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Under the Mountain • What’s your job destiny?ADIDAS PREDATOR_X

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In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer – Albert Camus

26: Careers in visual imaging

5: Under the Mountain 7: Cirque du Freak 18: Armageddon

CONTENTS

So, that’s it for 2009 eh? We are officially

about to enter The Future. Why is it

that 2010 still sounds like something

out of a B-grade sci-fi movie? I think my

new year’s resolution will be to wear a

reflective silver jumpsuit and a saucepan

on my head for all of January in an

attempt to start a new fashion craze, so

we can all start looking the part.

You guys are in, right?

Speaking of big dreams, I’m glad I never made that

resolution a year ago to become a vegepearian, and only eat

pear-shaped food. I reckon I would have got pretty bored of

pears, chicken drumsticks and cartoon pork chops.

Anyhoo. School is out. A summer of good times is in.

To celebrate, we’re giving away a small mountain of double

passes to all the best festivals (check out page 32).

Have a wicked summer. Don’t forget to OD on the factor

30, and to start saving for your flying car, which, according to

the gods of sci-fi, should be available to buy within the next

couple of months.

RAIN FRANCIS, Editor

[email protected]

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5 Under the Mountain: interviews

6 Summer spesh – music festivals, vox pops, more

10 Cirque du Freak: interviews and preview

13 New Year’s resolution fears

18 Armageddon pics

21 Surfing

24 Saving animals

32 Massive festival ticket giveaways!

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12 Interviews with Dane Rumble and Sick Puppies

14 Kiwi music summer with Kiwi FM

15 C4 Vodafone Select Live

16 POSTER: Midnight Youth

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22 What’s your job destiny?

25 Jewellery

26 Applied visual imaging

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29 Games

30 Books and CDs

34 DVDs and movies

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4 News quiz

33 Grabbag

Summer 2009/10 cover artist: Aaron O’Donnell

21: Surfing

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Tearaway Summer 2009/10 I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the year’s – Henry Moore

NEWS QUIZ

1. US President Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president in January this year. What is his middle name?

a) Gerome

b) Hussein

c) George

2. How did Prime Minister John Key break an arm at the start of this year?

a) He fell down some stairs right in front of a huge crowd, after making a speech

b) He fell from the horse he was riding

c) He and ol’ Helen got in a little tussle. Key obviously came out second best...

3. The proclaimed ‘King of Pop’ sadly passed away this year. Who was this? (If you get this question wrong, you need help.)

a) Elvis Presley

b) Michael Jackson

c) Ricky Martin

4. Helen Clark lost out big time last year in the elections. But while we were all laughing at what we thought was her misfortune, she had other plans brewing. Where is she now working?

a) In the deli at Foodtown, Mt Eden

b) The United Nations, NYC

c) Clearing the plates at Lim Chhour Asian Foodcourt on K Road

5. Two aircraft fell from the sky into the American Hudson River this year in completely unrelated instances. What were they?

a) An aeroplane and another aeroplane

b) A remote controlled helicopter and a UFO

c) A helicopter and a commercial aeroplane

6. New Zealand is an amazing country. Every now and again there is a moment where we all become friends and connect via TradeMe. What was the ‘scary’ household item that sold for thousands of dollars this year?

a) Washing machine

b) Fridge

c) Dishwasher

7. After an interview on a popular TVNZ show, a woman from Greenpeace was said to have a ________!

a) Pet whale

b) Moustache

c) Mercedes Benz in the garage

8. The world was shocked after a six-year-old boy from America was supposedly inside a balloon that floated away from the family. Turns out the boy wasn’t actually in the balloon after all but was...

a) Hiding in the garage

b) Swimming in the neighbour’s pool

c) At a filming of Trading Spouses

9. What wise words did a police officer on Police Ten 7 give to a man loitering on the streets of South Auckland?

a) “Don’t stab anyone else tonight, cheers”

b) “Always blow on the pie”

c) “Do what you want, just don`t get caught”

10. Which Pacific Island nation felt the worst aftermath of the recent tsunami?

a) Tonga

b) Fiji

c) Samoa

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www.tearaway.net.nzDeep summer is when laziness finds respectability – Sam Keen

MOVIES

What was it like being involved in a project based on a book that’s so well loved by Kiwis? Was there a lot of pressure?S: Well, there was a certain level of pressure, but Jonathan [King, Director] stressed it was a whole new take on it. The teens are older and it’s quite different to the book, so the pressure comes off a lot when you realise it’s supposed to be its own entity, instead of mimicking what came before. But of course there is a bit… everyone hears about it and goes “Ooh, I love Rachel, she’s so cool!” so you think you’ve got to do it justice!

What was your favourite part to film?T: The action sequences, I liked doing the stunts.S: We did our own stunts.T: We did all except one each.S: We had a stunt double for them, because they didn’t want to damage us… [laughs]. That was lots of fun, and at one point I was harnessed up and being swung from the stairs by Mr Wilberforce. That was me, except when I dropped – that was a stunt double. T: Oh, and there was a bit when we had to jump and fall a little. On the second floor – that wasn’t us, we jumped a little and fell about that much [indicates about a foot], but we had harnesses on, and oh it’s painful! So painful!S: But it was fun!

What was it like working with Weta Workshop?T: So cool.S: These days you see so much animation in film … but it was cool how they had so much stuff right in front of you. Having the prosthetics was cool.T: And being able to look at it made it an easier job for us too, because we didn’t have to work with a blue screen, there was actually a scary person with all that stuff right there.S: The Weta team working on set were cool. And there’s so much work in it, I mean they’d have Oliver [Driver] in at four or five in the morning. And there was so much slime involved!T: The slime was awesome.S: Yeah, it was ultra-slime. We were covered in it most of the time. If there wasn’t enough on set Jonathan would confiscate the bucket off the Weta team and would go “No! More slime!” and he’d be rubbing it on our faces… He loves his slime, he’s a real boy.

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What was it like working with Sam Neill?T: Amazing.S: Really intimidating at first…T: Yeah, I was scared to meet Sam, really nerve-wracked. But after I met him he was just cool.S: He’s really funny.T: Yeah, he had this song he would sing to us every day, I guess to just relax us. It’s called The Ginga Song.S: [laughing] He made it up. [Sings “I’m a ginga, you’re a ginga too…”]. He’s so funny, it was so much fun. And he’s so generous... like all the tips he gave us, and just so unselfish. It was really good having people there like that.T: Otherwise we wouldn’t have had a clue what to do with all these cameras looking at us. He was really reassuring.

And it’s not your natural hair colour!T: I’m blonde.S: I’m boring brown colour. It’s kind of got a bit of ginge’ in it though, I couldn’t let it go…To read a preview of Under the Mountain, turn to page 29.

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SUMMER SPESH

ParachuteWhen: Jan 29–Feb 1Where: Mystery Creek, Hamilton

� ��This is the 20th anniversary of Parachute and it should be the biggest and best yet with bands like Underoath and Switchfoot plus world-class dance groups like Prestige and so many more local and international acts as well as everything else you could think of.

It’s another three days where people don’t sleep – instead it’s like a bunch of unplanned flash mobs happening continuously from 1am to sunrise.

Wacky things happen at Parachute; the best thing I’ve seen at Parachute was a game unofficially call ‘Port-a-loo dash’. A group of groms were hyping each other up to run in a straight line across the front of a long line of port-a-loos, blindfolded. One grom dashed across and this older dude walked out of a port-a-loo and flung the door open while the running grom got the door in his face.

