August 2008Smokefree Pacifica Beats – Regionals
1 May 2008 – 9 August 2008
Different locations throughout Aotearoa
Smokefree Pacifica Beats is open for entry to anyone in Aotearoa who is attending ‘school’ for at least 16 hours a week and who is no older than 19 years of age on 30 May, 2008. Entries for Smokefree Pacifica Beats are NOW OPEN! Packs have been sent out to every secondary school and kura kaupapa in Aotearoa – hassle your music teacher for more information! Entries officially close on Friday 30 May. The regional events begin in Tūranga – nui – a – Kiwa(Gisborne) on Sat 14 June and finish down in Porirua on Sat 9 August, we’ll be updating the site with more information around the shows over the next couple of weeks; venues, ticket prices, show times etc…. stay tuned for updates!
smokefreepacificabeats@ypt.org.nz
09 846 6090
http://www.smokefreepacificabeats.co.nz/ Touch Compass Integrated Dance Workshops
21 June 2008 – 6 September 2008
Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn
Don’t miss the chance to learn from NZ’s leading integrated dance company Touch Compass, who combine dancers with and without a disability in stunning performances and training events. All levels of skill and ability welcome. The workshops will offer participants the opportunity to express their creativity through movement in a fun and supportive environment. Block 1: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Saturdays 21st Jun, 28th Jun, 5th Jul, 26th Jul, and 2nd Aug. Block 2: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Saturdays 9th Aug, 16th Aug, 23rd Aug, 30th Aug, and 6th Sept. Cost: Block of 5 workshops: $75.00. All ten workshops: $135.00 (10% discount)
How to Book: for a booking form and further details contact
Rachel
info@touchcompass.org.nz
(09) 4460477 or 021 989 446
http://www.touchcompass.org.nz New Zealand International Film Festivals 2008
10 July 2008 – 26 November 2008
New Zealand
Check out the website to find dates and films for each region.
festival@nzff.co.nz
+64 4 385 – 0162
+64 4 801 – 7304 (fax)
http://www.nzff.co.nz/home GO SOLO 2008
21 July 2008 – 3 August 2008
SEEyd Space, Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Go Solo 2008 presents the exciting future of Kiwi theatre with twenty new New Zealand compositions created and performed by third year actors from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School. 2008 brings huge variations to the stage – from stylised physical theatre to hip – hop, stand – up comedy to an epic cataclysm, one thousand garage props to a bare – naked stage. Some highlights this year include: a central North Island sheep farmer who loses his farm to Lord of the Rings tourism, a boozed up bride planning the perfect wedding night, if only she can get her appliances to work, an apocalyptic crisis in a pet food factory in Miramar, the delicate explorations of a Maori Mormon matriarch, and a Vietnam veteran on Anzac Day. Go Solo 2008 is directed by Jade Eriksen (Penumbra, Arcane, Pakiwaitara), Toi Whakaari Director Annie Ruth and 2007 acting graduate Sophie Roberts (Angels in America, Streetcar Named Desire). We have 20 new works on offer, 5 groups to choose from and 45 chances to catch a showing. Every group promises a rich collision of individual perspectives and bold theatre making. Forging the future of theatre and film in Aotearoa. Come and have a look. TIMES: 6.30pm & 8.30pm every day. 2.30pm show Thu & Fri ; 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm shows Sat & Sun. TICKETS: $10/$5 ($40 to see all 5 groups) BOOK: 04 381 9251. For more information, images or an interview, please contact
Brianne Kerr
briannekerrpublicity@yahoo.co.nz
04 801 6470 or 021 165 5784
http:// www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz Te Papa Education – Te Ipu Kāhuirangi
21 July 2008 – 19 September 2008
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington.
A selection of Albrecht Dürer and 16th Century German prints are currently on display at Te Papa. Durer's engravings include major works such as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Melencolia 1. Book now for a guided tour with the Curator of European Art. Term 3 only. Year 11 – 13. Level 6 – 8. Bookings are essential. To book, or for more information, please contact our Education Coordinator:
reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
(04) 381 7087 Mercury Lane (G) 
7 August 2008 – 7 August 2008
8:30 pm
Inside the topsy turvy world of children's entertainment group The Aunties; and some matches are made in heaven, but iconic Kiwi filmmakers Mereta Mita and Geoff Murphy's was made on a movie set.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1281413 The Private Life of a Masterpiece (G)
8 August 2008 – 8 August 2008
8:30 pm
The Census At Bethlehem by Bruegel: The issue of Bruegel's political engagement is still a hot topic. Some scholars believe that the Census is an attack on Spanish economic repression.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1420940 New Zealand's Top 100 History Makers (G)
9 August 2008 – 9 August 2008
11:30 am Prime
Documentary series counting down the top Kiwi movers and shakers of all time, as judged by a panel of historians and celebrities. Talk Talk (G)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
8:30 pm
Join host Finlay Macdonald as he talks to some of New Zealand's most creative and interesting people. Tonight: musician Murray Grindlay; and multi – media artist Yuki.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/497100/1521379 Sunday Feature: Rabbit Proof Fence (PGR)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
9:00 pm
True story of Molly Craig, a courageous Aboriginal girl who leads heryounger sister and cousin in an escape from a government camp, on a journey through 1500 miles of Outback, to get home. Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php productid=3D12653912 =20 Writers on Writing
12 August 2008 – 12 August 2008
9:00 pm
This series is an introduction to the craft of creative writing. Tonight we follow the development of four new musical works by four young composers from around the world.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1235936 Mercury Lane (G)
14 August 2008 – 14 August 2008
8:30 pm
Examine contemporary jewellery in New Zealand; visit Arc Cafe in Dunedin where music, food and making records are all on the menu; and watch director Micheal Bennet's short film, "Cow".
