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CONSULTANT, SYDNEY
A simply beautiful website. Especially touching is
the section on NZ heroes. I was pleasantly suprised to see Sir Peter Buck
mentioned. Ever since I was a child I have looked up to this great
rangatira. I was in tears
reading the write up on him. Living overseas, I am that much prouder of my
culture and my country. thank you NZEDGE for making this kiwi girls' day.
TE
TOTO O TE TANGATA, HE KAI
TE
ORANGA O TE TANGATA HE WHENUA
THE
BLOOD OF A MAN COMES FROM HIS FOOD
BUT
HIS SUSTENANCE COMES FROM HIS LAND
INTERIOR DECORATOR, MOSTA, MALTA
I have been homesick ever since I left that green paradise and that was
a long time ago, some images stay in my mind and when I close my eyes I
can see them, a herd of wild horses running free, huge trout jumping in
a crystal clear stream, waterfalls and green ferns, the sound of the
tui, the pure freshness of the food and the water. I would go back there
tomorrow if I could …
DELRAY BEACH, FA, USA
I'm an ex-pat Kiwi - have lived in the US for the last 12 years,
previously Toronto. One thing that has always been part of me is the
pride I have whenever I'm asked "where are you from?" and I
can answer "New Zealand". These days, one is able to recommend
so many NZ originals - movies, music, writing, wine, sports figures, and
outdoor activities. Your site is much more informative and serious about
NZ's culture than most, and I promote it as "true NZ"!!
HOMEMAKER, PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Kia ora to all my fellow Kiwis, isn't it about time someone created a
site such as this one - it is just what we Kiwis need to keep us all in
one heart - that of our homeland, the beautiful NZ. A good job - well
done!! What an absolutely wonderful site to visit.
I was born and bred in the great NZ and miss a lot of what NZ is all
about. I came out to WA to make a better life for myself with my husband
and son, now we have two daughters as well and I often speak of my
homeland with much adoration and praise - how beautiful its green grass
is, and its wonderful running creeks that meander through the beautiful
lush bushlands. I have made my home in this dry, arid, needless to say,
not by any means uninteresting country, but my fondest memories lie in
the bossom of my fresh and motherly homeland, the gloriously green NZ.
BUSINESS DESIGN CONSULTANT, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
I remember hearing about the big black bird a while ago. Now I know what
it was all about. Excellent. I've seen the Koru many times at Heathrow
and still feel the pangs of homesickness when you see AirNZ1 coming in
from Auckland. It's crazy being back in the home town of my great, great
grandparents. It's as if coming here is as much of a home coming as it
is an OE / building my future thing. Great site, I hope you keep it up
and running, or should that be what we do? Only comment would be a
somewhat cynical one, but I think in the wave of Pacific revival evident
in New Zealand we are forgetting our European roots not to mention the
level of affection and regard we are held in here in the UK. Should we
not consider this as part of our Edge too?
REAL ESTATE AGENT, HELENA, USA
Although we are not New Zealanders, we love the people and the country.
Our daughter did her teaching intern in NZ and fell in love with your
nation. Our visit there to see her confirmed that it is indeed a place
to be proud of. Good on you for promoting a wonderful country. As a tour
guide, I would love to be able to show more people your special place on
earth.
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT, DUNEDIN, NZ
Thanks so much for the work you keep doing. I work with disabled people
getting them into employment and I often direct them to this site for
inspiration. Thank you for giving this country the odd kick in the butt
that is needed to remind us of how lucky we are. I spent 40 days in
Argentina at the start of this year - I wish I could get half the youth
in this country and give them this experience - they would come back
with a new perspective and become leaders in the global economy.
Regards, Andrew.
ENGLAND
Great site. I found it through www.oldfriends.co.nz. I have lived in the UK
for 30 years now. I recently returned to NZ for a holiday. God I love
that country! If not for the fact my ex-wife was a pom and would not
travel to NZ, I would have returned years ago. Now I have a son who will
be going to university soon in Liverpool, and yes he needs me here
still. One day I will be back for good. I am decorating my lounge window
for the rugby world cup with All Black colours and with of course the
silver fern. Keep up the good work.
