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‘Destined for Greatness’ By Shirl’e Fruean This month I want to introduce you to a humble, yet incredibly gifted young singer from Favona. I think he’s a star destined for greatness, so it‘s only right that we shed some light on Tyrone, from local band Souljah Soulz. Tyrone, tell us about your musical journey, how did it all start? I began singing in church. As I grew up, I wanted to find a way to promote myself due to the amount of feedback I was receiving from friends and family, and the support from my mother. Where did you start learning guitar? At Manurewa Intermediate. I learned a few chords from friends, teachers at school, my little brother’s father – and I picked up a few tips from buskers on the streets, too. Who’s your favourite singer? I first started singing when I was four years old. I was a great fan of Justin Bieber. I noticed from his biography that he also used to busk just as I did when I got older. What are your goals as an artist? To work my way up to be big in New Zealand, and make a mark that will last forever. I have big dreams, and I know in good faith I will get there eventually. Where can people find you on social media? I have a band page called ‘Souljah Souls’ and a new fan page on Facebook called ‘Taii’, but the best way to get hold of me is through my mother: ‘Candyreign Souljahsoulz’ on Facebook. Tyrone’s mother, who is also his manager, says: “When I recognised my son’s talents, I wanted to help him. But to do that I had to learn the ropes in the music industry. So in 2012 I joined Queen Shirl’e’s performing arts class at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. She taught me things I needed to learn, and I passed that knowledge down to my son. Now he has a band with four members: Adonis the guitarist and singer, Afa the drummer, keyboardist and singer, and Tyrese, another singer and a featured emcee from Māngere. All of them will be performing with Tyrone live at this year’s NZ Hip Hop Summit! Catch them around midday!” www.nzhiphopsummit.com MANA MA – NGERE VOICES The Mana Māngere Writers collective celebrated the publication of their first book at the Māngere Town Centre Library last month. ‘Mana Māngere Voices’ is a collection of short stories, poems and novel extracts by writers who live, work or have studied in Māngere. Coordinated and edited by Helen Tau’au Filisi, the book features the writing of Afamasaga Togitogiuluau Agnes Rasmussen, Fred Zombos, Mahuika Anderson, Pania Newton, Penny Barhill, Saulaina Sale and To lau T.F. Filisi. Each work in the collection aims to encourage and inspire readers in local and global communities – and particularly readers from the next generation. The book was produced with the support of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Sonia Munro (manager of the Town Centre Library, where the group meets each month), and Sally Barnett, arts broker for Māngere- Ōtāhuhu, who managed the project. To find out more, or to get your own copy of Mana Māngere Voices, contact Mana Mangere Writers Group on Facebook. Above (left to right): To lau T.F. Filisi, Fred Zombos, Saulaina Sale, Afamasaga Togitogiuluau Agnes Rasmussen, Mahuika Anderson and Helen Tau’au Filisi. 6
Maramataka: Matitikura (October) Woohoo – Matitikura is here! By Ayla Hoeta In te ao Māori, Matitikura is the first phase of summer – so you can swap those woolly socks for sandals soon! Another name traditionally used for this time of year is Tumatareia, which is a warning to take extreme care and prevent bush fires. Fire was a way to describe the start of the fire season - summer. (Our tupuna liked to use metaphoric terms from their natural surroundings.) This month’s tohu are indicators of two phases of summer. Here’s what to look out for: Ngā tohu o te rangi (Signs in the sky) Every month is marked by the rising of a certain star. This month it’s Whiti Kaupeka (Spica). (We’ll talk more about Whiti Kaupeka in November.) Ngā tohu o te whenua (Signs on the land) If you are near the bush this month, you’ll see many different types of yummy berries ripening – including tōtara berries, koroi (the fruit of the kahikatea) and the red berries of the rimu and pukatea. Also by the end of this month, most of our gardens should be prepared and flourishing. The kumara, riwai and kamo kamo should all be in. Ngā tohu o te moana (Signs in the water) Whitebait comes to an end this month, but the rise of kanae (mullet) will begin. Yes! A saying used for this tohu is ‘ngā tama korowhiti o Tangaroa’. This means ‘the leaping of the mullet’, according to Matauri Bay kaumatua. At the start of October the mullet move, and by November they will be leaping. KEY DATES FOR MATITIKURA 4 Oct: Rakaunui – Highest-energy day 3 & 5 Oct: Oturu and Rakau Ma Tohi – High-energy days 6 Oct: Takirau – Plant root crops 8, 9 & 10 Oct: Korekore Te Whiawhia, Korekore Te Rawea and Korekore Piri – Reflecting and low-energy days. A good time to slow down and reflect on past days and future plans. 11, 12 & 13 Oct: Tangaroa A Mua, Tangaroa A Roto and Tangaroa kiokio – Fishing and planting days. 15, 16 & 17 Oct: Orongonui, Omauri and Mutuwhenua – Kai-planting days. If you need a maramataka dial, contact @275Times on Facebook or email me: ayla.hoeta@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Next month we’ll see more changes as we head into the second phase of summer: Matitihana. Thanks for reading; have a great month! TWR000874 Hospitality Barista Welding BUILDING & CARPENTRY Editor wanted... Forces Pre-Entry Recreation & Sport NCEA Level 2 Warehousing & Forklift Operations Automotive Don’t just dream it. BECOME IT! FREE Learners or Restricted Licence (conditions apply) ZERO FEES & TRAVEL SUBSIDY FOR 16-19YRS FREE SELECTED PROGRAMMES FOR 20+ YEAR OLDS Fitness & Exercise Foundation Skills HANDS ON TRAINING Conditions apply. 59 TIDAL RD, MANGERE (09) 257-5732 Text 021 740 807 Registered and Accredited with NZQA NZQA provider rating: Category 1, ‘Highly Confident’ in both Educational Performance and Capability in Self Assessment 7
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