community with different events.

What did you think of your tutor?

My tutor was awesome. He helped me with everything. Whenever I was stuck on something I didn’t understand he explained everything in detail and made it so I understood. I’m more of a practical learner, so he helped me to understand the theory side of things a lot better.

He was able to come down to my level as well as approach me from a Kaiako (tutor) perspective.

In five years what do you see yourself doing?

In five years’ time I see myself working for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and drawing more people to our sports course. We have so much to offer here and I’m sure that we are creating something special within our community. Sports and helping people is my passion so doing both in one is straight mean!

What has been the weirdest, funniest, craziest thing that’s happened to you so far since studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa?

The craziest thing for me that’s happened since studying here is probably being the Tauira (student) one year and then being the Kaiako the next.

What would you say to those that are thinking about studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa?

I would encourage everyone to come and study here because it creates so many opportunities for you whether in sports or any other course that we offer. It prepares you for other courses so you can study at other tertiary institutes. Studying here was one of the best choices I’ve made. I am working here as a Kaiako for the Certificate in Sports, Fitness & Health Level 2, for Youth Guarantee and loving every minute of it. I am grateful and thankful to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa for allowing me this opportunity.

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LIVIN’ THE DREAM

The Radio Star

There are plenty of careers out there. If you’re good at maths, be an accountant. If you like rugby, be an All Black. If you’re good at enforcing the law, be a Police Officer. I am not good at maths, rugby, or enforcing the law. So, what’s left for me? By STEPHEN GALLAGHER. Since I was a wee pup, people have been telling me I was destined for radio. So, I went to the New Zealand Radio Training School in Wellington, where we fixed radios.

Well, that last part was a lie. We didn’t fix any radios, actually I am pretty sure we broke the airwaves one or two times. I was studying to become a radio star!

We have all listened to the radio. It’s all around us. Personalities let us in on their not so personal lives; sharing experiences, cracking jokes and playing music. Sounds like a breeze, right? WRONG! I’ve always had an interest in radio.

Every morning I listen to Newstalk ZB; every afternoon it’s Fletch & Vaughan.

I’m a people person; I love being the centre of attention and have no shame.

The NZRTS was a dream come true.

You present your own show twice a week. It’s hella daunting at first, but when you start to gain confidence with the help of the tutors, it’s so much fun.

Then there’s production. Ever wondered how they make all the whizz, bang, zoom sounds? This is where it happens. We toyed with Adobe Audition, using these effects and making them in to so much more.

Other aspects we learnt about were the history of radio, promotions, sales, being a voice talent and creating ads. It’s crazy what you can fit in to six months!

For more info, call 0800 NZ RADIO, or hit up www.broadcasting.co.nz.

While you’re there, listen to their various stations that stream worldwide.

The tutors are from the industry, and are the most down-to-earth team; they’re always happy to help out. We had guest speakers, such as Fletch & Vaughan from The Edge, Dave Smart from Classic Hits Breakfast, New Hot Guy (Marc Peard ) from the ZM Morning Show and Gary Pointon, who won Best New Broadcaster at the NZ Radio Awards this year.

I fully recommend the NZRTS. You can study a Diploma in Radio Journalism or a Certificate in Commercial Broadcasting. There are campuses

in Wellington and Auckland, but wherever you choose, you’ll have so much fun learning that it won’t feel like school at all.

Years down the line, you’ll look back on this article and think “Hey, yeah....

Stephen was right! This was the best decision I ever made!” I will take the ‘thank you’s in advance now.

At the time of writing, I have just graduated, coming second overall.

I’ve secured a full-time position at Mediaworks, as a Creative Writer/ Production Engineer. Thanks, NZRTS!

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LIVIN’ THE DREAM

Be Yourself, with Massey Former Massey University student Rob Pidgeon (Ngati Whatua-o-Orakei) is now a successful young businessman.

He has made his mark on an organisation that he’s been part of since he was 14, Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

Rob wasn’t sure what he wanted to do once he left school, so when the time came, he opted to work in Piha as a full-time lifeguard for the summer.

at the United North Piha Lifeguard Club and that got me interested in how the club ran. It was a volunteer position but I wanted to move into management and impact change in the organisation.”

Every week his mum shoved university pamphlets under his door, and one day he stumbled across a Massey brochure.

“Massey ticked all the boxes for me and was a really appealing degree,” says Rob.