MANAGING EDITOR, BOCA RATON, FA, USA
I'm 52 and have lived in America for 22 years now. I still regard myself
as a Kiwi, have made damned sure not to lose my accent, follow the
Crusaders and the All Blacks on TV (luckily), and read the website for
the Christchurch Press, four or five days a week. I make it back to
Christchurch to visit my mother every 15 - 18 months. Every year I get a
little more homesick, and dream of a retirement home in Akaroa, on Banks
Peninsula. Your site, which I've just discovered, is a much-needed
breath of invigorating, fresh air. Thank you!
ARTIST / WRITER, FRANCE
This is a great site. I'm a New Zealander who's been living in France
for the past 22 years, continuing my painting (and now also writing)
career. I've had exhibitions in Sydney, London, Paris, Amsterdam and
Toulouse ... (sounds like a Peter Stuyvesant cigarette ad, doesn't it?)
and half my heart continues to remain firmly implanted in New Zealand
(I'm originally from Dunedin and Central Otago).
RUGBY PLAYER, ENGLAND
Looking at NZ from afar with a new perspective, I often wonder why we
don't take full advantage of our clean, green image. I believe there is
massive scope and potential for NZ to fully embrace an eco friendly way
of life and market ourselves as the tourism escape zone from a world of
processed food, pollution and disease. I understand that to become a
completely "organic" nation would take time and massive
political and individual sacrifice but it could also be the basis for a
whole new economic outlook with huge financial rewards.
Add to this the fact that our nation's citizens will eat and breathe the
healthiest lifestyles on the planet and forgo the worldwide problems of
GM food, pesticides, processed food, pollution and all other associated
problems created by our "convenience, takeaway society". I've
been away from NZ for six years and I must admit - the reason I want to
come home is to give my kids the lifestyle I enjoyed as a child. I sure
hope we haven't jumped on the commercial bandwagon and gone the way of
the yanks and their processed lifestyles or been so shortsighted to
allow big business to pollute our clean air and beautiful lakes and
rivers. I will be home soon. I hope I'm not disappointed.
ARCHITECT / URBANIST, GRONINGEN, NEWFOUNDLAND
Great initiative guys, very impressive. Like the efforts of Russell
Brown, it gives me a deeper insight into the potential of a slowly
growing sensibility that should help shape a more sensitive relationship
with the land we call Aotearoa. It needs help badly, our impact on such
an extraordinary land is still sadly extremely insensitive, and we have
to look with new eyes at what is there. I guess after 15 years elsewhere
that realisation has only become shaper. I would love to shift the
balance of my time so that I could spend more of it in New Zealand, but
I still get the feeling kiwis just aren't ready for such a new and
sensitive approach to architecture and urban design. Believe me I'm
trying, I'm even building a project in Auckland at Beaumont Quarter. But
the big issues that affect the towns and cities of New Zealand are
allowing them to expand needlessly, just filling up with more temporary
commercial and insensitive junk … buildings, colours and shapes that
have nothing to do with the wonderful context that surrounds them.
Somehow we have to do something about it, so I've got my thinking cap on
as to how, or what could be done. If others are interested we should
start a forum - could we do it on your website???
MARKETING MANAGER,
LONDON, ENGLAND
Thanks guys - very homesick making!!
MANAGER, BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Pass on my name to any New Zealanders interested in Iraq. Andrew
DALLAS, USA
I wanted to thank you for this wonderful site. I am excited to see it
every month in my inbox. Even though I have lived away from NZ for the
past 4 years, the past year I have lived in Texas and have never felt
more homesick - so far away - and so different I guess. It was a great
sense of relief somehow to know there were NZers here in the US with me
- the Americans I talk to seem like they have never met someone from
another country before - and most think New Zealand is near New
Foundland.
This site reminds me about the good and bad things about New Zealand -
sometimes I only remember the good stuff, which is unrealistic. I love
hearing about all the accomplishments NZers have made around the world.
