The Weekend Lifestyler, September 11th 2020

September 11 2020

Doing our part for Alzheimer’s P3

Students sweet initiative P5

Pursuing a dancer’s dream The gift of giving P8

Featuring in the TVNZ OnDemand series K-Pop Academy is an experience that is helping Dargaville teenager Mikayla McKenzie follow her dancing passion. Mikayla is a fan of the Korean boy band BTS and was a member of one of five dance groups that learnt Korean Pop under the guidance of well-known dance choreographer Rina Chae. She hopes that other students from the Kaipara area will someday have the same opportunity she has had as a way to pursue their continued on page 13 … dancing dreams.

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Lifesavers coping with Covid restrictions u by Paul Campbell

The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service is gearing up for the 2020–21 summer season with the spectre of the coronavirus pandemic overshadowing some activities.

“Unfortunately, a couple of the club’s key events were cancelled due to Covid-19. So during various lockdown levels our primary focus has been on keeping our club and community safe,” says the club’s public relations officer, Tony Baker.

“While the clubhouse was closed for access, our primary focus has been on emergency response, as shown by an after-hours call-out incident a few weeks ago.”

At 7.30pm on Saturday, August 22 lifeguards received a call-out from the NZ Police alerting them to a group of people stranded on Head Rock, Mangawhai Heads. They launched the MHVLS rescue boat and the group was brought to safety.

“The incident highlights the importance of checking the tide and weather conditions before heading along the coast, especially when navigating rocky headlands after dark,” Mr Baker said.

He added that the current pandemic also disrupted the tail end of the 2019/2020 surf lifesaving season.

“However, our lifeguards patrolled 2,200 voluntary hours. We performed 22 rescues, 36 first aids, one search and nearly 2,500 preventative actions including at least two boating incidents on the Mangawhai bar. Training wise, this has also been limited due to Covid restrictions. Normally winter is a busy time for first aid, lifeguard and coach

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training courses, but this hasn’t been the norm in the prevailing conditions.”

He said the summer months’ activities would again depend on the pandemic progress. However, with New Zealanders expecting to be holidaying at home a busy summer is foreseen.

“The club committee has continued to meet both remotely during lockdown and regularly since entering level two.

Communications have remained consistent during the off-season.

However, as yet, there has been no physical lifeguard training.

“At this stage, unless there is a shift in levels due to Covid, MHVLS lifeguard patrols will run as normal for the coming season. This is during weekends and public holidays between October and next April. There is a chance of a shortened season, and if there is a shift in levels, then the club’s focus will be around core activities — emergency response.

“We are always ready and prepared. We have a solid team that is constantly keeping our equipment ready, whether it be first aid supplies and equipment or servicing of rescue boats.

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Doing our part for Alzheimer’s

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u by Andy Bryenton

September is traditionally the month in which funds are raised and events organised for Alzheimers New Zealand, the group who support the estimated 70,000 Kiwis living with dementia-related conditions. This year, with Covid-19 restrictions in place, the folks behind this charitable cause are asking locals to take a different approach.

September usually sees the streets turn purple for a day as the Alzheimers New Zealand memory walk sets out in multiple towns, raising funds coin by coin for the work which the organisation undertake to promote understanding of the condition, a better value of life for those battling with it day by day, and the search for a possible cure.

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Nearly all of us know or have known someone with dementia

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This year it’s not possible for such large groups to congregate, but that vital funding is necessary to keep up the good work. Hence the call for people to pitch in in different ways.

“Move for Dementia. That’s what we’re asking everyone to do in September for World Alzheimer’s Month,” says organiser of this nationwide appeal. “If you’re a ‘mover and shaker’ who likes walking, running, dancing and other physical exercises, set yourself and friends a movement challenge and raise money at the same time!”

Alternatively, your workplace, school or club could organise a day in purple with a gold coin donation for

p September’s Memory walk for Alzheimers NZ is usually a sea of purple; this year the march cannot go forward, but fundraising ideas abound for those who want to help this worthy cause

the cause. Those taking part in the movement challenge are encouraged to get sponsorship from their mates and whanau, with donations able to be paid in via the internet at secure.fundraiserpro.com/donate/ Alzheimers.

The Alzheimers NZ team have embraced other online possibilities this year as well.

“If you’d prefer to move through an inspiring online experience, the virtual Memory Walk could be for you. This is a great activity for people

living with dementia to do with friends and whanau.”

