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Their Kitchen Rules
THE FLYING DOCTOR
RAINING CATS amp DOGS
the pagesThese pages are special Theyrsquore our stories our lives and our loves It makes us happy to share
8 SNIPPETS
14 LITTLE SPACE BIG HEART The White Room brings art to all
16 TOM SHANNON Themanwithaheartforfuturegenerations
20 THE MELODIES OF LIFE LOVE AND LOSS TeManawafulfillsthedreamsofforgotten songwriters
22 BEHIND THE MEDALS Kelly Evansrsquo Athlete Project Agency
24 RAINING CATS AND DOGS Catherine Holmes animal photographer
28 THE HOME OF WIND Abehind-the-sceneslookatcleanpower
30 THE FLYING DOCTOR DaveBaldwinisaldquoHealthyBastardrdquosaving lives
34 FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR ThegameofthemovieofWorldWarTwo
36 HOW TO FEEL AT EASE IN AN ART GALLERY Bronwyn Zimmerman teaches us all
40 MILK OF THE FUTURE Couldsheepmilkbethenextbigthing
42 THEIR KITCHEN RULES MyKitchenRulesfinalistsAaronand Heather Freeman
46 PANIA MOLLEY SNOBBY GOTH Macabredelightsoftheartsworld
48 FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGE Yatai serves up their story
52 EYES IN THE SKY SkycamUAVrsquossurveillancedronesare takingoff
54 OPEN SKY OFFICE JamesStewartgettingKiwisbacktotheir farming roots
56 RAW POWER PowerStationinspiration
58 THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT Escapingfastfood
60 THE WINNING COMBINATION Basketballchampionandphysicsteacher NickHorvath
64 WELL AND TRULY MADE BandTrulyMadeputtingtheirownstamp onthemusicworld
MARCH POUTOU-TE-RANGI 15ISSUE SIX
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Photography
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Acknowledgements
RobMildonBrendanMarshallBronwynZimmermanAdamDoddCatherineHolmesWarrenJonesSarahMoodyRaewynKnightTeManawaAlexanderTurnbullLibraryInsidefrontcoverIllustrationbySarahMoodyndashwwwfacebookcomm00dymissPage13ImagebyLlewellynAnnandalePage46-47ArtworkbyPaniaMolloyndashSnobbyGothSquareEdgeArtsCentredesignbyBrendanMarshallandphotographybyKelvinGilbertInsidebackcoverIllustrationbyAdamDodd
SometreeswererepurposedtomakethismagazineWechoseonlytheonesweknewwouldbereplacedbecausewedonrsquoteverwanttorunout
KiaoraNgamihikingatangatamengawhanaukatoaThepublisherswishtothanktheindividualsandfamilieswhosesupportandenthusiasmhavemadethispublicationpossible
ISSN2253-5705(Print) ISSN2253-5713(Online)
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ConsiderThePageifyouwill as the pages of a grandmotherrsquosdiaryThestorieswithinarelikethelettersdrippingfromherfountainpenTheylinktogethercreatingthewordsthat enlighten those who are privytotheirsecrets
Meetandgreetthepeopleofthesepagesdonrsquotbefrightenedtoinvitetheminto your homes businesses officesworkplacesevenintoyourhandbagsEmbraceeverystoryandsharethem-thisisthefamilyofyournation
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GETTING DOWN AND DIRTYInthepastdecadeArapukeForestParkhasbeenswampedwiththesweatofbikerschippingawaydirtfortheparkrsquostraildevelopment
TheManawatuMountainBikeClubhasbeenworkingwiththePalmerstonNorthCityCounciltodevelopanetworkofmountainbiketrailscalledtheK-LoopattheKahuterawaOutdoorRecreationalArealdquoOurgoalistocreatesomereasonableoff-roadridingopportunitiesaroundManawatuwheretherehastraditionallybeenonlyafewrdquosaysclubrepresentativeBillRussell
TodaytheparkhasfifteenkilometresofbiketrackscateringtoallexperiencelevelsBeginnersgettoenjoyarelaxedridewhileadvancedmountainbikerscanpursuethedownhillrunswiththrillingjumpsanddropsldquoOnagoodrideIshouldfeelscaredsomewherealongthejourneyrdquosaysclubmemberRussellBrebner
ThetrackshavebeenmadepossiblebecauseofthepersistenceandhardworkofclubmembersldquoLotsofmanandwomanlabourisrequiredtoturnthetrailsintosomethingthatrsquosfunandride-ablerdquosaysRussellThecluborganisesoccasional
workingbeestoreallycrackintotheprojectandreceivessupportfromthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilTrailFundNZHorizonsRegionalCouncilGroundEffectandtheEasternandCentralCommunityTrust
OwingtoforestharvestingaccesstotheparkhasbeenlimitedrecentlytoweekendsandtraildevelopmenthasbeendelayedldquoThegreatnewsisthattheloggersshouldbeoutoftherebytheendofAprilrdquosaysBillldquoNextseasononwardsisgoingtobereallyexcitingbecausewersquoregoingtohaveamuchbiggerplaygroundtodothedesignrdquoItrsquosanticipatedthatwhenthetrailbuildingiscompletetwenty-fivekilometresoftrailswillbeavailabletoenthusiasts
ArapukeForestParkisnrsquotjustfullofthedaredevilsyoursquodimagineldquoWersquorebuildingsomethingthatcaterstoeveryonefromsix-year-oldstotheadvancedridersattheotherendofthespectrumrdquoRussellexplainsldquoInthepastthreeyearsIrsquoveseenpeopleIneverthoughtIrsquodseeridingonthathillfromfamiliestogroupsofladiesrdquo
Park access is through Kahuterawa Road (advanced trails) or Scotts Road
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HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
the pagesThese pages are special Theyrsquore our stories our lives and our loves It makes us happy to share
8 SNIPPETS
14 LITTLE SPACE BIG HEART The White Room brings art to all
16 TOM SHANNON Themanwithaheartforfuturegenerations
20 THE MELODIES OF LIFE LOVE AND LOSS TeManawafulfillsthedreamsofforgotten songwriters
22 BEHIND THE MEDALS Kelly Evansrsquo Athlete Project Agency
24 RAINING CATS AND DOGS Catherine Holmes animal photographer
28 THE HOME OF WIND Abehind-the-sceneslookatcleanpower
30 THE FLYING DOCTOR DaveBaldwinisaldquoHealthyBastardrdquosaving lives
34 FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR ThegameofthemovieofWorldWarTwo
36 HOW TO FEEL AT EASE IN AN ART GALLERY Bronwyn Zimmerman teaches us all
40 MILK OF THE FUTURE Couldsheepmilkbethenextbigthing
42 THEIR KITCHEN RULES MyKitchenRulesfinalistsAaronand Heather Freeman
46 PANIA MOLLEY SNOBBY GOTH Macabredelightsoftheartsworld
48 FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGE Yatai serves up their story
52 EYES IN THE SKY SkycamUAVrsquossurveillancedronesare takingoff
54 OPEN SKY OFFICE JamesStewartgettingKiwisbacktotheir farming roots
56 RAW POWER PowerStationinspiration
58 THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT Escapingfastfood
60 THE WINNING COMBINATION Basketballchampionandphysicsteacher NickHorvath
64 WELL AND TRULY MADE BandTrulyMadeputtingtheirownstamp onthemusicworld
MARCH POUTOU-TE-RANGI 15ISSUE SIX
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Intern Journalist
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Intern Journalist
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Photography
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Photography
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AhugethankyoutoallofourcontributorsWithoutyouThePagewouldntexist
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RobMildonBrendanMarshallBronwynZimmermanAdamDoddCatherineHolmesWarrenJonesSarahMoodyRaewynKnightTeManawaAlexanderTurnbullLibraryInsidefrontcoverIllustrationbySarahMoodyndashwwwfacebookcomm00dymissPage13ImagebyLlewellynAnnandalePage46-47ArtworkbyPaniaMolloyndashSnobbyGothSquareEdgeArtsCentredesignbyBrendanMarshallandphotographybyKelvinGilbertInsidebackcoverIllustrationbyAdamDodd
SometreeswererepurposedtomakethismagazineWechoseonlytheonesweknewwouldbereplacedbecausewedonrsquoteverwanttorunout
KiaoraNgamihikingatangatamengawhanaukatoaThepublisherswishtothanktheindividualsandfamilieswhosesupportandenthusiasmhavemadethispublicationpossible
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ConsiderThePageifyouwill as the pages of a grandmotherrsquosdiaryThestorieswithinarelikethelettersdrippingfromherfountainpenTheylinktogethercreatingthewordsthat enlighten those who are privytotheirsecrets
Meetandgreetthepeopleofthesepagesdonrsquotbefrightenedtoinvitetheminto your homes businesses officesworkplacesevenintoyourhandbagsEmbraceeverystoryandsharethem-thisisthefamilyofyournation
Embrace
SNIPPETS
GETTING DOWN AND DIRTYInthepastdecadeArapukeForestParkhasbeenswampedwiththesweatofbikerschippingawaydirtfortheparkrsquostraildevelopment
TheManawatuMountainBikeClubhasbeenworkingwiththePalmerstonNorthCityCounciltodevelopanetworkofmountainbiketrailscalledtheK-LoopattheKahuterawaOutdoorRecreationalArealdquoOurgoalistocreatesomereasonableoff-roadridingopportunitiesaroundManawatuwheretherehastraditionallybeenonlyafewrdquosaysclubrepresentativeBillRussell
TodaytheparkhasfifteenkilometresofbiketrackscateringtoallexperiencelevelsBeginnersgettoenjoyarelaxedridewhileadvancedmountainbikerscanpursuethedownhillrunswiththrillingjumpsanddropsldquoOnagoodrideIshouldfeelscaredsomewherealongthejourneyrdquosaysclubmemberRussellBrebner
ThetrackshavebeenmadepossiblebecauseofthepersistenceandhardworkofclubmembersldquoLotsofmanandwomanlabourisrequiredtoturnthetrailsintosomethingthatrsquosfunandride-ablerdquosaysRussellThecluborganisesoccasional
workingbeestoreallycrackintotheprojectandreceivessupportfromthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilTrailFundNZHorizonsRegionalCouncilGroundEffectandtheEasternandCentralCommunityTrust
OwingtoforestharvestingaccesstotheparkhasbeenlimitedrecentlytoweekendsandtraildevelopmenthasbeendelayedldquoThegreatnewsisthattheloggersshouldbeoutoftherebytheendofAprilrdquosaysBillldquoNextseasononwardsisgoingtobereallyexcitingbecausewersquoregoingtohaveamuchbiggerplaygroundtodothedesignrdquoItrsquosanticipatedthatwhenthetrailbuildingiscompletetwenty-fivekilometresoftrailswillbeavailabletoenthusiasts
ArapukeForestParkisnrsquotjustfullofthedaredevilsyoursquodimagineldquoWersquorebuildingsomethingthatcaterstoeveryonefromsix-year-oldstotheadvancedridersattheotherendofthespectrumrdquoRussellexplainsldquoInthepastthreeyearsIrsquoveseenpeopleIneverthoughtIrsquodseeridingonthathillfromfamiliestogroupsofladiesrdquo
Park access is through Kahuterawa Road (advanced trails) or Scotts Road
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SNIPPETS
HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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SNIPPETS
TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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SNIPPETS
WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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MARCH POUTOU-TE-RANGI 15ISSUE SIX
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To subscribe to The Page or get the latest copies contact
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pagemakers
Christina SmithDesign
Danielle Balmer
Freelance Journalist
Rhianne Tod
Intern Journalist
Emine Kokcu
Intern Journalist
Shivarn StewartEditor
Toni Larsen
Photography
Llewellyn Annandale
DesignPhotography
Kelvin Gilbert
Photography
Amy Fowler
DesignPhotography
Alexia BordelonguePhotography
AhugethankyoutoallofourcontributorsWithoutyouThePagewouldntexist
Acknowledgements
RobMildonBrendanMarshallBronwynZimmermanAdamDoddCatherineHolmesWarrenJonesSarahMoodyRaewynKnightTeManawaAlexanderTurnbullLibraryInsidefrontcoverIllustrationbySarahMoodyndashwwwfacebookcomm00dymissPage13ImagebyLlewellynAnnandalePage46-47ArtworkbyPaniaMolloyndashSnobbyGothSquareEdgeArtsCentredesignbyBrendanMarshallandphotographybyKelvinGilbertInsidebackcoverIllustrationbyAdamDodd