My husband is an American through and through and does get sick of me
pointing out every NZer (and Australian) I see on TV - he still doesn't
believe me that the "amazing race" guy was on a kids TV show I
used to watch.
We are coming home at Christmas so I can show him where I grew up, and
what made me the person I am today. I have to say there is a secret hope
he will fall in love with the place and we will move back ;) I do miss
the life style (and the food). But anyway enough of my babbling - is
there any way to contact other NZers abroad via this site? I would love
to email with other people and find out about their experiences, or you
can email me.
I'm curious as to what everyone else felt when trying to adapt to their
new "home", and what hurdles got in their way i.e., the
painfully slow pace at which the INS process documents, or trying to
drive on the wrong side of the road - anything!! Also what made it
easier to cope being so far away from family and friends? Jennifer
OPTOMETRIST, FRANKFURT,
GERMANY
Wow! I have been away from NZ in Germany for 20 months now (and counting) and
this is the first time I have found an NZ expat site. It is a great feeling to
see home again, and I'm not talking just about the pictures but also the very
Kiwi (Ingenuity) feel of the web site. Awesome!!
CREDIT MANAGER, LONDON,
UK
This looks a fantastic site that all expat kiwis should tell their local
friends about.
TRIER
I want to tell you that your page is fantastic. Here you can receive all
information you need for your schoolwork. I want to say "Thank
you"!!!!!!
ADVERTISEMENT
CONTROLLER, LONDON, ENGLAND
New Zealanders abroad need to unite to lift the perceived value of New
Zealand products.
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STUDENT, GERMANY
Hello everyone, I was just looking through your website and I think you’ve
forgotten someone very important from the heroes section. I don't know if
many NZers know him. I’ve met a few times and am sure many Germans know
him, and some other Europeans should do too. He’s world famous soccer
player WYNTON RUFER having played in Bremen's team "Werder
Bremen" in the early 90s ... that guy rocked! Ask any soccer fan in
Germany, and he or she will say the same. Anyway, just a thought ... I
stayed in NZ as an exchange student in 2000 – that's the connection I
have to your wonderful country ... sweet as.
HELPDESK ANALYST,
LONDON, ENGLAND
I love the quotes you have displayed from Katherine Mansfield (one of my
favourite NZ authors, along with Janet Frame) and Vikings of the Sunrise
– a very powerful metaphor.
ELECTRICIAN, UK
My father PL August served with Captain
Charles Upham and indeed saw a lot of action with the Captain as (I
believe) his Batman, Dad was with the eighth army and if my information is
correct the Captain was Seconded to my Dads unit. Dad was not one to talk
about the horrors of war but I do know that he was mentioned in dispatches
possibly for coming to the Captains aid. Dad joined up before the war
enlisting in the "Buffs" at Canterbury Kent UK and his first
posting was to Palestine in a peace keeping role, at the outbreak of war
he went to many parts of the world fighting the Germans/Italians and
subsequently joining the Desert campaign, He was captured by the Italians
and was interned in Italy until the Germans rounded them up (the POWs) and
had them shipped to Germany as forced labour. During the late fifties /
early sixties Dad made contact with the Captain who offered him work and
accommodation on his farm in New Zealand, however family ties on my
Mothers side prevented this. The two men did meet just one more time in
the UK When the Captain was over here for a VC reunion. Please have you
any further information on the above? My Father died a couple of years
back and I would dearly like to find out more.
GRAPHIC ARTIST,
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
In the article regarding Nancy Wake, the reason why the Australian
Returned Services League has never recommended her for an Australian
military medal is because there aren’t any. Like in New Zealand, the
Australian services are awarded British medals, for example the VC or
George Cross. The medals Nancy won are a remarkable achievement in the
history of these medals.
ACTIVIST,
ARLINGTON, USA
My first mental images of New Zealand were the mountains climbed by Sir
Edmund Hillary there before he stood triumphant at the top of the world on
May 29, 1953! Your Mount Cook created a desire to see the world from the
very top. At 29,035 feet, Everest, Sir Edmund and New Zealand had the
world's attention. And just look at his achievements since that day in
May! And New Zealand's in just five decades!
