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SEMESTER 2/2011 NUMBER 2

Morning Tea with Ted Iconic Images winners

Tasty kai to share

24 Hours in Arthurs Pass

Kiwi Film, Music & Mag reviews

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From the Editor

ia ora! It may be hard to believe, but youre well over halfway through your stay in New Zealand. By this time in the semester you should be starting to decipher the Kiwi accent, and understand us when we say things like: Howsitgoingsweetasmate! Hopefully you will also have had time to reflect on the less superficial differences between New Zealand the US, as well. What are some of the things you think Kiwis could learn from Americans and vice versa? n this newsletter well find out how some of you have been spending your semester so far, with Ted Zellers sitting down with Guy for Morning Tea (page 3), and have a look at the winning photos in the Iconic Images Challenge on page 5. You all did a fantastic job and

picking the winners was hard. Sarah Ring tells us about her cool 24 hours in Arthurs Pass, on page 4, and the spotlight is on Chloe Sershon on page 6 when she Fills in the ____. Dont forget the tasty treats supplied by Madison Pathe and SSC Emily, on page 7. ood luck for your final assignments everybody, and Ill see you at the farewell dinners soon! Oh, and have you liked our Facebook page? www.facebook. com/IFSAButlerNZ Are you following our blog? www. newzealand.ifsa-butler.org/blog

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Strange but true: NZ Facts

A hill in Hawkes Bay boasts the second longest place-name in the world. It is called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu meaning The summit of the hill, where Tamatea, who is known as the land eater, slid down, climbed up and swallowed mountains, played on his nose flute to his loved one. Auckland is home to the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. Less than five per cent of New Zealands population is human - the rest are animals. This is one of the highest ratios of animals to humans in the world. Auckland (the City of Sails) has more yachts per capita than any other city in the world.

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Morning Tea
IFSAs Guy Ferguson recently kicked back with Wellington student Ted Zellers, whos disappointed with NZ milkshakes...

GF: Ted, where are you from,

where and what do you study?

area and Im finishing up degrees in Music and Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh. you travelled, and whats your favourite place?

T Z: I grew up in the Washington, DC

Ted on the worlds steepest street: Dunedins Baldwin St.

GF: Where else in the world have

T Z: Ive been to Italy three times as
Glaciers, and enjoyed some classic Kea antics.
have you found in Welly and how do you spend your free time? club most weeks, and I like taking long bike rides around the Wellington area. The coastline is absolutely beautiful, though Moa point and Island Bay are two of my favorite spots. Ive also just started a weekly radio show that broadcasts on The VBC 88.3 every Wednesday from 4-5:30.

well as Croatia, China, the UK, and Canada. My favorite place Ive visited is probably Lama island in Hong Kong. Its a car-free island traversable only by bicycle and ATV, filled with laid back locals, empty beaches, and amazing fresh seafood.

before I settle down for good Id like to travel some more.

GF: What new social activities

GF: So if I go to America, which

three places should I definitely go?

T Z: Ive been going to board game

GF: What motivated you to come

to New Zealand over other study abroad options?

T Z: It was really about WellingtonI wanted to study in an English speaking city that was relatively compact, walkable, bikeable, and had good public transportation. Wellington is all of these as well as being large enough to always offer something new to do, but not too large.

GF: Most missed food? And what

is your favourite NZ food? milkshakes (they just dont make them thick enough here) and pupusas, delicious deep fried Salvadoran quesadilla-like pouches filled with beans, cheese, steak, or pork. But then again, pupusas are really only available in the DC area, so Im used to missing them a bit already from going to school in Pittsburgh. Id have to say my favorite food here is chocolate fish.

T Z: Its a tossup between

T Z: Try to make it to the Grand Canyonits truly a location that has to be experienced in person. DC is a great destination because of the plethora of free museums, not to mention the numerous concerts and fantastic Asian and Hispanic food. New York City also deserves its reputation for a reasonthe amount of brilliant theatre and art in the city is truly staggering, and combined with great food and the experience of the city itself, NYC is a spot not to miss.

GF: What are some establishments

in Wellington youd recommend checking out?

GF: What has been your favourite

experience so far in NZ?

T Z: Id have to say my trip to the South Island over mid-semester break. For the first half I traveled by myself, and I especially enjoyed biking the Otago Peninsula outside of Dunedin to visit the only mainland accessible albatross colony in the world. During the second leg of the trip I shared a 2-person camper van with three other guys, and we skied at club fields, visited the jade beach at Hokitika, tramped wherever we could, saw Franz Josef and Fox

GF: When I grow up...........?