SometreeswererepurposedtomakethismagazineWechoseonlytheonesweknewwouldbereplacedbecausewedonrsquoteverwanttorunout
KiaoraNgamihikingatangatamengawhanaukatoaThepublisherswishtothanktheindividualsandfamilieswhosesupportandenthusiasmhavemadethispublicationpossible
ISSN2253-5705(Print) ISSN2253-5713(Online)
copyCopyrightDestinationManawatu2015
ConsiderThePageifyouwill as the pages of a grandmotherrsquosdiaryThestorieswithinarelikethelettersdrippingfromherfountainpenTheylinktogethercreatingthewordsthat enlighten those who are privytotheirsecrets
Meetandgreetthepeopleofthesepagesdonrsquotbefrightenedtoinvitetheminto your homes businesses officesworkplacesevenintoyourhandbagsEmbraceeverystoryandsharethem-thisisthefamilyofyournation
Embrace
SNIPPETS
GETTING DOWN AND DIRTYInthepastdecadeArapukeForestParkhasbeenswampedwiththesweatofbikerschippingawaydirtfortheparkrsquostraildevelopment
TheManawatuMountainBikeClubhasbeenworkingwiththePalmerstonNorthCityCounciltodevelopanetworkofmountainbiketrailscalledtheK-LoopattheKahuterawaOutdoorRecreationalArealdquoOurgoalistocreatesomereasonableoff-roadridingopportunitiesaroundManawatuwheretherehastraditionallybeenonlyafewrdquosaysclubrepresentativeBillRussell
TodaytheparkhasfifteenkilometresofbiketrackscateringtoallexperiencelevelsBeginnersgettoenjoyarelaxedridewhileadvancedmountainbikerscanpursuethedownhillrunswiththrillingjumpsanddropsldquoOnagoodrideIshouldfeelscaredsomewherealongthejourneyrdquosaysclubmemberRussellBrebner
ThetrackshavebeenmadepossiblebecauseofthepersistenceandhardworkofclubmembersldquoLotsofmanandwomanlabourisrequiredtoturnthetrailsintosomethingthatrsquosfunandride-ablerdquosaysRussellThecluborganisesoccasional
workingbeestoreallycrackintotheprojectandreceivessupportfromthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilTrailFundNZHorizonsRegionalCouncilGroundEffectandtheEasternandCentralCommunityTrust
OwingtoforestharvestingaccesstotheparkhasbeenlimitedrecentlytoweekendsandtraildevelopmenthasbeendelayedldquoThegreatnewsisthattheloggersshouldbeoutoftherebytheendofAprilrdquosaysBillldquoNextseasononwardsisgoingtobereallyexcitingbecausewersquoregoingtohaveamuchbiggerplaygroundtodothedesignrdquoItrsquosanticipatedthatwhenthetrailbuildingiscompletetwenty-fivekilometresoftrailswillbeavailabletoenthusiasts
ArapukeForestParkisnrsquotjustfullofthedaredevilsyoursquodimagineldquoWersquorebuildingsomethingthatcaterstoeveryonefromsix-year-oldstotheadvancedridersattheotherendofthespectrumrdquoRussellexplainsldquoInthepastthreeyearsIrsquoveseenpeopleIneverthoughtIrsquodseeridingonthathillfromfamiliestogroupsofladiesrdquo
Park access is through Kahuterawa Road (advanced trails) or Scotts Road
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HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ConsiderThePageifyouwill as the pages of a grandmotherrsquosdiaryThestorieswithinarelikethelettersdrippingfromherfountainpenTheylinktogethercreatingthewordsthat enlighten those who are privytotheirsecrets
Meetandgreetthepeopleofthesepagesdonrsquotbefrightenedtoinvitetheminto your homes businesses officesworkplacesevenintoyourhandbagsEmbraceeverystoryandsharethem-thisisthefamilyofyournation
Embrace
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GETTING DOWN AND DIRTYInthepastdecadeArapukeForestParkhasbeenswampedwiththesweatofbikerschippingawaydirtfortheparkrsquostraildevelopment
TheManawatuMountainBikeClubhasbeenworkingwiththePalmerstonNorthCityCounciltodevelopanetworkofmountainbiketrailscalledtheK-LoopattheKahuterawaOutdoorRecreationalArealdquoOurgoalistocreatesomereasonableoff-roadridingopportunitiesaroundManawatuwheretherehastraditionallybeenonlyafewrdquosaysclubrepresentativeBillRussell
TodaytheparkhasfifteenkilometresofbiketrackscateringtoallexperiencelevelsBeginnersgettoenjoyarelaxedridewhileadvancedmountainbikerscanpursuethedownhillrunswiththrillingjumpsanddropsldquoOnagoodrideIshouldfeelscaredsomewherealongthejourneyrdquosaysclubmemberRussellBrebner
ThetrackshavebeenmadepossiblebecauseofthepersistenceandhardworkofclubmembersldquoLotsofmanandwomanlabourisrequiredtoturnthetrailsintosomethingthatrsquosfunandride-ablerdquosaysRussellThecluborganisesoccasional
workingbeestoreallycrackintotheprojectandreceivessupportfromthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilTrailFundNZHorizonsRegionalCouncilGroundEffectandtheEasternandCentralCommunityTrust
OwingtoforestharvestingaccesstotheparkhasbeenlimitedrecentlytoweekendsandtraildevelopmenthasbeendelayedldquoThegreatnewsisthattheloggersshouldbeoutoftherebytheendofAprilrdquosaysBillldquoNextseasononwardsisgoingtobereallyexcitingbecausewersquoregoingtohaveamuchbiggerplaygroundtodothedesignrdquoItrsquosanticipatedthatwhenthetrailbuildingiscompletetwenty-fivekilometresoftrailswillbeavailabletoenthusiasts
ArapukeForestParkisnrsquotjustfullofthedaredevilsyoursquodimagineldquoWersquorebuildingsomethingthatcaterstoeveryonefromsix-year-oldstotheadvancedridersattheotherendofthespectrumrdquoRussellexplainsldquoInthepastthreeyearsIrsquoveseenpeopleIneverthoughtIrsquodseeridingonthathillfromfamiliestogroupsofladiesrdquo
Park access is through Kahuterawa Road (advanced trails) or Scotts Road
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HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
SNIPPETS
GETTING DOWN AND DIRTYInthepastdecadeArapukeForestParkhasbeenswampedwiththesweatofbikerschippingawaydirtfortheparkrsquostraildevelopment
TheManawatuMountainBikeClubhasbeenworkingwiththePalmerstonNorthCityCounciltodevelopanetworkofmountainbiketrailscalledtheK-LoopattheKahuterawaOutdoorRecreationalArealdquoOurgoalistocreatesomereasonableoff-roadridingopportunitiesaroundManawatuwheretherehastraditionallybeenonlyafewrdquosaysclubrepresentativeBillRussell
TodaytheparkhasfifteenkilometresofbiketrackscateringtoallexperiencelevelsBeginnersgettoenjoyarelaxedridewhileadvancedmountainbikerscanpursuethedownhillrunswiththrillingjumpsanddropsldquoOnagoodrideIshouldfeelscaredsomewherealongthejourneyrdquosaysclubmemberRussellBrebner
ThetrackshavebeenmadepossiblebecauseofthepersistenceandhardworkofclubmembersldquoLotsofmanandwomanlabourisrequiredtoturnthetrailsintosomethingthatrsquosfunandride-ablerdquosaysRussellThecluborganisesoccasional
workingbeestoreallycrackintotheprojectandreceivessupportfromthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilTrailFundNZHorizonsRegionalCouncilGroundEffectandtheEasternandCentralCommunityTrust
OwingtoforestharvestingaccesstotheparkhasbeenlimitedrecentlytoweekendsandtraildevelopmenthasbeendelayedldquoThegreatnewsisthattheloggersshouldbeoutoftherebytheendofAprilrdquosaysBillldquoNextseasononwardsisgoingtobereallyexcitingbecausewersquoregoingtohaveamuchbiggerplaygroundtodothedesignrdquoItrsquosanticipatedthatwhenthetrailbuildingiscompletetwenty-fivekilometresoftrailswillbeavailabletoenthusiasts
ArapukeForestParkisnrsquotjustfullofthedaredevilsyoursquodimagineldquoWersquorebuildingsomethingthatcaterstoeveryonefromsix-year-oldstotheadvancedridersattheotherendofthespectrumrdquoRussellexplainsldquoInthepastthreeyearsIrsquoveseenpeopleIneverthoughtIrsquodseeridingonthathillfromfamiliestogroupsofladiesrdquo
Park access is through Kahuterawa Road (advanced trails) or Scotts Road
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HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
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THE EPIC WRITER
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WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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HealthyEatingonaStudentBudgetcreatorLaurenBramleyisfindingshe has more on her plate than just herblog
TheUCOLgraduatehasputherteachingcareeronholdtopushherFacebookpagereadby300000followersbeyondtherealmsoftheinternetldquoIrsquomintheprocessofdoingamanuscriptforarecipebookThisismymainpassionitrsquoswhatIwanttodofortherestofmyliferdquo
LaurenrsquosblogstartedinMarchlastyeardemonstrateshowahealthylifestylecanbeachievedonastudentrsquosincomeldquoIfyouchangehowyoushopandhowyoubudgetitcanbedonerdquoThepageisalsoconnectingtostudents
internationallyparticularlyinAustraliaandGermanyldquoPeoplecommentindifferentlanguagesandhavingtoGoogleTranslatewhattheyrsquoresayingisreallyexcitingrdquo
2015isprovingtobeayearofopportunitiesforLaurenSheiscurrentlyintalksaboutapartnershipwithStudentCitytocreateahealthierimagefortheorganisationldquoThebestpartnershipiswithpeoplewhoarelikemindedrdquoshesaysAsherconfidencegrowsLaurenhasalsobeenplayingwiththeideaofstartingaYouTubechannelldquoItrsquosquitescarytoputyourselfouttherethatmuchMaybeonedaythoughrdquo wwwfacebookcombudgethealth
AnovelinspiredbythereallifeofGermanscientistErnstDieffenbachhasbeenenjoyingitsdebutontheNielsenWeeklyBestsellersListforthepastfewmonthsTheNaturalisthasevenspenttimetoppingthelistaboveEleanorCattonrsquospopularbookTheLuminariesldquoThatrsquosnotsomethingIconsideredatallrdquosaysauthorThomConroy
ItwasanunrelatedprojectthatintroducedtheauthortohismaincharacterTheMasseylecturerdiscoveredDieffenbachinafootnoteleadingThomtoreadhistwo-volumeaccountTravelsofNewZealandldquoItwasreallycaptivatingHewroteanethnographyoftheMaoriand itwasoneofthefirstifnotthefirstprofessionalethnographyevertobewrittenofMaoriHemakesallthesesomewhatradicalcommentsforhistimelikethatMaoriandPakehashouldbepaidthesameforthesamelabourrdquo
InthesixyearsittookThomtowritehisfirstnovelDieffenbachslowlybecamethecentralcharacterldquoItwashishumanitythatattractedme tohimrdquo
WiththedevelopmentofThomrsquosDieffenbachcamegreathistoricalresponsibilityldquoMyfirstdutywastogetthehistoryasrightasIcouldrdquosaysThomldquothismeantdoingmuchtoomuchresearchInretrospectthatwasabitofaburdenIwasnrsquotasfreewiththenarrativeasImighthavebeenrdquo
ThomrsquosnovelprovidesanewportraitofNewZealandhistorycapturingsomecontroversialmomentsinourcolonialpastldquoIwantedtopunctureanyillusionsabouttherebeingsomesortofgrandbeginningtocolonisationTherewasnothingnobleaboutitwhatsoeverrdquohesaysldquoButIalsowantedtogivesomesenseofthecosmopolitannatureofthingsrdquoThomexplainsthatNewZealandwasasmulticulturalinDieffenbachrsquoseraasitisnowldquoItwasnrsquotthissortofdualismwersquovecometounderstanditwasarealmulticulturalkindofplacerdquo
TheenthusiasticauthorhasalreadystartedworkingonanumberofnewstoryideassurelypreparingfuturebestsellersldquoYoucanrsquotjustdooneprojectwellIcanrsquotjustdooneprojectThatrsquoddrivemecrazyrdquohesays
A BOWL FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
NATURAL IS BEST(SELLING)
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TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
SNIPPETS
TherehasbeenanewfeatureaddedtotheRoseGardenatPalmerstonNorthrsquosVictoriaEsplanadeInmemoryofbookloverJoyceScottherfriendsandfamilyhaveerectedaLittleFreeLibraryJoycewhopassedawaylastyearwantedeveryonetoknowthejoythatcomesfromgettinglostinagoodbook
TheLittleFreeLibraryisaboxfullofbookswhereeveryoneiswelcometopickupabookandbringbackanotherThislibraryiscurrentlyoneofonlyfourinNewZealandandisapartofaglobalinitiativewithlibrariesaroundtheworldallregisteredandtrackedatwwwlittlefreelibraryorg