“I couldn’t see myself just being a lifeguard for the rest of my life and I’d been one since I was 14, so I started thinking what it was I wanted to do,” he says.

In 2006 he enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Studies, majoring in Sport Business Management and finished the degree as a Massey scholar (a top student).

“Over that summer, I was picked to be the director of lifeguarding

“I had a seventh form English teacher who said ‘oh you’re not going to be

anything and you’re probably just going to muck around in your life’. In my first university assignment I got an A-. I’d proved her wrong.”

In the last year of the degree, Rob interned with Bowls New Zealand and was offered a full-time, position once graduated.

During his four years with the organisation, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing whilst working full-time to give himself more job opportunities in the future.

Now Rob is overseas, working as the Lifesaving Officer for Surf Life Saving New South Wales.

He says studying at Massey gave him the confidence he needed to succeed.

“

I’m definitely a minority, but I think that’s a cool thing

”

“Working in surf life saving isn’t an area you’re likely to find many Māori people. I’m definitely a minority in the organisation, but I think that’s a cool thing.

“I’ve never given up who I am, and at Massey you can be whatever you want to be. Irrespective of the roadblocks in the way, if it’s what you want to do, don’t let anyone stop you from what you want to be.”

Rob Pidgeon with his award for Life Saver of the Year 2009

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to build a long term career, start here. Jarred did Five years ago Jarred was a BCITO apprentice.

Now he owns and runs his own construction company.

Find out more about Jarred and his story, and why an apprenticeship in building and construction with BCITO is the best place to start at GetReal.co.nz.

The BCITO is the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, the largest provider of building and construction apprenticeships in New Zealand. We are appointed by Government to arrange apprenticeships in carpentry, bricklaying, concrete, tiling, plastering, masonry, frame and truss and interior systems. We are building professionals for the future, today.

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LIVIN’ THE DREAM Your Skills, Your Choice Did you know your future is in your hands, even before you leave school?

Would you like to know what your future employment choices look like?

How does getting a personalised range of career or job options sound?

You can now identify your very own potential Vocational Pathway with the Skills Choice tool online, at choice.skills.org.nz.

The Skills Choice tool, created by The Skills Organisation, uses your school subjects to predict which one of the five official Vocational Pathways your areas of interest best match.

Each of the Pathways features hundreds of job options.

Skills Choice leads to you being more informed and better placed to make decisions to meet your goals beyond school.

“You’re not locked in or committed to anything – it’s simply a chance to discover options you may not have thought about yet.

“This is a crucial time in your life to make good, well-informed decisions regarding your future.

Who doesn’t want to find out where their interests can take them?”

Petersen says the initiative is a win/win for all involved. “Using Skills Choice to determine your potential Vocational Pathway, you will understand exactly how and where your achievement and development will be valued in the workplace.

“We wish you well for your future and invite you to share Skills Choice with your friends.”

You will see Vocational Pathways introduced in your school next year.

The pathways – created by government, industry and education experts – are recognised and valued by employers.

The Vocational Pathways cover five industry sectors: • Construction and Infrastructure • Manufacture and Technology • Primary Industries • Services Industries • Social and Community Services

Skills Choice Construction & Infrastructure

Skills Choice manager Ross Petersen invites students throughout New Zealand to have a peek at what their future may hold.

Manufacturing & Technology

“It’s important you are able to see your learning will lead somewhere – and Skills Choice and Vocational Pathways demonstrate a ‘real world’ perspective,” Petersen says.

Primary Industries

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Your Pathway to Success

Service Industries

Social & Community Service Industries

Government is considering the addition of a sixth pathway – for Creative Industries.

The Skills Organisation, an Industry Training Organisation for 19 industries, was part of a partnership that led to the creation of Vocational Pathways.

See more at choice.skills.org.nz

LIVIN’ THE DREAM

Stepping Stones to Success Think you have what it takes to build your career in roading and infrastructure? Higgins offers plenty of opportunities to develop a range of skills – according to different academic levels and ability – that are truly satisfying and provide many long-term career prospects.

If you are looking to start your career out on the field, we offer you access to the best education and training programs.

Various field apprenticeships and cadetships open to school leavers include civil construction, civil engineering, laboratory and field testing, and diesel mechanic

apprenticeships. We believe improving skills and education levels not only allows our people to improve and grow, but to earn more and progress their careers faster.

We also offer you access to formal training programs, including certificates, diplomas and degrees from selected training organisations and universities.

