Showing posts with label Taranaki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Taranaki. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 12
Young film-makers show potential
LEIGHTON KEITH leighton.keith@tnl.co.nz. - Taranaki Saturday, 12 May 2007
Budding Taranaki film-makers got their chance to walk the red carpet last night.
The New Plymouth District Council Chamber premiered 13 two-minute films, made by local schoolchildren, for 217 students, parents and teachers.
The 48 students, from 20 schools, had been learning the art of film-making at Puke Ariki and made their own films about local history.
Katelyn Roberts (10), from Central School in New Plymouth, said she had enjoyed making their movie The April Fools Joke.
"It was a good experience," she said.
Katelyn said her favourite director was Peter Jackson and she hoped to follow in his footsteps.
Mike Southall (17), of Inglewood High School, said it would be interesting to see what his mother thought of his film A Reflection Of Time.
The experience had been fun but Mike said he planned to stick with his first love, engineering. "It is more of a hobby, making movies."
Organiser Amanda Hewlett, from the council, said seeing the children produce their films had been fantastic.
"There are some budding Peter Jacksons out there.
"He had better watch out," Mrs Hewlett joked.
Two experienced film-makers, Bruce Gatward-Cook, of Adviso, and Keith Finnerty, of Cat And Mouse, were on hand to give advice.
Mr Gatward-Cook said some of the youngsters had huge potential.
The films can be viewed at www.taranakiwiki.com.
Budding Taranaki film-makers got their chance to walk the red carpet last night.
The New Plymouth District Council Chamber premiered 13 two-minute films, made by local schoolchildren, for 217 students, parents and teachers.
The 48 students, from 20 schools, had been learning the art of film-making at Puke Ariki and made their own films about local history.
Katelyn Roberts (10), from Central School in New Plymouth, said she had enjoyed making their movie The April Fools Joke.
"It was a good experience," she said.
Katelyn said her favourite director was Peter Jackson and she hoped to follow in his footsteps.
Mike Southall (17), of Inglewood High School, said it would be interesting to see what his mother thought of his film A Reflection Of Time.
The experience had been fun but Mike said he planned to stick with his first love, engineering. "It is more of a hobby, making movies."
Organiser Amanda Hewlett, from the council, said seeing the children produce their films had been fantastic.
"There are some budding Peter Jacksons out there.
"He had better watch out," Mrs Hewlett joked.
Two experienced film-makers, Bruce Gatward-Cook, of Adviso, and Keith Finnerty, of Cat And Mouse, were on hand to give advice.
Mr Gatward-Cook said some of the youngsters had huge potential.
The films can be viewed at www.taranakiwiki.com.
Wednesday, May 9
Vickery to seek South Taranaki mayoralty
Taranaki radio and television journalist Bryan Vickery is the first confirmed contender for the South Taranaki mayoral chains in October.
The 44-year-old Newstalk ZB journalist, who also hosts a current affairs show on Seven Taranaki, went public yesterday about his plan to stand for mayor of the South Taranaki District.
Mary Bourke, South Taranaki's mayor for nearly 15 years, is not seeking re-election in the October local body elections.
"When Mary decided that she wasn't going to continue, I thought it would be a real honour to continue that (work).
"I think it would be quite exciting," said Mr Vickery, who has lived in Hawera for 18 months.
"The other thing that has influenced me is that the deputy mayor Jack Rangiwahia is not standing, very experienced Ross Dunlop is not standing, Maureen Gatenby is not standing, there's gaping holes all over the place.
"I think the district desperately needs passion and someone who is energetic."
Mr Vickery is only standing for mayor - not council - although he is considering also standing for the Taranaki District Health Board.
Ensuring The Hub - South Taranaki's sports and leisure centre - is a success, building on the district's core infrastructure and addressing the district's declining youth population, are Mr Vickery's key mayoral aspirations.
But the Australian-born media man has more than the voters to contend with to make his mayoral attempt a reality. He is in the middle of an application to become a New Zealand citizen - a prerequisite for nomination. He has been assured he will have no problems becoming a New Zealand citizen.
As well as a journalist, Mr Vickery has had stints as a high school teacher, a deputy principal and has even been a church minister. "I'm a lapsed Seventh Day Adventist."
To avoid a conflict of interest, Mr Vickery will not be reporting the STDC for a spell before the election and will discontinue his radio and television work.
ROCHELLE WESTrochelle.west@tnl.co.nz - Taranaki Wednesday, 9 May 2007
The 44-year-old Newstalk ZB journalist, who also hosts a current affairs show on Seven Taranaki, went public yesterday about his plan to stand for mayor of the South Taranaki District.
Mary Bourke, South Taranaki's mayor for nearly 15 years, is not seeking re-election in the October local body elections.
"When Mary decided that she wasn't going to continue, I thought it would be a real honour to continue that (work).
"I think it would be quite exciting," said Mr Vickery, who has lived in Hawera for 18 months.
"The other thing that has influenced me is that the deputy mayor Jack Rangiwahia is not standing, very experienced Ross Dunlop is not standing, Maureen Gatenby is not standing, there's gaping holes all over the place.
"I think the district desperately needs passion and someone who is energetic."
Mr Vickery is only standing for mayor - not council - although he is considering also standing for the Taranaki District Health Board.
Ensuring The Hub - South Taranaki's sports and leisure centre - is a success, building on the district's core infrastructure and addressing the district's declining youth population, are Mr Vickery's key mayoral aspirations.
But the Australian-born media man has more than the voters to contend with to make his mayoral attempt a reality. He is in the middle of an application to become a New Zealand citizen - a prerequisite for nomination. He has been assured he will have no problems becoming a New Zealand citizen.
As well as a journalist, Mr Vickery has had stints as a high school teacher, a deputy principal and has even been a church minister. "I'm a lapsed Seventh Day Adventist."
To avoid a conflict of interest, Mr Vickery will not be reporting the STDC for a spell before the election and will discontinue his radio and television work.
ROCHELLE WESTrochelle.west@tnl.co.nz - Taranaki Wednesday, 9 May 2007
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