This animated experience to share is found at memorywalk.nz.

As our local Northland ‘team purple’ says: “Nearly all of us know or have

known someone with dementia. Let’s show them we care by taking part in Move for Dementia. Your donations will be used nationally and locally to help us provide vital services and support to people living with dementia today.” ¢

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How to enhance business u by Corinne Smith

A business plan is the road map that explains strategy, defines goals and gives real direction to the everyday running of a company.

So, what should you include in your plan? There are five key elements to include to create a truly robust and meaningful direction.

1. Outline your vision. Explain why you are in business and how you intend to add value for customers.

2. Define your goals. What are the three big goals you want to achieve for the next three to five years? It is a good idea to make them measurable so you can see how you are tracking and hold yourself to account.

3. How are you going to achieve these goals? What are the actions to make this happen, and define two or three actions for each goal.

4. What are the resources you need to achieve goals? For example, people, plant and equipment, stock, office equipment, funds.

Make a budget to achieve your goals and be realistic.

5. Forecast sales and cash flow by defining the profit you want, then calculate the volume of sales needed to deliver that profit. Give a clear breakdown of the cash inflows and outflows needed to achieve positive cash flow.

To work out your breakeven or sales target, the formula is fixed costs/ gross margin = estimated sales. For

example, Suzy has a cafe business and she wanted to know what sales she needed to make to break even.

She had fixed costs of $100,000, and her gross profit margin is 30%. Using the formula above the required sales are $333,333 to break even. The calculation would be $100,000/0.3 = $333,333.

If she were aiming to make $50,000 net profit, fixed overheads are $100,000 and the gross profit margin is 30%, her sales target would be $500,000.

The calculation would be $50,000 + $100,000/0.3 = $500,000 sales.

Set key milestones and give the business some concrete deadlines for meeting the goals, sales and revenues that you have projected.

Lastly, I would say measure and celebrate your successes. It is important to also look back and see how far you have come. Share your wins with your team and family and friends, or even more importantly learn by your mistakes.

Have fun creating your plan; it will stand your business in good stead.

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p The tui is a member of the honeyeater family

Arias in the forest u by Liz Clark

Across Kaipara, hearing the melodic calls of the tui as it feeds on the nectar of flowering plants and trees is a joy to behold.

This endemic opera singer of the forest is a member of the honeyeater family. Distinguished by the collar of fine white feathers under its throat, the tui was commonly called the parson bird by European settlers. For Maori, the tui was valued for its ability to mimic. The birds were sometimes tamed and taught to speak. They were taught mihi (greetings), as well as prayers and proverbs.

Tui are energetic, medium-sized birds, commonly seen in both forests and townships. While they may look black from a distance, closer up, the feathers present with a blue, green and bronze iridescent sheen. Both sexes are the same; the male tui is much larger. Adults have a notch on the eighth primary wing feather. This feather quivers from the narrow part creating the whirring sound in flight.

Juvenile tui can be identified by a browner body and lack of a throat tuft.

Breeding time for tui is from September to January. The birds make

large bulky nests made from sticks, twigs and lined with grasses and leaves high up in the forest canopy.

The female lays a clutch of between two to four eggs and incubates them on her own. She initially feeds the chicks in the early stages after hatching; the male joins in the feeding at a later stage.

Despite competition from other introduced bird species, the tui is notoriously aggressive in its defence of feeding areas and nests. Even the local hawks aren’t immune from a tui attack. The birds feed on various flowering plant species including puriri, kowhai, fuchsia, rewarewa, flax, rata, pohutukawa, gums and banksias.

To bring tui into the garden, plant plenty of flowering shrubs and plants, as well as flax species. Sugar feeders can also provide a valuable source of sustenance for tui during the leaner winter months. Look online for guidelines for sugar-water and instructions for making a tui feeder. ¢

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Students’ sweet initiative

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u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai Beach School students were abuzz with excitement last week as they kicked off the Tahi Bee Programme as part of their weekly education.

“In conjunction with Tahi Honey, 10 students were selected to help look after our bees. They helped place the two hives on the school grounds and are learning about caring for them with Tahi beekeeper Samantha Rapana,” says teacher Lance Coker.