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1281413 Mind Bites (G)
16 August 2008 – 16 August 2008
6:00 am TV1
What is 'realism'? Artist Mike Ricketts discusses how the Cubists were striving for a new form of realism. New Zealand's Top 100 History Makers (G)
16 August 2008 – 16 August 2008
11:30 am Prime
Documentary series counting down the top Kiwi movers and shakers of all time, as judged by a panel of historians and celebrities. Colin McCahon: I Am (G)
16 August 2008 – 16 August 2008
8:30 pm
Colin McCahon pioneered a new contemporary form of New Zealand painting and is now regarded as one of our most important artists. This documentary follows the evolution of his work. http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/446549 Study Guide:
http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=
3D12659627
Asia Downunder (G)
17 August 2008 – 17 August 2008
8:30 am TV1
Find out why young Hong Kong – born Kiwis are returning to Hong Kong; and meet some of the best piano players in the country.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_minisite_index_skin/tvone_
asia_downunder_group
Talk Talk (G)
17 August 2008 – 17 August 2008
8:30 pm
Finlay Macdonald interviews a painter from the deep South, Nigel Brown. He also talks to late starter novelist Jenny Pattrick. Dudley Benson performs with a string quartet.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/497100/1521379 Closet Tales of Australian Fashion (G)
19 August 2008 – 19 August 2008
8:30 pm
Behind the glamour of Australian fashion is a tough world where dreams have to measure up to the hard – headed reality of business to survive. This episode focuses on designer Kit Willow.
http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId
=3D7656&method=3Dview
Middle Leaders in Action Series
20 August 2008 – 20 August 2008
Auckland
Presented by Kerry Taylor. This is the fifth day of a six – day series for team leaders, curriculum leaders, APs & DPs to develop your skills to lead a professional learning community.
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz Mercury Lane (G)
21 August 2008 – 21 August 2008
8:30 pm
Inside the magical world of author Margaret Mahy; Marcus Lush investigates the magnetism of choir singing; and director Sima Urale explores Mau, a new kind of dance theatre.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1281413 GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AT THE AWARDS FUNCTION OF THE NZ SCHOOLS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
22 August 2008
The New Zealand Schools Visual Arts Charitable Trust is proud to announce that Mark Bunting & Curley of Bunting in the Morning, Classic Hits radio will be the hosts of the New Zealand Schools Photographic Competition – Awards Evening. The Awards will be held at the Concert Chamber, Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato on the 22 August 2008 @ 5:30. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Entertainment will be provided by Extra Shot, the harmony quartet from Waikato Diocesan School, winners of the novice section of the recent Sweet Adelines National Competition 2008. Fusion Dance Company will also perform two dances. Fusion was the runners up in the FISAF & SDNZ National Dance competitions and have qualified to send their groups to Russia and Los Angeles later this year. Leilani Rorani, the Minister of Youth Affairs – Nanaia Mahuta, other parliamentarians and city councilors will be amongst the celebrity guests presenting awards that evening. The first 200 students who attend will be given “goody bags” courtesy of all the sponsors of the competition. Oliver Raman, Chairman of the organising Trust, says that they have gone all out to make it the best Awards evening of the Photographic Competition thus far. Closing date of the competition is the 25 July 2008 and details are available on
http://www.nzschoolsvisualarts.co.nz Tough Act (PGR)
22 August 2008 – 22 August 2008
8:30 pm
Local series, following a fledgling batch of actors as they navigate their first year at New Zealand's most prestigious drama school, Toi Whaakari.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/413551/716250 Measurement & Geometry in the NZ Curriculum
26 August 2008
Learning Network NZ, Henderson Auckland
The Revised Curriculum and the Numeracy Project encourage number concepts to be developed through real life situations. Measurement and Geometry are two strands that help make the Number connections in maths.
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz The Tempest
29 August 2008 – 6 September 2008
Te Whaea Theatre, 11 Hutchinson Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Toi Whakaari's team of acting, costume, technical and management students present Shakespeare's The Tempest. 6.30pm, no show 1 September. Cost $15/$10 each.
Brianne Kerr
briannekerrpublicity@yahoo.co.nz
04 381 9253 Macbeth
30 August 2008 – 6 September 2008
Te Whaea Basement Theatre, 11 Hutchinson Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Toi Whakaari's team of acting, costume, technical and management students present an all female production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. 7pm (no show 1 Sept). Cost $10/$15 each.
Brianne Kerr
briannekerrpublicity@yahoo.co.nz
04 381 9253 | 
