August 2008Voyage for Teens with Physical Disabilities
1 July 2008 – 1 August 2008
On board Spirit of New Zealand
Applications for Spirit of New Zealand Voyage for Teens with Disabilities for the February 2009 sailing close on 1 August 2008. The 5 day voyage departs from Auckland on Thursday 8 February and returns to Auckland on Monday 12 February. Age range 16 – 20 years.
An opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills,face new experiences, challenges, and develop teamwork.
30 young people drawn from all over NZ and supported on a 1 to 3 buddy system
Stepnaie Bristol
info@spiritofadventure.org.nz
0800 472 454
http://www.spiritofadventure.org.nz Beijing 2008: Opening The Gates To The East 
3 August 2008 – 3 August 2008
1:30 pm TV1
A behind – the – scenes look at the preparations undertaken by the Olympic Movement and the host country, China, as the greatest sports event in the world gets set to begin.
http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/passionateeyemonday/200
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What's Good For You (G)
7 August 2008 – 7 August 2008
7:00 pm
Find out whether it's best to wax or shave; if it's safe to stand in front of microwaves; how to beat jetlag; what causes ulcers; and why men seem to hang around the barbecue.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1581110 World Doco of the Week: The Last Child
7 August 2008 – 7 August 2008
7:10 pm
The story of the global campaign to eradicate polio. If successful, it will be only the second disease in history to be wiped out.
http://www.lastchild.org/ Beijing 2008: Opening Ceremony
8 August 2008 – 8 August 2008
9:30 pm TV1
A build – up to the opening ceremony, LIVE from Beijing, including New Zealand's Top Ten Olympic Moments. With hosts Peter Williams and Geoff Bryan.
http://en.beijing2008.cn/ Beijing 2008: Opening Ceremony
8 August 2008 – 9 August 2008
11:00 pm TV1
Meet the athletes and discover Beijing culminating with a spectacular Opening Ceremony LIVE at midnight from the National Stadium, Beijing. Hosted by Peter Williams, with commentators Keith Quinn, John McBeth and Sophie Zhang.
http://en.beijing2008.cn/ Pieces of Eight
9 August 2008 – 9 August 2008
10:10 pm
The story of the New Zealand rowing eights' quest for gold – the headaches and hassles behind the team that didn't win. Asia Downunder (G)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
8:30 am TV1
Quitting cigarettes can be a very stressful thing. Find out how some Asian remedies can help; and see how 'Dress for Success' helps women back into the workforce.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_minisite_index_skin/tvone_
asia_downunder_group
Attitude
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
9:30 am TV1
The team is in Holland with sprinter Kate Horan as she test drives her new running blade; and meet the fastest man on no legs, blade runner Oscar Pistorius.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_story_skin/479267%3fformat
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Lost Boys (PGR)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
2:00 pm TV3
Twelve teenage boys have been expelled from their schools, they have all been involved in crime and have anti – social and behavioural problems. Most of them front up in court and the judge gives them an ultimatum... Either
they participate and complete a 15 week course called 'Youth to Men' or they must go to Juvenile Detention to serve their sentence. The Lost Boys goes inside 'Youth to Men' giving viewers an insight into a youth culture of
alcohol, drugs, anti – social behaviour and crime but it also gives hope thatchange is possible. Part One. A Girlfriend in 5 Weeks (G)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
3:30 pm TV3
28 – year – old Aaron Beard's friends are all getting girlfriends and settling down and he wants to do the same, but he's not finding it that easy. He goes