Tahi NZ is a privately-owned nature reserve and manuka honey producer based in Pataua North. The company is sustainably-minded and has won

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So far, we have had the introduction to the bee suits and experienced opening the hives

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awards for their environmental work, wetland conservation and dune restoration at the Tahi property.

“A beekeeper will visit the school once a fortnight and before the children start they are checked for allergies, and we have EpiPens on-site as an extra precaution.

“So far, we have had the introduction to the bee suits and experienced opening the hives. It is hands-on science and gives us a great insight into pollination and how bees create honey and nature in general. The programme will go right through until April next year when the hives will be wintered off, and we then start again in August. We will go through the whole process of honey extraction and get to take the honey home.”

The school will also receive the beeswax after processing the honey.

“We are considering using the wax to

p Students at Mangawhai Beach School participate in hands on learning through the Tahi Bee Programme

make wraps. It fits into our curriculum perfectly, especially with bees being an essential insect of the world. If the wax wraps go well, we may be able to combine the idea with a class on finance.

“The Tahi Honey Programme is really beneficial for the children; it is an

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A universe of colour u by Liz Clark

With spring now on the calendar, it’s time to get yourself lost in the wonderful world of the cosmos; the flower that is.

Cosmos in Greek means harmony or ordered universe. A native to Mexico, its name was applied to the plant by the Spanish priests growing it in their mission gardens. This annual flowers prolifically from summer to autumn and will self-seed, if left, to come up again for the next growing season.

They are a bee-friendly species and go well with echinacea flowers as a companion plant. Cosmos also attract beneficial insect predators to keep unwanted plant pests at bay. Moreover, these flowers are becoming a favourite for bouquets and floral arrangements. Colours range from deep, rich chocolate to bright reds, deep blues and brilliant white shades.

Cosmos is a sunloving plant and will need some for at least half of the day. Seeds should be planted after the risk of frost has passed. The plants mature 75 days after germination. While it tolerates most soil types, moist welldrained soil provides the optimum for growing conditions.

With a diverse variety of forms, these plants can range from 45cm to 1.2m in height; stake taller varieties. Once the first flush of flowers has passed, prune back a third to prolong the blooming period. With more than 70

species, the main variety grown in New Zealand is the bipinnatus subspecies.

The plant comes in a vast range of forms and colours and thrives in the warm Kaipara summer. The colours mostly come in shades of pink, white and rose. However, it can be in lemon shades as well. Try out Lemonade with its stunning and prolific butter-yellow and white bicolour blooms on stems of 60cm high. The soft yellow of Xanthos is another type to consider — also growing to 60cm.

Another to obtain is the bicoloured Double Click Pink, this cultivar has large fully-double and semi-double pink and white flowers. It makes an outstanding display during the long summer months. If you’re looking for deep colouring, Double Click Cranberries is one for serious consideration. In the white range, Snow Puff is a beautiful flower form providing a softer shade to the garden palette.

Last but not least, a must-have is the dark burgundy Chocolate. It lives up to its name with the scent of chocolate permeating the air.

Also look for flower forms such as Seashells with its tubular, flute-shaped petals and the delightful Cupcake. All of these cultivars can be found online or at your local nursery. ¢

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Canning the Kaipara u by Liz Clark

In May 1882, the Kaipara Canning Company commenced operations in Helensville heralding the start of an industry that would flourish on the Kaipara Harbour.

Wilson and Company, who owned the cannery, told the reporters of the day that they intended taking advantage of the locally available fish stocks. With a daily capacity of producing 3,000 450-gram tins, the new factory held promise. By November of the same year, the factory had produced more than 40,000 tins of canned mullet for the Auckland market.

By 1884, the factory and the company had been taken over by Joseph Masefield after relocating from his operations at Batley. The Batley site was then taken over by J Ewing and Company who started to process mullet from the northern side of the harbour. Contemporary reports in 1885 laid claim that the mullet stocks in the Kaipara were at the time plentiful.

Masefield now at the Helensville cannery had an output of more than 15 tonnes of canned fish in less than nine months. Ewing from Batley in the same year reported that in less than 10 months, his operation had processed more than 75,000 mullet for canning.

During 1886, Ewing’s cannery was visited by an Auckland newspaper correspondent who described the entire process of the factory

p Mullet boats such as this one in the Far North were a common sight on the Kaipara Harbour during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

operations. Batley at the time was a thriving small settlement consisting entirely of cannery employees and fishermen. Under the Neptune label, Ewing’s company exported canned mullet as far afield as Java and India.

