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SCIENTIST, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, USA
Ahh, home. I get back every so often, but never often enough, or for long
enough. There's a lot to be said for the rest of the world, and plenty of
places still to see, but I'll never get tired of that incredible New
Zealand landscape, the people, the sights and sounds of home.
JOURNALIST, LONDON,
ENGLAND
NZEDGE is a country - even if it is only virtual - for virtual kiwis. Why
haven't I discovered it before? You're marketing homesickness but in a
brilliant and practical way. It's a 12,000-mile call from the Saturday
afternoon lawnmower. I'm sure I can hear a racing commentator too…
ACTOR & EVENTS
CONTRACTOR, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA This site is a fantastic idea and
embodies a philosophy that can only come from New Zealanders! It can be
difficult making your mark on the world when you live abroad, but the
thought that we are all part of a large online community of kiwis adds
strength and solidarity to our purpose ... more please!!
RETIRED, NZ
I arrived in New Zealand in 1989 and enjoy and appreciate the diversity of
scenery, excellent climate and practical outlook of its people. I think
this country has a great potential future and applaud the outspoken press,
radio and TV coverage. Now in my late 80s I feel happy and privileged to
be resident in New Zealand.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND
I am with you on your vision. In one six month trip alone I managed to
convince ten individuals to visit New Zealand - three are there already,
four have booked and the others are I believe not just all talk. The more
I live away the more my passion for my homeland grows. Living abroad is
giving me valuable insight into why people act and think as they do. It is
not until they see us that they realise how boring they are! So many
countries at their doorstep and they don't wipe their feet ... Wishing you
all the best on your endeavor and see you in New Zealand soon!
MARKETING MANAGER,
ENGLAND
What a WOW of a site. Recommended by a friend - great call. Something very
kiwi, good to cling on to while working in the manic outside world from
Godzone. After nineteen years away I can still smell the freshly smoked
snapper and fresh Maori bread straight from the oven. And what some of us
would give for a Winfield Red in one hand and a Waikato Dark in the other.
Make the most of creating history, for in the twinkling of your eye the
moment is gone, never to be repeated. Keep up the excellent work. Cheers
Team. We2. Bruce & Caroline Le Gros, bl@europdata-connect.com.
FILM EDITOR, VENICE
BEACH, CA, USA
You guys are awesome. Thank you for a wondrous concept and execution. You
are an inspiration. I have just completed my own New Zealand creation; a
restored Venice Beach cottage reminiscent of the New Zealand Cottage,
painted weather board, flaxes, and now a corrugated iron studio in my rear
garden. As some one said, it looks like a small New Zealand country School
House. Regards, Richard Clark. http://www.kiwicafe.com
- "digital film editing and other good stuff, close to, but not quite
on, the beach in Venice California".
KELLY DUNCAN
I love the positive attitude of nzedge, but since having worked in
Australia for two weeks every month for a while now, I understand why so
many of our best and brightest move there. I think we, as a community,
should coolly and soberly find out why so many of our best go to
Australia, for only by countering the attractions of life abroad will we
retain those people so essential for our future. And we can only make New
Zealand a more attractive place for our young people if we know what is
wrong with it now and remedy these faults. So I challenge Edgers - what IS
wrong with New Zealand? Why have we still got a rather poor growth rate?
Why are so many people still leaving? And what can we do about the
situation? Ra Ra, platitudes and "feel goods" ain't enough.
Cold, hard sober analysis is what is needed. Best wishes, Kelly Duncan.
KELVIN HAYES,
ENGLAND
Gorgeous site! Keep it up.
BUSINESS ANALYST,
WELLINGTON, NZ
Wow - if only I could have found this when I was an expat Kiwi, suffering
lack of B12 from no Marmite, lack of pollution free MTBing areas and no
North & South's to read ... even talking to Australians felt almost
like home. Passing on to all my overseas friends for sure.
CULTURAL and
ECONOMIC DEVELOPER, NZ
I am passionate about ensuring New Zealand's environment will be the place
where our next generation will celebrate a strong identity, continue to be
inspired by our magical environment, and aspire and dream of how they want
to be.
WATER BROKER,
AUCKLAND, NZ
My vision is to share with the world one of our greatest natural and most
un-tapped potential resources - mineral water. If the French can send an
inferior product to New Zealand and sell it for a premium price then
surely New Zealand can send a better quality product and sell it in Europe
at a fair price? Please help us achieve this vision, http://www.cwb.co.nz.
STUDENT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
I came across your site while searching for some funding for my first
feature film which I've recently completed scripting, casting, story
boarding and all the other guff that goes with it. I'm not really sure how
this site works but I noticed some speeches by Kevin Roberts who I
remembered reading about five or six years ago in my business studies
class. Although I never had the inkling to follow a business career, Kevin
Roberts stuck in my head as an inspirational person for me, and this set
me reading many books about other inspirational people like Roberts. Come
to think of it if I had not come across Kevin's passage all those years
ago I doubt if I would have the gumption to take on the project I am about
to embark on. So I guess what I'd like to say is could you please tell Mr
Roberts 'thank you'. Oh yeah, the film I'm writing is strangely enough
based on the world of motivational books and positive visualisation, that
sort of thing. If you can think of any scholarships or funding
opportunities that might be available for someone like me could you please
email me at jbro154@ec.auckland.ac.nz. Thank you so much, James Brown.
EQUITY ANALYST, NEW
YORK, USA
There are a few kiwis that I have lost touch with over recent years. How
about setting up some sort of system to search for other members and send
them an email (without disclosing their email address). As part of the
registration process, the system could ask people if they minded being
listed as members?
ELECTORAL AGENT,
AUCKLAND, NZ
I completed a Bachelor's degree in International Communication at Unitec
in June of 2002. My final paper involved a piece of research that I did
entitled 'A picture of New Zealand community and cultural identity in
cyberspace', my principle focus being your website involving an email
questionnaire that was completed by several members of the edge community.
I continue to visit your site from time to time and consider it a vital
link to New Zealand society and culture for expats living overseas. Kind
regards, Anna Tripp. - "dance like no one is watching; sing like no
one is listening; and live today like it was the last day of your
life".