Your mountains, your
fiords, your art and culture, your rugby and literature are distinctly and
uniquely New Zealand! When in Paris, Stuttgart and Innsbruck in recent
years, I became very much aware of how young the United States is
actually. We have that in common with New Zealand. Each time I decorate a
salad with Kiwifruit, I think of your snow-capped mountains and Sir Edmund
Hillary. In this area, the kiwi on top of a salad is a distinctive
cultural statement at all events. New Zealanders yachting and sailing,
your rugby, your art and literature, your spirit, your spectacular
scenery, your Maori, your excellent blend of Polynesian and European
cultures. Do not sell yourselves short! You have my admiration and support
in all you are doing to raise New Zealanders awareness of their
distinctive and unique land and what it means to be a New Zealander -- a
special and strong identity.
I wish you only the
best of luck in uniting the mountains, the fiords, and all that is New
Zealand to arrive at the self-realization that it is good to be a New
Zealander. I found myself wanting to become a part of your newest
activities in strengthening your national identity.
Best regards to all
and congratulations to one of your finest citizens on the recent
celebration of the Conquest of Mount Everest High in the Thin, Cold Air on
that historic day in May. A wonderful adventurer and humanitarian. A world
and New Zealand citizen. Top of the Mountain to all New Zealand! Your
success is assured by your fine efforts to realize a new envisioned
destiny with an eye to your past heritage.
C O M
I N G H O M E
COPYWRITER, CAPE
TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
I left New Zealand eight years ago and couldn't wait to see the back of
it. I had wanderlust for as long as I could remember and the longer NZ
held me, the more suffocated I felt. Times have changed and now I have
experienced more of the world, I realise I never appreciated what I had.
New Zealand never felt like home until I left it.
I have been yearning
for everything New Zealand since the birth of my son and memories of my
own carefree, unrestrained, safe childhood came flooding back. Now I face
an uphill battle with my partner to trade his 'home' for mine. I still
wouldn't change a thing because if I hadn't left when I did, I would still
be suffocating in my own ignorance. I have no doubt I'll be home soon.
With a little kiwi ingenuity and a lot of perseverance my son will know
what it means to have Aotearoa blood running through his veins.
SALES, TOKYO, JAPAN
This is my third year in Japan and although I've been back to New
Zealand at the end of each year, the excitement and pace of life in Japan
has pulled me back every time. Now, I have about three or four months
until I have to make the decision whether to renew my visa or not.
While I still really
enjoy it here, I think about New Zealand every day. The more time I spend
away the more I realise what I'm missing and what NZ has to offer. I love
Japan and have some great friends here, and while Tokyo is a fascinating,
exciting place, it is also crowded, crazily expensive and the frantic pace
of life which once attracted me has become exhausting. Growing up in
small-town New Zealand, I couldn't wait to escape for the bright lights
and lifestyle of a city. But is Tokyo too much? I've started to have
cravings for things like fish and chips, Vogel's toast, and L&P. I
miss walking along the Wellington waterfront on long summer evenings, and
being able to drive home to visit the parents for a weekend every now and
then.
A lot of people here
have asked me why I left a beautiful place like New Zealand for somewhere
like Tokyo. I usually reply that the scenery of NZ can't compare with the
excitement of living in a city like Tokyo. But to tell the truth, I'm not
so sure. Maybe New Zealand's cities have enough excitement with the added
bonus of greenery, clean beaches, native bush and wide open spaces
nearby.
V I S U A L L
A N G U A G E
PROJECT MANAGER, REGINA, CANADA
Hi Turi, I enjoyed your letter and offer a couple of points to ponder.
Branding is not a pakeha initiative or a foreign formula. Branding is as
old as human civilization itself and every civilization has used brands
to establish a unique identity and community.