That’s Parachute for you. www.parachutemusic.com/festival

Big Day OutWhen: Jan 15Where: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

� ��Something I love about Big Day Out is how psyched South Islanders get on it. Rightly so, there aren’t too many international acts that head down south. So why not make the most of having so many good acts in one spot for one day and make the journey north?

For the Auckland peeps, when you get home and there are some random people tenting on your back lawn, just check the calendar – it’s probably Big Day Out.

If that’s the case you should get a ticket yourself – you’ll bump into old friends, see your favourite bands and hear some new ones. Maybe even buy some over-priced water or hot chips.

My hope is Blink 182 will be announced in the line-up. Dizzee Rascal is a draw card and I’m sure most New Zealanders want to see Muse as well as the cheeky and crude Lily Allen.

Big Day Out is on a Friday so sort yourself out now so you get the day off and your colleagues work your shifts for you then send pxt updates of how much fun you’re having throughout the day.

www.bigdayout.com

Coca-Cola Bands on the BeachWhen: Dec 27–Jan 10Where: all over

� ��Why travel across hill and dale on hot summer days to see your favourite bands? It’s time to let them come to you.

Midnight Youth, Dane Rumble and Ivy Lies are on the line-up, and there’s heaps of fun and wacky stuff to keep you entertained, including the launch of the ZURF™ – a giant, inflatable, open-ended cylinder which is manoeuvred across the water by people running inside it.

Word on the street is there’s also giant Twister. Why are giant versions of normal things so rad? I don’t know, but they totally are.

www.myspace.com/cokenz

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6 Tearaway November 2009 An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves – Bill Vaughan

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Phat10When: Dec 29–Jan 2Where: Inangahua, West Coast

� ��NZ loves drum and bass, roots, dubstep, house and techno. That is probably why thousands of people turn up each year for Phat. Good work South Island for utilising the beautiful scenery and putting on an event worthy of travelling a distance to get to.

Pack your glow sticks, beaded necklaces and fire pois and get down South for New Year’s with Tiki, Kora, Concord Dawn and all the other names I’ve never heard of that you probably have.

In the end Phat is just as much about the locations and vibe as the artists. The best bit is there is a river to wash your dreads in, or if you don’t have dreads you can wash the mud off your bare feet.

www.phatclub.co.nz

HomegrownWhen: Feb 20Where: Wellington Waterfront

� ��Take Big Day Out, get rid of any band that is not from NZ, throw in a few more local acts, then move the whole thing from a stadium in the big smoke and put it on the waterfront of capital city. Does that make it sound stink or cool?

NZ local acts rule. Check this line-up: Shihad, Midnight Youth, The Mint Chicks, The Black Seeds, Goodnight Nurse, Dane Rumble, The Checks, Katchafire, Ladi6, Cut Off Your Hands and more to be confirmed. I’m keen and I’ll pack my boardies for some bombs off the Wellington wharfs.

If you ever wanted to be on TV this will be your best chance to feature walking behind a C4 presenter. It might pay to make a t-shirt with your name on it just in case.

www.homegrown.net.nz

Rhythm and VinesWhen: Dec 29–Jan 1Where: Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne

� ��Moby. I don’t mean that in a dramatic “Wow! Moby is coming” way. I mean that more like “what the heck, who cares?” The answer is – a lot of people, but I’m not one of them.

Moby aside, there are loads of other acts like John Butler Trio, Roots Manuva, and Empire of the Sun. Rhythm and Vines apparently was off the hook last time. I didn’t make it but my best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s little cousin did and he said he’ll go back even if Moby was the headlining act. So it must be pretty awesome at R’n’V.

Also, Gizzy is the first place in NZ to see the sun rise. Great place to be on New Year’s Day and even if you miss the sunrise there is an epic three day party happening around you.

www.rhythmandvines.co.nz

For more on the festival season, plus to win yourself a double pass, get thee to page 30.

Win TX!

People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy – Anton Chekhov

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Boy Tell ‘Em3. I go to boarding

school in Dunedin so the best thing about the holidays is coming back here to Wanaka

4. I’d buy a hovercraft5. Money6. I’ll probably just head into town with my

mates. There’s a massive street party here in Wanaka

7. I’m going to try to bring back the McFlurry

��1. The hot weather and

the water2. Just whatever is on the

radio3. I’m just here in

Wanaka for school, so I’m looking forward to heading back up north these holidays for work

4. Travel. I’d love to go to America5. A car6. Having a party on the beach with my best

friends7. To get a job dairy farming

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Live Once3. New Year’s!4. Go shopping and

travel. I definitely want to go to Japan and America

5. An Apple MacBook6. I’ll probably go to the street party in town7. To get a job

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getting everything out of the way and going to Macca’s almost every free period

2. The entire I See Stars album, two songs just isn’t enough

3. Probably not, I’m not that kind of person4. I don’t get burnt5. Cry6. Pluto, because it’s unappreciated7. Earn a lot of money and possibly go to design

school; probably not

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and I Wish Secret Handshake

3. Yes and yes4. Cleavage5. At least I won’t get sunburnt6. Australia, they have better guys7. Keep a long distance relationship; yes

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sunbathing in the sun at lunch time

2. Get Low Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, and I’m Yours Jason Mraz

3. Hell yes and heelll yes!4. Bum5. Run around naked in the rain6. Comber Island because it’s party central, or the

Mount ‘cause that’s where we’re at!7. Have fun every second of the day; yes, yes I will

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out on the lake2. Neil Young Greatest

Hits3. Hanging out at the

skate park4. I’d buy a Wiggle

Board and learn how to use it!5. Freeline skates6. I’ll probably just chill at home playing

PlayStation7. I want to get involved in as many extreme

sports as possible

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swimming2. Summer of ‘69. It’s a

classic3. PARTYING! 4. I’d buy an awesome

boat and live out on the lake all summer and just eat and swim all day

5. I’d love a new guitar6. I’m going to the street party in town with

friends7. To behave!

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friends, boating and working

2. Anything by Kora3. Working. I’m a chef

and I love it!4. I’d buy a bike and get into downhill dirt

jumping5. A new car. A Hummer H26. Partying in Wanaka7. To study hard

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with friends at the lake

2. Whatever is on the charts

3. New Year’s!4. I’d do a road trip

around NZ5. All I want is to spend time with my friends and

family6. Street party!7. I want to get a job

�� 1. What’s the best thing about summer?2. What’s on your summer soundtrack?3. What are you looking forward to most in

the holidays?4. If money were no object, what would you

do?5. What’s on your Chrissie wishlist?6. What’s your New Year’s Eve plan?7. Do you have a New Year’s resolution?

�� 1. What has been the highlight of your

school year?2. What are the top two songs on your

summer playlist?3. Have you ever gone skinny dipping, and

will you go this summer?

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www.tearaway.net.nzThe summer night is like a perfection of thought – Wallace Stevens

� �,�� +�� 1. More sunny days2. Getting to ride my

bike and going skating more

3. Coming back to school then gonna decide what I want to do

4. Nah don’t have one at the moment5. Buy as many Xbox and PlayStation games as

possible!

� ��1. The sun, the river,

parties, the beach, summer clothes and hot summer days and long summer nights

2. New Year’s3. Coming back to

school and decide where I want to go from there

4. Live, laugh, love5. Travel the world and have fun doing it!

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mates and walking around with no shoes on

3. Working and studying4. Always having a good

time and not looking back on the past5. Go for a holiday with family and friends!