LOCATION MANAGER,
THAMES, NZ
Hi, I came across your site while searching for agencies to list my
location manager services with. It is inspirational seeing great people
wanting to help New Zealand become an even greater place to live in. Thank
you. Please pass on my appreciation to your site's creators and inspirers.
My belief is that we are created and also create love and happiness while
we are on this Earth. You guys seem to be doing this. Cool!!!
BOUNCER,
PHILADELPHIA, USA
I am of Maori descent. Mostly I am African-American. I recently found out
about this part of my heritage. I am already heavily tattooed and I am
interested in traditional Maori tattoos (Ta Moko). My problem is with the
anger over the Mike Tyson incident I do not want to offend anyone. Also I
have no knowledge of this part of my heritage except for what I read off
the internet. I am thinking that in some way I do not deserve the honor of
this marking.
IDEAS PROMOTER,
PORIRUA, WELLINGTON
Hi I'm John. I live in Porirua, a stones throw from the Capital City
Wellington. I'm an ex fire fighter of 23 years and have two passions: 1)
To establish Green Bikes, a Free Push Bike Transportation System in
Wellington, promoting recycling & recreation fitness; 2) To foster
innovation like our many fore-fathers and use our kiwi ingenuity to help
from the oil spills to education to tourism etc ... I'm keen to catch-up
with people who are inventors, so if you have five minutes, check out my
website a friend/inventor has put together for me: www.kiwiingenuity.net.
On a personal note I came across your website by doing a search on NZ
Inventors, I'm most impressed and proud, thank you for being a show case.
MARKETING
EXECUTIVE, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
What a discovery! Congratulations on an innovative, expanding
experience. I moved back from California several years ago and heartily
acknowledge that what you are doing is capturing the essence of how Kiwis
feel and what they need when they're separated from their culture, their
home, their families and old friends. And you're providing them the
sustenance of information, product, art, etc they crave. You're providing
a challenging informational experience to the world. pt@biznewzealand.com
MARKETING
COMMUNICATIONS, WELLINGTON, NZ
I am a determined and optimistic young New Zealander. With so much colour,
diversity and ambition existing in this land of ours, I know we can make a
great future for ourselves and for generations to come. As a young
professional I plan to contribute significantly to the continued
development of the NZ 'identity' and to educate NZers about the importance
of self belief and hard work. Although I have a hell of a lot to learn
myself ... I look forward to this challenge! I think this is a fabulous
initiative and look forward to learning more about the New Zealand Edge.
Best regards, Rebecca Reedy.
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND
Thank you. Thank you so very much for such an amazing site. I have
been in the UK for 18 months and have become very protective of my home
land and fellow Kiwis and all that we have achieved. The Brits have very
little to be proud of in comparison, especially per capita of population.
Anyway, once again, thank you. You have made an already proud Kiwi even
more so (and homesick!). Kia Kaha. Jason Burns.
CIVIL SERVANT,
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
I knew what the edge was before I came on to your site. I'm not
special but I dream big and it happens if I want it bad enough because I
make it happen. This is all part of being a kiwi and proud of it. I may
have been an ex-pat for 9 years, but I know what I have waiting for me at
home and it is treasured. I look forward to continuing to spread the word
about our gem in the bottom right hand corner of the globe. Keep up the
good work!
WEST OF ENGLAND
I feel most indignant about not being able to vote in New Zealand
elections. Many NZers are disenfranchised by traveling and working
overseas. That seems quite wrong to me. Often it is difficult for them to
vote in the country where they are residing as well. That may be right,
but to be denied a vote in one's native country seems entirely wrong.
IT ANALYST, WONDER
LAKE, IL, USA
In 2000, I met my husband Shane who is originally from Auckland. We
currently live and work northwest of Chicago, IL and hope to return/move
to the Auckland area within the next two years. With 15 years IT
experience, I am looking to find new employment or help NZ entrepreneurs
start or grow existing business in the Chicago area. How can I help you?
Besides IT business ventures, promoting NZ tourism could be stepped up in
this area too. Please contact me with ideas at lisa@gilmerz.com.
PHOTOGRAPHER,
USA
I'm a professional photographer seeking information on who to contact. My
portfolio includes some unique images from New Zealand. You can view a
small selection by clicking on this link below. At the slideshow section,
scroll down beyond the Olympic show to see the Kiwi photos, http://www.jamieschapiro.com/index_slides.htm.
Let me know if you're interested in talking further about image usage for
your web site. Cheers, JAMIE.
EDITOR,
PLIMMERTON,
NZ
Hey, this looks good. I saw something about you in the paper a few weeks
ago and have it on my list of things to check out; but this week's Xtra
newsletter made it easy. I have a one-page website called "New
Zealand's World Beaters". Maybe we can work together. I like your
phrase "mining the zeal" - because I'm the chief promoter of New
Zealand on www.zeal.com, which is building a web directory that's used in
most web searches. Robin P, Plimmerton, Porirua City.
ADMINSTRATION OFFICER,
BEENLEIGH, AUSTRALIA
My family left New Zealand three years. We did not
think that "$10 Tauranga" was the place to be to get ahead at
the time. Two of my family still pine for New Zealand and they will be
back. I am enjoying the diversity here, although I am so proud of our
Government for not caving in to those Yanks and being blackmailed by them
over the Iraq affair. Keitha Knowles.
LOOKING FOR WORK,
VANCOUVER, CANADA
Hey guys and girls how's it going? I am 19 years of age
and studying extramurally through Massey - Environmental and Natural
Resource Planning, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently in
Vancouver with my Canadian partner looking for work. If anyone has any
opportunities for me in the Vancouver area please let me know. I would
also like to hear and catch up with fellow kiwi men in Vancouver. Cheers. pmorrissey6@hotmail.com
ENTREPRENEUR,
TAURANGA,
NZ
Kia ora, I found your site and I am interested to know whether you have
any links to (or people who would be interested in being), an
investor/partner in an original product that I have conceptualised and
developed? Inexpensive to produce and could be sold in many mainstream
retail outlets? This would be a great opportunity for the right investor -
I see it being trailed in one or two states in the US and then extending
out to the UK and Europe and possibly Australia. New Zealand is too small
a market to launch it. I'm not keen to give more than this at this point
(i.e., intellectual property etc), but I would be happy to discuss further
with a genuine investor or potential business partner. Please forward my
details or post as per your standard communication. Thank you, my contact
details are: Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell, PO Box 15240, Tauranga, New Zealand.