Humans are hard wired to recognize brands as symbols that represent a
history, a system, a reputation, or mana. Empires (e.g. Roman, British),
religions, (e.g. Judaism, Muslim), countries and individuals have, over
the history of humankind, used coats of arms, flags, great seals, facial
tattoos, tartans, etc as marks or brands that represent their power,
prestige and all that comes with it.
Branding is interwoven with the mythology of the human experience. It
helps individuals understand the world and achieve their full potential
by understanding where they come from. Many of the responders have made
comment about the NZ flag. This is inevitable as the flag is often used
as the brand of the country. As Turi states a brand is a
"distillation" and can only represent a wider culture. It
cannot include everything about the wider culture, and to that end, not
everyone will be happy with the flag.
I would like to draw your attention to a parallel story of the Canadian
flag. Here is a region that is 37 times the landmass of NZ, has 500
years of history since colonization began and a mosaic of cultures all
to be represented in the flag. Canada launched a new flag amid internal
controversy and now Canada's maple leaf flag is recognized and respected
around the world. Canada gained independence from Britain in 1867. New
Zealand gained independence in 1907, 40 years after Canada. Canada
designed its new flag in 1964. Maybe 2004 will be the year for the new
flag of NZ?
MEDIA/CREATIVE, LONDON, UK
It's all very interesting. Personally I think the flag should have
changed in 2000 to bring in the new millennium
and optimism of New Zealand as 'new' in the world. To refresh so to
speak.
The reasons given by the government for not changing it are for those
that served in the war. Without disrespect to those who served, the
survivors and relations of those who perished, the war was 50 years ago.
There is no disloyalty to changing a flag design.
Further still, in design, everything gets rebranded so why the fuss with
flags - is it not just all ceremonial pomp - eg. Olympics, sporting
events. How often do we use flags? It becomes emotional because it is
our symbol in the wider world and people need to feel attached to it as
a response to 'that's where we're from' or 'there we are, we're out
there'. To be represented and it sure would be good to see three of
Jason's flags outside Te Papa, on the Air New Zealand fleet, NZ House -
everywhere.
SURVEYOR, HONG KONG
I support the idea of a new design for the flag. My first thought was
the well known icon of the NZ fern, but felt that it would be a pity to
lose the Southern Cross. Then I read the proposal from Melbourne - and
agree that a new design could well incorporate both. The comment from
Canada regarding the maple leaf highlights what can be achieved. Yes, it
is time for NZ to move away from the Union Jack tag, and display its own
identity in its national flag.
TAXI DRIVER, NZ
Surely the time has come for New Zealand to fly a national flag without
another flag taking up such a prominent position? None of the
Commonwealth games participants
from Britain march with the union flag so why should we? Now is the
hour.
DESIGN GRADUATE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
There are so many recognisable brands which instigate reference to New
Zealand, and in many circumstances, are used as such. Namely, the All
Blacks Fern, which is recognisable the world over as being from New
Zealand, and also the Air New Zealand Koru. But is it satisfactory to
use existing companies' brands to define a country? In my opinion, Yes
and No. These brands which embody the international identity of New
Zealand have been in use for many years, and as a result have become a
learnt association with many people, and gained huge publicity in the
process.
Would it be right to downplay the use of those identities in favour of a
new visual identity for New Zealand? The new visual brand would need a
mass marketing campaign, on a global scale, and cooperation from a lot
of people. How would a new "New Zealand brand" help the New
Zealand companies which already have their logos in use as a New Zealand
identity? Could they lose money from the shift in focus to a
company-less "New Zealand brand"? But, would New Zealand, as a
whole, benefit from a clear concise identity in the world? Of course it
would!
In a tourism sense, in the global import export market, and by
empowering the New Zealand people to feel a stronger connection to their
country, and to contribute more to advancing the best interest of New
Zealand and its people, and lastly to reaffirm New Zealand's important
place in the world. Nigel C.
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ACCOUNTANT, PORTLAND,
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WOW! I am a New Zealander living overseas and I just stumbled onto your
site and now have spent almost an hour here. The images brought tears to my
eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I feel so proud to be a kiwi.
