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Otago Daily Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Community spirit shines
For the 16th year in a row, Kahu Youth will be igniting the community spirit on Matariki day with performances, traditional food and storytelling. The appearance of the Matariki cluster of stars is a significant event in the Maramataka, marking the Māori New Year. These stars, also called Pleiades, become visible in June. The Maramataka is deeply connected to the environment, particularly the ocean and its tides, as the moon influences them. In 2022 Matariki became an official public holiday in Aotearoa, but Kahu Youth had already taken the lead on the celebration with an event that began in 2010. The Wānaka Matariki celebration had humble beginnings with just a potluck meal and some storytelling. It has since flourished into a local highlight, complete with local kapa haka, Māori storytelling about Matariki from local kaumātua Darren Rewi and a traditional hangi feeding over 600 people. Kahu Youth operations director Anna Sutherland said despite the event growing over time, some things had not changed. "The thing that has stayed the same is that this event has been run by community spirit," she said. For her, the value of the celebration was its ability to bring the Upper Clutha community together and teach local rangatahi about Māori heritage. Ms Sutherland said around 30 young volunteers were involved this year in the making of the event, giving them the opportunity to learn more about Māori history. "It's really inclusive, and it allows everybody to be involved and learn. So, through that it brings diversity and respect for other cultures," Ms Sutherland said. Leading up to the big day, the event has strung together a network of groups eager to contribute such as the local primary and secondary schools, Te Kakano Trust and the Mana Tahuna Trust which provides support for migrant communities in the lakes district. The seven kapa haka groups performing are from across the region, including groups from Wānaka Primary School, Hāwea Kindergarten and Matariki Tupu Hou, an inclusive group of young and adult performers. Chairman of the Mana Tahuna Charitable Trust Darren Rewi will be doing Māori storytelling relevant to the Lakes region. "Because we're surrounded by the mountains, the arrival of Puanga, which is another star, is what the local tribe used to focus on rather than the Matariki constellation because it sits so low," Mr Rewi said. He highlighted the importance this knowledge has for all attendees, especially young people and the immigrant community. The Matariki or Pleiades constellation holds a special place in many indigenous cultures and Mr Rewi believed this presented a unique opportunity to bring together different ethnic groups across the whole region. "What we find is that a fair amount of people that listen to those stories are overseas visitors," he said. "It gives them an understanding of why New Zealand is celebrating Mātariki and why it's worthy of a holiday." As well as enjoying the new year, the event also aims to represent the values of this holiday, which includes honouring the past, celebrating the present and having hope for the future. Despite the growth of this celebration over the years, the event has managed to maintain respect for the environment and uphold the principles of Matariki. "We don't want this event to be commercialised or about stuff," Ms Sutherland said. "It's about people and place." Set to take place at the Dinosaur Park from 2pm, the celebration will also include a weaving workshop, a lakefront bonfire and a community waiata from 5:30pm.