IT, LONDON, ENGLAND
I'd love some guidance from my countrymen and women - I'd really
appreciate it if any expats in London could give me an insight into how to
break into IT, I've just qualified as an MCSE and I'm more than happy to
buy a pint for anyone with insight on how to get a first job. Thanks! kiwi_leon@hotmail.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
LONDON, ENGLAND
I wonder if you could help me. I'm returning to New
Zealand after a six year stint working as a Graphic Designer/Artworker in
London. I'll be looking for work in New Zealand. When I was last there in
January I picked up a magazine with lots of jobs advertised for people in
my field. Can you suggest any New Zealand websites for design related
magazines I can apply to? Thanks for your help. I know this must be a
pain. Mark Morrison.
Ed: The major
design related magazine is ProDesign - see contact details here: http://www.agm.co.nz/?category=25
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MARKETING, AUCKLAND,
NZ
Check out www.nikerunning.com - flash feature on Bill Bowerman. He
visited NZ in 1962. Seems that until then when he told people (in the US)
he was going running they would ask 'Why?' Is Nike's revenue higher than
our GDP yet? DMacG
Ed: Here's some more
on Bowerman's and (preceding him of course) Lydiard's
role in the
invention of jogging: http://www.shelterpub.com/_fitness/_running/run_rev.html
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/archives/bower.html
EQUITY ANALYST, NEW
YORK, USA
Stumbled upon NZEDGE when I was looking for information on Lord Rutherford
(it still burns me that Clinton said that Fermi split the atom!). I was
really surprised to find that so many heroes have come from New Zealand.
Nancy Wake, Keith Park, Charles Upham and so many more - I never learned
anything of these people when I was at school. Thanks to the NZEDGE my
identity as a Kiwi is stronger than ever before. Cheers from NYC, John.
GENERAL MANAGER,
WELLINGTON, NZ
This is fabulous, and needs more publicity! Why aren't you making
drama/documentaries about the heroes - I am sure that NZ on Air would fund
it and that people would love to see it - all around the world!
BANKER, ENGLAND
I've enjoyed reading through your list of famous kiwis, but wondered
whether you plan to include the following as well: Peter
Jackson, Kiri Te
Kanawa, Marshall (CEO, Easy Jet), the CEO of Royal
Post (UK). These and others were featured in the NZUK News 75 Anniversary
Supplement. Regards, Martyn Nicholls.
STUDENT, LONDON
ENGLAND
Hello, I found your article on Maurice
Wilkins fascinating. In fact, at the King's College celebrations
surrounding the elucidation of the structure of DNA (www.kcl.ac.uk/dna),
I was honoured to see him speak and even met him very, very briefly - at
86, he is still a piece of living history.
BLAKE WATTS
Hi, I very
much enjoyed the article on Alexander
Aitken. I intend to do some follow up research on toning, memory, and
cognitive science. Best regards, Blake R. Watts.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
WORKER, LONDON, ENGLAND
This is one of the best sites I've seen celebrating New Zealand. In the
heroes section, I'd like to see a section celebrating New Zealand
musicians. I know we're just starting to be seen more on the international
scene, but we have so many great artists, it would be really worthwhile.
Thanks for an excellent site. It's heart-warming for an expat in London.
Rebecca.
SAM DOUST
Dear Editor, If possible, please extend a note of thanks to Costa Botes
for his article profiling Peter Jackson,
I really enjoyed it. Thank you, Sam Doust.
WRITER/ARTIST/STORYTELLER,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, USA
Thank you for your creating such a wonderful site. I am creating some
programs for children and am emphasizing the making of heroes ... courage,
perseverance, fear, determination ... rising above personal limitations
... what it takes to go beyond the experience of others ... reaching the
impossible ... reaching the dream. The first two are about Captain James
Cook and Sir Edmund Hillary. I want my listeners to smell the salt of sea,
to hear the moan of the ship, to feel the burn of the ropes through
weather roughened hands, to stare into the bitter cold of the mountain, to
breathe air so thin they nearly faint ... to know the thrill of reaching
the summit ... of finding new lands and new peoples ... of facing risk and
arriving against all odds at the destination of their journey ... to feel
the fire of determination to try again when defeated. I would like to read
some of Sir Hillary's notes or journal entries that might help me with my
own journey here ... to know something of the sounds and smells that only
he could describe. I would appreciate any suggestions of readings or
sources you might have. Sincerely, Susan Fordyce.
Ed: The best account would be Hillary's own
account of the ascent. In 'View From The Summit' Sir Edmund goes into great
detail describing his adventures and achievements ... see the list of
references at the foot of the nzedge story: http://www.nzedge.com/heroes/hillary.html.
RETIRED, ARLINGTON,
USA
I am currently working with film stars, Robert Redford, Cameron Diaz and
Leonardo DiCaprio at Natural Resources Defense Council to protect the
environment. The President of NRDC is Mr. John Adams. Many of these people
are aware of the mountains as our cathedrals, and they seek to protect
them as such. Sir Edmund has been a
wonderful inspiration to all peoples and has truly become the cathedral.
So, our heartfelt thanks to him is in a spirit of true reverence. For all
the ideals he represents to so many. Mountain climber, scholar, celebrity,
explorer and humanitarian! The world is still in awe!!!
JANET NEAL
What a terrific article about Sir Edmund
Hillary! My husband, Kevin Neal, is currently climbing Mount Everest
for the first time. He is a dentist in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. We
started a website to track his progress three weeks before he left on
March 22, 2003. He is raising money for charities for every foot he
climbs. I would love to get in touch with Edmund Hillary. Can you provide
me with a way to contact him? I think it would be terrific to have him
talk to Kevin, sign a note in his book (we have an autographed copy),
and/or something to that effect. Kevin's team plans a summit bid May 15,
2003. His website is www.charityeverest.com.
Thank you for your assistance!! Sincerely, Janet Neal.