out with girls but has trouble getting past the first date – he's got a first date curse. Aaron's heard relationship experts say that getting a girlfriend is about setting yourself a goal and going for it – and that's just what he decides to do. His goal? Five dates in five weeks and a
girlfriend at the end of it. He's going to break his first date curse and find a girlfriend. He's heard about the man drought and he knows the odds are stacked in his favour. ExperiMental (G)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
4:30 pm TV3
Irreverant, amusing, and always entertaining, ExperiMental travels the world in search of the craziest experiments ever performed and challenges the scientists responsible to repeat their bizarre experiments in front of the camera. Although the experiments may seem silly, many of them have played an important role in genuine scientific research and some of them have ultimately led to surprising scientific breakthroughs or real world applications. Today: Are you indulging in a little midnight snacking? We'll
show you why when you eat is as important as what you eat. Does catching a cold have anything to do with being cold? Turns out, mum may have been right. We'll also introduce you to a scientist who has developed a new way
to dunk biscuits in tea, tune in and discover the perfect plunging technique. http://www.tv3.co.nz/Programmes/Reality/ExperiMental/tabid/531/Default.aspx?showid=3D15315 In beTWEEN
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
5:30 pm
Today's topic is Body. There's top tips for surviving puberty with your dignity intact; one brave tween gets pierced for your viewing pleasure and Rachel Henderson joins Julia and Jeremy on the couch.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1737783 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 Impact (PGR)
10 August 2008 – 10 August 2008
9:35 pm Prime
A speedboat flips at over 200 mph, breaking pilot Kyle Walker's back and shattering his leg. Olympic luge racer Anne Abernathy slams her head into an icy wall – and suffers a severe blow to her brain. Scalded by a blast of
boiling water, doctors must now rebuild 80% of Todd Robinsons skin. An out – of – control stock car slams track medic Mike Staley, shattering his forearm in six places. An instant of trauma can lead to the battle of a
lifetime. Survival depends on the miracle of modern medicine and the power of the human spirit. These are the stories of lives changed forever in a moment of impact. What's Really In Our Food? (PGR)
12 August 2008 – 12 August 2008
8:00 pm TV3
New to 3, Petra Bagust hosts What's Really In Our Food? The show investigates the food we eat, exploring the benefits and risks and debunking some of the popular myths or misunderstandings surrounding so many food products. http://www.tv3.co.nz/TVShows/Reality/InsideNZ/tabid/86/articleID/33600/cat/1
04/Default.aspx NZ Doco of the Week: Load of Rubbish
12 August 2008 – 12 August 2008
9:10 pm
Shows the unpleasant reality of consumer society in NZ which challenges our clean, green image. Discover why recycling is not really what it's cracked up to be. Tough Choices (PGR)
12 August 2008 – 12 August 2008
10:10 pm
Looks at the ethical and social issues raised by genetic testing and pre – natal diagnosis. We follow a number of families who have faced some difficult situations. School Ball (PGR)
13 August 2008 – 13 August 2008
10:10 pm
This documentary follows a group of high school students as they prepare for their school ball. We share the hopes, dreams and insecurities of these teenagers. What's Good For You (G)
14 August 2008 – 14 August 2008
7:00 pm
Are old folk beliefs accurate? Are cellphones dangerous? Does knuckle – cracking cause arthritis? And will eating fish help you live a longer, healthier life?
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1581110 The Private Life of a Masterpiece (G)
15 August 2008 – 15 August 2008
8:30 pm
God's Child by Gauguin presents an unusual depiction of Mary. At that time it was extremely daring to show her partially naked in a Nativity scene.
What is the story behind this masterpiece?