AlidaParkerafriendofJoycerecallshowoftentheywouldtalkofsettingupaLittleFreeLibrarynearJoycersquoshomeTheEsplanadebecamehometotheLittleFreeLibraryasitwasaspecialplaceforJoyceldquoShelovedtobesurroundedbytherosesandsometimeswewouldbothtakeabookdownandenjoytheplaceandthesunrdquo
TheCityCouncilinstalledtheLittleFreeLibraryintheRoseGardenandthefamilyhaveplanstoinstallanotheronMasseyUniversitycampusldquoWeareextendingtheLittleFreeLibrarytootherpartsofNewZealandthatrsquosthebeautyofitrdquo
FREE TO ALL BOOK LOVERS
AsateacherandaparentachildrsquossuccessmeanseverythingtoyouSowhenTinaFaulknernoticedherdaughterstrugglingwithwritingshenaturallywentonamissiontofindhelp
ldquoThereweresomanyresourcesouttherebuttheyweresoscatteredThere
wasnrsquotoneplacewhereyoucouldaccessitallIthoughtlsquoimagineifwecouldcompilealloftheusefulresourcesontoonewebsitepagersquordquo
SolsquoEpicWriterrsquowasbornTwoyearsofplanningiswhatithastakenbutitwillallbeworthitforthemotherofthree
ldquoItisbasedonwordsindifferentcategoriesthatisveryinteractiveandvisualWehavedifferentlevelsthatcatertoawiderangeofchildrenrdquo
Part of the success of Epic WritersofarhasstemmedfromTinarsquosfirstplaceprize at the BCCrsquos Innovate Businesscompetitionin2014ldquoMygoalwasjustto get into the top ten so Icouldgetintothetenweekmarketvalidationcourserdquo
ldquoItisafulltimejobformenowButithastoworkaroundmychildrenIfitwasnrsquotforthemIwouldnrsquothavecomeupwiththeideardquoTinaremembersthatbeforeherfinalInnovatepitchldquoIwasinthedoctorsanhourbeforewithmysonbutthatrsquosjusttherealityofitrdquo
AsanewandenthusiasticbusinesswomanTinaknowsthatEpicWriterwilltakeawhiletobefullyoperationalldquoItislikearippleeffectIchoseonetinymarkettoreleaseittoandseehowitworksIjusthavetogetitasgoodasIpossiblycanrdquo
But for Tina passion is a powerful driverldquoBeforeIenteredthecompetitionIwasnervoustalkingtothreepeopleandsomehowIpitchedtooverthreehundredpeopleonthefinalnightPushingtheboundariesandextendingmyselfissomethingIhavetodoineverydaybusinessrdquo
wwwepic-writercom
THE EPIC WRITER
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SNIPPETS
WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
SNIPPETS
WHITE GOLD APP-TRACKED
InthehustleandbustleoftheFeildingFarmersrsquoMarketaward-winningcheese-makerAdrianWalcroftcanbefoundattheCartwheelCreamerystall
AdrianhasanimpressiveresumehavingbeenawardedthetitleofChampionHomeCraftedCheese-makeratthe2012NewZealandCuisineChampionsofCheeseawardsHisPohanginaBluecheesewasalsoawinnerearninggoldattheeventldquoIdonrsquotthinkIrsquoveeverseenhimasanimatedashewaswiththesuccessofthoseawardsrdquoAdrianrsquoswifeJillexplainsldquoTheyrsquoreveryjustlydeservedrdquo
ThecouplestartedproducingtheirartisangoodsformarketinSeptemberlastyearTopicktheirfavouritecheeseislike
ldquochoosingafavouritechildrdquoApopularchoiceistheaptlynamedCoppermineawashed-rindcheesewithcopperytonesnamedafterthecreekrunningthroughtheRuahinesldquoItrsquosreallytastyandwersquoreenjoyingpeoplediscoveringitandlikingitasmuchaswedordquo
TheWalcroftsareexcitedaboutmakingtheirgold-winningbluecheeseforcustomersonceaculturingroomisavailableldquoItmightbeournewfavouriterdquoPlumandquincepastesderivedfromtheirPohanginaValleyorchardarealsosoontoaccompanytheirgoodsatthemarketenrichingthecheesetastingexperienceemsp
Tastings at the gate on Sundays 1-4pm wwwcreameryconz
CRACKERS ABOUT CHEESE
AmodernwayofcalculatingherdproductionhascausedastirinthedairyfarmingindustrywiththedevelopmentofanewsmartphoneappGrass2Milk
AsthenameGrass2MilksuggeststheappmakesiteasierforfarmerstocalculatehowmuchfeedisrequiredtoensurethedairyherdwillreachdesiredbodyconditionscoreintimeforcalvingaswellasachievingtheirdailymilkproductiongoalsItisdesignedsothatfarmerscanspendmoretimeintheshedandlesstimeworriedaboutwhichpaddocktousetoproducelsquoWhiteGoldrsquo
ldquoTheGrass2MilkappwasdesignedbasedontheorybeingdevelopedbyMasseyUniversityresearcherDrIanBrookesrsquomodelforfeedingdairycowsrdquosaysMasseyagri-businessstudentHamishHammondwhohelpedwithtestingtheapp
ldquoThisknowledgeisalreadywell-knownbytheexperiencedfarmerbutthisappisalsoforthefarmerthatmaynothaveexperienceinraisingdairycattleTheapppromisestogivebackgroundandinsightsintohowmuchfeedtheircowsrequireatcertaintimesoftheyear
ldquoFarmtechnologyliketractorshasalwaysbeenimportantNewtechnologywithinagriculturelikeGrass2Milkwillbethewayofthefuture
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TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
TheymayconsidertheircontributionsmallbutRichardandMaryEarlearegettingthecommunityrsquoscreativeballrollingwiththeEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrust
Theretiredfoodtechnologypioneersestablishedthetrustin2013withhopesofmotivatinginnovativefolkintheManawatuandRangitikeidistrictsldquoWhatwereallywantisforthecommunitytothinkcreativelyrdquoexplainsRichardldquoIftheyhavetheurgewewantpeopletoreallythinkaboutitandtojustcreatethingsrdquo
TheEarleCreativityandDevelopmentTrusthas$30000 available for two categories that alternate everysecondyearldquoInthepastwehavefoundthatpeoplehaveagoodideathattheyprogressuntiltheydiscoverthattheydonrsquothaveenoughresourcestomoveitalonglsquoIhavenrsquotgotanymoneyrsquoorlsquoThewifewonrsquotletmespenditonthisrsquoThetrustisanenablerWeprovidemodestresourcestohelp
peoplewhoarestucktogetoverthehillrdquo
OutcomesfromlastyearrsquosproposalsarealreadybeginningtoemergeRetiredMasseyprofessorLenBlackwellisintheprocessofdevelopinganewtypeofpregnancytestcheaperandmoreefficientthanexistingmodelswhichwassubmittedunder2014rsquosscienceandtechnologycategoryLocalMaoriartistARNewberywasawardedfundsforhisproposalinthevisualartscategoryHeexhibited175panelsfromlateJanuarytomid-Februarytocommemoratethe 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty ofWaitangi
2015scategoriesaremusicandliteratureorhistorywithapplicationsopenfromJulytolateSeptemberldquoItisimportanttousthataclimateofthoughtandactualentityiscreatedintheregionrdquo
Further information is available on the Public Trustrsquos website wwwpublictrustconz under grants
Creating Creative Communities
InterviewRhianneTodandWarrenJonesImages Toni Larsen
SNIPPETS
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InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
InterviewBrendanMarshallImagesKelvinGilbertandLlewellynAnnandale
TheWhiteRoomCohasrecentlypoppedupintheartssceneandalreadyitsmakingabigsplash
WhentheteamatJumpropeamarketinganddesignagencywerefirstpresentedwiththeideaofbecomingpartofthePalmerstonNorthCityCouncilrsquosPlacemakingInitiativetheywereexcitedtobringsomenewideastothetable
InspiredbythealreadysuccessfulspacesthathadbeenestablishedaroundthecitytheywantedtocomeupwithaconceptthatwouldtransformthecornerofFitzherbertAvenueandCollegeStreetintoanewandengagingspotthatpeoplefromallaroundManawatuwouldbeproudof
UtilisingunusedspaceintheformerVolume1bookstorewhatstartedasapop-upgalleryconceptsoonbecameamuchbiggercollaborativeprojectbetweentheteamatJumpropeGregWilsonPhotographyandthebuildingrsquosownersMichelleandJohnvanLienen
WiththeviewtodevelopingaspacethatnotonlyenhancedthestreetappealbutwasfunctionalandgavebacktothecommunityTheWhiteRoomCowascreatedtogiveemergingartistsaplatformfromwhichtoexhibitandselltheirworkinamarketthattheymightnototherwisehaveaccessto
AsexistinggalleriesaroundtheregionhavegreaterbarrierstoentryTheWhiteRoomCowantedtoprovideartistswithaspacethattheycouldhelptobuildshareandbeproudof
Theconceptoflsquocollaborationrsquowasthekeyfactorinforming
TheWhiteRoomCoandwasattheforefrontofthemindsoftheteamastheybegantobuildaplacethatallowedemergingtalenttogrowTheartistswantingtoexhibithaveembracedthisideaandtheirfriendsfamiliesandthelocalcommunityhaveallwelcomedthechancetopitchintoobyhelpingwitheverythingfromhangingexhibitsandorganisingopeningeventstogallerymaintenanceandofcoursespreadingtheword
Designedspecificallytobeablankcanvasthegroupagreedtodonatethecapitalneededandthebuildingunderwentrenovationstoshapeitintoanindustrial-stylelight-filledenvironmentsuitableforanykindofart
MorethanjustofferinganicespaceTheWhiteRoomCohasalsodevelopedresourcesandnetworksthatalloweachnewartisttohostanopeningeventandrunanexhibitionforbetweentwoandfourweekswithaddedsupportfromtheteamtohelpmakesurethattheirtimeinthegalleryisworthwhileandfulfilling
The White Room Co charges a small commission to cover thecostsofrunningthegalleryandinvitesartistsofallbackgroundsanddisciplinestosubmitbriefportfoliosforselectionandscheduling
Sofartheventurehasseentwonearsell-outexhibitionswithathirdrecentlyopenedandaschedulebookeduntilJulythisyear
Big HeartLITTLE SPACE
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Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Brendan Marshall and Greg Wilson
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InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
InterviewLanceBickfordandEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
Tom Shannon
HighuponthehillTomShannonhasalwayshadaperspectivefromaboveItwouldbeeasyforhimtoseparatehimselffromtheworldbelowbutTomisdevotedtohishometheManawatuRegionldquoItrsquoshomeinthebroaderpictureoftheregionrdquosaysTomldquoMyfamilycamefromdifferentpartsImarriedintodifferentpartsMyrootsmovedeepinthetownofShannonsouth of Palmerston North which bears the name of my grandfatherrsquosgrandfatherIamtheeldestsonrsquoseldestsonrsquoseldestsonrdquo
AsTomputsitldquoIwasraisedasadogontheTararuahillsrdquoItwasthisupbringingthatmadeTomfallinlovewiththeregionanddespitestudyingdownsouthandspendingayeartraipsingtheglobehislovebroughthimbackasafamilymanWiththechildrennowgrownTomismakinganameforhimselfasthemanworkingquietlyawaybuildingrelationshipsandgettingthingsdone
ItwasadesiretoleavesomethingforfuturegenerationsandthecommunitythatencouragedTomtobringlocalpartiestogethertocreatepositivechangeldquoInapreviouscareerIwasasharebrokerandasasharebrokeryoursquoreinthemiddleIthinkthatthebusinessofbrokeringunderstandingiswhyIcameouthereIleftsharebrokingbecauseIdidnrsquotliketheconversationandIleftitwiththeviewthattherewasmoresecurityinknowingandgettingon with your neighbours than there was in a number on a pieceofpaperIhadbeentryingtofosterconversationswithauthoritiesandthecommunityaspartofariverliaisoncommitteeandIwasgettingfrustratedwiththat
withhowauthoritiesengagedwithcommunitiesandhowcommunitiesengagedwithauthoritiesThedriveisinmeandIwonderwhysometimesbutIwantedtoseeifIcouldnrsquotchampionaconversationinmycommunityIwastryingtobrokerunderstanding
ldquoIntermsofwhatrsquosmotivatedmetoputmyselfuptheretostandupandsaythingsandencourageotherstogopastthemselvesndashitrsquosalottodowithwantingtoliveinaplacethatispeacefulandharmoniousWecanrsquot escape we canrsquot get out of this place so thatrsquos whereourlimitationslieinthesocialdimensionandcommunicatingIdonrsquotthinkweneedmoreresearchtodothingswejustneedtoapplywhatweknowrdquo
OneofthemostnotableinitiativesistheManawatuGorgeBiodiversityProjectthatTomwasinstrumentalingettingoffthegroundThisbroughttogetherCrownrepresentativesthreeiwiandanumberofotherimportantlocalparticipantsrangingfromlocalgovernmenttocommunitygroupsbusinessesandindividualsallworkinginacollectiveandequalpartnershipThisgrouphasledthechargetoimprovepreserveandhighlightTeApitindashManawatuGorgetogreatsuccessVisitornumberstotheareaareincreasingdramaticallyyearonyearwithmoreactivitiesandattractionsavailableandmoreorganisationsgettinginvolved