ATTORNEY, USA
I loved your biography on Sir Edmund
Hillary. p.s. I walked in the Everest region for three weeks 25 years
ago and it was the time of my life.
EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT, WELLINGTON, NZ
Your site is just fantastic! We have recently been going through the
Internet trying to look for innovative New Zealanders when we found your
site. We, here at Kiwibank head office in Wellington, have taken the
initiative to name our meeting rooms at 155 The Terrace after innovative
New Zealanders as we feel Kiwibank is an innovation in itself. We have
therefore called our meeting rooms the following: Britten Room 1
(conference room), Britten Room 2, Gallagher Room, Hillary Room, Murdoch
Room, Cooper Room, Batten Room, Blake Room, Buck Room, Sheppard Room,
Rutherford Room, Nathan Room 1 (conference Room), Nathan Room 2, Godward
Room.
NURSE and SCRIPT
WRITER, AUCKLAND, NZ
Thank you for your wonderful site. I've always admired Nancy
Wake and feel it utterly negligent that we in NZ have not honoured
this woman for her bravery and intelligence. Kind regards, D McLeod.
CREATIVE ARTIST LOS
ANGELES
I've just read the latest issue of nzedge. As always I was inspired. I
read Nancy Wake and her amazing commitment to freedom.
STUDENT, PALMERSTON
NORTH, NZ
Dear NZEDGE, Who's hot this month? In fact who's hot this week? - Maurice
Wilkins. Here's the TIME Magazine article on the discovery of the
structure of DNA. Their URL is: http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101030217/scd1953.html#.
Cheers, Paul Charteris.
HEALTHCARE
CONSULTANT/NURSE, CALGARY, CANADA
Fantastic website. It gave me a better view of what I miss of New Zealand.
I would like to recommend a person for your hero section, Dr Fred Hollows http://www.hollows.org/
Here is another famous Kiwi embraced by the Australian machine, who has
helped thousands in developing countries.
DAMON GEORGE
Thanks for the article on Charles Upham
- I am currently doing research for film screenplay - any additional
information would be appreciated. damon george, damongnomad@yahoo.com
STUDENT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
Hi, I'm doing a project for school on sporting new zealand. I was
wondering if you had any way i could contact a famous sporting athlete ie,
Peter Snell, John Walker, Beatrice Famauna. Could you please email
me at cheree_crowley@hotmail.com.
Thanks for your help. From, Cheree.
TEACHER, HAMILTON, NZ
What a fantastic website. I am organising a unit of work based on
Arthur Costa's Habits of Mind and intend to link famous NZers to the
various traits, i.e., Persisting -Hillary; Taking responsible risks -
Batten. This site is going to be a brilliant resource. It's about time we
started celebrating these people.
IT MANAGER, SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA
Hello, great idea, great site! Something that I can get my one-eyed
Aussie friends to read through. As NZ heroes you may want to include
Possum Bourne - a REAL international kiwi ambassador. Only on his passing,
did we realise what a good kiwi bloke he really was. Cheers.
CONSULTANT, SINGAPORE
We had a lunchtime discussion about world famous New Zealanders and
thought that Rachael Hunter should probably go on your list under 'stars'.
MALCOLM, PORIRUA,
NZ
Gidday ... I am an avid reader of this website, the news is sometimes a
little outdated, but nevertheless it is great to have the kiwi connection.
When this site was first started I was under the impression that your
"average" kiwi was to be a feature. It seems that unless you are
famous, have money or were married to a Rod Stewart type of kiwi, you just
don't make the list. If this seems unfair, or I'm looking in the wrong
place, enlighten me ... kia kaha ... Malcolm.
Ed: Part of the original justification for
the heroes page, was not that the person had to have been wealthy, but
that they had contributed to world culture in diverse ways. This was an
initial and powerful substantiation of the nzedge proposition. It was a
way of articulating NZers as a nation of extraordinary achievers rather
than as a nation of sheep and pretty scenery. Yes, we will eventually
feature 'everyday' Kiwis doing exceptional things as, (if you read through
the heroes and hot profiles) you'll find that most of these people already
featured are, from Sir Ed to Tex Morton. In fact at present we're working
on a top-400 which will feature smaller profiles on a diverse range on NZ
achievers, historical and contemporary. But we are a small team, big on
idea and energy, but low on resource, so we look on the project as being a
bit like cheese or wine making - ie. these things take time! So bear with
us. I hope that answers some of your questions.
PUBLISHER, LORD
HOWE ISLAND, AUSTRALIA
Hello I think the Richard Pearce site is excellent. I have long been a fan
of the Richard Pearce story. I grew up in Christchurch, and Gordon Ogilvee
was one of my school teachers in the late seventies. In 1979 at the age of
17 my family moved to Australia. For the last 10 years I have lived on
Lord Howe Island made recently famous by the HMS Nottingham which bumped
into a rock nearby. I am not far from test flying a 45 inch remote control
proof of the concept model of Richard Pearce's first aeroplane. The model
will be powered by a small geared electric engine driven by seven cells. I
believe I will get some form of flight but am more than concerned about
pitch. I believe she will be very sensitive having the elevator hanging
off the trailing edge. I am only a humble model aeroplane builder. I have
no formal aviation back ground. I would love to hear or be able to contact
anyone who has built a flying model of this aircraft and how she flew.
LEE GAILLARD, PA,
USA
I am currently writing a book review of Wings of Madness, a bio of
Santos-Dumont, for The San Francisco Chronicle. And Walter Boyne's
novelised life of the Wright Brothers is due out later this year. But
although I have been interested in aviation history for decades, I had not
heard of Richard Pearse until about a
week ago. Your article has been most helpful. Pearse will be mentioned in
my review. And what he did needs to be inserted at least into the
background information for any history of man-carrying, powered,
controlled flight. His is a fascinating story--a blend of Thomas Edison
with those who would be aviation pioneers. It seems that the
"controlled" aspect of flight is what may have cost him the
title that he himself later ceded to the Wright brothers--along with lack
of documentation or incidental documentation that was later destroyed. And
that's a pity--for his descendants and for aviation history. His vision,
determination, and ingenuity were clearly up there with the best. Best
regards, Lee Gaillard (Philadelphia, PA, USA).