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1420940 Private Lives of Giants (G)
16 August 2008 – 16 August 2008
10:10 pm
Takes us into the world of extraordinarily tall New Zealanders, and the lives they live because of their height. Attitude
17 August 2008 – 17 August 2008
9:30 am TV1
Meet a Manawatu mum competing in her first Paralympics; a gold medallist shooter that aims to be best in Beijing; find out how yoga is used as a therapy for a young boy; and meet ACC's poster boy.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_story_skin/479267%3fformat
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Lost Boys (PGR)
17 August 2008 – 17 August 2008
2:00 pm TV3
Twelve teenage boys have been expelled from their schools, have all been involved in crime and have anti – social and behavioural problems. Most of them front up in court and the judge gives them an ultimatum... Either they
participate and complete a 15 week course called 'Youth to Men' or they must go to Juvenile Detention to serve their sentence. The Lost Boys goes inside 'Youth to Men' giving viewers an insight into a youth culture of alcohol,
drugs, anti – social behaviour and crime but it also gives hope that change is possible. Part Two. Impact (PGR)
17 August 2008 – 17 August 2008
9:35 pm Prime
Reality series examining real – life cases where a victim goes through a sudden moment of impact and uses re – enactments, computer animation and interviews to show how the human body reacts and victims can fight against
the odds to survive and recover. Big Ideas For A Small Planet (G)
18 August 2008 – 18 August 2008
7:30 pm
A closer look at the age – old adage 'you are what you eat'.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1546507 What's Really In Our Food? (PGR)
19 August 2008 – 19 August 2008
8:00 pm TV3
New to 3, Petra Bagust hosts What's Really In Our Food? The show investigates the food we eat, exploring the benefits and risks and debunking some of the popular myths or misunderstandings surrounding so many food products. We look at where our food comes from and how it is made, and along the way we demystify the science, test the ingredients and translate the labels. Tonight: 'Coffee'. Coffee – is it a hot drink or drug? We drink it
to get us up and going, it stimulates us, raises blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. But can coffee really improve mental performance? We put coffee to the test with a group of financial traders? http://www.tv3.co.nz/TVShows/Reality/InsideNZ/tabid/86/articleID/33600/cat/1
04/Default.aspx NZ Doco of the Week: The Fighting Spirit
19 August 2008 – 19 August 2008
9:10 pm
The story of two New Zealanders with incurable cancers who are determined to beat the odds. Teacher Scholarships to International Outdoor Recreation & Education Conference
20 August 2008 – 24 August 2008
Lincoln University
Applications are currently being recieved for teacher scholarships to IOREC 2008. This conference is first of it's kind for New Zealand. The Teaching and Learning strand, along with 5 other interdependence strands, offers key professional development to outdoor educators developing outdoor education in their schools.
Closing date for applications is 12 October 2007.
Catherine Kappelle
gileskap@ihug.co.nz
http://www.eonz.org.nz/events World Doco of the Week: A Walk to Beautiful
20 August 2008 – 20 August 2008
7:10 pm
A small hospital in Ethiopia gives hope to women who are victims of obstetric fistula; helping to repair both their bodies and their lives. In A Class of Their Own (G)
20 August 2008 – 20 August 2008
10:10 pm
A warm and poignant look at how children cope on their first day of independence. English Language Learning Progressions
21 August 2008
Rotorua School Support Services
This series of 2 workshops will focus on MOE resource English Language Learners (ELLs) at various stages. Facilitated by Lyn Pascoe and Julie Luxton. Target group: Mainstream subject and ESOL specialist teachers. Dates: 21 August and 23 October. (Participants will be expected to attend both sessions). Time: 9am – 3pm. Cost: Day 1 $80+GST, Day 2 free.
karinac@clear.net.nz
07 349 2214 (fax) What's Good For You (G)
21 August 2008 – 21 August 2008
7:00 pm
Join Sigrid Thornton and her team to debunk the myths about what really is good for you.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1581110 Attitude
31 August 2008 – 31 August 2008
9:30 am TV1
How well do you know NZ's Paralympians? Attitude takes you through four years of determination, growth, and remarkable journeys towards their goal of a podium finish in Beijing.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_story_skin/479267%3fformat
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Parkinson's: The Great Drug Experiment (G)
31 August 2008 – 31 August 2008
2:00 pm TV3
Five volunteers are followed over a year as they take part in a drug trial that could turn their lives around from the pain and suffering of Parkinson's disease if it proves successful.
=20 In beTWEEN
31 August 2008 – 31 August 2008
5:30 pm
Parties: Follow one of our tweens as she plans the party of a lifetime; and two celebrity party goers – Carena West and Junior from Nesian Mystic – share their good, and not so good, party experiences.
TVNZ Online: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1737783 The Power of Attitude: Meet the Paralympians
31 August 2008 – 1 September 2008
11:30 pm TV1
A documentary special that profiles the athletes selected to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics in Beijing this year. Hosted by presenter and Paralympic Gold Medallist, Curtis Palmer. | 