ldquoThedreamfortheplaceoutherewasestablishedandagreedprettyeasilyprettyquicklyWeallappreciatedhowdeeplyitcouldgoItwasinmymindthatwecould
A heart for future generations ndash Tom Shannon is connecting people and ideas
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
allworktogetherwithoutownershipchangingtocreateanenvironmentthattheregionandthedistrictcouldbeproudofandthatasindividuallandownerswemightalsobebetteroffThemixoforganisationsandpeopleoutherewasverydiverseandasthatgrewwithtimeitbecame clear to me that there was no project out here withoutiwiNottokeniwibecauseeveryonecanseethroughthatithadtobegenuineinvolvement
ldquoItdidoccurtomethatatdifferenttimeswemighthavesaidlsquoThisistoohardrsquobuttherewasnoprojectatallifwecouldnrsquotbreakthroughitSoitwaspersistencendashthere are a couple of us in the group who are persistent From the government there was also support because theyhadaresponsibilityandaroletoordquo
ThepersistencehaspaidoffandtherelationshipsinthegrouphavebeenstrengthenedoverregularcupsofToms
favouritelsquogumboottearsquoHoweverdespitethefantasticsuccessthatTeApitindashManawatuGorgehasexperiencingsofarTomisrealisticaboutthechallengesandwhatisnecessarytoprosperldquoIfeelveryproudofwhathasbeenachievedbutlikeanyrelationshipyoucantakenoneofitforgrantedPartnershipisonlyasgoodasthelastconversationrdquolaughsTomldquoIthinkinthepastfewyearsIrsquovebecomeanorganisationalpsychologist
ldquoIrsquovelistenedtomanysidesofthingsandthereisthissensethatbeingvulnerableandbeingyourselfarewhatpeoplearedrawntoItrsquosalsoimportanttoprotectoneselftokeeponeselfsafeandthatrsquoswhatIamlearningnowTobeinthatplaceandstandandcallothersupitreallyhastobeablankpageNoclevertrickslsquoNoshitnokiddingrsquoassomeoneoncesaidtomeIamlearningtodothatmyselfandthatrsquospartofthepersonaljourneyrdquo
ldquolsquoNo shit no kiddingrsquo as someone once said to me I am learning to do that myself and thatrsquos part of the personal journeyrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
InterviewRhianneTodImagesAlexanderTurnballLibrary
The Melodies of Life Love and Loss
NewZealandRifleBrigadeBandsmeninFranceRef12-013779-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
JamesMcAllisterandfamilywithmusicalinstrumentsRef11-012260-GAlexanderTurnbullLibraryWellingtonNewZealand
TobelivingeverydaylifeoneminuteanddroppedintothefiringlinefacingenemysoldiersthenextissomethingthatmostNewZealandershavefortunatelynotexperiencedThesongsthatwillbeplayinginTeManawarsquosTotaranuiSettlersCottagehowevertelladifferentstoryldquoThesesongstakeustoaplaceandatimewherelifewashugelydifferentTherealityinNewZealandwasthateverysinglefamilywasaffectedhugelybyWorldWarOnerdquosaysDavidDell
DavidDellofMusicalHeritageNewZealandandTeManawarsquos Social History Curator Tony Rasmussen have developedtheexhibitionlsquoFarewellZealandiaForgottenKiwiSongsofWWIrsquoItexplorestheharrowingyearsof1914-1918throughthestoriesandmusicoftwenty-sixKiwisongwritersldquoItrsquosareallyspecialthingtobeabletotakethestoriesofpeoplewhoselivesnobodyknowsaboutwhosesongsnoonehasheardandbringthemtolifeahundredyearsaftertheywerewrittenrdquo
TwentyforgottentuneshavebeenpickedforrevivalinthemostauthenticwaypossibleAfewofthesongshavebeenrecordedbeingsungbyasoloistwithapianothesamewaythewriterswouldhaveperformedtheirmusicTheremainderhoweverhavebeenrecordedwithafullsalonorchestrawhichwaspopularinthe1910sandrsquo20sldquoThedreamwouldbethatasalonorchestramightplayyourpiecerdquosaysDavidldquoItisunlikelythatthesesongshaveeverbeenplayedbyasalonorchestraWeareactuallyfulfillingsomethingofadreamofthosesongwritersahundredyearslaterrdquo
Thesongwritersareavariedbunchfromlyricalsoldierstoafourteen-year-oldgirlwhowroteasherrelativesweresent
overseastofightldquoHistorybookstalkaboutthebigbattlesandthemajorthingsthathappenedinWorldWarOnebutthesesongsgiveusawindowintothelivesofaverageeverydaypeoplewhohadtolivewiththerealitiesofwarrdquoOneexampleisPalmerstonNorthmanGeorgeTremainewhosesongTheRedCrossNurseisintheexhibitionldquoHeisverymuchtypicaloftheseordinarypeoplewiththeseordinarylivesrdquoTonyexplainsldquoHewasalabourerandIreadanaccountofhislifethatsaidhewasdeafItispossiblehewasexcludedfromactiveserviceonthegroundsofdeafnessNowinastrangekindofwayhecanberecognisedforhiscontributiontothewarrdquo
Despitethesongsbeingwritteninatimelongbehindusthethemesareabletotranscendtheircontextandaffectmodern-daylistenersldquoWhatthesesongsdordquosaysDavidldquoistellstoriesoflifelovelossandrelationshipswhicharestillpartofourlivestodayrdquo
TonyencouragesvisitorsfromallgenerationstocomeandexperiencetheexhibitionldquoWouldnrsquotitbewonderfulifgrandparentsandgrandchildrencouldconnectthroughthesesongsPerhapsagrandparentwillrememberarelativetalkingaboutwhentheywenttowarorofsomeonewholosttheirlifeoverseasAsongmightspursomethingwithinthemandthatcouldsparkaconversationwiththeirgrandchildTosparkthoseconversationsbetweenthegenerationsisareallypreciousthingrdquo
Farewell Zealandia Forgotten Kiwi Songs of WWI runs from 7 March until 20 June at Te Manawa
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Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Interview Shivarn Stewart ImagesKelvinGilbertandKellyEvans
BEHIND THE MEDALS
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ShesthemanagerbehindthemedalistsfiveoftheinternationalcompetingathleteswhomweareproudtocallourownRepresentingsportingsuperstarsSarahGossKaylaWhitelockSimonvanVelthoovenSarahCowleyEmilyCollinsGeorgeWhitelockandAaronGateKellyEvanscreatorofTheAthleteProjectAgencyisplayingtowin
Kellyaccompaniedfourofherathletesastheycompetedatthe2014GlasgowCommonwealthGamesHerteambroughthomeacollectionofsilverandbronzemedalsandtoptenplacingsExperiencingthegamesinpersonwithhundredsofthousandsofotherspectatorswasaldquocompletelyunimaginablerdquoexperience
ldquoItwasthefirstGamesIrsquodbeentoandcomparedwithwatchingitonTVitjustdoesnotmatchtheexcitementandthenervesIsatwiththefamilyofeachathletewhentheycompetedYoursquovegotnervesforthembecausetherersquosbeenallthistrainingandbuildinguptothesemomentsanditcomesdowntosixtysecondsoranhourrsquosgamerdquosaysKelly
ThepeopleofScotlandwereastandoutandensuredthattheGameswereaboutmorethanjustthecompetitionitselfldquoGlasgowputonamagnificentshoweveryonecommentsonthatasyouarriveTheyarejustsofriendlyandlovelyandthewholecountryreallygotinbehindtheeventSittinginthedifferentstadiumsandvenuestherewouldbeScottishfamilieswiththeirkidsthereandyoucouldreallyfeelthehomecrowdbutwhentheirpeoplewerenrsquotracingtheywouldcheeronyourcountrynexttoyouTherewasjustsuchagreatatmosphererdquo
ForKellysporthasbeenalifelongpassionandtheworkshedoessheconsidersthejobofalifetimeNurturedfromayoungageldquoIrsquodgrownupinasportingfamilyitrsquosalwaysbeenaroundmerdquosheexplainsArmedwithasportandexercisedegreefromMasseyUniversityandmorethanadecadersquos
experienceinthesportmanagementindustrycreatingTheAthleteProjectAgencyin2012wasanaturalcareerchoice
ldquoIrsquovealwayswantedtoworkinthiscapacityIenjoybeingbehindthescenesandsupportingthemIstartedcontemplatinggoingoutonmyownandstartingthebusinessandironicallyitwasthroughthepromotionoftheBCCrsquosInnovateprogrammeandseeingtheotherbusinessesgothroughthatthatmademetakeariskandstartitrdquo
WhilethebusinesshastakenofftoaroaringsuccesstheworkdoescomewithitsownchallengesldquoWiththewayIruntheserviceformyclientsitreallyis247YoucanhaveathletesinNewZealandinNorwayinJapanandeveryoneisindifferenttimezonesIfitisanimportanttimeforathletesyourtiminghastochangerdquo
EvenwiththefantasticGlasgowresultsKellyisalreadyencouraginghertroupetofocusonthefuturewiththe2016RioOlympicsattheforefrontofeveryathletersquosmindldquoThisyearisareallyimportantyearforthemtheyneedtogetgoodresultsinordertobeselectedtogotoRionextyearAlotofpeoplethinkRioisthebigpinnacleyearbutin2015theyhavealotofworktodotoensuretheirpositioniscementedrdquo
WhileherathletesareatthepeakoftheircareerscurrentlyKellyisalsotheretoensurethattheirfutureispositiveoncetheyhavemovedonfromcompetingldquoLifeaftersportisabigoneInthelastfivetotenyearstheirlifeasaneliteathleteisfiniteWeworkwiththemevenwhentheyareemergingatsixteenandseventeentogetthemtofocusonalifeaftersportrdquo
EventhoughitisalifeofmanaginghighstakesintensepressureandtimezonejumpingKellywouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoWejokeandcallittheAPfamilyactuallyweallsupportoneanotherItcomesdowntothepeoplendash itrsquosrewardingrdquo
ldquoIrsquove always wanted to work in this capacity
I enjoy being behind the scenes
and supporting themrdquo
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Raining Cats and Dogs
Catsarewellknownfortheirattractiontocardboardboxesbutwhorsquoseverheardofcatsandrabbitsincardboardplanes
AnimalphotographerCatherineHolmeshasaknackforcapturingthecharactersofpetsTheUCOLgraduatehasphotographedamyriadofcreaturesincludingambitiouschihuahuassellinglemonaderushedragdollsinpint-sizedcarsandspookygingerkittiesdressedupforHalloweenldquoEveryanimalIphotographhasitsowndistinctpersonalityanditrsquosreallyfuntotrycapturingthat
ldquoTherersquosthisspontaneityaboutanimalphotographyrdquoCatherineexplainsldquoYougetthisreallyamazingphotoyoudidnrsquotexpectbecausetheanimalhasdonesomethingexcitingorlookedatyouinacertainwayRatherthantakeflatboringportraitsIrsquollseethatadoglikestojumplikeoneIphotographedtheotherdayheliterallywouldnrsquotsitstilljumpingthewholetimeSowegavehimacapeNowhersquosSuperDogandhersquosflying
ldquoAnimalslendthemselvessowelltoemotionalinterpretationAcatonlyhastolookintothedistanceandyoucancreatefeelingsofsadnessordreaminessrdquo
TheEnglishex-pathasusedherartisticprowessforgoodinthepastcreatingimagesofanimalsfromPalmerstonNorthandManawaturescuecentreswhichhavehelpedtoshowthemoffforadoptionldquoThatrsquosbeenreallygoodbecauseIrsquovehadtheopportunitytotryoutideaswithoutthepressurefromclientsandtheanimalsgetexposureforre-homingrdquo
CatherinersquostwocatsPaganandPintohavealsobeensubjectedtothephotographerrsquosvisionsldquoIputPaganinacardboardaeroplanerdquoshesaysldquoSheonlywantedtositinboxesandIthoughthowcanItakethisfurtherSoIbuilttheboxintoanaeroplaneIphotographeditintheairsoitlookedlikeitwasabovegroundandthenIdecidedtobuildacardboardtownunderneathitrdquoCatherinelaughsldquoMycatperformedbutshersquosabitoveritnowrdquo
ItrsquoshardworkgettingunrulycutiestoposeforpicturesbutCatherinehasbuiltuparepertoireoftrickstomakehersubjectsbehaveldquoImayhavegraduatedwithaphotographydegreebutworkingwithanimalsisthiswholeotherskillyouonlylearnbydoingIrsquoveamassedanarrayoffluffytoysandthingsthatmakespecificnoisesencouragingdogsrsquoearstoflyuporcatstoturnaroundSometimesyouhavetobewillingtositonthefloorwithahandfulofcatbiscuitswaitinguntilyourmodelcrawlsoutfromunderthecouchrdquo
CatherineiscurrentlyworkingonabooktoadornthecoffeetablesoffellowpetloversandshehasdreamsofherworkmeetingawideraudiencethroughgreetingcardscalendarsandevenphotographyexhibitionsHer online store sells various items such as prints pillowsandbagsandhasprovenpopularbeyondthelocalcommunityldquoTherehavebeenpeoplefromAmericabuyingmyworkItrsquosprettyuniversalwhatIdoEverybodylikestoseecuteanimalsdoingthingsrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImages Catherine Holmes
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ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ldquoAnimals lend themselves so
well to emotional interpretationrdquo
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Manawatulocalswouldnotbesurprisedtohearthattheregionhasworld-classwindCitizensmayinfactbeundertheimpressionthatthewindblowstoowellastreesgrowsidewaysandskirtsflutterwhensteppingoutside
HoweverRussellThomasTeApitiWindFarmrsquosWindMaintenanceManagerappreciatesthewindforallithastoofferldquoThewindisveryconsistenthereTeApitiwasthefirstsiteMeridianEnergyinstalledinNewZealandbecauseitwasidentifiedasakeywindresourceItreallyisphenomenalrdquo
Alone each of these turbines generates enough electricitytopower900housesTogetherthefifty-fiveturbinesattheTeApitisitepower39000NewZealandhomeseachyear
TodayTeApitiWindFarmcelebratestenyearssinceitsestablishmentasthefirstofMeridianrsquosutility-scalewindfarmsldquoThesuccessoftheturbineshasbeendrivenbytheexpertisedevelopinginlocalindustryrdquosaysRussellldquoItisthegrowingexperienceoflocalorganisationslikeAshhurstEngineeringandJunctionRoadTransportthathascontributedrdquo
TheManawatusitehasalsoactedasablueprintforafurthersevenwindfarmstobebuiltacrossthecounty
andoverseasldquoBecauseourwindresourcesaresogoodanyemergingdesignissueswouldbeseeninPalmerstonNorthbeforeanywhereelseintheworld
ItrsquosactuallyquitecoolOurturbinemanufacturerVestasexportslocaltechnicianswhohavehadexperienceatTeApitiandthereforeknowtheissuesTheyrsquoresenttoplaceslikeSpainandtheUnitedStatestoassistandtrainotherownersofthesameturbinemodelsWersquovebeenabletoexportknowledgeandexperiencerightoutofManawaturdquo
WiththewindfarmhavingmadesuchanimpactonthelocalindustryitisnosurprisethattheregionhasstartedtoembracewindpowerasanaspectofcommunityidentityAshhurstSchoolhasincorporatedtheturbinesintoitslogoandtheaptlynamedManawatuTurbosandtheirmascotTurbomanwereinspiredbythegargantuanmachinesldquoWespendalotoftimeinthecommunityrdquostatesRussellldquoWehaveacommunityfundof$120000overthreeyearsthatsupportslocalinitiativesWewanttosharetherewardsofthewindfarmwithcommunitiesinAshhurstandWoodvilleWedonrsquotwanttopushourtechnologyandwindonthemwejustwanttobegoodneighboursrdquo
InterviewRhianneTodImage Kelvin Gilbert
The Homeof Wind
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The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
The Flying DoctorInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ldquoMygreatstrengthisthatIendedupadoctorbyaccidentitwasnrsquotuntilIwasnineteenortwentythatIhadanyconceptofwhatIwantedtodordquo
TheFlyingDoctorDaveBaldwinhasbeeninthebusinessformorethantwentyyearsnowandcertainlyhasnointentionofslowingdownanytimesoonWithamedicalcentretheHealthyBastardscampaigntheBullsFlyingDoctorServiceandhisAerospaceResearchCentreDaveiskeptonhistoeswithnotwodayseverthesame
BroughtupnorthofPoriruainalittlefishingvillageinhisyouthDavewasnrsquotreallyoneforstudyldquoMymotherhasalwaysbeenabiginfluenceinmylifeandshealwayscriedwhenIsawherbecauseshewantedmetobethebigfamilyhopeSoafterayearandahalfoftruckdrivingandpossumhuntingImadeadealwithherlsquoIfyoustopbawlingIrsquollgobackandgetmyBachelorofSciencebutafterthatIwanttobeadeercullerrsquoandsheagreedrdquo
DavecouldseethewisdominhismotherrsquoseyesldquoIwasnrsquotdumbIjustwasnrsquotfocusedOnceIgotgoingIstartedtogetAgradesSowhenpeopleaskedwhatIwantedtodowithmylifetheythoughtIwasjokingwhenIsaidadeercullerThenIthoughtaboutbeingadoctoritsoundedlikeagoodjobwithgoodpayrdquo
AfterhisBachelorofScienceDavewentontodoeight
yearsofstudytoqualifyasadoctorandbegantrainingasacardiologistatPalmerstonNorthHospitalHoweverthejetsflyingoverheadproveddistractingsoDavejoinedtheRoyalNewZealandAirForcebecomingaSkyhawkpilotandmedicalofficerItwastherethathedevelopedhisexpertiseinaviationmedicineAfterthreeyearshelefttheRNZAFtoownandrunthemedicalcentreinthenearbytownofBulls
ldquoGeneralpracticewasthefirststarttomycareerbutthesparkwaswhetheritwaspossibletotieinthemountainsandpossiblyflyingImetanolddoctorataconferencewhosejobitwastobeaGPdoinghousecallsinhisboatIthoughtlsquoHeybrothatrsquosmersquo
ldquoEverypilotneedsamedicaltoflyandthevalidityofitdependsonwhetheryouhaveacommercialorprivatelicenceandhowoldyouareAprivatepilotunderfortyrsquosmedicallastsfiveyearswhereasacommercialpilotoverfortyneedstobe
renewedeverysixmonthsrdquo
DavebegantobuilduphisclientelebyrecordingpilotsrsquoexpirydatesonacomputerrecallsystemldquoAmonthbeforetheyweredueIwouldringthemsayingyourmedicalisduedoyouwanttodoitwithusNowaftertwenty-fiveyearstheyalldordquo
ForthreeweekseverymonthDaveisflyinghighinandoutofhisbaseatPalmerstonNorthAirportldquoThefirstweek
ldquoI met an old doctor at a conference whose job it was to be a GP doing house calls in his boat I thought
lsquoHey bro thatrsquos mersquordquo
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itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
itisdowntheWestCoasttoMilfordSoundthenacrosstoWanakaandMountCookThesecondIamintheMotuekaNelsonareaandthethirdweekIflytoBlenheimandtheMarlboroughareaImightdotwelvepilotmedicalsontheairstripthenshootouttoafarmtodosomemoreButitrsquosallpartofthedreamrdquo
TheothermajorlsquomissioninlifersquoforDaveishispoliticallyincorrectlsquoHealthyBastardsrsquocampaignItfirstbeganfifteenyearsagoandtodayDavetoursthecountrytalkingabouthowmencanbestmanagetheirhealth
ldquoIwasworkingawayatthegeneralpracticeandgottoreallylikethepeopleIwasseeingbuttheyallstartdyingonyouInoneweekIlostfivepatientsanditstartstogettoyouabitYoubegintorealisethatalotofpeopledyingaredyingearlybecauseofself-neglectIseeeighty-year-oldcommercialpilotsandthinkofthepotentialinhumanbeings
ldquoIgotalotofflakforitinthedaysIevenhadsomelawsuitsonmyhandsButpeoplehavecottonedonthatIamjusttryingtogettothegroupwhoarenrsquotlisteningAtleastIrsquomtryingtotalkintheirtermsrdquo
Followingonfromthesuccessofabest-sellingbookandentertainingDVDandYouTubeclipsforHealthyBastards
DavewasapproachedbythreetelevisioncompaniestodoaserieswhichheturneddownldquoItjusttypifiedtomewhathappenstosomanycreativemindsinthiscountryYousignacontractwheresomeoneownsyouandyoursquorelostSoItoldthemwheretogoIfeelIrsquomstrongernowbecauseIrsquomnotwateringdownmymessagesIfpeopledonrsquotlikeittheycantakeahikebecauseIknowIcanspeakwithhonestyrdquo
ForDavethesuccessofhisself-fundedcampaignisallaboutraisingtheprofileanddrawingpeopleinldquoWhenIsaylsquobastardsrsquopeopleactuallylovethatSirEdmundHillarysaiditatthetopofMountEverestandassoonasyousayittheprofileofthatnameisliftedItisaboutgettingpeoplethinkingandraisingawarenessofthefactthatthegreatestgiftisyourbodysotakecareofitrdquo
SparetimeisunheardofforDoctorDavebuthewouldnrsquothaveitanyotherwayldquoSomepeopleinlifeworktoliveIlivetoworkIlovewhatIdo
ldquoThekeythingistodevelopadreamWhateveritisifthedreamdoesnrsquotscareyouthendonrsquotdoititrsquosawasteoftimeThenwithinthatitisimportanttokeepitclosetoyourchestPeopleareprettyquickatknockingthingssojustchugawaybecauseevenifyoudonrsquotsucceedanotherdoorwillopenrdquo
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ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ldquoIve heard it described as lsquothe
game of the movie of World War Tworsquo Itrsquos probably one of the reasons why Flames of War has been so successful because
we do tend to add in a bit of characterrdquo
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WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
WhenwethinkofKiwiworld-beaterstheytendtohavearugbyballfountainpenoriceaxeintheirhandsEvanAllenandTomRobertsonhadotherideasArmedwithnothingmorethanhome-madesculptingtoolsandalibraryofhistorybookstheyrsquovehelpedtoturnaNewZealandminiaturesgameintoaworldwidemarketleader
IntheFlamesofWargametinymenandmachinesre-enactbattlesacrossthebreadthoftheSecondWorldWarGermanpanzerssquareoffagainstRussianarmouredplatoonsandKiwibayonetchargesroaracrossthesandsofEgypt
Thegamefirsthitshelvesin2002afterthreeyearsindevelopmentWithinafewmoreyearsFlamesofWarwasthemost-playedWorldWarTwogameacrossAustralasiaEuropeandtheUnitedStates
TomandEvanwerebothinvolvedindevelopingtheruleswhileEvanputhislifelongpassionforsculptingminiaturestousecreatingthegamesmodels
ldquoGrowinguptherewerenrsquotmodelsavailablesoImademyownItbecameahabitrdquoEvanrecallsHersquodputtogethertanksplanesandshipsfromplasticinebalsawoodorwhateverwaslyingaround
ldquoIntheearlyrulesrsquodevelopmentIplay-testedalotrdquosaysTomHerealisedprettyquicklythatcomplexitywasnotanoption
ldquoWewereallowedtogointoWanganuiCollegiateonceaweekandteachthekidshowtoplayFlamesofWarTheywerebasicallyaguinea-piggroupforustomakesurethegamecouldbepickedupbyanyonerdquo
ItrsquosnotastrictsimulationHistoricalpuristsmayhuffandpuffbutabitofstylisticembellishmentispartofthecharm
ldquoIrsquovehearditdescribedaslsquothegameofthemovieofWorldWarTworsquordquosaysEvanldquoItrsquosprobablyoneofthereasons why Flames of War has been so successful becausewedotendtoaddinabitofcharacterrdquo
EvanrsquosreflectedthisphilosophyinthefigureshesculptsldquoSometimesyouhavetogetawayfromrealityandgivethemabitofpersonalityoverandabovewhatishistoricalrdquoYoucangetKiwiinfantryintheirdistinctivelemonsqueezerseventhoughtheyneverworetheminactualcombatandwithweaponsandsuppliestheyrsquodldquoliberatedrdquofromtheirallies
WorkingonNewZealandtroopsisthereanelementofprideinbringingtheseforcestotheworldstageagainEvanthinkssoldquoSomeofthepeopleinvolvedinthegamehadrelativesthereIhadanunclewhofoughtinItalywiththe2ndNewZealandDivisionsoyeahyoudogetapersonalattachmenttoitrdquo
ThattranslatestoastronglocalinvolvementtooPanzerschreckndashnamedafterthedeadlyGermananti-tankweaponndashistheworldsoldestregularFlamesofWartournamentheldinPalmerstonNorthsince2001whenitusedatestversionoftherulesThestrongestturnoutitrsquoseverhadwasforty-sixpeoplefromacrossthecountryldquoForalittletownlikeoursrdquoreckonsEvanldquothatrsquosprettygoodrdquo
You might imagine a hall full of ageing military historians stillplayingwiththetoysoldiersoftheiryouthbutthatrsquosfarfromtherealityldquoItrsquosalwaysasurprisegoingtoatournamentandseeinghowmanyyoungstersarejoininginrdquosaysEvanldquoTheydoreallywellandtheyrsquorepassionateaboutitrdquo
TomaMasseyseniorlecturerinengineeringandtechnologynowresearchesandwriteshistoricalarticlesforBattlefrontthecompanythatmakesFlamesofWarEvanworksfulltimeasitsheadof3Ddesignwherehesculptsandco-ordinatesaninternationaldesignteamHesaysManawatuisagreatplacetobebased
ldquoTheywantedmetomoveuptoAucklandbutthethingwithgamersisthatyougetthemtogetherandbeforelongtheyrsquorewastingtimetalkingaboutgamingIgetalotmoreworkdonedownhererdquo
FANNING THE FLAMES OF WAR
InterviewRobertMildonImages Kelvin Gilbert
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Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Article Bronwyn Zimmerman Images Toni Larsen
How to Feel at Ease in an Art Gallery