� �� 1. Playing tennis2. New Year’s3. Continuing with my

own clothing line, Fresh Box

4. Always having a good time and not looking back

5. Set up my own record label and push my clothing line out to the masses

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after ball2. I’m on a Boat The

Lonely Island feat T-Pain, and Get Low Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz

3. Yes and yes4. My butt cheeks5. White tee competition!6. Where all the parties are7. Go to Sweden to visit my boy; I wish

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and No Leaf Clover Metallica

3. No and no, but maybe4. Only my shoulders,

despite the fact I was wearing no shirt at the time

5. Do it all anyway6. Back to the Gold Coast, to show all my old

friends what I’ve become7. Get muscles; probably will. Find love; very

unlikely

�� 1. Actually passing2. Tik Tok Kesha, and

What You Say? Jason Dovillo

3. No, but I’m hoping to4. On my butt, you can’t

sit down for like two weeks straight

5. Go where it’s not rainy6. Waiheke Island because it’s my favourite place

in the world7. Keep up with school; no, because it’s been my

resolution for three years now

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dresses, love dresses! Ice cream, cold drinks and swimming. Also the six-week holiday break!

2. Dresses, bikinis, swimming and soaking up the sun (wearing sunscreen of course!)

3. I’m going to do a Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey! Exciting!

4. To be successful in everything I choose to do!5. Travel! Travel everywhere around the world,

learning about different cultures, food and have fun while I’m doing it!

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Bay to see my nieces3. My last year of school

before I go on an exchange to America

4. Fully don’t5. Go to America NOW

and take all my friends with me

�� 1. The sun2. The girls!3. Coming back to the

best school in the world, TAS!

4. What’s that?5. Hook my mates up

with some mean gears

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;)2. Jumping off cliffs into

the river3. Making me some

moolah4. Save up enough money to buy a car5. Buy a private island

�� 1. What’s the best thing about summer?2. What are you most looking forward to in the holidays?3. What’s the plan for 2010?4. Do you have a New Year’s resolution?5. If money was no object, what would you do?

4. Where is the worst or most interesting place you’ve ever been sunburnt?

5. What will you do if the entire New Year is rain and storms?

6. If you could travel anywhere for the summer holidays, where would it be and why?

7. What are your New Year’s resolutions and do you think you’ll stick to them?

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Tearaway Summer 2009/10 Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” – Robin Williams

MOVIES

Tell me about your character, Steve…Before he gives in to this evil side of himself, he’s already a troubled kid, with not much of a family life. He doesn’t have a dad around, his mum’s into some bad things, he’s kind of a troublemaker at school and everybody knows this. He’s also always trying to get his friend, Darren, into trouble.

He’s the one who tries to egg people on?Totally.

Steve’s a pretty good guy until the end of the first book. How bad does he get?He’s bad. He straight up becomes Vampaneze. And those guys, man, they are bad asses. They are hardcore. They do what they want, when they want.

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So he gets his own gang of bad dudes?Yes.

Were you familiar with the books before getting the script? Yes. My little brother is 13 and has read all of the books. He’s told me the plot line of the next five because he has read them all and knows what’s going to happen!

Weren’t you tempted to read a couple?No. I just read the script. I didn’t want to have any preconceived notions about what is in the books and how that might be different from the film. I wanted my thoughts to not be coloured by the story from the books. I wanted to read the script for what it is, and not think about differences.

What’s been the best scene to shoot? Do you have any major action moments?There is a big stunt scene where the Vampire Clan and the Vampaneze clash. It is me and Chris [Massoglia], who plays Darren, the good guy in the movie. We attack each other and there is a huge action scene with these crazy wire stunts. That was so much fun.

How much of the stunt stuff did you do?Quite a bit. There is only one stunt that I didn’t do because my hours were up. Being a minor, we are limited to so many hours a day.

Have you seen many vampire movies?Oh yeah. My favourite is The Lost Boys. I love that movie. I want to watch it again. I’ve seen it about five times already.

If you could choose a path whose would it be? Darren’s or Steve’s?Steve’s! He is the hardcore one. He can do what he wants, when he wants.

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www.tearaway.net.nzA good vacation is over when you begin to yearn for your work – Morris Fishbein

If you long for the good old days of vampire movies without the stomach-churning romance, you’ll love Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. Based on the first three books in a series called The Saga of Darren Shan (by Darren Shan), it’s a dark and nightmarish fantasy-adventure.

One night, 16-year-old Darren and his best mate Steve ‘Leopard’ Leonard find themselves at a travelling freak show. The freaks range from the gory to the grotesque: Corma Limbs with her regenerating body parts, Rhamus Twobellies who eats everything in sight, and the eerie contortionist Alexander Ribs. There’s even an appearance by Kristen Schaal, best known as creepy yet somehow lovable stalker Mel from Flight of the Conchords.

The story revolves around two rival vampire groups: the ‘peaceful’ Vampire Clan and the murderous Vampaneze. By stumbling upon their world, Darren accidentally breaks an age-old truce between the two groups, causing him to lose his best friend as well as his mortality!

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Tearaway Summer 2009/10 If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do all the rest have to drown too? – Steven Wright

MUSIC

��,��What’s it like being in a band with all guys?It’s like being with a bunch of brothers, although sometimes it’s difficult because there’s some things you can’t talk about because you have different needs.

Females in bands that are all men are quite often leads. What’s it like being different to that?I prefer it. I don’t have the singer personality and I love bass.

What do you have to say to girls aspiring to get into a band?If you love what you do, want to reach out, make a difference, then don’t let things like putdowns affect you. You can’t let any of it affect you if it’s what you really want.

��0��(�� How did you come together to create the band?I met Emma at school; the teacher had double booked the music room and we were both too stubborn to leave so we just started playing Silverchair and Green Day, and we both knew all the same songs. We met Mark in LA – we’d put ads up all over the city and after seeing them a few times he contacted us over Craig’s List.

Can you do the screamo thing?I can. I only throw it into the chorus of about three songs because it breaks my voice. It’s really

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Do you ever find yourself unable to talk after singing too much?The most we’ve done is about 10 shows in a row, and after that I can’t talk much. So I have to drink a lot of tea, not eat any spicy food; all boring as hell.

What is your point of view on smoking?Don’t do it, it’s bad for your voice. I once collected my Godfather’s cigarettes for six months and then bought out these two big cardboard moving

boxes full of cigarettes and was like ‘this is what you’re putting in your body.’ Didn’t faze him though.

What is your biggest vice?Hugs. I just like them, I’m a big hug guy.

If you could be invisible for a day and not be detected, what would you do?Definitely go into a girls’ locker room. And somewhere where you usually have no access like NASA or Area 51. Yeah, I’d go to Area 51, though it’d probably just be all white walls and buttons and nerds. A few aliens walking around.

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We have five copies of Sick Puppies’ latest album Tri-Polar to give away. You need this. Get to www.tearaway.net.nz

Word round the camp fire is there’ll be a new album in 2010! The new album is definitely on the cards! It’s almost there. I’ve been chipping away at it for over a year now, so it’s well overdue.

What have you got planned over the summer? We have a lot of shows over summer including, R&V, Matakana Highlife and Homegrown, but the tour I am most looking forward to is Coca-Cola Bands on the Beach, it should be absolutely epic! There’s nothing like doing shows on the beach in the middle of summer – it’s gold!

You were once with the Fast Crew cats, how were those days? Those days were awesome. We were very lucky with our success, and I learned so much about the music industry. I made some good contacts too, and this has definitely helped me on my solo venture. We had some good times.