News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ralph Fiennes Is ‘Excited' To Play Donald Sutherland's Iconic Hunger Games Role
Last Updated: Ralph Fiennes and Sutherland have worked together in the 2006 political satire Land of the Blind, directed by Robert Edwards. Ralph Fiennes, best known for playing Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series, is all set to step into the shoes of another iconic character. He has been roped in to play President Coriolanus Snow, a character made famous by the late Donald Sutherland in the original Hunger Games films, in the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. As expected, the 62-year-old actor is really excited to play the character, once essayed by Sutherland, who passed away in June 2024 at the age of 88. 'Obviously big shoes to sort of stand alongside of, but he brought wonderful complexity to that part, and I'm playing a slightly younger version of him," he told Entertainment Tonight, adding, 'I am challenged but excited. I'm looking forward to it." Fiennes also talked about working with the late actor, saying, 'I worked with Donald Sutherland once. I thought he was fantastic." The two stars worked in the 2006 film Land of the Blind. Directed by Robert Edwards, it was a political satire in which the duo hatch a plan to assassinate their country's leader. While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at the London premiere of his film 28 Years Later on June 18, the Harry Potter actor said that he was really 'thrilled" to join the world of Hunger Games. Sharing his thoughts on portraying a younger version of Sutherland's character, Fiennes revealed, 'Look, I'm a Donald Sutherland fan," and added, 'I'm not going to try and be Donald Sutherland, because no one can be him. But I think the character he created is very complex… The complexity of that psychology, I hope I can echo in some way." Lionsgate's upcoming film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, is based on a new book by Suzanne Collins and is set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's time in the arena. The story will revolve around the Hunger Games of that time and will show the rise of a younger Snow to power. Fiennes will star alongside Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Joseph Zada, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, Lili Taylor, Molly McCann, Iona Bell, and Ben Wang. Directed by Francis Lawrence, Sunrise on the Reaping is set to hit theatres on November 20, 2026. First Published:
Global News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Saskatchewan track star reflects on breaking Canadian, NCAA hurdles records
In her already illustrious track and field career, Savannah Sutherland hasn't been left speechless too many times before. On Saturday in Eugene, Ore., however, she found herself trying to find the right words after making NCAA history and throwing down one of the fastest times in women's 400 metre hurdles history. 'Even after a couple of days to reflect I think it still feels pretty surreal,' said Sutherland from the University of Michigan campus on Wednesday. 'It's definitely going to take a while to settle in.' Sutherland's trophy case continues to grow, as the Borden, Sask., product returned to the top of the podium at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with the Michigan Wolverines. Stepping out onto the track for the final race of her collegiate career, Sutherland blew away the competition and captured her second NCAA title in three years. Story continues below advertisement 'Coming down the home stretch I heard so much cheering,' said Sutherland. 'I didn't know if that meant that I was running fast, or if someone was coming up behind, or if I was in the lead. I don't know, I had no idea what it meant.' 'I just knew that I let it carry me through the finish as much as I could.' Crossing the finish line in 52.46 seconds, it was the best time of Sutherland's NCAA career and set numerous records as just the second collegiate runner to ever eclipse the 53-second mark in the event. The 21-year-old was able to best her previous Canadian record of 53.26 seconds which was set at last year's NCAA Outdoor Championships, crossing the line eight-tenths of a second faster. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy That wasn't the only history Sutherland was able to achieve, as she set the new NCAA standard by breaking the 2018 record time of 52.75 seconds set by then-University of Kentucky star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. 'That feels really, really special,' said Sutherland. 'It's hard to put into words and I don't think it's fully even sunk in yet. Of course, Sydney is the best to have ever done it.' Since setting the NCAA's record in 400 metre hurdles seven years ago, McLaughlin-Levrone has become one of the sport's greatest competitors winning gold medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics and recording a new world record time of 50.37 seconds in Paris last summer. Story continues below advertisement 2:03 First-time Olympian Savannah Sutherland leaning on support from hometown of Borden Eclipsing a record previously held by one of her idols, Sutherland said it's one of the most surreal achievements of her young career. 'So many people look up to her,' said Sutherland. 