At the end of the same year, the government imposed a threemonth-long closed season on the mullet fishery.

Masefield’s operation at Helensville was moved back to Batley at some point in 1886. Under the Star Brand label, the company exported tinned mullet to London, England; however, they ceased operations in 1892 at the site. By 1894, a third cannery operating under the name of the Zealandia Canning Company added further pressure to the declining mullet stocks.

In 1895, the government had produced an extensive report on fish stocks in the Kaipara. Ewing reported his catch figures for a 10year period showing the mullet stocks had reduced.

By the early 1900s, further government regulations implemented to conserve the mullet stocks resulted in the canneries closing for good. ¢

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p Amanda is more than just a shop owner — she’s the curator of a collection of artworks spanning realism to high fantasy

The gift of giving u by Andy Bryenton

‘Eclectic’ is the word that best sums up Snazzi Gifts, a colourful treasure cave of interesting objects sourced from around the globe. That’s because the term literally means ‘hard to categorise’, and that’s exactly what owner and founder Amanda Sole wants.

The current location, in Dargaville on the west coast of the Kaipara, is like an iceberg. A small shop frontage on the main street leads to a long, denselypacked and carefully curated store where every corner has its theme.

Amanda says that it’s taken a long time to achieve this harmony among things as disparate as fullsized greenstone mere and Harley Davidson outdoor tables, giant heads of the Buddha and neon lava lamps. It all has a singular purpose; each item is designed to make someone’s day when they open the wrapping paper and unbox it.

“People enjoy surprises, and there’s nothing better than something unique,” she says, standing amongst a forest of feathered dream catchers, next to a glass coffin cabinet filled with ornate

ornamental skulls and knights. It’s an apt statement, as the whole store is a surprise and the culmination of a long chain of excellent coincidences.

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I’d string crystals on chains and make a display, right out of the car boot.

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Amanda moved north to help out her partner, a sharemilker, having never seen a farm in operation before.

A little determination and a lot of learning saw her embrace rural life as

they managed a herd and the land.

However, with a growing young family came the need to branch out and think entrepreneurial. Amanda saw a niche in the many small markets that were growing in popularity during the 1990s. So, packing a trestle table and a collection of crystals and gems, she hit the road on the open-air circuit.

“We put in some long distances,” she says. As far south as Takapuna markets, where I’d park the old Safari up at midnight and sleep in the car, waiting for the market day to open the next morning.

“I’d string crystals on chains and make a display, right out of the car boot.”

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p Colourful crafts for both indoors and outdoors come from gift-seeking excursions both here in New Zealand and overseas

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Dargaville customers are loyal. So are all those who drive over from Whangarei, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto and out in the countryside on a regular basis

when a fellow marketplace dealer in bromeliads floated the concept of a co-op; a group of Whangarei-based traders banding together to establish a permanent shop. Amanda signed on and took charge of a four by four square where her range was able to expand.

Thus began a time of juggling farm management, family commitments and what was becoming a popular line of gifts. When a friend, the manager of an outgoing top-tier gift and homeware retailer in the centre of Whangarei, invited Amanda to move into his empty space in a major mall, the one-time sideline began to take centre stage.

“We moved from there to a small shop in the Strand Shopping Centre, then a bigger shop, and each time it didn’t take long for them to fill up,” says Amanda.

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She had developed an eye for what the public might want to give to each other or buy for their own homes.

Customers were coming back and referring others. New ideas were closer to grab hold of than ever thanks to international postage and the internet.

The move to Dargaville wasn’t just to be close to the farm where Amanda’s family still sharemilk, out on the plains toward Kai Iwi Lakes northwest of the town.

Upon seeing the little shop on the corner of McKay’s Arcade for the first time, Amanda had her heart set on it. A combination of location and, perhaps, a little intuition made her seal the deal as soon as the space was available.

The move soon paid off. Looking at the books; it appeared that despite its diminutive volume, the Dargaville

branch was punching above its weight, even when compared to the second site in the retail heart of Whangarei.

“Dargaville customers are loyal.

So are all those who drive over from Whangarei, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto and out in the countryside on a regular basis. Without the locals, we would not have managed to achieve what we have today,” says Amanda.