Your music has this ‘fresh sound’ about it. Maybe it’s because I’m a fan but it sounds

like there’s a bit of Fast Crew coming through your recent works.Haha! I wrote and sung all the hooks for Fast Crew! So of course there will be that sound coming through. I definitely still love the MC’ing aspect of writing, so there will always be a bit of that in what I do, but I really just wanted to push myself in a new direction and try something different. So I took up singing and playing the guitar.

What’s your opinion on smoking? I used to smoke, but I quit three years ago. And honestly? It was the best thing I ever did. It was amazing how much better I felt!!

To all those smokers reading this, you can give up! And you will feel like a new human when you do.They should get me on those no-smoking ads...

We all know you’re coming out strong into the solo scene – got any words to your newfound fans? Thanks for enjoying my music! If I’m doing a show in your town, come down and check us out. We don’t do things in halves, so expect a good show.

www.tearaway.net.nzA New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other – Author unknown

RESOLUTIONS 2010

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Two of my friends ‘Sam’ and ‘Brent’ both counted every poo for a whole year – and, for the record, the results were fascinating. So remember not all resolutions have to be serious. In fact the stupider they are the better the stories will be the following year.

But here is the problem: apparently only 12% of people see their resolutions through. Those 12% get the added bonus of an increase in self-esteem.

According to Dr David Riddell one of the 12 fundamentals of mental and emotional health is to have worthy and achievable goals. This New Year’s, dream a dream and then make it happen. It could change your life.

Here are six tips to resolution:�%��&�� As if it’s not hard enough already to last an entire year doing something challenging… So why make it worse by setting a target too hard to hit? If a midget told you his/her goal was to play in the NBA you’d laugh. Well you’d probably smile and say “cool man” but think in your head there is no way that’s happening. So make your resolution achievable.

#%��&�� !��Can you measure success or failure? If your goal is to eat no fast food for a year and you go and eat a double cheeseburger from Maccas then you have failed. If you last a whole year without eating fast food then you have passed. Simple and measurable.

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so long as it’s legal and nobody will be offended. If you can see it you won’t forget. It will stare you down every morning or nag you like your mum when you don’t clean your room for weeks.

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�%��I thought this was a joke but now I think it’s a good idea. Imagine if my friend Brent updated his status as he went: “Day 125 – Poo Count 130”. People would be checking Facebook everyday for the update. I would hate to think how it would look if you got a tummy bug and in one day the count increased by 10. You could become an internet sensation. Even better would be a video blog on YouTube. Don’t do live updates if you are doing the Poo Count thing though. You’ll probably be arrested for that or just stay single forever.

+%� �� A year is a long time, so why not have some sort of incentive to help motivate you? I went a year without soft drinks. Just after midnight and having hugged a few friends, and slapped a few high fives I sat down and enjoyed a ginger beer. Maybe I deserved more but the real reward is having no holes in my teeth or stomach lining.

There is my advice. I’m sure you are wondering how Brent and Sam went in the Poo Count. As I said… amazing. Brent did 293 – well under

par. If you think that is a low count Sam will make you faint – 120. I consider that dangerously low.

Tearaway Summer 2009/10 No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one – Elbert Hubbard

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Wanna catch a live gig, but don’t want to leave the house?!Check out Guess Who’s Singing For Dinner every Tuesday night @ 8pm.

Burger Fuel puts on some food, a band comes in to play three live songs and have a chat about life on Indie Alt New with Fleur Jack.

“I wanted to have a band on my show every week and I thought what better way than to lure them in with the promise of a darn tasty kai” – Fleur Jack

Thanx Burger Fuel!!

GIG ‘n’ KAI

1. Luger Boa Mutate or Die2. The Sproutts Woman Man and Machine3. Good Laika Followed By a Trail of Sparks4. Jordan Reyne How the Dead Live5. Fat Freddy’s Drop Dr. Boondigga and the Big BW6. Julien Dyne Pins & Digits7. The Woolshed Sessions The Woolshed Sessions8. Don McGlashan and the Seven Sisters Marvellous Year9. Fly My Pretties A Story10. Electric Wire Hustle Electric Wire Hustle

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1. James Duncan2. The Checks 3. Minuit 4. Gin Wigmore 5. Ladyhawke

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Homegrown is happening again in Feb so you have to get your tickets. This is where everyone in NZ music comes together in Welly to have the party of the year and you’re invited. The line-up this year includes Midnight Youth, The Datsuns, The Mint Chicks, Dane Rumble, Cut Off Your Hands – just to name a few!

The Big Day Out is back also and the line-up is mean! Muse, Dizzee Rascal, Lily Allen, Mars Volta, The Temper Trap, Calvin Harris and so much more!

For info on how to get your tickets to both of these concert extravaganzas, hit our website c4tv.co.nz.

To all the Paramore fans out there... they are coming to NZ! Yeeeeaaaaah! Keep watching Select Live for more details!

Christmas is just around the corner, so start thinking about what you’re going to get me. I like most things. Most things. If you have any doubts, just hit me up on my blog at C4!

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PS: SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 – if you are a fan of Midnight Youth, Computers Want Me Dead, Pistol Youth… then you want to be visiting c4tv.co.nz

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1. Fat Freddy’s Drop Dr. Boondigga and the Big BW (for your cool cousin with dreads)2. These Four Walls Down Falls An Empire (for your big bro who likes it loud)3. Don McGlashan and The Seven Sisters Marvellous Year (for Daddy)4. The Woolshed Sessions The Woolshed Sessions (for Mummy)5. Ladyhawke Ladyhawke (for your dance-a-holic sis)

1. Artisan Guns2. Great North3. The Gladeyes4. Cougar Cougar Cougar5. Zebratron6. Wildwood Lights7. The Unfaithful Ways8. The Commonwealth9. Surf Friends10. Yebiisu

1. Luger Boa Mutate or Die2. Fat Freddy’s Drop

Dr. Boondigga and the Big BW3. Tiki Flux (the remix album)4. Minuit

Find Me Before I Die a Lonely Death Dot Com5. Sola Rosa Get It Together

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www.tearaway.net.nzIt’s a good idea to begin at the bottom in everything except in learning to swim – Author unknown

www.tearaway.net.nzA vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in – Robert Orben

SPORT

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Winner (2005-6, 2009)• 2nd U12 Rusty Grom Fest Australia (2005)• 1st Open Women’s (2007)• Nationals 1st U16 (2007) (rest of the year

and 2008 I didn’t surf due to injury) • 1st Ripcurl Gisborne U16 (2009)• 2nd NZ Secondary Schools Champs (2009)• Chosen to represent New Zealand at the

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How old were you when you first got into surfing?I started surfing when I was 10 years old, with my mate Fraser.

Do you see surfing as something you do in your spare time or a potential career?I would definitely like it to turn into a career but I’ll just have to see where it goes.

Where are some of your favourite surfing spots?My favourite break would have to be the Whangamata bar. But overseas I really enjoy surfing the D-Bar in Australia and Kuta Reef in Bali.

What is your training and nutrition regime like?I run and do Pilates when there is no surf and I generally just eat healthy food, lots of fruit and vegetables.

How do you balance school, work, friends and surfing?School is a bit hard at the moment because of exams and things but generally everything just slots into place. I’m lucky with my friends’ support because they know surfing is a big deal for me. I just go with it and try to fit everything in equally.

How do you usually prepare when you’ve got a competition coming up?I usually surf as much as possible and train up until the event.