If you are a school leaver looking to enter the engineering spectrum of the industry, Higgins can offer you the opportunity to apply for a scholarship.

This could allow you to study at a diploma or degree level, get work experience and be guaranteed a job upon completion.

Civil Foreman:

Whanauhou Peita “I’m stoked with the opportunities that I have been offered from the very beginning,” says Whanauhou of his experience with Higgins.

After seeking advice from his careers advisor during Year 13, Whanauhou decided to sink his teeth into the civil engineering aspect of the roading construction industry.

He was particularly drawn to this industry because of the broad set of tasks and responsibilities and the open-ended opportunities to develop a wide spectrum of practical skills.

Day one on the job, Whanauhou was thrown onto the field to learn the civil engineering trade from the ground up. In the space of fifteen months he gained his heavy traffic license and also achieved specialised

industry licenses to operate large wheeled and tracked vehicles, and rollers.

After completing his apprenticeship with Higgins, Whanauhou quickly worked his way up to the role of civil foreman. The experience he has gained in his first few years with Higgins has been invaluable; he says: “it has already provided me with some very powerful working tools for the future.”

Drainage Foreman:

Rhys Foreman

Paving the Way Wondering where Higgins could take you?

We looked at the career paths of three young men.

Project Engineer: Hamish

Tarr

During his final year at school, Higgins took on Hamish for work experience, to learn about roading.

The following summer, Hamish began working for Higgins before applying for a scholarship to study a diploma in Civil Engineering. He then continued to be employed

by Higgins during study breaks, and when he finished his two-year diploma he was taken on as a Project Engineer.

Now 22, Hamish’s role as a Project Engineer involves looking after staff on site, liaising with subcontractors, managing costs, material and equipment ordering, and financial forecasting. His role is split between the office and the field.

As an enthusiastic and promising youngster, Rhys’ uncle – with a career spanning several years with Higgins – introduced him to a career in drainage. With a hardworking, honest and positive attitude, Rhys quickly made himself at home with the Higgins team.

Initially starting out on the field as a drainlayer, Rhys was promoted to Drainage Foreman within the space of two years. Now 21, he is responsible for the day-to-day management on the field, ensuring the field team are equipped with the right gear and equipment to get the job done.

Hamish says he will most likely leave NZ at some point to travel overseas and expand his skill set, but admits he will almost definitely return to continue employment at Higgins. He says: “There’s great communication throughout the ranks; we all share advice and knowledge freely.”

Rhys is also is currently studying towards The National Certificate in Infrastructure Pipelaying, in partnership with Industry Training Organisation, Infratrain. Recently, Rhys was also selected as a finalist

for the Z Energy Trainee of the Year, offered in partnership with Infratrain.

Rhys has built a thriving career with the team at Higgins, and admits that the culture at Higgins has played a founding role in his success, saying: “It’s a supportive learning environment – the project managers have an open-door policy.”

When Rhys completes his training, he hopes to add even greater value to the team.

If you are interested in joining the team at Higgins, please register your interest online at www.higgins.co.nz/careers/ building-a-future

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Dear Vincent

Soljah

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By Mandy Hager

Aotearoa

Life is tough for Tara, who must care for her paralysed father and deal with the death of her older sister. She finds comfort in the life and art of Van Gogh, but still struggles with depression and questions about her family’s past.

Hager crafts a beautiful story about the power of people’s stories and the importance of friendship. Raw and honest, Dear Vincent tackles the very real issue of suicide with tact, to create an inspirational read – ERICA MCQUEEN

Soljah’s second album incorporates funky hip hop/reggae beats with clear lyrics and raw, live talent. It brings back memories of songs I was listening to when I was nine, and makes me dream of summer. The five guys have amazing expertise, having worked individually with the likes of Kimbra, Stan Walker and Dane Rumble. This is a quintessentially NZ album – LISA BENTLEY

The Bully Chip

Jimmy Eat World

★★

Damage

By Glenn Wood

I like this album, but at times it doesn’t sound fully realised.