Art galleries can be intimidating places The experience can be more daunting when yoursquore not sure what to expect or what might be expected of you However no amount of looking at computer images feasting on art books or poring over glossy art magazines can replace the
experience of viewing the real deal
So take a deep breath overcome that mental barrier and go take a look Here are some tips to help you on your way
ldquoYou will only look as unusual
as the next person walking
through the doorrdquo
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
GalleriesexistsothatmembersofthepubliccangoandseeartondisplayWhetherthereisatortuousstairwayanaloofgalleryassistantorapricelistthatmakesyougaspyoursquorewelcometotakealookItdoesnrsquotmatterifyoursquorecasuallydressedorhavelimitedartknowledgeoramoth-riddenwalletartgalleryvisitorscompriseaneclecticmixofstudentsartistscollectorscriticssocialitesandbrowsersallwitharangeofbackgroundslifeexperiencesandexpertiseYouwillonlylookasunusualasthenextpersonwalkingthroughthedoor
FEAR NOT
UnlikeatriptothemoviesthereisnoestablishedroutineYoudonrsquotknowwhattoexpectordowhenyouwalkthroughthedoorThegallerymightnothaveareceptiondeskyoumightnotbegreetedasyouenterandthedisplayedworkmightrangefromasingleinstallationtoavarietyofworksbydifferentartistsTheremightbeothersviewingtheworksornobodyelseatallNewZealandgalleriesusuallyhavefreeentrybutpublicandcommunity-rungalleriescouldhavedonationboxesorchargeforspecialexhibitionsSometimesworkswillbeavailabletopurchaseorwillhavesoldalreadyTakecomfortinknowingthateveryonewhovisitsanexhibitionforthefirsttimewillnotknowwhattoexpectThiselementofuncertaintycanenhancetheartexperiencesharpeningyoursensesandheighteningyourresponsetothedisplayedwork
THERE IS NO SCRIPT
TherearenorulesinviewingartYoudonrsquotneedtospeakinacertainvoiceoradoptaparticularposeThereisnolengthoftimeinwhichyoushouldconsideraworkbeforemovingonYoucanstandasfarawayfromaworkasyouwantandmoveinforcloserinspectionThereisnoexpectationthatyouwillreadlabelsorwanttoknowmoreabouttheworksthanwhatyouseeTheonlyviewingpracticepeculiartomuseumsandgalleriesisthatinmostcasestheitemsondisplayshouldnotbetouchedOtherwise the same courtesies apply as to most shopping experiencesavoidbringingfoodordrinkcheckwithstaffbeforephotographingproductsandbemindfulofothersThepersonnexttoyoumaybetheartistorowneroftheworksoitisgenerallybesttoavoidexpressingnegativeviewswithstrangersinearshot
ldquoThere are no rules in viewing art You donrsquot need to speak in a certain voice
or adopt a particular poserdquo
JUST BE NORMAL
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
YoudonrsquotneedtobeanartcriticordoanypriorresearchtoenjoyvisitinganartgallerySomepeopleprefertoviewartwithoutpriorknowledgeformingtheirresponsessolelyonwhattheyseeOtherscarryoutextensiveresearchbeforeorafterviewingenjoyingtheabilitytolearnabouttheartrsquoscontextandconstructionThegalleryitselfshouldhavekeyinformationabouttheworksondisplaySometimesthiswillbeonwalllabelsorsheetsofpaperoracataloguebesideexhibitedworksIftheprintedinformationdoesnrsquotquiteansweryourquestionsgalleryassistantsshouldbeable tohelp
YOU DONrsquoT NEED SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ItisperfectlyokaytowalkintoagalleryanddecideyoudonrsquotlikeorarenotinterestedinanyofthedisplayedworksItdoesnrsquotmeantheworksareinherentlydeficientorboringitsimplymeanstheyarenotyourthingWhilethereisnoshameinacknowledgingthattheartisnrsquottoyourtasteyoumaybesurprisedhowbeneficialitisneverthelesstostopandtakeagoodlookatdisplayedpiecesYoumightfindsomethingthatappealstoyouafterallbeitaparticularthemeacreativemethodusedfinerdetailsoftheworkyouhadnrsquotnoticedbeforeorsomethingintheartistrsquosstatementthatstrikesachordTakingafewmomentstoreallylookattheworkandtoreadtheaccompanyinginformationmayrevealinterestingaspectsnotapparentonfirstimpression
YOU DONrsquoT HAVE TO LIKE THE ART
Afriendmighthelpyoutofeellessself-consciouslookingaroundthegalleryandalsoprovideyouwithalsquosecondopinionrsquoonworksdisplayedViewingartwithanotherpersonenrichestheexperienceYourfriendwillbringdifferentexperiencesassociationsandpreconceptionstotheworkswhichcanenhanceyourownappreciationYourfrienddoesnotneedtobesomeoneparticularlyartyorcleverviewingartevenwithsmallchildrencanprovideafreshperspectiveTakingsomeonewithyoucanalsoprolongyourenjoymentoftheexhibitiongivingyouopportunitiestodiscussworksevenafteryoursquoveleft
TAKE A FRIEND
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ITrsquoS ALL RIGHT TO STAY SILENT
Itrsquos perfectly acceptable to say nothing about artyoursquoreviewingIfyouwanttocommentonaworkhowevertrytothinkaboutspecificqualitiesoftheworkhowitmakesyoufeelWhatemotionsmemoriesorsensationsdoestheworktriggerforyouWhatphysicalqualitiesinterestyouthesubjectmattersizecolourstexturesformsorcompositionDoestheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialhighlightsomethingthatsurprisesorintriguesyouEvenreadingthetitleofanartworkcanaddtoyourenjoymentofthepiece
ThelengthoftimespentinagalleryisuptoyouSomepeopleduckinverybrieflytocheckoutaparticularworkOtherstakeconsiderabletimeinspectingeachworkandgatheringasmuchinformationaspossibleItiscommonforpeopletoreturnmultipletimestoviewagainworksthathavecapturedtheirinterestorthattheywishtoacquireAndifyouwalkintoanexhibitionanddiscoveritdoesnrsquotinterestyouyouarewelcometoleave
STAY AS LONG OR LITTLE AS YOU WISH
KEEP GOINGThebestwaytofeelcomfortablevisitingartgalleriesistokeepdoingitOnceyoursquovevisitedalocalgalleryaimtorevisitinafewweeksrsquotimeThedisplayedworkswilllikelybedifferentbutthegalleryitselfshouldfeelfamiliarandyouwillbecomeincreasinglymoreateasewitheachvisitIfyoudonrsquotfeelhugedifferencesbetweenthetypesofartworkexhibitedvisitingotherplaceswillenrichyourexperienceofartavailable
ldquoTaking a few moments to really look at the work and to read the accompanying
information may reveal interesting aspects not
apparent on first impressionrdquo
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
InterviewRhianneTodImages Kelvin Gilbert
MasseylecturerCraigPrichardisonamissiontopromotesheepdairyasaviableformofagribusinessinNewZealandldquoPeoplefromeasternandsouthernEuropetakethisasnormalIthinkthatifNewZealandhadbeensettledbysouthern Europeans rather than northern Europeans we wouldhavehadasheepdairyindustryfromthebeginningrdquo
RecentlytheconceptofmilkingsheephascaughttheattentionoflargeagribusinesscompanyLandcorpThestate-ownedenterprisepurchased2500EastFriesiansheeplastyearfortrialmilkingIthasalsoengagedMasseyrsquosRiddetInstituteinexperimentingwithsheeprsquosmilkproductssuchasbutterandicecreamandisindiscussionwithFoodHQacollectiveofNewZealandrsquosforemostfoodscienceorganisationsldquoWersquorealotmoreexperimentalinwhatwersquoreeatingrdquobelievesCraigldquothereforewecanbemoreexperimentalwithwhatwecanpotentiallyselltopeoplerdquo
CraigbelongstoagroupofMasseyresearcherscalledEweCanDairywhosupporttheNewZealandsheepdairyindustryInFebruarytheteamrantheEweMilkProductsandSheepDairyingConferenceldquoItrsquospartoftryingtothinkthroughissuesaroundalternativedairyindustriesrdquoexplainsCraig
CraigisnrsquotjustwatchingtheindustryrsquosdevelopmentfromthesidelinesldquoImilksheepmyselfinaveryrusticlow-budgetlow-impactwayrdquohesaysldquoItrsquosimportantto
understandthebusinessatgrassrootslevelTherersquosalotofknowledgethatcomesfromday-to-daymilkingandgettinginvolvedwiththesheeprdquo
CraigrsquoslifestyleblockexemplifiesanalternativebusinessmodelforNewZealanddairypracticesldquoTherearealotoflifestyleblocksonthefringesofNewZealandcitiesTheymowthemandmighthaveafewraggedyoldsheepIrsquodliketoseeusmakebetteruseofthatlandrdquoHeproposesthatasheepdairybusinesscouldinvolveanumberofsmallholdersgettingtogetherwithsmallflockswhichcouldbemilkedcollectively
ldquoThechallengeistofindbusinessmodelsthatconnectpeopletotheindustriesMaybesomeaspectsoffairandequitabletrademightfindtheirwayintothiskindofbusinessTherearelotsofthingsyoucandoonasmallscalebyconnectingpeopletotheproductstheyconsumerdquo
AsforthetasteofsheeprsquosmilkndashldquoItwasthebiggestchallengetogetmytwelve-year-oldsontoeatsomesheeprsquosmilkproductsrdquosaysCraigldquoItrsquosthatlittlereactionwherepeoplegolsquoIrsquomnotreallysureaboutthatrsquoWeneedtoattachmeaningstosheeprsquosmilkproductsthatarepositivefortheindustryrdquoSheeprsquosmilkhasasimilarflavourtocowrsquosmilkonlymuchricherWiththeincreaseindairyproductvarietiesinsupermarketssheeprsquosmilkcouldeasilymaketheshelves
MILK OF THE FUTURE
With 30 million sheep across the country why is it that New Zealanders find the idea of milking them bizarre
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Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Their Kitchen RulesInterview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
ldquoWhenMyKitchenRulescameupourparentssaidlsquoIfyoudonrsquotapplythistimewearegivinguponyoursquordquoAaronremembers
ThepopularPacificduoAaronandHeatherFreemanthelsquoPolynesianCooksrsquomadeittothefinaloftheshowlastyearnearlytakingoutthecompetition
EvenbeforewhatthepairdescribeasthewhirlwindthatwasMyKitchenRulescookingexceptionalfoodhadbeenintheirbloodMoresoforAaronwhohadalwaysdreamedofcookingcompetitively
ldquoHeatherwasalwaysaconsiderationasapartnerfortheshowbutIdidnrsquotwanttoleavebothofourkidsathomewithoutMumandDadIinitiallyappliedwithafriendbecauseIthoughtaboyduoteamwouldberefreshingbuthehadbeenachefforfifteenyearspreviouslysowasineligible
ldquoIgotacallfromtheMyKitchenRulesteamsayingthattheyreallylikedmystoryandwantedmeontheshowsoIhadseventy-twohourstofindareplacementwhichisnrsquotusuallydoneItwasastressfulthreedaysbutitcamebacktoHeatherrdquo
WithnoluckinfindingareplacementHeatherrecallsslamminghercardoorandsayingldquoFINEIrsquoLLDOITrdquo
WhenfilmingcamearoundthetwostruggledwithbeingawayfromhomeforlongperiodsoftimeldquoThecamerasonus
andthecookingwasfineitwaseasyThehardestthingeverwasbeingawayfromourkidsTherealitywaswestartedinJunelastyearanditwentthroughtoOctoberrdquo
ThingsgotofftoarockystartfortheteamldquoIstruggledwiththecompetitionIcouldnrsquotunderstandtheconceptthatitwasnrsquotacookingshowitwasmorearealityTVshowbecauseIjustwantedtocookrdquoAaronremembers
HeatheragreesthatbehindthesceneswasnotwhatyouwouldexpectldquoYoursuccesshingedonwhetheryouwere
dramaticorwhetheryouhadabigpersonalitySowelearntquitealotalongthewayinordertopreserveourlongevitythroughoutthecompetitionIthinkthehardestthingforuswasgettingthejudgestounderstandusrdquo
Thismisunderstandingwasresolveddramaticallyinthesemi-finalswhereAaronandHeatherhadthechancetochanneltheirPacificIslanderheritageintheirfoodldquoItwasthefirsttimeweactuallygottopreparePacificcuisinewhichIhadbeenbustingtodordquoAaron
remembersldquoItwasquiterefreshingbecausewewerefinallyabletoexpressourselvesTogetsuchgreatfeedbackfromtheguestjudgesinthatsemi-finalstillmakesmewakeupandsmileaboutittodayrdquo
HeatheragreesldquoItwasthefirstpointinthecompetitionwherewehadgotthatvalidationwebelongedwherewe
ldquoIf it werenrsquot for people interrupting us on the
street today saying how much they enjoyed us
we would just be in the corner and it would have
been all for nothingrdquo