T Z: Id like to be a computer programmer designing web software. Ive already had a couple internships to this effect, so I know I like doing this type of work a lot, but

T Z: The David White Gallery on Abel Smith is filled with massive piles of old books, bizarre CDs and varied paintings. Tiny narrow paths lead between racks of used overcoats, ancient candelabras, and oddities that defy telegraphic description. A must see. If youre into biking, you should also make it to the Mechanical Tempest, a progressive, community run bicycle repair shop that shares a house with an anarchist group, also on Abel Smith. Its open in the mid-afternoon on most days.

24 Hours: Arthurs Pass

Dunedin student Sarah Ring headed off the beaten track to alpine Arthurs Pass, and discovered its well worth a visit.
Arthurs Passa small, quaint town in the middle of the Southern Alps that if you werent looking for you would probably drive through without even realizing it. But this place should definitely be on the list of destinations to visit while in New Zealand. Nestled in the middle of the Alps with mountains on all sides, it is a very scenic location with multitudes of creeks, waterfalls, and tracks leading up into the mountains to explore. While on mid-semester break, Arthurs Pass appeared as a desirable location to take some time to adventure and stay at a local bach for the night. We pulled in on a Tuesday afternoon, in a light rain, which is pretty typical weather for the area being close to the West Coast and up in the mountains. The town itself consisted of one store, one hotel, one hostel, and one caf named the Wobbly Kea. Given such, Arthurs Pass is no party destination or place you go to experience the New Zealand nightlife. Rather, it is a place you go to tramp, relax, stargaze on a clear night, and enjoy some peace and quiet in the mountains. We successfully checked all these things off the list while we stayed at a quintessential Kiwi bach. In particular, we did three different tramps; two to waterfalls, Bridal Veil Falls and

The cheeky native Kea.

The Devils Punchbowl, and one part way up a mountain peak, Avalanche Peak, which also had some waterfalls along the way. Each were worthwhile tramps that got you on the trail, in the bush, and of course to some stunning scenery. There are thousands more tracks, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, creeks, and glaciers to explore in the area as well. We also got a peek at the infamous Kea, which tends to hang around the Arthurs Pass area and cause mischief. So if you are looking for serenity amongst the mountains and creeks of the South Island, make sure you make it to Arthurs Pass for some lovely tramping, relaxation, and beautiful sights. SR

Grassroots Experience:
The Iconic Images Challenge
We asked you to pick up your cameras and capture some great Kiwi images. It was a closely fought battle with an excellent crop of photographs arriving in the Dropbox. But we can now announce our winners...

Above: Off The Beaten Track Winner Fox Glacier by Ted Zellers (Victoria). Right: Highly Commended Doubtful by Lydia Ball (Otago) City & Campus Winner St Clair by Sarah Ring (Otago) Left: City & Campus Highly Commended Wellington City by Brandi Seaman (Victoria)

Above: Overall Winner Queenstown Road Trip by Madison Pathe (Otago). Below: Highly Commended Abel Tasman Footsteps by Ada Maxwell (Otago)

Far right: NZ Is The Winner, Really Award Fiordlands by Lauren Kaina (Otago). Right: NZ Natural History Award NZ Fern by Lillian Sawyer (Victoria)

Fill in the____
With Chloe Sershon, from Auckland.
New Zealand boys say Cheers. New Zealand girls always laugh loudly My favourite Kiwi word is Cheers. Aucklanders should always bring a raincoat, always! Never forget to drink beer on Wednesdays. In NZ you should explore! CS.

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Betty Sat, Auckland

Kiwi Entertainment

In Review

Topp Twins Untouchable Girls

When I first put this film on, I was very excited about what I was going to watch. It had won many different awards, and five stars and ten out of ten from different reviewers. I was expecting to be very entertained for the next hour and a half. However, when it began, I was immediately very confused by the format. I was expecting them to do some sort of stand-up comedy show but instead they were just singing/ yodeling and I did not find it entertaining at all. I could not really understand what they were singing about which turned me off to the movie immediately. I am sure they have a fascinating story to tell but I was just not entertained by this. Many people have seen and loved this movie but I guess I am the exception because I did not enjoy it one bit. Perhaps others will, since it got such raving reviews everywhere else.

a devoted fan base has been built through live performances. Appreciated among the music community for their ability to draw together a crowd resonating in absolute harmony, TrinityRoots finds equilibrium among the chaos. They achieved platinum status in New Zealand in 2004a notable accomplishment for a band proud of their lack of commercial advertising. Home, Land, and Sea is one of their most recognized songs as it dances with metaphors while drawing attention to the disruption of our planet earth. While bringing to light the unsustainable behavior of the human species they embed a philosophical, philanthropic, and humanistic thread into the framework of their mission. Though TrinityRoots played a tour in 2005, assumed to be their last, to the surprise of devoted fans they resumed touring in 2010. Though they have no scheduled events at the moment, in appreciation for their ability to transcend such beauty while delivering philosophical and spiritual messages I will be keeping track of their whereabouts and keep you all posted!