You’ve been selected to represent NZ at the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships at Piha. Do you feel there will be added pressure on your shoulders to perform well in front of the home crowd?Yes for sure, but it will also be a real confidence booster knowing I’ll have the crowd’s support.

Are there any other major comps in 2010 that you’re aiming for?I would really like to do some pro juniors, and also there is the NZ Women’s Nationals.

Who are some of your surfing idols?Paige Hareb, Kelly Slater and Stephanie Gilmore.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?Well travelled, hopefully with some money in the bank!

Finish this sentence, “Grace Spiers is... ”Hanging out for summer!

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Tearaway Summer 2009/10 Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account – Oscar Wilde

CHOICES

�� 2You are: enterprising, charismatic, enthusiastic, a natural leader and negotiatorConsider: management, sales, marketing, law, journalism, PR, teaching

�� !2You are: organised, ethically sound, accurate, efficient, punctualConsider: accounting, administration, banking, events management, government

�� 2You are: analytical, curious, a quick learner and a problem solverConsider: medicine, IT, science, statistics, technology

�� 2You are: practical, active, logical, and you prefer action to wordsConsider: electrician, engineer, sportsperson, gardener, labourer, baker, military person

�� 2/You are: imaginative, artistic, creative and expressiveConsider: author, interior/fashion/web designer, photographer, advertising executive, chef, artist

Need help finding a job? Once you finish your high school exams you can register free with Student Job Search at www.sjs.co.nz or 0800 SJS JOB

(if you are intending to go on to tertiary study next year).

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1. You’ve been assigned to do a group research project in geography. You immediately:

(a) Become team leader by delegating tasks to the rest of the group and volunteering to present the project to your class

(b) Agree to take minutes of your meetings and organise any materials you might need

(c) Volunteer to lead the research side of the project – you can’t wait to get stuck in at the library

(d) Put your hand up to do the work in the field – any chance to get outside!(e) Offer to design the layout of the presentation you have to do in class

2. If you could be any well known person you would be:(a) Barack Obama – the charisma, the power...(b) Donald ‘The Don’ Trump – kingpin of the business world(c) Bill Gates – constantly using his brain to research and improve his

company(d) Dan Carter – getting paid for playing sport and travelling? Yes please(e) Trelise Cooper – her designs are AMAZING

3. Your parents give you $100 for your birthday. You:(a) Try and convince your parents that with $100 more you will have enough

to buy your own car(b) Immediately put it in your savings account and watch that interest grow (c) Rush out to buy a new computer game(d) Buy a new tennis racquet/cricket bat for summer – your old one is getting

a bit worn(e) Buy more books for your already huge reading collection

4. At your part-time job, you get a difficult customer trying to return a product. You:

(a) Manage to not only calm them down, but also talk them into keeping their purchase

(b) Feel ethically bound to let them return their purchase, and give them a refund

(c) Try and explain how the product works so that they now know how to use it properly

(d) Get into a discussion about the building renovations the customer is doing at their home – problem forgotten

(e) Are too busy daydreaming to hear what the customer is talking about

Whatever your dream career, work out the steps you need to take to get there. Many jobs will require further study or training, and you’ll probably need to find work over summer or throughout the year to finance your studies.

Not only will a job give you some extra cash to play with, work experience is also a great way to stand out from the crowd in your field of interest. Working while you study shows you are well balanced and have great time management skills, plus the job will often have course related and transferable skills – all things that will help you land your dream job one day.

Photography by Milovan Knezevic

SPARKING CREATIVITY

KARIM RASHID. CONCEPTUAL DESIGNER AND INNOVATOR.

HONORARY GRADUATE OF AUSTRALASIA’S LEADING SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE THINKING.

VISIT AWARDSCHOOL.CO.NZ OR CALL +61 2 9699 2999 TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH CREATIVE IDEAS.


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Sadly, as much as 45% of the pork, bacon and ham we eat comes from factory farms, where mother pigs are kept for months at a time in cages so small they cannot even turn around.

Save Animals From Exploitation (SAFE) is the animal welfare organisation behind the television ads that feature comedian (and former pork promoter) Mike King.

�� Whether you eat meat or not, everyone can help SAFE’s campaign against

factory farming and other animal welfare issues by collecting in their annual appeal over December 18 and 19.

Eleven-year-old Sophie Clayton has collected for SAFE for the past three years and is keen to create awareness about animal rights issues for other young people in NZ.

Sophie grew up with an awareness of how important it is to treat others (including animals and birds) with respect. When her grandmother told her about cruelty happening to animals even here in NZ, she immediately wondered what she could do to help stop it.

“I was always told to be kind and considerate to animals and birds,” Sophie says.

��At the age of seven, Sophie discovered vegetarianism, and is very strict about what she eats.

“I do not eat any meat, eggs, fish or anything with gelatine, and only eat vegetarian cheese. I cannot eat lots of different lollies as they have gelatine in them. It is very difficult when you want takeaways; I have to ask lots what is in the food. Not many people know about the vegetarian cheese.”

For Sophie, vegetarianism is as much about ethics as it is taste. Traditionally, cheese is made with rennet, an enzyme found in the stomachs of calves. Vegetarian cheese uses enzymes from plants instead.

“I just google the ingredients so I know if it is OK.”Despite none of her family or friends being vegetarian (except for the

grandmother who introduced her to SAFE), Sophie is keen to let other people know about animal rights issues. As a student at Kamo Intermediate in Whangarei, Sophie has put on numerous speeches and school projects about animal rights.

“I have learnt lots more through this, especially on things like the mulesing of the merino lambs/sheep, as I had to research it,” Sophie says. (Mulesing is the removal of strips of skin from around the buttocks of the sheep, which farmers argue is to prevent the infestation of flies).

As a volunteer for SAFE, Sophie has helped with the last three annual appeals and with numerous information stalls at a mall in Whangarei.

�� Sophie urges all young people who care about animals to take a stand and help with SAFE’s annual appeal – and you do not have to be vegetarian to take part, you just need to care for animals.

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“I think it’s a great chance to meet other people passionate about animals, and it’s lots of fun. In the past three years I have raised almost $400.”

Collectors get the chance to wear an animal costume (Sophie prefers a pig or chicken costume) and are welcome to bring their friends and their dogs!

SAFE’s national appeal co-ordinator Sacha Dowell says the appeal is the most important event in SAFE’s calendar.

Raising over $300,000 annually, the appeal provides the bulk of SAFE’s income. With the whole country and over 1200 collectors involved, the appeal also requires months of planning.

“Without [the appeal] SAFE would not be able to do the good work we do to stop animal cruelty,” says Sacha.

Money raised from the appeal will go towards SAFE’s running costs and campaigns, including a world-class humane education programme that SAFE provides free for secondary schools. The latest textbook in the series focuses on the use of animals in entertainment: a fitting topic given the last wild animal (Jumbo the elephant) used in a NZ circus has just been released from a life of entertaining!

For more information, or to sign up as a collector, go to www.safe.org.nz

Sophie Clayton fundraising for SAFE

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CHOICES

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As jewellery is such an intimate and often hugely difficult thing to choose for someone else, Eloise consulted with her mother often to try and create a collection that would reflect her own personal tastes while really showcasing Eloise’s own creativity and innovation.

They eventually decided that Eloise’s collection should include a necklace and bracelet from silver, and a cross pendant and ring from glass; materials and choices that threw up all sorts of challenges.

�� &��Although Eloise already knew a little about working with glass, she still had her work cut out for her with this project so she started experimenting; firing and joining together different types of glass to try and find the best results for colour, shape, and especially strength.