'The fact that my name is even in the same conversations as hers is very humbling and something that I never would have predicted would have happened.' Sutherland's victory in Oregon also serves as a bit of redemption after settling for a silver medal at the 2024 NCAA Championships, despite setting a new personal best time. The gold medal also comes on the heels of a breakout showing last summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Sutherland would come home with a seventh-place finish in her Olympic debut. Not only was Sutherland able to gain confidence in racing against the best hurdlers on the planet, she also became the first Canadian since Rosey Edeh in 1996 to reach the event's final heat — a result that allowed the Saskatchewan track star to believe she can compete with anyone in any race. Story continues below advertisement 'The fact that I earned my spot there kind of solidified in my mind that no matter who is on this track, no mater what lane I'm in, no matter who else is out here… I deserve my spot and I've earned it,' said Sutherland. 'I belong here just as much as everybody else.' Sutherland's mark of 52.46 over the weekend has also become one of the fastest times in the sport's history, ranking ninth all-time in 400 metre hurdles competition. Meanwhile, her name continues to extend outwards from her small town community in Borden to the rest of Canada and beyond. 'Honestly that support is what carries you through the days that maybe you're tired and you don't want to show up to the track,' said Sutherland. 'You do it anyways because you're representing these people and you're running for something bigger than yourself at the end of the day.' Named Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Women's Athlete of the Year for her showing at NCAA Championships, Sutherland now will begin her professional racing career with her sights set on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Btolat
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Btolat
سيميوني عن هزيمة أتلتيكو مدريد الثقيلة أمام باريس سان جيرمان: اتخذت قرارًا هامًا بعد 14 عامًا
Keira Knightley remembers Donald Sutherland on 20 years of 'Pride and Prejudice' Kiera Knightley and co-star Rosamund Pike looked back on some iconic moments from 2005 adaptation of Jane Austin's novel, Pride and Prejudice , including their time spent with late Donald Sutherland. Knightley and Pike starred as Elizabeth and Jane Bennet respectively, meanwhile, Sutherland played the role of their loving father Mr Bennet. To mark the 20th anniversary of the Oscar nominated adaptation, Pike and Knightly sat down with the Vanity Fair to talk about their beloved film. While honouring the memory of Sutherland, Knightley said, "I have to say, most actors have been a disappointment since then." "Donald was pretty legendary," Pike added. "We did have dinners with him sometimes, and he told us some pretty wild stories which cannot be shared." The Black Doves star then shared that Sutherland was strictly anti-smoker, a quality his castmates did not share. Sharing a memory relating to smoking, the 40-year-old star recalled, "There was the party that Donald Sutherland came to. You weren't allowed to smoke. He had it in his contract that nobody on the set was allowed to smoke anywhere near, and you couldn't smell of smoke." Knightly added, "But of course everyone smoked back then. And everybody would be smoking, and then you'd be sort of spraying yourself." The Pirates of the Caribbean star further shared that Sutherland eventually came to party with a gas mask, remembering his words, she said, "he was like, 'I want you to all be able to smoke. And I wanted to come to the party.'" Sutherland died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on June 10, 2024, at the age of 88.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Savannah Sutherland lowers NCAA and Canadian women's 400m hurdles marks in 4-record effort
Savannah Sutherland's performance Saturday for the University of Michigan was nearly 3-10ths of a second faster than U.S. Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's collegiate record of 52.75. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images via Reuters - image credit) University of Michigan hurdler Savannah Sutherland of Borden, Sask., set four records Saturday on the final day of competition at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Ore. The 21-year-old achieved marks for her school, NCAA, NCAA Championship meet and Canada, crossing the finish line in 52.46 seconds to beat Akala Garrett (54.66) of Texas in the 400-metre event. Sutherland's previous national record time of 53.26 stood since last June 8. Advertisement Saturday's performance was nearly 3-10ths of a second faster than U.S. Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's collegiate record of 52.75. Sutherland and McLaughlin-Levrone are the only women's runners in NCAA history to break 53 seconds. Sutherland, who placed seventh in the Paris Olympic final last Aug. 8, also tied world champion Femke Bol for the world lead this season, behind only McLaughlin-Levrone (52.07). On Friday, Sutherland started strong and maintained her lead throughout the race, extending her advantage in the one-lap race with each clearing of the 10 hurdles, for her third consecutive top-two finish in the event at NCAA Championships. She finished fourth in her 2022 freshman year. Advertisement On May 18, Sutherland won her third straight title at the Big Ten Championships in Eugene, taking each round by over two seconds. The top-ranked NCAA athlete in women's 400m hurdles made history last summer in Paris. At 21, Sutherland was the youngest member of the Canadian track and field team to reach an individual Olympic final and Canada's first woman to reach a 400m hurdles final since the 1996 Atlanta Games.