ALLAN FARR,
ENGLAND
What about General Bernard Freyberg?
Ed: Yes
WRITER/HISTORIAN,
OGDEN, UTAH, USA
There is an error in Nancy Wake's biography regarding the date of her
drop. She was actually dropped in late April of 1944, by a crew from
Harrington (Area T), Station 179, UK (a USAAF Base and plane). Nancy
acknowledged this error a few years back when we were corresponding about
her experiences, and was delighted to find out that her dispatcher and
pilot were still with us. I have the mission report for the drop if you
wish to see it. The date was the night of 29/30 April 1944. Here's the
excerpt describing the mission from my book, now being reviewed by
publishers:
STATIONER 66 Two more
planes were left to enter Southgate's circuit for the night, the last
probably the most important. Decker came in first at 1257 hours,
apparently having little trouble lining up and making his drop despite his
report of poor lighting. At first he had seen only the code-letter light.
Curiously he reports another plane leaving the area as he entered. This
may have been a transcription error, as Van Zyl, the only other known
plane in the area, came in as Decker was leaving. Dropping his 12C/6P load
in one run and reporting only that one chute opened slowly, Decker's
crewmen broke out their 12,000 leaflets and dropped them on Freteval on
the return trip. They landed at base at 0359, first for the night and just
ahead of Lucey.
Southgate, organizer
of the STATIONER circuit, after conferences with Gaspard, head of a French
Maquis group covering a wide area in the Puy-de-Dome, Loire, Haute-Loire
and Cantal, decided to support their efforts in sabotage in the coming
months. Accordingly, he requested a team from London to exploit these
possibilities. Van Zyl was carrying two of the key members of the team who
would go on to organize the FREELANCE Circuit. They were Major John Hind
Farmer (Hubert) and the FANY Nancy Wake (Helene), his courier-to-be. These
two would be dropped into the DZ in the Massif Central with instructions
to make contact with Gaspard through Southgate. Arriving in the DZ two
minutes before Decker had left, Van Zyl also reported poor lighting, the
red lights apparently not showing well through the haze. Though his report
does not indicate any trouble, there were two runs at 600 feet. On the
first run Major Farmer and the containers went out, his courier reluctant
to jump. Knowing she had come to a decisive moment in her life, Nancy
requested an assist from the Dispatcher (Hettinger) on the second run and
was gently shoved out the Joe hole, followed quickly by the seven packages
in the hold. Nancy's delay had cost her some accuracy in landing - she was
hung up in a tree for some minutes before being rescued by the committee.
She went on to become one of the most famous of SOE agents inside France,
winning a considerable number of medals for her actions in the summer of
1944, and the unending admiration of her fellow Resistance fighters.
All the best, TE, ret.
http://www.carpetbaggerops.org
V I S U A L L A N G U A G E
Editor: See Turi Park's forum on New Zealand visual language.
BRAND ICON
ILLUSTRATOR, HAVANT, ENGLAND
New Zealand is a fantastic country. I have traveled its length and
breadth. I would love to help solve the brand icon problem. I have
designed and illustrated some of the best known global brand icons - many
for major clients throughout the world. You can view my work at
www.epicicons.com. This is a serious suggestion, what a great project! I
am a member of the association of British Design & Art Direction I
wish you all well.
STUDENT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
This is the best site I've found so far but more information about the
silver fern please! Thanks and regards, Annabel.
ANONYMOUS, NZ
Where is the brand
wagon going, again? Should "South Island" be called "New
Munster", "Middle Island", "Tovypoenammu",
"Kiwi Island" or "South Island"? How do "Tovypoenammuans"
and "Eaheinomauweans" feel about it? Should New Zealand be
called "Tovypoenammueaheinomauwe", "Staete-Landt",
"Aotearoa", "Ornithia", "Kiwiland" or New
Zealand? Should it be spelt "New Zeeland" just to be unique?
Should all New-Zealanders who don't like being called "Kiwis" be
called something else? Did the Industrial Revolution have a
"knowledge wave" within it? Did the "Silver Fern"
emblem derive from a Victorian fascination and knowledge of ferns? Should
it be called a "Kiwi Fern" then? Should the national currency be
called "Kiwis and Korus" instead of dollars and cents? Are
"Kauri" trees native to Queensland?
DESIGN CONSULTANT,
LONDON, ENGLAND
I think the most telling part of Turi's very lucid letter was his
grandmother's advice - "if you are going to start something make damn
sure you do the whole job right". This is often forgotten about after
the initial high when kicking off any project whether it is a DIY project
at home or the potential rebranding of a country. Whatever you do on this
project please make sure that this line of copy starts and finishes any
brief issued as it will focus the mind of all involved. If you can't
answer this question with a positive don't do it.
ARTIST, MELBOURNE,
AUSTRALIA
I am a Melbourne based New Zealand artist who has been living away from NZ
since 1997, both in the UK and Australia. In that time I have begun to see
how highly regarded NZ is around the world, and this fills me with a sense
of pride and determination. Determination, that we as a country have the
potential to really make a difference in the world. To really make the
most of how we are seen in the world I feel that we must first slightly
alter how we see ourselves. As a country we need a slightly stronger sense
of nationalism. This could be achieved through the introduction of a new
NZ flag. As with Canada and South Africa, this does not signal our
withdrawal from the Commonwealth. It is more a chance for us to more
accurately reflect the uniqueness of our country in colour and shape. A
flag we can stand in front of and really belt out the national anthem to.
Do you agree that such a change is needed? Personally I'm not much of a
fan of the flags of the past (big blocks of colour), great for those epic
sea battles, but obsolete in a modern world. I would like to see something
with a slight three-dimensional feel, and some movement.