“I found that for jewellery it’s best to use glass with the same COE (Coefficiency of Expansion), otherwise cracks can occur that can affect the final look and create weak spots.”

Once she felt confident working with glass, Eloise started asking her mother more detailed questions on the shape, size and colour for the cross pendant – deciding on a simple cross made

of five coloured squares. Eloise’s concept drawings also helped her mother to choose the colour combinations, shape and feel of the squares.

“She told me that she wanted the inside square to be different, so I drew up a page of cross designs with a variety of different colour combinations as well as different side profiles, either flat or rounded. We chose black for the centre and blue for the other squares as it’s my mum’s favourite colour.”

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After further consultation, Eloise and her mum both agreed that a simple silver bail glued to the back of the cross would be the best option to preserve the design.

To complement the other pieces in the collection, Eloise created a simple silver necklace and jump bracelet designed as a matching set. The jump bracelet was made with thin interlocking rings so they didn’t look too chunky and overwhelming on her mother’s petite wrists.

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For the necklace, her mum liked the idea of multiple pieces on one chain so three components were designed: a blue glass bead that Eloise made with her new glass skills, a link of interlocking rings to complement the bracelet, and a silver leaf that was made by coating a real leaf with 12 layers of art clay silver.

�� %%%The finishing touch, which tied the whole collection together, was a glass ring in the same deep blue as the pendant and the necklace, which was encased in silver. As the ring was quite large, the rectangular stone was ground to give a smooth, polished look that was comfortable and unobtrusive.

The finished collection has all the elements that her mother loves and Eloise feels that communication was a huge part of the project’s success.

Her mum is blown away with what Eloise has accomplished.

“I’m really impressed with the level of skill and craftsmanship that went into all the pieces and with the professionalism of my ‘jeweller’ that enabled me to get four beautiful pieces that can be worn in so many different ways. I’ve already received lots of good comments when wearing them.”

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Tearaway Summer 2009/10 One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: to rise above the little things – John Burroughs

CHOICES

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� ��My favourite thing to do was to play Alex Kidd on the Sega and a tiny 14-inch TV. I also wanted to be a Phys Ed teacher... yup pretty stoked I changed my mind on that one.

I’ve always been good at art, and design was the next area I wanted to develop in. I’m into all aspects of arts like fine art, design, tattooing, photography, and also pop culture.

My art teacher at Wanganui Intermediate was really good. I also took art, painting and graphics right through high school, and obviously my parents have always been really encouraging.

��BAVI has a great mix of practical and theory based design teaching and our work is on a par with, if not better than, any other design institute in NZ. I wouldn’t study design anywhere else.

The lecturers are all seasoned professionals in their chosen disciplines, and they are really invested in our success.

There is a lot of pressure in the first year of the BAVI – you learn to self motivate pretty quickly. Looking back at old work and seeing the progress that you’ve made is really cool.

There are really good people in my year, everyone’s pretty cool. It’s a very competitive environment but it makes the end result of your work that much better.

��!�� "To do well, a vivid imagination is a must, along with the ability to draw ideas with pen on paper. Also the courage to take chances – a lot of my stuff isn’t PC but I see that as a strength – it gets a reaction.

� ��I used to love to finger paint because it gave me an excuse to get messy, and my pictures didn’t have to look like anything in particular. I also enjoyed paper-mâché and anything arty like scrapbooking. I used to make all my Christmas presents for my friends just from things around the house.

��Studying here at UCOL is truly an amazing way to broaden your creativity. In the first year you are given so many options of what path you could take creatively, it’s a really good way to find out where your calling is.

The best part of the programme is the people, they are all wicked. The lecturers are really helpful, always there to give you a shove in the right direction.

This year I received the year two ‘most improved’ award which I have my lecturers to thank for, as they were constantly pushing me to work at my full potential. I also obtained a Bronze in the NZIPP awards this year which is judged to the same level as

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professional photographers in the industry. Coming to UCOL straight from high school I realised immediately that you

are treated as an adult here, an equal. You no longer have someone riding on your back to turn in the homework that was due last week.

It’s pretty full-on learning. We learn about different types of photography, and are being equipped with the skills to handle any problem that arises.

There are a lot of different specialisations in photography, from product to fashion to weddings. You can build up your own business or work as part of a team.

��!�� "If you are passionate about something, you can do it, no matter what type of person you are. You just have to be driven to succeed. At school it’s helpful to take photography, design, art, English and any kind of research skills you can get.

Knowledge is power. Life’s a garden, dig it.

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� ��As a kid I was always the one with my mind in the clouds, spending countless hours outside swinging sticks around pretending I was a Jedi. I was never the sporty kid so I did a lot of drawing, playing with Lego and making stuff.

I have probably used about a fifth of my life playing video games and watching movies. I always liked creating things, whether it was on paper or in my head – it all helped pump the imagination a bit.

I chose animation because there is something really satisfying about coming up with an idea and giving it life. I love the way you can channel your mind, emotions and experiences into your art. All the games, movies, comics, are someone’s ideas and creations and I thought that animation would be the perfect path to showing the world what I can create.

��Studying at UCOL has taught me how to use my own initiative. In the industry I want to work in, you are expected to motivate yourself to get the work done. I’ve also learnt a great deal of respect for myself and school mates and how, if you put the yards in, it pays off – and this is something you can apply to day-to-day life.

The most important thing I’ve learnt is how to research – how to find what people do and don’t like. In the film and game business you have to be two steps ahead all the time.

Studying at this level has been life changing. The new mates and teaching staff are such an outgoing, interesting group of people and everyone is always willing to give each other a hand which makes for a really constructive environment. The atmosphere at UCOL is the most comfortable working environment ever.

��!�� "If you are always on the go and just need to unleash some creative awesomeness, consider animation. Straight up, just do whatever you want to do, and don’t let anyone EVER tell you that you can’t do something.

You sculpt and define who you want to be and where you are going. Make your passion enjoyable and make it your life.

� ��I think I’ve always loved creating things one way or another. But my passion for design developed in college. I flunked out of science and maths but seemed to be acing all of my art and design classes.

Art, architecture, design and art history were what really kept me at school, besides my friends.

��I really enjoy how creative we can be at UCOL. The support from our lecturers is amazing. They really help us get to where we want to be. In creative terms they push us in the right direction and always keep our idea development moving to create bigger and better things.

We are internally assessed all year which means NO exams – wahoo! I hate exams.

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of this programme. We are always engaged in all the work other students are creating, we are constantly communicating with each other and gaining feedback.

The best thing is that we are getting the confidence to get out into the real world and work to make the big bucks.

Tertiary life is awesome, going to study every day. I love it. The people are a big part of it too. We all understand what each other is going through and we are all so supportive.

Some of the highlights of my experiences so far include having work in a exhibition; walking away from a photography competition with both of my images getting awards; meeting really choice people and getting my name and work out there to a wider audience.

��!�� "Somebody creative, with the passion to work hard would do well on this programme. You need dedication and persistence, you need to enjoy interacting with others.

Choose a career that involves the things that make you happy and that you enjoy, because the only person you have to please is yourself.

LIMITED PLACESENROL NOW FOR 2010

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING(ELECTROTECHNOLOGY)

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BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED)DIPLOMA IN GLASS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

DIPLOMAS IN MASSAGE AND AROMATHERAPY

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE

DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN

BACHELOR OF NURSING DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGINGBACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY)

DIPLOMA IN VISUAL ARTSDIPLOMA IN VETERINARY NURSING

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May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions – Joey Adams

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While playing The Legend of Zelda, have you ever thought “this is great and all, but I wish it was a bit more, you know... hardcore”? If so, Darksiders may be the game you have been waiting (or idly hoping) for.