Trinity Roots - Music is Choice

Isabel Barros-Herrmann, Victoria The all-encompassing beauty of the tribal beats of TrinityRoots is profound. The melodic symphony orchestrated around the grounding tone of the lead singer truly integrates the New Zealand roots of these reggae artists. Shackling TrinityRoots to simply one genre doesnt do the eclectic soundboard justice, as a variety of medians are taken to deliver a unique and impressive sound. Blending reggae with jazz and soul influences, their spiritual edge has pushed the limits, while

Crowded House The Very Very Best of Crowded House

Luke Vance, Victoria I was previously completely unaware of Crowded House, but after listening to this album I am a new fan! I was pleased to find a collection of easy listening tracks that I would generally place in the pop category but might have some grey area between soft rock and folk as well. Upbeat songs like Weather With You and World Where You Live keep the album alive while bringing back memories of U2s early releases. However, their true colors come through with more melancholy tracks such as Four Seasons In One Day and Better Be Home Soon. Overall there is something for everyone in this collection of greatest hits. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone with any music taste!

Haere mai ki te kai!

Student Madison Pathe & SSC Emily bring us their taste sensations....

Madisons Chicken Crepes (makes 12)

* 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, cup milk * cup water, t salt * 2 T butter, melted Whisk together flour & eggs. Slowly mix in milk and water. Add salt & butter and beat until smooth. Scoop batter into a lightly oiled hot frying pan. Cook 2 minutes, flip & cook other side. Filling: * * * * * * 4 T butter, 4 T flour 2 T finely chopped onion 1 cup milk, cup chicken broth cup dry white wine, 2 egg yolks 2 cups diced cooked chicken salt to taste, cup milk

Emilys Dutch Apple Cake

* 1 cup flour, 2 t baking powder, pinch salt * 3 T butter, 3 T sugar, 1/3 cup milk, 1 egg Topping: * 1 cooking apple, 1 T sugar * t nutmeg, t cinnamon Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. Sift flour, baking powder & salt into a large bowl. Rub butter into dry ingredients until yellow & crumbly. Add sugar. Beat milk and eggs together then mix into dry ingredients. Do not over mix. Spread cake mixture in a greased round sponge tin or ring tin. Peel, core and slice apple lengthwise into even pieces. Use to decorate top of cake. Mix sugar and spices together and sprinkle on top of cake. Bake for 2530 minutes until firm.

Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in onion and cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth. Mix in broth and wine. Stir over medium-low heat until thickened. In a small bowl, carefully stir 3 tablespoons of the sauce in with the egg yolks, then pour egg mixture into the rest of the sauce, whisking briskly. Cook 1 minute and remove from heat. Mix half the sauce with the chicken, season with salt to taste. Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll. Place crepes seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Thin remaining sauce with 1/4 cup milk and pour over crepes.Bake 20 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.

Wilderness magazine
Curtis Berklund, Victoria The June issue of New Zealands magazine of the outdoors, was very intriguing and included extremely interesting articles for outdoorsmen and women of all skill levels. The magazine covered some essential gear for alpine climbing but mostly focused on many of the amazing adventures New Zealand has to offer. My favorite article was one that covered five alpine hikes that anyone can do. These were awe inspiring and their descriptions made them seem impossible to pass up. Other highlights of this issue included a mountain biking section; info about tramping clubs in NZ and some must-see outdoor films for 2011. This magazine is packed full of beautiful pictures and is easily assessable for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. It encouraged me to get

outside and do some wonderful tramps and skiing trips of my own and helped me fall in love with New Zealands DOC. The outdoor scene in this country is simply amazing and there is no better magazine to cover it than Wilderness.

Fishhead magazine
Anthony Sgro, Auckland Despite its slightly off-putting name, this is a quality publication worth the time of someone who lives in or plans to visit Wellington. The cover, glossy and official looking, was appealing, and smelled nice too. The choice of font and graphic design style was crisp and modern enough to look legitimate and professional, but not so much as to be pretentious and inaccessible. The articles covered a wide range of topics that were both interesting and informative. If the magazine were more relevant to me, I would have a serious interest in reading it.

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