C O M
I N G H O M E
PILOT, ENGLAND
Having lived in the UK for the last 15 years I'm now at a point in life
where I'm thinking of coming "home". Is 15 years to long to be
away? Has NZ changed that much in my time away that it's now a different
country? Should I keep the memories of yester-year and stay in the UK?
I've got my fingers crossed for what the new day brings!
JOURNALIST, LONDON,
ENGLAND
I ran away from New Zealand fourteen years ago to escape rugby, sailing,
small town attitudes and blind patriotism. In my first couple of years off
island, I avoided Kiwis as much as possible apart from one or two close
friends. But it didn't work. I am now a confirmed All Blacks fan, deeply
worried about the America's Cup and clearly know that big city minds are
not more intelligent - they're just small town minds making more noise.
And there are worse things than small towns. So it does indeed appear that
you always take the weather with you even if you don't want to. Blind
patriotism I'll never be comfortable with, but I do now know that I am a
New Zealander and will never take it for granted again.
Three intense New
Zealand related memories stand out from the many, many other experiences I
have stored since leaving. The first was watching the Jumbo's wheels leave
the runway at Auckland airport. It was the first step in a long journey
back home but I didn't know it then. However, I knew sharply and vaguely
(if possible at the same time) that something wasn't quite right. The
second was lying in the middle of an all-night firefight between Croat and
Bosnian militias. I decided I should have been a bank clerk in
Invercargill like my mother said and promised myself I would check the
Situations Vacant in the Southland Times first thing in the morning - if I
ever got there. The paper isn't delivered to Travnik, central Bosnia so I
never got to fulfill that promise. The third was my first trip back in
five years and walking out onto the very same Auckland runway. It was an
unexpected sensory and memory overload of staggering intensity. Like some
of the other re-entry entries have commented, I never knew cow shit,
estuary mud and Auckland in general could smell, look and feel so sweet.
That heightened perception stayed with me for the four weeks as I
journeyed down to Fiordland where I worked for several years in the 70s
and 80s. I used to say frequently to English friends that New Zealand was
OK but "you can't eat scenery" (in many ways that is
acknowledged by the comments here about how hard it is to find work on
returning).
Now, I'm not so sure.
A healthy existence with an intelligent perspective on life requires
regular and easy access to a bit of sunset/ocean/mountain gazing. The
things the "cultured" big city anywhere does to human behaviour
is not any sort of standard to aspire to. I recall the Air NZ guy who -
again on that first visit back - spent at least an hour sorting out the
best and cheapest tickets for my itinerary around the country. He sold me
the third most expensive option. I kept wondering, where was the catch?
Why was he spending all this time on me? Did he want a tip? Where was the
rip-off? Still, I'm constantly checking myself to stop seeing New Zealand
through the rose-tinted glasses of memory and childhood. It isn't like
that anymore and never will be. And that is the way it should be. I
suspect that much of what annoys, irritates and depresses nzedge
correspondents, including myself, about life off-shore exists back home
too. Just in diluted doses. But Jeez, I do miss that can-do, my glass is
half-full attitude, a sea with a decent wave and a mountain with a proper
ridge. The plan is to return in five year's time and it's not going to be
easy. pauadog@hotmail.com
ASSISTANT ENGLISH
TEACHER, AICHI, JAPAN
I'm going back in a month and I can't wait. I've had a blast here but
I have really missed the fresh air and green spaces. Young people here may
earn a lot more but they spend it all on Prada, Louis Vuitton and SUVs.
Meanwhile the country is choked up with concrete and smog. I don't want to
seem ungrateful. Japanese people have been so kind and generous to me. I
just feel that once environment and life style are sacrificed for wealth
there is no going back, and what are you left with - a bubble economy that
bursts, lots of homeless old men sleeping in subways and other people too
overworked to take even a week's annual holiday. Sure, I've still got a
student loan and any salary I earn in NZ will pale in comparison to the
one I have now but it's worth it for the clean beaches, pretty cities and
funky style of home. I've even managed to get a new job with my previous
employer in NZ which I'm really excited about.
PUBLISHER, LONDON,
ENGLAND
I've been away for 8 years. I ran off to see the world when the kids
left home. Last Christmas / January I was home for 7 weeks - with the
express intention of seeing whether I wanted or could return home.
Everything that happened to me reinforced the idea that coming home would
be right for me. I could sell my house in London and buy a mortgage free
house in Canterbury if I wasn't too ambitious. There was freelance work in
my field if I wanted it. Old friends were pleased to see me and wanted me
to come home. Family wanted me to come home - and the grandchildren are a
draw. Canterbury seems so much more prosperous now than it was when I went
away. The weather was wonderful - and I know that helps. I left
Christchurch in 30 degrees, and arrived in London in 4 degrees. Point me
at the next plane back. However, the complexities of getting the house
ready for the market, sorting out my job, thinking about all the places in
Europe I still want to visit, and time with my good friends here, and my
resolve wavers. I've had a binge of going to the West End theatre lately,
and I remind myself that I will miss all this back home. Not that I think
that the quality is not there in NZ theatre, but there are fewer
productions to choose from. There is no need for the cultural cringe and
the automatic assumption that if it's on a West End stage it must be
better than anything NZ can produce - this is nonsense. I've seen some
dross in the West End with big names attached, and I've seen some truly
moving and great theatre in a small theatre in Christchurch. Sure, I have
a romantic vision of how it will be when I get home, but I also know that
I have kept in touch with my closest dearest NZ friends while I've been
away - and that depth of knowledge and love is something I haven't quite
caught here. That's really why, at my age 55, those factors are perhaps
more important than a demanding career in a London that gets harder to
live in every day.
FINANCIAL ANALYST,
LONDON
I have read your website several times in the past 4 years being here in
London. I always love to read this one, as it is one of the more
optimistic and proactive sites on NZ, rather than the usual depressing
kiwi e-literature about brain drain, economic policy yarda yarda yarda. I
thought I would drop you a few words to give you my opinion on coming
home.
My wife and I are
returning to Auckland in October/November following 4 years living in
London. I suppose its easiest to answer the questions as they were
prompted above...
