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The Auckland City Diwali fair was on the 30th and the 31st of October 2010 which was Saturday and Sunday. There was about 15000 people standing to watch the shows on the stage or walking around having fun eating and drinking. There were really good performances going on and the fair was going wonderful on Queen street as the Queen street was closed on those days. The diwali fair inside a building was really awesome and it was decorated beautifully inside as the clothes, bed sheets and more other things were on sale inside. There was the Radio Tarana stall as well and they were giving out a promotion to meet Akshay Kumar, trip to India and $5000 cash. It was a massive place to have the fair and it was going really good. On saturday it was only the normal fair stuff like eating, buying and watching the performances, but on sunday there was fireworks at the end and it was looking terrific and marvelous, really big fireworks but there wasn’t much of those fireworks because of the buildings nearby. On saturday if there was about 15000 people on sunday it would have been about 23000 people easily. If you went there good on you but if you didn’t you missed out on heaps of fun and really good big fireworks on Sunday. This fair was the best Diwali fair in the last 5 years. This time there were heaps of people having fun and enjoying the best Diwali fair.

BY: KUNAL BHATIA RM:18 (Sorry I could not get the photo uploaded. It is In the student disk/rm18/kunal/bbinews folder. Thank you)

Pakuranga Festival 2010 On Thursday 11th November approximately 70 students will be taking the bus to Westfield Shopping centre to participate in the Pakuranga Summer festival. They will be performing from one thirty to about two on Thursday afternoon and many of their parents will be coming to watch. The groups taking part are the Korean fan dance group, the hip-hop group, a few singing groups and the contemporary dance group. Last year we successfully participated, Zara claims we did well and we are well known for our talent. This year lets hope we do just as well again! By Zara Nagle 

__Auckland - The Super City__  Auckland has become more and more popular these coming years and as a result it has adapted to become a Super City.

 Due to the change of becoming a super city Auckland now has 1 mayor while it used to have 7. This however, probably doesn’t mean too much to you. What does though is the how if you need something from somewhere else in Auckland it is now easier to get.

 As in change there have been some people who support the decision and some people who are against the decision. Some pros are the fact that if you want something somewhere else in Auckland it is now easier to access it from where you are. However a con is the fact that if you want something from somewhere you will now have to sometimes wait longer as more people have access to it.

 I asked a few people what they thought of Auckland becoming a super city. Here is a collection of their thoughts. Len Brown, the new mayor of super city Auckland, states ‘This is our opportunity to unite, to summon the energy to deliver on our aspirations.’

 Q: What changes have you noticed since Auckland has become a super city?  A: I have not noticed much of a difference though I think there shall be more difference than actually happens. (Didn’t know Auckland had become a super city yet)

 Q: What are some pros and cons of the change?  A: Pros - that we shall be able to be part of all of the opportunities that present itself.  Cons - there shall be more people and therefore more things will be sold and due to the world’s falling economic standards it will take a lot of time for the things to be revived once again.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: Do you agree with the decision? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: Yes, because of the pros mentioned above.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> By Danny Xie

__**<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Made award Supreme winner **__

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Wow, our school was absolutely fantastic in the prize giving! We almost cleaned all the first places, and we also got the supreme winner award! This means that room 3 was the best in the entire New Zealand! That’s not Auckland, or even Eastern Zone. That’s the entire New Zealand! Sadly, room 3 has to return it next year, but they won the school an iPad! That will be very useful. I interviewed room 3 to find out just what happened.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: What was the topic of your documentary? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: Our topic was Manuka Trees

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: Why did you choose this topic? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: We chose this topic because we were studying it in class and mister Chadderton thought that it was a good topic.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: What did you need to include for it to become a documentary? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: We needed to include a lot of facts, perspectives and the IB learner Profile.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: What was the hardest part and why? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: The hardest part was planting 300-500 manuka trees

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: What was the easiest part and why? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: Probably the presentation as this didn’t burn physical energy.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: How long did it take to do it? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: About a month.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: When did you start? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: We started in Term 2.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: Was it fun to do it? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: Yes, it was.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: Was you teacher helpful? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: He was very helpful.

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: How did you feel when you heard that you won the Supreme award? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: I felt overwhelmed

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> Q: Would you do it again? <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> A: Yes!!!

<span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> So now you know exactly how hard it was and how long the process was. It was an amazing accomplishment to reach such a high award and they put in a big effort to win. I don’t know about you but I think they deserved it. <span style="font-family: Hiragino Maru Gothic ProN; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">By:Mieke Terblanche

Diwali

This is an Indian festival known as the festival of lights or Diwali. It is a five day festival that is celebrated in mid October and mid November. For Hindus this is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated through traditional activities together in their homes. It celebrates the return of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman and the defeat of the demon king Ravana. The first day is the Dhanteras festival. The “Dhan” part of the word stands for wealth. On this day the Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well-being. So, this day is very important for business. Houses and business buildings would be decorated and renovated (if they need to). The third day is the most important day, celebrating Lakshmi-Puja and it is based on the Goddess Lakshmi. The day starts on the dark night of Amavasya. In temples you can hear the sounds of bells and drums. It symbolizes the “rays of light” piercing through the darkness. Lakshmi Pooja – the goddess of wealth is the “base” on this day. It is a custom to keep the house extremely clean and spotless.

In the fourth day - ** Kartik Shuddh Padwa, Demon King Bali would return from his prison and rule the Earth according to the boon by Lord Vishnu. **

Also, people may make mouth-watering Indian sweets and snacks. There are a variety such as the Gulab Jamun, Besan ke Ladoo and many more which can be enjoyed. "Diwali is a brilliant festival of rich culture" - Abhishek
 * Finally, the fifth day – Bhaj Duj/ Bhaj Dooj, is the last day of the Diwali celebration. In religion Yamaraj (god of death) went to his sister’s house as they have been separated for a long period of time. The sister, Yami welcomed him by placing a mark on his forehead. They shared a meal together and Yamaraj was so happy that he claimed if a sister puts a tilak on her brother’s forehead, no one can harm him. So that tradition is followed – sisters perform Puja for their brother’s safety and the brothers give gifts in return to show their love. **



By Bowyn