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wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
wereandhadachanceattakingoutthecompetitionrdquo
ButmuchofthisvalidationcamefromthefansandviewersfromacrossthecountrywhosupportedtheduofromdayoneldquoPeoplewouldalwayscommentonhownicewewereWethoughtNewZealandwasgoingtohateusbutitwaseditedsowellandwhatyousawontheshowwasjustuswedidnrsquotmanufactureanything
ldquoIfitwerenrsquotforpeopleinterruptingusonthestreettodaysayinghowmuchtheyenjoyeduswewouldjustbeinthecorneranditwouldhavebeenfornothingrdquo
ThefinalofMyKitchenRuleswhichairedinOctober2014wasabittersweetpillforbothAaronandHeathertoswallowldquoIrsquomstillhurtithurtsthatwedidnrsquotwinThefinalwouldhavebeentheperfectendingforusbecauseitwassohardtobreakthroughtothejudgestoshowthemwhowewereandthefoodwewantedtocook
ldquoWhatwasmadetougherwasthefactthattheyfilmedadoubleendingwhereweeitherlostbytwopointsorwonbyonepointSowehadtofindoutwiththerestofNewZealandForsixweekswedidnrsquotknowandthedayafterwegothomewewerejustmeanttodealwithitall
ldquoIrsquomguttedwelostbecauseIamacompetitivepersonbutitjustcamedowntorealityTVtimepressureattheendofthedayrdquoAaronbelieves
BothAaronandHeatherhaveneverlostsightofwhatmattersmosthoweverldquoWehavealwayshadarespectforthecompetitionrdquosaysAaronldquoWedidnrsquotloseinawaybecauseweneverlostthesupportItisalmostablessingindisguisebecauseallIreallyeverwantedwasthetitleofwinningMyKitchenRulesIdidnrsquotcareaboutthegrandprizebecauseifwehadwonwewouldhavebeencontractuallyboundSincethefinalendedithasmademesofocusedbecausewehavewoneverythingthatthewinnerswontherestoftheprizewasjuststuffrdquo
TodayAaronandHeatherhaveexcitingnewthingsinmotionLaunchingtheirnewPacificcuisinebrandTatouforcateringandfunctionsisoneoftheirsourcesofprideldquoIalwayssawhavingabrandinthefutureanditfittedtheapproachthatwehavetofoodbecauseitmeanslsquousrsquoquiteliterallyrdquo
MostimportantlytheirtwochildrenarestillbigfansoftheirparentsrsquofoodldquoTheyaretwoofourharshestfoodcriticsAlotofpeopleusedtocommentonuswhenwereceivedharshfeedbacklsquoWhydoyoujustlookatthejudgeslikeitdoesnrsquotevenfazeyoursquoWersquoveheardworsematewelivewithatwo-year-oldwhoisveryhonestrdquotheylaugh
ThefutureisbrightfortheduowhoareplanningtobuildtheirbrandevenfurtherldquoIbelieveinthepeopleinManawatuotherwiseIwouldnrsquotstillbelivinghereThosewhospendtheirhard-earnedmoneydeservetobefedwellsoIwanttoraisethatstandardandshowcasewhatNewZealandandPacificfoodcanbe
ldquoThewholethinghasjustconsumedourlivesbutthatrsquosourchoiceItrsquosanexcitingtimeputtingourselvesinapositionwherewearenrsquotjustdoingninetofiverdquo
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FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
bull 49 bull
Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
bull 50 bull
bull 52 bull
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
FOOD OUR IDENTITY OUR HERITAGEInterview and ImagesBrendaWormgoor
PeopleenjoyastorywiththeirfoodweareattractedtorestaurantswherethefoodexpressesstoriesofheritageidentityandtraditionAtYataiIzakayatheartisticallypresentedfoodalongwiththedecorandatmosphererepresentsuniquetalesofchefAtsushirsquoscultureandwhat
isimportanttohimTogetherwithhiswifeBarbaratheyhavecreatedasenseofplaceintheirJapanesetavernwherefoodissharedandtheirdinerscanexperienceasenseofcommunity
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Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Atsushi and Barbara Yatai Japanese Izakaya wwwyataiconz
ldquoIwasanavydiverinJapanwhenImetBarbaraBeinginthenavyIgottotravelaroundJapanandlearnttoappreciatethedifferentnuancesintheregionalcuisineYataiisamovablefoodstallldquo
ldquoWhenAtsushileftthenavytojointhekidsandmehere
hestartedafoodcaravaninTheSquaretosupportusNowwehavebeenintherestaurantforelevenyearsAnizakayaisaJapanesetavernwhereyoucanlingeroverfoodanddrinkswithfriendsItisourculturetointeractandsharegoodfoodmadewithcareandrespectrdquo
ldquoCooking is social and personal history and not just about ingredients and measuresrdquo Nigella Lawson
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
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ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are known by the more technical have become a highly publicised area of technology Drawing the
eyes of media and governments around the world their potential for misuse is a topic fiercely debated However Tim Brooks owner of Skycam UAV believes
these eyes in the sky can have great purposes in knowledgeable hands
WithitssystemsbeingusedallovertheworldfromNewZealandtoAntarcticaSkycamUAVispunchingaboveitsweightpavingitsownwayinthesurveillancedronesfield
ldquoThecompanywasoriginallystartedbyLewWoodsandReneRedmondintheearly1990srdquoTimremembersldquoItwasinsupportoftheNewZealandDefenceForcerequirementforunmannedvehiclesbuttheoriginalcontractdidnrsquotprogresstoofarIn2006theDefenceForcecamebackwithnewertechnologyandanewerrequirementandthiswaswhenIstartedworkingfull-timeforthecompanyasasystemintegratorInSeptember2014thecreatorsdecidedtoretireandsoldthebusinesstomerdquo
SkycamUAVholdsrightstocommercialisedronetechnology which has meant the company is increasingly involvedinsurveyingWhileitstillcaterstotheneedsoftheDefenceForcethecompanyalsobuildsdronesfortaskssuchasenvironmentalmonitoringandfarmpestdetectionThisdoesnrsquotcomecheapwithacompletedronesystemconsistingofagroundcontrolunitandanairframecosting$55000includingtrainingtheclienttoflythedroneThemajorityofthedronepartsarebuiltinthecompanyrsquosPalmerstonNorthofficewiththerestbeingbuiltinandtransportedfromSwitzerland
WhenaskedwhyhethinksdronesarebecomingsopopularTimsaysldquoEventhoughthepricetagisfairlyhightheyarestillquitecheapespeciallywhencompared
withfull-scaleaviationTheycanalsogetintotighterspotsmorequicklyandmoreconvenientlyrdquoTimbelievesthedroneshavemuchtoofferforthefutureldquoThedronesweusetodaytheyareverygoodatflyingstraightlineseveninhighwindsItseemslikeasimplethingbutitallows you to get very accurate photographs of an area especiallyforsurveypurposesThatputsagreaterlevelofinformationintothehandsofpeoplewhocanuseitrdquo
TimsaysthatheisworkingonincreasingthecapabilityoftheUAVsandmovingthemintodifferentareasldquoWedohaveoneofourUAVsdowninAntarcticaatthemomentThiswillbethesecondtimetheyrsquovebeendowntherewiththeAucklandUniversityofTechnologyTheyrsquorelookingatmicrobialmatsinthemeltwaterofglaciersThegrowthofthesemicrobesusuallyorganisedaslayersincomplexcommunitiesiscloselyrelatedtoaveragetemperatureBychartingthesizeofthematsovertimescientistscangaininsightsintotheextentandeffectsofclimatechangeinAntarcticaandmakeinferencesfortherestoftheworldrdquo
AtthispointintimethebusinessisstillquitesmallwithTimworkingwithLewandReneashismentorsTimgoesoutofhiswaytosourcematerialsandpeoplefromNewZealandwhereverhecanIfhecangetmoreclientsinvolvedTimwillincreasethesizeofthecompanyWhileyoudonrsquotneedadegreetoworkforTimhelaughsldquoYoujusthavetobeusefultomerdquo
Eyes in the SkyInterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
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InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
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ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
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Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
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Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
bull 54 bull
InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
bull 58 bull
ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
InterviewEmineKokcuImages Kelvin Gilbert
OPEN SKY OFFICE
James Stewart is the man with the plan and as the new Federated Farmersrsquo Manawatu-Rangitikei Provincial President he is determined to lead his
community and get New Zealanders back in touch with their farming roots
ldquoIwastappedontheshoulderrdquolaughsJameswhendiscussinghisselectionasFederatedFarmersrsquonewestProvincialPresidentldquoIrsquovealwaysbeenverypassionateabout the agricultural sector having been a farmer my wholelifeIwasbroughtuponafarmandhadbeeninmy own business for about twenty years when I got to thepointwhereIhadalittlebitmoretimetogetoutinthewiderindustryratherthanjustbeingonafarmrdquo
ThiswealthofexperiencemorethanprovedthathewasfitforthejobandJamesisnowoneoftheyoungestelectedpresidentstodatearepresentativeoftheyoungergenerationoffarmerswhoarenowcomingintotheirownldquoThebiggestqualificationIneedistobearealfarmerandknowtheissuesforfarmersandrepresentthemrdquo
JamesisnotonetoleavethingsuptoothersandalreadyheismakinghisownmarkonhowthingsaredoneldquoWhenItookonthisroleIthinkmybigcatchphrasewasengagementIwanttoengagewithmyfarmers so that farmers get real value from what we aredoingFarmerswanttofarmthelandandthestockThatrsquoswhytheywantedtofarmTheydonrsquotwanttodealwiththepoliticalstuffThatrsquoswhatwearetryingtohelpwithWearethevoiceoffarmersrdquo
EvenmorevitalthaninteractingwithfarmersisJamesrsquodrivingfocusonreunitingtheruralandurban
communitiesldquoIenjoytalkingtourbanpeoplegoingtotowngroupsschoolsLionsClubsProbusJustgettingoutandtalkingandsharingourstorywhatwearedoinginNewZealandandthechallengeswehave
ldquoOurcountryhasbecomeveryurbanisedonlyaboutfourteenpercentofthepopulationarelivingrurallyPeopleareseeinglessandlessoffarmsWhatIwanttodoisgivethemthechanceandthatrsquospartoftheManawatuFarmDayswearelaunchingOpenthegateComeandhavealookIfpeopledonrsquotunderstandwhatwearedoingwehavetoshowthemrdquo
HeisalsohopingtoencourageotheryoungfarmersandhelpthoseconsideringthisfieldofworkunderstandtheworkthatisinvolvedonafarmldquoOnedayyoucanbeavetotherdaysyoursquoreaplumberandsomedaysyoursquoreanaccountantrunningabusinessTherearealotofdifferentchallengesthatgivealotofvariety
ldquoFarminghasalwaysbeenabitofalifestyleandthatrsquos what probably got me into it the lifestyle it encompassesIrsquoveoftensaidlsquoIrsquovegotthebestairconditioninginthecountryrsquoWhenItalkaboutmyofficeIrsquomtalkingaboutmyfarmMyofficeisgreenpaddocksandawideopenskyYoursquovegotplentyofroomandspacefreshairThereisnothingbettergettingupinthemorningandwatchingthesuncomeupItrsquosjustgreattobeoutandfreerdquo
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
bull 58 bull
ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
Raw PowerImagesAlexiaBordelongue
Palmerston Northrsquos hundred-year-old retired Electric Power Station is kept in working order by its band of passionate volunteers
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
bull 58 bull
ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
InterviewEmineKokcuImagesLlewellynAnnandale
THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
RollinguptheirsleevesaftermonthsofworksixpassionateladieshaveopenedthedoorsoftheirnewadventureThenewsaladbarknownaslsquoTheGreenHousersquoreflectstheideaoflsquoeatwelllivewellrsquoandinthefewmonthssinceitsopeningit has become an iconic spot with people lining up in the streetstoescapefastfood