What have been your
motivations/reasons for returning to New Zealand? That's simple. We want
to return to the only clean green place we know as home. I am an avid
sailor (when I get the chance), and love the Waitemata. We also seek the
relaxed way of life and to settle down - picket fence etc. London is
hectic and alive sure, but it is also dirty, impersonal and selfish.
What are the things
that get you going and the things that get you down? Driving along Tamaki
drive to work... thats what I call travel time! The lack of any, thats
right ANY outdoor areas in the majority of homes/flats in the UK, gets me
down. Or, the fact that on a nice weekend day, 75% of Londoners go to the
park. Where's the pool/beach to swim in? The 40 min ride on the tube, with
odd people and sess pit, gets me down.
Is the song of
cicadas, squinting at the sheer blue sky and smell of snapper on the
barbie enough? Don't start! Gagging for the day I walk down the black sand
and into the wild west coast surf, or throwing a rod off the back of the
boat, then wipping the snapper straight onto the barbie.
Have you found your
memories of paradise in the South Seas to be more myth than magic? We have
been fortunate to be able to return to NZ every 12 months of so, so the
memories are still fresh. There is no myth in the natural beauty of NZ.
Have you been welcomed
back with open arms or have people struggled to understand where you're
coming from? Ask me in November. I expect that after 6 month of being
home, life may seem a little slow, due to the difference in pace compared
to London, but we will see.
Are you confident or
anxious about finding work as interesting or challenging as you have had
overseas? Largely confident about finding work. I have a decent amount of
system skills in Finance, and completed 4 years CA in NZ prior to coming
to London so I expect finding a job will more focus on where I would like
to work. But again, ask me in the new year.
Do you have a student
loan issue? I did, until last week.
What are the sounds,
sights, tastes and moments that move you? The surf, the smells of New
Zealand, and of course the harbour.
I trust this gave you
some insight into the feelings and emotions dragging us back. At lunch
today, I plan on finding the stop off location for our return flight. Odds
on for Bali at this stage.
Bring on NZ in
Oct/Nov. What a Christmas it will be!
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S H O R T S
CORBAN, ENGLAND
A simply brilliant and beautiful website. I love the concept of connecting
dots between the points of presence and encouraging our future to be
"tall pungas" - great work, be proud!
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER,
LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA
A chill ran down my spine as I read the introduction to this site and began to
explore. A real feeling of home washed over me, a reconnection with my
homeland and a sense of belonging after many years overseas. Many thanks.
MANAGER, AUCKLAND, NZ
I visit nzedge when I feel a desire to be amongst others with aspirations and
convictions that most people consider impossible.
JOHN
I think that nzedge is a great undertaking that will definitely have a
positive impact on our culture and understanding of what it is to be a kiwi.
Congratulations and keep up the great work. Regards.
WRITER, AUCKLAND,
NZ
I've long thought nzedge is the best NZ website there is.
DOCTOR, AUCKLAND, NZ
Very innovative step for New Zealand in attempting to surge ahead into the
21st century.
TELEVISION DIRECTOR,
WELLINGTON, NZ
An awesome site, I have spent hours wading through it all! Will definitely be
keeping an eye or two on it and all the wonderful kiwis doing their thing on
this planet.
CONSTRUCTION CADET, NZ
Excellent concept. Well done for fostering and promoting a positive vision for
the future of this special land & people.
RESTAURATEUR, NEWPORT
BEACH, CA, USA
Nzedge is fantastic! ... Keep up the great job guys ... I LOVE what you are
both doing with "the edge"! ... I am going to ad your link to my
site....
STOCK AGENT, HAWKES
BAY, NZ
Finally something "anti tall poppy syndrome" - Brilliant!
LAWYER, DUBLIN, IRELAND
Fantastic site - so inspiring!
OFFICE MANAGER, ISLE OF
RAASAY, SCOTLAND
From one edge to the other. Great to find this site while living on a
small island on the west coast of Scotland. Tempted to go home now!
PERSONAL ASSISTANT,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
I've lived abroad for more than 30 years - getting homesick; time to come
home.
STUDENT, TE AROHA, NZ
I like this website - it's so cool.
SALES AND MARKETING
EXECUTIVE, MADRAS, INDIA
Hello dear friend! It is so indeed wonderful to know about this country,
which is just on the other side of the Planet!
CIVIL SERVANT,
STONEWALL, CANADA
Fantastic site. Keep up the great work. Of particular interest was the
story on Captain Charles Upham VC and Bar. Regards, Captain Edward Rayner CD
(retd)
CYTOGENETICIST,
RIJSWIJK, NETHERLANDS
I didn't realise what a wonderful country New Zealand is until I had lived
overseas for a while. Not just the beautiful scenery but also the people and
their attitude to life and others and their easy going and friendly nature. I
just know that one day I'm going to end up there again.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER,
MIAMI, USA
Thank you for giving me a virtual home. As a Kiwi expat I make up the million
who live outside NZ but who honour and cherish their roots. I love your ideas
and will be delighted to participate.
STUDENT, GDYNIA,
POLAND
I'm impressed. Well done :)
WEB DESIGNER, LINCOLN,
ENGLAND
This looks like a great project guys ... I wish you every success and
good will ... May your journey be great! Nik
ONCOLOGY NURSE,
HARROGATE, ENGLAND
As a Kiwi marooned in North Yorkshire for the past 12 years (English husband!)
your site is a revelation - wish I had found it years ago. It's a real joy to
browse and a credit to the Kiwi spirit. Very well done!
CHICAGO, USA
Forgot just how great we Kiwi's are for such a small country!!!! Now I can
gloat to my friends and actually have something to back myself up with -
Thanks, Josh.
IMPORT ASSISTANT,
DALLAS, USA
This is a great web site...
NURSE, HOROWHENUA,
NZ
I love NZEDGE and send the address to all my American & Australian friends
- so thank you so much for helping me to show/depict the way it is here in
Godzone!!!!!!
TEACHER, ENGLAND
Cool
website! Way to go. Kia Ora, Carolyn.