That achievement consists of several rolling expansions, pushing the rear wall of the shop back again and again until it almost spans the full length of the arcade down one side. Storage and some big items, like those aforementioned giant statues of the Buddha, sit in a glass storefront opposite. Amanda now travels regularly to Australia and has gone as far as England, to source the

cool, the collectable, the quirky and the quaint. Dragons and fairies nestle next to cows and cats, tui made of tin and giant wooden spiders.

Gems from all continents sparkle in cut and uncut forms. Every piece has been picked by hand to help others find the perfect gift, which gives the store a special atmosphere above and beyond the ever-present smell of scented candles and incense.

Amanda now employs two staff members to keep up with demand, and runs a live online ‘show and tell’ each Tuesday via her Facebook page to reach out to far-flung customers.

Nothing compares to a good oldfashioned exploration through the shelves, cupboards and corners of this very surprising store. Those looking for a bit of magic are welcome any time. ¢

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TREAT YOURSELF

Coconut chocolate no-bake cheesecake u by Andy Bryenton

Treat yourself to a delicious, decadent dessert this spring; a perfect accompaniment to outdoor dining as the evenings get longer and friends call in for al fresco dinners.

You’ll need a packet of coconut biscuits, a family-sized bar of dark cocoa chocolate, a bag of desiccated coconut, a bottle of vanilla bean essence, a knob of butter, three blocks of cream cheese (unflavoured), a bag of icing sugar, a box of 16 Ferrero Rocher chocolate bonbons (or similar), a small bottle of thick whipping cream.

First, make the base. Crush coconut biscuits (Krispies are a favourite, but pick your own favoured brand, so long as they are buttery and light) in a bag with a rolling pin, then pour into a bowl and add a stick of butter the size of your thumb. Melt this in the microwave for 30 seconds, then add a few drops of vanilla bean essence and a dessert spoon of desiccated coconut. Knead into the base of a large round tin with removable sides. The base should be about 1cm deep. Grease the sides of the tin.

For the filling, blend three blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese or equivalent with half a teacup of thick whipping cream. Melt an entire 300g bar of 70 per cent cocoa chocolate (or above), then fold in. give this mixture another dessert spoon full of desiccated coconut. Then add icing sugar slowly, shaking it in and blending until the mixture is stiff but still ‘peaks’ when you remove the spoon. Layer this mixture into the tin, atop the base. When half full, push in the hidden Ferrero chocolates (peeled out of their foil, of course). Top up the filling so that when the cheesecake is cut into eight, each slice will have an entire chocolate bonbon at its core.

For the topping, sprinkle with crushed flaked chocolate or grated chocolate mixed with coconut, and edge with whipped cream. Additional chocolates can be halved and used for

p Some creative flair with crushed hazelnuts, chocolate frosting or drizzled chocolate sauce really makes this dessert visually appealing

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TREAT YOURSELF

A look back at vintage fashions u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Museum’s special exhibition room has been transformed into a showcase of Kaipara sartorial history this month, as a select collection of couture goes on display, tracing the evolution of women’s fashion down the ages.

Events planner Margaret Tier puts the finishing touches on a mannequin dressed entirely in shades of royal purple; an ensemble, which exemplifies the postwar look of the jet set. In a corner another outfit echoes the style of Jackie Kennedy, while others hark back to even earlier days. The entire collection, says Margaret, has been donated by local families, keen to show the treasures that have long remained stashed deep in wardrobes and drawers, wrapped in scented paper or with press-dried lavender.

The oldest date from colonial times.

Margaret rightly notes that it would

have been a struggle to keep the long, flowing dresses out of the dust and mud of early Dargaville’s unpaved streets. One such garment has been donated to the exhibit by Vivienne Biddles, granddaughter of the original wearer, Elizabeth Veronica Oldham Bennett. Mrs Bennett commissioned the sepia and beige all-silk dress from an exclusive fashion house in Manchester, England. It made its way to New Zealand to be worn at a family wedding. Another item of bridal wear is the antique wedding dress worn

by Lucija Silich on her wedding day in 1914. That day she married Visko

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p Margaret Tier puts the finishing touches on a mannequin wearing a vintage outfit; one of a whole gallery full at Dargaville Museum

Matich; their son would go on to be the famous Doctor Matich of Dargaville.

A large part of the exhibition is given over to garments which would have rarely seen the light of day in the 1800s, except on the washing line. Bloomers, corsets and undergarments from those early times provide an insight into how gender roles and politics have changed.