Alternative rock staple Jimmy Eat World have stuck to their guns in their eighth studio album. However, their attempted ‘adult break-up’ collection lacks maturity, and sounds more like a perpetual adolescent angst/high school break-up album. For what it is, this release does well and sometimes does it with brilliance. It doesn’t damage their long career, but doesn’t particularly stand out either – DEBBIE TAN

Ordinary life turns completely outrageous in this fast-paced and crazy book. It’s impossible to predict what’ll happen next, but knowing the bad guys are destined to lose eventually gets you through. The characters are the same as in Wood’s previous book, The Brain Sucker, but the story is completely different, which is good. But be warned! Reading this made me unreasonably suspicious of normal people doing normal things – SHARON MCCOSKRIE

Steppin’ With Benji

★★★

Geek Girl

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By David Riley

By Holly Smale

This is a book that opens up Benji Marshall’s life and tells it just like it is. Reading about the hard times he had to overcome time and time again shows the true character of the rugby league star. His relentless quest to overcome all the difficult hurdles in life is an inspiration. A relatable Kiwi with a difficult upbringing. A hero for all young people to look up to – STEPHEN GALLAGHER

Harriet is a socially inept ‘geek’ and the constant target for bullying. But when she is spotted by a top modelling agency, she has a chance to turn her life around. Harriet’s clumsiness gives us the chance to laugh, gasp in horror and hide our heads in embarrassment, as we experience the difficulties she faces. Geek Girl was honestly impossible to put down and really is a book that will capture your attention from page one – EMMA DICKINS

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

★★★

The Jelly Bean Crisis

By Neil Gaiman

By Jolene Stockman

Fantasy is as strange and warped as ever in this poignant and addictive tale. Gaiman skilfully adds fragments of his own past to a world of fantasy. The journey of the nameless narrator evokes the memory of classic tales such as Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia. He spins new yarn about our favourite childhood stories and myths; about friendship, hope, and true, ancient magic. Gaiman has crafted 181 pages of curious adventure, mystery, nostalgia and joy – DEBBIE TAN

Next time in

★★★

☞

Since she was little, Poppy Johnson has planned every step of her life based on her jelly bean theory. However, as time goes on, Poppy begins to question the validity behind her beans. Stockman’s novel is truly a work of art; it manages to capture the frustration, tension, pressure and enormity of growing up, whilst providing the audience with an enthralling and inspiring novel. This book is a definite musthave – EMMA DICKINS

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From: 2K China | For: iOS

One of the best things about 2K China’s tactical squad-based shooter is the fact that this version is the exact same game as the PC and console releases.

Sure, the graphics have been dialled back and some of the unnecessary animations removed, but it’s the same adventure from start to finish.

XCOM goes against the grain of the portable gaming ethos, in that you can spend a lot of time playing it.

Due to the nature of the turn-based

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combat, including the turns of the aliens, levels and missions can take a while. And that’s not counting the resource and facilities management back at home base.

I’ve never been a huge fan of turn-based combat – I find it too frustrating watching the enemy attack me while I stand there and take it. All I want to do is block an attack or dive-roll to cover. But the great story and competent touch controls had me hooked.

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Big Day Out 2014 tickets; Pearl Jam, Blur, Arcade Fire, Snoop Lion, Major Lazer and loads more!

A double pass to Parachute 2014, a three-day heatwave of music and the hottest spot on the Kiwi summer radar!

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Books: The Jelly Bean Crisis

From: Naughty Dog | For: PS3

2013 has been a great year for video gaming. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, along comes this masterpiece.

The Last of Us takes place two decades after the US has been decimated by a viral outbreak.

The country is divided between infected, ruthless gangs and heavily militarised zones.

The game begins with a prologue that gives you a backstory and emotionally connects you with

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your character (and believe me, it works).

As hardened survivor Joel, you must escort Ellie, a young girl with an important secret, through a world where survival relies on a combination of brutal combat, stealth, street-smarts and problem solving.

While the gameplay itself is amazing, it’s the characters, their developing relationships and the unparalleled musical score that make the game a work of pure genius. Game of the Year?

A strong contender.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

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From: Junction Point | For: PS Vita

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two returns Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney’s first-ever character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland. It’s an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten characters and theme park attractions.

In single player mode, the AI frustratingly controls Oswald as Mickey’s sidekick, but it’s not until you play wireless co-op with a friend that Oswald’s ability to control electricity comes to the fore.

The co-op is drop-in/drop-out, but you’ll be hoping your friend does more dropping in than dropping out.

The Vita’s touch controls are used to control Mickey’s magical paintbrush that wields paint and thinner, and the few racing levels use the tilt feature to reasonably good effect.

Despite the game coming across better on the portable format and having some genuinely fun moments, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is still an infuriating game.

Having said that, the low price makes it worth a look.

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