ldquoWeneededtodosomethingforourselvesrdquosaysGillYorkethemanagerldquoThegirlstalkedaboutsettingupamobilesaladandsmoothievanbutwedecidedthatwastoomuchhasslesoinsteadweplannedonmovingtoTheSquareinPalmerstonNorthrdquoAlongwithGillEmilyBlanchettandLucyGertsgrasershareownershipinthebarwhiletheirfriendsKateBryantChloeHesandEmmaHintzarethepassionateworkers
FormanythenameTheGreenHousewillbefamiliarthankstosocialmediawithitsFacebookpageexperiencingameteoricrisebeforetheshophadevenopenedldquoEmilyLucyandChloedomostoftheFacebookandInstragramstufftheyknowsomanypeoplebecausetheyallgrewuphereAlltheirfriendssharedthepageanditjustspreadIthinkweputourselvesonFacebookontheTuesdayandwethoughtlsquoOhwewillhave500likesbyFridayrsquoWehad2000likesovertwoweeksbeforeweevenopenedSocialmediaisjustinsanerdquo
TheshopitselfhasbeenassuccessfulasitsFacebookpagewithcrowdsofcustomerseverylunchtimeGillbelievesthatpeoplearewelcominganopportunitytomakebetterchoiceswiththeirdietsldquoSlowchangehasbeencominginthelastcoupleofyearsandpeoplearegettingsickofunhealthytakeawaysrdquosaysGillldquoPeoplearestartingtorealisethatwhatyouputiniswhatyougetoutItrsquosallaboutfoodYouonly
haveonebodyandonelifeyoumightaswelllookafteritrdquo
PopularwiththeirvisitorsandaddingtotheldquosimpleandnaturalrdquoapproachisthelackofstrangeorpretentiousnamesfortheirfoodldquoLotsofpeoplecommentonusnothavingfunnynamesOnepersoncommentedonthesmoothiesmakingsurewehadgotallthelsquorightrsquocoloursrdquoForGillherfavouritesaladhasgonefromTheCaesartoTheThaiBeefwiththeGreenNo1smoothiegoingdownsmoothlyasalunchtimedessert
ldquoWearealsotryingtodoeverythinglocallyAllourproductsarefromRiverleaDavisTradingandPrestonrsquosMasterButchersWearelocalweliketouselocalproduceandhaveasenseofcommunityIthinkitrsquosquitenicetohavethatthesedaysitrsquosnicetohavelocalinvolvementrdquo
NotagrouptorestontheirlaurelstheladiesarealreadyponderingthefutureldquoWearelookingintothepossibilitiesoffranchisingtoseewhatrsquosinvolvedandhowtodoitandthatrsquosquiteexcitingAtthemomentitisgreatforthegirlstheyareonlytwenty-twoandhavingtheirownbusinessandthatexperienceishugeIfwecangrowitthatwaythatwillbeprettycoolrdquo
MountMaunganuiWellingtonandNapierareatthetopoftheirlistforpotentialfranchiselocationsbutthereareafewideasfartherfromhomeaswellldquoTheGreekislandSantoriniwersquodliketodoThatwouldbethedreamtoopenuponeinSantoriniNorthCarolinainAmericaisanotheroneladysaidshewantedoneinAmericaButwewillstartwithNewZealandrdquo
bull 58 bull
ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
ldquoPeople are starting to realise that what you put in is what
you get out Itrsquos all about food You have only one body
and one life you might as well look after itrdquo
bull 59 bull
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
Interview Danielle Balmer ImagesToniLarsenandLlewellynAnnandale
THE WINNING COMBINATION
Nick Horvath is balancing the great loves in his life - his family teaching and his championship basketball career
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
AtfirstglancealoveofphysicsandbasketballmaynotseemtogohandinhandbutforNickHorvathitisthewinningcombination
FromanearlyagebasketballwasinhisbloodOriginallyhailingfromMinnesotaUSAthe208-metre-tallJetssuccessnowcallsManawatuhishomeldquoWewantedtheAmericandreamofapicketfenceandabigbackyardthatyoucanrsquothaveanywhereelsebuthererdquo
PartofthatdreamhisnowwifeShereecameaboutbylocationalhappenstanceWhileNickwasplayingbasketballinSydneythecouplemetforthefirsttimewhenShereecameoverforaholidayldquoLaterthatyearIcametoplayinNewZealandshewastheonlyKiwiIknewandtherestishistoryIneverleftrdquo
IntheworldofhockeythenameShereePhillipssoundsfamiliarHavingplayedasaBlackStickandOlympicrepresentativeherpassionandtalentforsportmeantthecouplewereaperfectmatch
ThepairendinguplivinginAustraliawhileNickplayedbasketballbutafterafewyearstheybothfeltitwastimeforachangeldquoItransitionedoutoftheleagueIwasplayinginbecausewegotsickofmovingeverysixmonthstoanewapartmentandnothavingahomerdquo
AftermovingtoNewZealandNickmadethedecisionto go to teachersrsquo college which is where physics came intotheequationldquoMydadisachemistbytradesothatinterestcamefromhimWhileShereersquosfamilyplayed
sportmineplayedscienceIgrewupdoingexperimentswithmydadandIendeduphavingagreathighschoolteacherwhoinspiredmetodobothphysicsandbasketballatuniversityThatsthereasonwhyIbecameateacherrdquo
MeanwhileinthesportingworldNickandShereehavecontinuedtocollectanextensivelistofaccomplishmentsForNickthisincludeswinningMrBasketballofMinnesotaandnationalchampionshipsinAustraliaandNewZealandldquoIthinkthethingIammostproudofnowisbeingthereigningbasketballreboundingchampionoftheNewZealandleagueIwanttowinthatforasmanyyearsasIcanIhavewonitthreetimesandIwanttogoforeightrdquo
ForShereegoingtotheOlympicsin2008andwinningtheNewZealandwomenrsquosnationalleaguethreetimeshavebeencareerhighlightsThecouplebothagreethatldquobeingabletorepresentacountryisatrulyamazingthingrdquo
WhileNickdescribeshistalentasacombinationofnaturalskillanddeterminationldquobeingtallandveryTypeAandobsessedwithpractisingeverydayrdquoShereeactuallywastheoppositeldquoIwasjustnaturallytalentedIcouldhaveprobablybeenalotbetterifIhadNickrsquosdeterminationrdquo
HoweverNickbelievesthatShereehashelpedhimwithanumberofthementalaspectsthatarerequiredinmajorleaguesportingsuccessldquoAggressivenessonthe
bull 62 bull
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
ldquoIf I only had school I think I would go nuts and if I only had basketball it would get a bit draining so I like having
that balancerdquo
fieldisabigoneIwasnaturallytimidYouweretaughttobetimidbecauseyoursquorebiggerthaneveryotherkidsogoeasyonthem
ldquoThefirstyearIplayedbasketballIwasscaredoftheballIttookmeyearsandyearsintomyprofessionalcareertodevelopthementalattitudeandstrengththatyouneedtobeatopathleteMeetingShereehashelpedmeinthoseaspectsYouseesuper-talentedpeoplewhodonrsquotmakeittothebigtimeandbethesportstarsthateveryoneprojectsthemtobebecausetheyjustdonrsquothavethementaltoughnessrdquo
NickandShereenowhavetwobeautifulchildrenandbotharesucceedingintheirfull-timeteachingcareerswhilestillplayingtheirrespectivesportsShereecontinuestoplayclubhockeywhileNickispreparinghimself for the new season playing for the Manawatu JetsldquoWeendedtheseasonwelllastyearonthelongestwinningstreaktheJetshaveeverhadsoitrsquosstartingtoclicktogetherIfwegetthatbackwecouldbeinforareallyexcitingseasonrdquo
TheirtwochildrenScoutandAtlaslovetheirsportingparentsldquoScoutenjoysrunningaroundwiththehockeystickswhentheycometopractiseandAtlasslamdunksonhisminibasketballhoopTheylovegettingoutandaboutbutwhattheywillendupplayingwhoknowsrdquoShereesays
ThebalancingactofchildrensportsandcareersisnotaneasyonethoughldquoLifecangetquitehecticwhenwearebothworkingfulltimeDuringtheseasonNickisobviouslyawaymostweekendsandhisteamtrainfournightsaweeksoitisprettybusyYoujusthavetobeorganisedrdquoDespitethechaosNickrsquosthreebiggestsupporters are always there in the front row of his home gamesdonningtheJetsgear
ldquoAttheendofthedayitisoneofthosethingswhereitisgoodforyourkidstoseeyoustillplayingsportsrdquoOneofNickrsquosbiggoalsinlifeistokeepplayinguntilhischildrenareoldenoughtorememberldquoDaddyplayingandwatchingDadplaybasketballrdquo
2014wasaparticularlychallengingyearforthefamilyandNickbelievesthatitwasldquohardjugglingteachingandplayingprofessionalbasketballImissedoutonawholethirdschooltermplayingforNewZealandButalthoughtherehasbeenalotgoingonIreallyenjoybothIfIonlyhadschoolIthinkIwouldgonutsandifIonlyhadbasketballitwouldgetabitdrainingsoIlikehavingthatbalancerdquo
AsforthefuturethewinningduowantstoldquokeepdoingwhatwearedoingrdquoldquoUntilIretirefrombasketballIrsquolldotheexactsamethingforaslongasIcandoitbecauseyouonlygetsomanyyearstoplayprofessionalsportrdquosaysNick
bull 63 bull
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
bull 64 bull
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
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thepagemagconz
Left to right Brandon (sax) Dale (bass) Matt (keyboards) Jon (lead singerguitar) Dean (sax) Hayden (drums) Graeme (trumpet)
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TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
TwoyearsagoandonesongwritingprojectlatersevenmusicianscametogethertoformwhatwenowknowastheoriginalbandTrulyMade
SincethenthebandhaveperformedrecordedandwrittentheirwaytosuccessldquoBeingpartofsuchasmallmusicsceneyoujustgettoknowpeopleandmakeconnectionswiththemWejustaskedpeopleiftheywantedtohaveajamaroundafewsongsrdquo
ItallclickedforJonBowenDaleBriderBrandonLauridsenHaydenLauridsenGraemeParkerDeanParkinsonandMattSoongthecurrentbandmates
ldquoThedifferentpeopleaddsomethinguniquetothebandNewsingersandnewinstrumentsovertheyearshavecompletelychangedthesoundofthebandrdquoJonbelieves
AsaresultthegroupdonrsquotseethemselvesperformingunderonegenreldquoSoulfunkskathebanddoesnrsquotfitintoonestyleWehaveareggaefeelbutitrsquosnotreggaeandabitofskabutitrsquosnotskaAllsortsofbandsinfluencewhatwesoundlikerdquo
As one of the main songwriters of the group Jon focuses passionatelyonlyricsandmusicldquoIstartwithathoughtwhichusuallybeginswithanexperienceorsomethingthatIreadjustwalkingaroundtownWhatgoesinusuallycomesoutsoIstartwithasinglephraseoramelodyButyoucanrsquotforcecreativitysongsareprobablyfivepercentinspirationninety-fivepercentperspirationrdquo
Part of their success over the past two years is a result of themembersrsquomusicalbackgroundsandpassionldquoIrsquovebeenplayinginbandssinceIwasfourteensomusicwasanaturalthingtomenomatterwhereIwasrdquoHaydenremembers
2014wasaparticularlysuccessfulyearforthebandafter
releasingtheirdebutextendedplaylsquoFortheSummerrsquo
ldquoTheintentionhasalwaysbeentogetoursongsintoaformatsowhenthingsstartedtoevolvewethoughtwewouldgetsomethingcommittedinthestudioThenthemoneywemadefromgigswentintoarecordingfundrdquo
ldquoWehavehadgreatfeedbackAlthoughpeoplesaywecouldhavedonethingsdifferentlyweareallatdifferentstagesoflifeandshiftingunitsisnotourthingItisaboutbeingcreativewithmusicandfindingaspacewherewecanhappilycontinuebeingabandrdquoJonbelieves
Playinglocalgigsisimportantfortheseptetldquo2014startedreallywellforusweplayedNewYearrsquosEveinTheSquarewhichwasgreatbecausethesongswentdownreallywellItisencouragingwhenyougetgoodfeedbackbecausealotmorepeopleknowaboutusnowandwehavegotafanbaseratherthanjustMumandDadrdquotheyjoke
ldquoWetrytoperformeveryfourtosixweeksandthatrsquosenough because it means even though we play locally peoplestillcomeandseeusItrsquosnotbusywhichisgreatbecausewecansustainourowninterestrdquo
AsidefromworlddominationthegroupwanttoseeTrulyMadekeepgoingandevolvingldquoFormusiciansitishardtogobeyondwhatwearedoingWearepassionateaboutbeingcreativewhichisthepointofthebandWhateverwehavecreatedinTrulyMadenoonehaseverdonebeforewhichistheamazingthingaboutmusicitisalwaysnewMusicasartisamazingbecauseyoucanneverhaveitthesamewaytwice
ldquoMusicisafunnythingyoulookatitlikelifeThereareallsortsoftwistsandturnsIfthebandendedtomorrowitrsquosbeenareallygreatbandtobeinrdquo
Interview Danielle Balmer Images Toni Larsen
Well and Truly Made
ldquoThe name came from a Levis t-shirt that said lsquoTruly made in the USArsquo It was at the moment of lsquothis band needs a namersquordquo
bull 65 bull
thepagemagconz
thepagemagconz