It will apparently play in a very similar way to Nintendo’s hallowed franchise, with the gameplay split between free-roaming exploration above ground and puzzle-oriented dungeons below ground. Only, instead of playing some half-pint kid in a green tunic, you will be controlling none less than War, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.

After global civilisation is prematurely destroyed in some sort of cosmic administrative error, War descends to Earth to find out who’s responsible and let them know that their employment has been terminated with extreme prejudice.

As a reflection of this slightly more, ahem, Xtreme tone, the combat seems to be the one aspect that diverges most radically from the Zelda formula, being more reminiscent of games like God of War. There will be plenty of upgrades and fearsome weapons to unlock, including Ruin, your mighty steed. Hopefully you’ll be able to unlock Ruin very early in the game, as the thought of one of the horsemen of the Apocalypse waddling around on foot seems horribly undignified to me...

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The original Red Steel was one of the launch titles for the Wii back in 2006. Unfortunately it received lukewarm reviews and was generally thought of as a pretty average game. Despite that, it sold very well – presumably it was bought by new console owners who wanted a little violent action as a way to relieve frustration after constantly losing at Wii Sports – and so Ubisoft are set to deliver a sequel in early 2010.

Red Steel 2 looks like it will have a completely different tone to its predecessor, with the lame 1980s action-movie plot of the first game being ditched in favour of a plot influenced by both Westerns and ninja movies – a

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Super-stealthy operative Sam Fisher is back (and he now has a beard for 50% more scariness!) His daughter has been killed, and you can bet that skulls are going to be cracked in a nasty but silent way.

One change that’s immediately noticeable in Conviction is an overhauled visual style. Whereas the previous games had plot interludes that frequently felt a bit clunky, Conviction utilises an immersive new system where mission objectives and information are projected directly onto the game environment, in a similar way to how place names are shown in the TV show Fringe.

Gameplay-wise, the series’ stealth-action fundamentals have been reworked to create a more fluid, decisive style of combat. A new feature will enable you to ‘mark’ multiple enemies, then take them all out in a single string of manoeuvres. Fisher has apparently spent his downtime between games watching DVD box sets of 24, as Conviction also features semi-interactive interrogation scenes that will look familiar to any fans of Jack Bauer and his sometimes heavy-handed techniques.

I must admit, I don’t get all this brutal interrogation stuff – surely Fisher could get better results by bribing the terrorists with chocolates or something?

mix of genres that go together like peanut butter and mayonnaise (it’s a really nice combination – try it sometime!).

The game has also embraced a bold, cel-shaded aesthetic that draws inspiration from anime and comic books. Perhaps more importantly, the controls – which were undoubtedly the most criticised aspect of Red Steel – look to have received a considerable overhaul, with MotionPlus support making the series’ trademark motion-controlled sword fighting action much easier to pull off.

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MUSIC REVIEWS

BOOK REVIEWS

GIVEAWAY! Ranger’s Apprentice series We have a WHOLE SET of the Ranger’s Apprentice books to give away, all nine books! Head to www.tearaway.net.nz to enter.

The Rangers are an elite Special Forces Corps in the medieval Kingdom of Araluen. They are the eyes and ears of the Kingdom, the intelligence gatherers, the scouts and the troubleshooters.

Occasionally, a young man who is judged to have the qualities of honesty, courage, agility and intelligence – the hallmarks of a Ranger – will be invited to undertake a five-year apprenticeship that will develop his natural abilities and instruct him in the almost supernatural skills of a Ranger.

Each is an expert archer and highly skilled at tracking, concealment and unseen movement.

Follow the adventures of the Ranger’s apprentices in John Flanagan’s international bestselling series.

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�� ! �)�� Overall I liked this book – it’s fun and informative about the Goth culture, busts the myths around stereotypes, and explains the Goth viewpoint.

Sections on ‘how to behave at a Goth wedding’, ‘dealing with non-Goth roommates’ and ‘no, we don’t all think we’re vampires’ are helpful insights for dealing with Goths (and for Goths dealing with others, I would think).

Sadly however, it does eventually blend into a general help guide – eg. ‘how to tell if your crush likes you’ – which is not specific to Gothdom, and alienates the book for anyone post high school. Having said that, there are some passages many non-Goths would benefit from, specifically ‘why being polite to people you don’t like is important’.

For non-Goths, Venters has given an insight into their eccentric world and why well meaning comments like ‘nice costume’ are offensive and might provoke a bad reaction.

For Goths, Gothic Charm School has the overall message: if you’re disliked because you’re a SCARY GOTH but then you’re nice to people, you destroy the stereotype and the fear – MERE TEINAKI

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� ��Stomping, fresh, drum ‘n’ bass sums up Trei’s new album Innuendo. Heavy bass lines flowing under the sweet sounds from vocalists, including Lisa Tomlins and Thomas Oliver, make this one of the best drum ‘n’ bass releases this year.

The album features that dirty-bass en-fueled, jungly drum ‘n’ bass sound, as well as some uplifting, liquid sounding tunes just in time for the festival season this summer.

Trei has collaborated with a number of Kiwi drum ‘n’ bass legends including State of Mind, Southern Soul and Dose, giving each track a fresh edge with the album still flowing well.

This is one of those albums where it is easy to listen to the whole thing. Trei takes you on an eclectic, upbeat journey and Innuendo is a must have for any drum’ n’ bass fan – CAM CARPENTER

�� 6�� Step back an era or two and you’ve entered the world of Kiwi band (with a Scottish drummer) The Volunteers. These guys are an interesting bunch, with a bigger aim to make the world a better place through their music.

This is a CD filled with tracks of funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. The songs vary in styles, from faster songs with happy beats and melodies like Seveneight, to slower, darker songs like This Broken House.

Seveneight is an instrumental with a cool sound. Somehow it seems to be a funked up version of Papa Roach’s Blood Brothers. It’s got some awesome riffs playing throughout the entire track.

This band isn’t short of instruments or diversity. Multiple grooves is the easiest way to explain these guys and their CD. Though I don’t personally like the main singer’s voice, it is perfectly suited to their stuff and makes them unique.

Honestly, if you like outdated music, funk with a twist of rock ‘n’ roll, or you want a different sound to listen to for a change, pick up a copy of Friends, Family & Fools – AROHA HUGHES

��Something Awesome is the debut solo album from Kiwi MC David Dallas. Having made his first mainstream appearance as Con Psy on the classic remix of Scribe’s Not Many, David is quickly becoming a household name. His singles Indulge Me and Big Time have been buzzing on the radio and the Tube, creating a lot of hype for the album.

These two add to a collection of quality tracks, with Dave’s skilful lyrics supported by top notch production and other Kiwi artists such as Devolo, PNC and Aradhna.

The South Auckland native stays true to his roots, touching on relatable issues that reflect his real life experiences rather than creating some extravagant persona, which is so familiar in hip-hop these days.

He rhymes on everything from overcoming difficulties to experimenting with weed. With a mix of heavy bangers like Big Time to soulful tunes like Turn it Around, he constantly shows influences from the old-school.

Something Awesome is textbook hip-hop at its finest and David Dallas has most definitely secured his position as one of NZ’s hip-hop greats – DAVID HUTCHESON

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Parachute 2010 celebrates 20 years of Parachute and it’s time to party! Two decades full of seriously good music. Two decades of seriously good

artists who brought their message and music to our land. Two decades of seriously fun summer festivals that would become a staple on the Kiwi calendar each holiday season.