STILL LOOKING, GERMANY
A
really great site! My (German) wife was looking around the net for information
on Kiwis and NZ, as she has yet to visit this (my) fine land. She thought the
site was great, and so do I - it's a great resource! Keep up the good work...
PROJECT MANAGER, DUNEDIN,
NZ I keep coming back here and telling my friends overseas about New Zealand
through this site. They enjoy it very much and many are traveling here for
visits - the greatest little country in the world.
JOURNALIST, LONDON,
ENGLAND Wow this is a great website.
ACCOUNTANT, DUBLIN,
IRELAND
I am a New Zealander living in Dublin working for Guinness. Loved
seeing this website, especially today being ANZAC day.
DESIGNER PAINTER,
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
What a great site, as a newly arrived "pom", I
think this is a great introduction to the Kiwis - and what an inspiration.
Really well-designed site too. Congratulations. Jane.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONSULTANT, TORONTO, CANADA
Delighted to fall upon the site.
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS
ENGINEER, NEW ORLEANS, USA
Home sometimes seems just too far away...
MARKET RESEARCHER,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Great! How do I get involved?
STUDENT, INVERCARGILL, NZ
Look forward to receiving your email updates. Keep up the great work, Pete.
SALES AND MARKETING,
CAMBRIDGE, NZ
We are out from Africa, born of Kiwi parentage, returned to our
"spiritual home" New Zealand. We LOVE New Zealand and its people,
who are determined to make a go of it with a passion for life. Glen. Out of
Africa. gyterry@wai.quik.co.nz
ADVISOR, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
Having lived in many locations in NZ and Europe, I'm writing this while
overlooking the Christchurch Estuary and Shag Rock from Redcliffs,
Christchurch. Is there anywhere better in the world? I think not. Great
website, great initiative.
COSTUMIER, NEW YORK, USA
I
was introduced to your beautiful site after asking someone about your NYNZ
t-shirt.
MARKETING,
TOURNEFEUILLE, FRANCE
Love this site. We kiwis living permanently abroad need constant reassurance
that our land is out there waiting for us to come home!! And we WILL come
home!
SCHOOL DIRECTOR, CEBU,
PHILIPPINES
Great site!
WRITER, NZ
I was sent your address from a friend in Washington ... this is an impressive
site, I shall return!
COMPANY DIRECTOR,
NZ
WE promote widely the concept of investment in New Zealand. We are also
building up an office network in China with the underlying theme to promote
New Zealand in one form or the other. Our website is www.investnz.co.nz.
MOKO ARTIST, AUCKLAND,
NZ
Kia Ora, Your site is great! Thanks. I would like to invite you to check out a
new Moko web site of Ben Te Hau's! www.tamoko.com.au.
We would love to have a link between both sites. Ka Kite, Karen Murphy.
PUBLISHER, HONG KONG
Guys I love your web site, well done.
PARLIMENTARY AFFAIRS
MANAGER, LONDON, ENGLAND Looking forward to watching how the site develops
- hopefully soon from NZ itself ... Best wishes, Steve Pettigrew.
NZ
A very impressive site!
I'm not NZ-born, but am very proud to be living in this country.
INS WORKER, USA
trying to
adjust to southern style cooking without getting a southern sized ass! 23 yr
old living in dallas, married to native texan.
STILL LOOKING!
GERMANY
A really great site! My (German) wife was looking around the net for
information on Kiwis and NZ, as she has yet to visit this (my) fine land. She
thought the site was great, and so do I - it's a great resource! Keep up the
good work.
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER,
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
As an expat NZer I look forward to experiencing some of the NZ essence that
motivates NZers to contribute to a site like this.
NZ
My wife and I became permanent residents of New Zealand recently and would
like to learn about people and cultures of New Zealand. Your website is very
helpful. Thank you.
TECHNICIAN,
ENGLAND
Superb site.
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENT,
NZ
This is so
good! Thank you so much for helping new zealanders to have some pride in their
country based on things not rugby. you rock.
DESIGN CONSULTANT, HONG
KONG
Please keep me in touch with NZ - I don't get home enough.
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Do you know if there is a similar organisation in Australia for ex pat Kiwis -
I know we are not too far geographically apart but often it could be a million
miles between Australia & New Zealand!!!
EDUCATIONALIST,
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Been living and working in Copenhagen for 21 years.
ARCHITECT, IRELAND
NZer living in
Ireland.
STUDENT, MIDLANDS,
ENGLAND hi, I'm an
18 year old student studying in england, and want to know if there are any
similar kiwi's out here to hang out with coz i'm a bit homesick!!!!!!!!!
England is great, but new Zealand is better!!!!!!
EDUCATIONALIST,
BRISTOL, ENGLAND
I've been here for nearly 4 months. I'm homesick still.
WRITER and ARTIST,
NZ
Anything that promotes ZEAL has to be good!
KEVIN
I have heard great things about your monthly newsletter.
Thank you very much!
NURSE, HOROWHENUA, NZ
I love NZEDGE and send the address to all my American & Australian friends
- so thank you so much for helping me to show/depict the way it is here in
Godzone!!!!!!
STUDENT, ZURICH,
SWITZERLAND
i have been living and studying in zurich, switzerland for
just over two years now. i really miss new zealand, and was stoked to find
such a site as this one.
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
WELLINGTON, NZ
My company is New Zealand Limited. It's sole purpose is to assist and promote
New Zealand business. Please visit www.nzlimited.com
for additional details.
IT ADMINISTRATION
Live life king size.
DIRECTOR, CHRISTCHURCH,
NZ Good looking
site :-)
STUDENT, SUVA, FIJI
I visited New Zealand in the year 2000 and loved the country so much. I would
love to visit New Zealand again this year.
MARKETING MANAGER,
MIAMI, USA
I would be very interested to receive your email updates - thank you.
COMMITTEE MEMBER,
LOWER HUTT, NZ
Hi, any chance of listing the NaeNae College 50th Jubilee Reunion set down
for OCT. 24,25,26. I'm the contact but there is a site at http://www.naenae-college.school.nz/
John McLellan.
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