Whalebone corsetry with 200 eyeholes and 10 metres of lacing became an

anachronism as women entered the workforce, for example. Aside from showing a timeline of progress, this exhibition also provides a glimpse into the mercurial matter of tastes and of style, that have differed so widely during the decades, but often come round into fashion again. Some of the well-kept ensembles Margaret has curated could be vintage vogue right now, or even contemporary pieces. ¢

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p Mikayla is a member of the Team High dance group for the NZ K-Pop series run by Greenstone TV photos K-Pop Academy / NZonAir / TVNZ

p Korean Pop is a style of dance that incorporates hip-hop, singing and fashion

Pursuing a dancer’s dream u by Ann van Engelen

Dargaville teenager Mikayla McKenzie has followed her dream to dance and now features in the new TV series New Zealand’s K-Pop Academy currently playing on TVNZ OnDemand.

“The series consists of eight 15–17-minute episodes and eight tutorials where viewers can learn the dances featured in K-Pop Academy,” says producer Kate Peacocke.

“Mikayla not only proved what a talented and accomplished dancer with no formal training she is, but she was also a quick learner.”

Mikayla is in year 10 at Dargaville High School and started following the popular BTS boy band, a Korean pop group three years ago.

“Mikayla has loved dancing since she was young. BTS is a popular band, and she would copy their dance moves while watching them online,” says mum Jodie.

“My daughter-in-law showed her a Facebook post asking for auditions for K-Pop Academy last September.

Mikayla had to video herself dancing to be considered to perform in real life for Greenstone TV. She was accepted into one of the five dance groups and participated in a two-week dance camp.

“During the Covid lockdown, she had a lot of time to practice as well.

It would be great if there were more dancing options in Dargaville, but there isn’t right now so we do what we can to encourage her.”

Mikayla attended lessons with Rina Chae, a well-known dance instructor

and choreographer at Enbeat Studios on the North Shore in Auckland.

“Rina is known as the queen of K-Pop in New Zealand. We practised every weekend until March and filmed for the series,” says Mikayla.

“The environment was very encouraging, and I learned things like how to present myself in front of a camera. Over the years I was interested in contemporary dance, but Korean Pop is a bit of hip-hop, singing and fashion as well.

“I follow BTS on YouTube and think they are great role models even for younger children. They are very respectful, and you can see their passion in their performances. It is great that they have brought a different culture to New Zealand being Korean orientated to be shown. It helps people, especially the younger generations, be more accepting of other cultures.

“The eight episodes of K-Pop Academy tell the story of each dancer and how they got to where they are. I know a lot of Dargaville youth like the

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BTS group too. The auditions were tough, and it was a new experience with lights, cameras, makeup and being shortlisted to be on TV. “I am very active and do a lot of sports, but my passion is dancing. I am not the best at communicating my emotions verbally, but I can really show a lot through dance movements.

“Rina, our dance instructor is very into K-Pop. Our dance has to be as good as the song, and we were taught why fashion and makeup are important for presentation.

“It was great being taught a dance as I have never experienced that.

Working with a team and having a teacher tell you to change this and that was nice. It really helped my confidence, even with the camera. In the beginning, I would go red when the camera was on me, and by the end of the series I had mellowed and didn’t freak out as much.

“For our costumes, they sent some of the group to a thrift shop to show us that we don’t need to buy expensive

My family has made it easier for me, and I hope others have the same support as well

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stuff to look great when you perform.

No one was better than anyone else, and some kids brought stuff from home for us to use. One group purchased matching skirts, but that was about the only purchase we made.

“We learned not to take all criticism to heart but listen to constructive criticism. If you are going to criticise someone, don’t go for the throat, be mindful that it is a person you are talking to.

“Rina was very precise at teaching, she likes clean moves, and it was crucial that we got it right.

“If we messed up, she would say ‘you need to fix this by the time I get back in five minutes’. I appreciated it because I like to work under a little bit of pressure.

“If you are out there, and are too shy to dance, I would say get a friend or two to join you, even if you are looking in the mirror with them sitting there.

Once I got comfortable performing for my friends, it was easy with more people watching.

“We hope K-Pop Academy can come to Dargaville and give others across Kaipara the opportunity I have had.

“My family has made it easier for me, and I hope others have the same support as well to get to where they want to be." ¢

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PUZZLE TIME

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