The line-up is the best yet, the fun is mounting, the tents are getting aired out and the good times are on their way…

Read up and get your tickets now: www.parachutemusic.com/festival

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NZ’s biggest and best camping festival is gonna be jacking, no doubt!! We are piecing together a week full of some damn fine performers for you, to set the vibe right and keep you moving!

Headlining are The Black Seeds, The Potbelleez, Katchafire, Concord Dawn, Tommy Trash (Ministry of Sound), Thirtyeightforty, Stafford Brothers, Rhombus, Helena, Six60, Dan Aux.

Music aside, BW offers NZ’s largest bikini jam, beach volleyball, beach soccer, and a wakeboard jam.

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Phat10 will run from noon December 30 until the morning of January 2, with gates opening at 9am on December 29 to allow you to find your camping space.

Expect three massive mainstage nights over two arenas plus loads of wicked DJs. Phat 10 is five days and four nights of pure escape in the West Coast wilderness.

It’s bass-heavy madness in paradise, which means one very special party that’ll be locked in your memory long time!

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Buckle up – it’s the three-day festival experience extravaganza of a lifetime, culminating in the finest music from lands far and wide and the biggest and best New Year’s Eve festival experience that NZ has to offer.

Nestled within rural Gisborne’s rolling hills amongst the magically mystical vines of Waiohika Estate, Rhythm and Vines have created an amazing purpose-built concert amphitheatre and uniquely picturesque setting. This is without doubt the finest location in the land for a party and spending summer days and nights with wonderfully strange friends and friendly strangers of wonder.

And Rhythm and Vines is the first place in the world to see the sun rise on 2010!The eclectic and forward-thinking line-up is only part of the R&V

experience. There’s also amazing camping options on Gisborne’s beaches or within the vines on the festival site, and a range of extra-curricular fun on the giant waterslide, at the Harvest Cider Shack, and of course the amazing Yellowglen Bubbly Lounge; where for a small fee you can upgrade to the full VIP experience at the event.

Most importantly though are the people. R&V offers a trouble-free and uber-friendly festival experience – one where you will make lifelong friends and write new party stories to share with friends, family and the greater world for years to come.

www.rhythmandvines.co.nz

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Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instil in us – Hal Borland

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SNAIL MAIL: on the back of an envelope, write all of the products you’d like to win, along with your name, age, address, email and phone number. Send to Tearaway December/January Grabbag, PO Box 7351, Wanganui.

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It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent – Dave Barry

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Zinedine Zidane and adidas create unmatchable kicking

power in the new PREDATOR_X boot, the 10th generation

of the PREDATOR family, which has led football for more

than a decade. This has been released for the 2010 FIFA

World Cup in South Africa. RRP $340. We have a pair of

these bad boys to give away, so get your entries in!

JANSPORT BAGS

We have two of each of these JanSport bag styles to give

away: Wasabi, Trinity II, Impulse, Squirt, Commitment,

and Fifth Avenue. All these bags come with a 30-year

manufacturing warranty. To find your nearest JanSport

store you can email [email protected]. Or go to

www.jsbackpacks.co.nz for more details on these bags

and more!

EVOKE FRAGRANCE PACKS

We have 36 sets of Evoke Dancers Body Sprays to give

away – three fragrances for Girls Who Wanna Have

Fun. Thursday night’s Electrified is a fruity mix of melon

and peach, Friday night’s Flirtalicious is a sparkly fruity

fragrance with a musky background, and Saturday night’s

Stiletto Sista is a musky wood with a touch of fruit. Get

wild – these fragrances are not for wallflowers! RRP $4.90

from supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.

VITAFRESH

Vitafresh quenches your thirst, is delicious, and is loved by

all ages. Additionally, each serving contains the average

daily requirement of Vitamin C. Vitafresh, the powdered

fruit drink with 11 delicious flavours, including: Sweet

Navel Orange, Hawaiian Pineapple, Jamaican Lime, Orange

& Mango, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Classic Lemonade,

Apple Berry, Original Orange, Colour Free Raspberry, and

Blackcurrant. Also, check out our new Low-Calorie range.

Choose the flavour you love! 20 cool prize packs to win!

SKULL CANDY HEADPHONES

Headphones have never been more dialled. Check out

these SKULLCANDY ‘on ear’ and ‘in ear’ headphones to

suit your every listening need. LOWRIDER pink for your

wardrobe – candy paint to match all those sneakers. ICON

ultra light sport headphones, with a super powerful 30mm

audio driver and an overall weight of less than 45 grams –

these will never slow you down. Or go with the INK’D ear

buds – big sound, little price, no visible scarring. We’ve got

one pair of each to give away. www.skullcandy.com

HALFPAST TEES

Halfpast Streetwear NZ – clothing with a difference. Kiwi

streetwear for the surf, slopes and skate parks. Cutting

edge clothing and urban fashion so you can stand out and

be different in NZ. Be the same or be different, it’s your

choice! www.halfpast.co.nz We have eight of these

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MOVIE PREVIEW

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I’m pleased to report that these fears are totally unjustified in the case of the big-screen version of Maurice Gee’s 1979 classic. The story has been updated to a modern setting, and the twins are older than in the story, but the essence of the tale – Kiwi twins, with the aid of a surviving alien and their own latent psychic powers, saving the planet from alien slugs hell-bent on destroying it – is kept as true as it could have been.

The story gives a perfect balance of gritty realism and far-fetched science fiction, just scary enough for children to get goosebumps, and gripping enough for adults to stay entranced.

Sophie McBride and Tom Cameron play the ‘twin dynamic’ beautifully – even finishing each other’s sentences when I interviewed them for this issue! – and make captivating film debuts. Sam Neill is perfectly cast as Mr Jones, whilst Oliver Driver realises all the menace of Mr Wilberforce with terrifying – and at times comical – realism.

Add to this the light-heartedness that Leon Wadham gives in his role as cousin Ricky, the impressive prosthetics provided by the infamous Weta Workshop, exploding volcanoes, shots that make Auckland look rather pretty, and some awesome (slimy) sets, and you’ve got a guaranteed summer hit every Kiwi can enjoy – ERIN YOUNG

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�� /��!��&��High school pals Rob, Lube and Nathan discover the infamous Book of Love, which originates from the very first American Pie film. They decide to use the collective wisdom that the book contains in their quest to finally end their virginity. As the term progresses, however, the friends discover that scoring with the respective girls of their dreams requires nothing more than honesty and respect, and perhaps just a bit of love.

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� �� /� ��Continuing the story of the battle between two robot clans, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen finds Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox) under attack by Decepticons because of something Sam has learned about the origins of the Transformers and their ancient history on Earth. While the baddies try to capture Sam to acquire the knowledge, the US military and an international coalition unite with Autobots to fight back the villains’ attack.

�� From the creators of Shrek comes the adventure of Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) who is unexpectedly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk, and mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. Labeled a ‘monster’, Susan is captured and held in a secret government compound filled with other ‘monsters’ including the brilliant Dr Cockroach, PhD (Hugh Laurie); the macho half-ape-half-fish

The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B. (Seth Rogen); and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus. But when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth, the Government calls them into action to save the world from imminent destruction!

�� From the visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s bestselling book, comes this spectacular stop-motion animated adventure. Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate, better version of her life on the other side. When this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, Coraline must use her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to save her family.

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