SPA MANAGER, PAPHOS,
CYPRUS
Hi NZEDGE, I have been following you for years now and after being in
Thailand, UAE, Maldives, and now Cyprus the EDGE proves to me what most of the
world already know we are the best nation on earth.
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT,
WELLINGTON, NZ
I'd like to commend you on an excellent site full of inspiration for those of
us who plan to leave NZ one day in search of bigger things. The site draws a
realisation to the surface; that, this is the best place on earth and bigger
things are simply proportional to your imagination. Thank you.
SALES, BRISBANE,
AUSTRALIA
I think the concept of having a formalised site where your heritage,
history and roots can be celebrated and acknowledged is fantastic. Please keep
me in contact because I want to be a part of this proud cultural site.
WANGANUI, NZ
As they say - "If you're not living on the Edge - you're taking up too
much room"!! Thank you - looking forward to reading in-depth and sending
on to my ex-pat friends.
MARKETING MANAGER,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Your website is outstanding and the driving philosophy inspiring. While I
haven't finished looking through it all yet, will I find a reference to events
or gatherings where like-minded people can meet, share their ideas and help
each other bring those ideas to life? As Kevin Roberts said, everyone has
ideas. The successful people are the ones who act on them.
AUCKLAND, NZ
Kia Ora koutou! I'm proud of my links to the best country in the world,
and proud to raise a family in such a great place as well. The "New"
Zealander is such a rich mix of cultures and diverse experiences that we
should be proud of this uniqueness amongst the world today.
NURSE, TOPEKA, KS, USA
I have a dear friend that is a New Zealander which I am going to visit in the
next year or so. He shared your wonderful site with me so I could learn even
more about his beautiful country. You take great pride in your country and it
is easy to see why. I am considering making it my adopted home as well.
SELF EMPLOYED,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Very inspirational, motivating and patriotic. Good work, well done and
thank you. Jim.
TREASURY ANALYST,
LONDON, ENGLAND
Excellent website. Makes this proud kiwi in London feel positive about our
nation's future.
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
Brilliant site, I love it. I look forward to it more each time I log on.
STUDENT, VICTORIA,
CANADA
Hey...I love this site. It's very attractive and a wonderful celebration
of New Zealand. Very informative to someone who lives far away but would love
to be closer.
STRELOW, USA
Found your site ... and it rocks ... made me homesick.
PROFESSIONAL PILOT,
WINNIPEG, CANADA
A pleasure to discover this web site. When asked to describe NZ I will advise
anyone to visit this site to obtain an understanding of what a unique country
and culture we come from. Keep it up!
EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATOR, AUCKLAND, NZ
WONDERFUL!! I am going to show my daughters tonight as they are studying
NZ culture at the moment.
ACCOUTANT, BRISBANE,
AUSTRALIA
Brilliant website. Thank you.
CONSULTANT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
I think you have a very valuable site. It has a tremendous wealth of
information. I look forward to reading and learning more.
SNAKE CATCHER BOREEN
POINT, AUSTRALIA
Great site, its enough to make us expats proud! I live in oz now but am and
remain a k1w1 always. Over here removing the okkers' nasties from their homes
that they're too scared or don't know how to do themselves.
PROFESSIONAL NANNY,
HAWKES BAY, NZ
I really love looking at what New Zealanders have done and what a fantastic
place to go to. Thank you.
INTERNET ENGINEER,
PHILIPPINES
Looking forward to meeting new friends and be informed of the latest news
and stories. Hope we can visit New Zealand in the near future.
STUDIO MANAGER /
HYGIENIST, PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ
Fantastic! An interesting and well balanced site. Enjoyed the Ta-moko
article.
JOURNALISM STUDENT,
AUCKLAND
This rocks!!! If the content featured on this site occupied more space in the
Herald, Auckland would be a much happier place. Go good news!
TV DIRECTOR AND
PHOTOGRAPHER, AUCKLAND, NZ
Excellent site, very informative. Well done, keep it up.
MUM, GYMPIE, AUSTRALIA
After reading this I'm feeling rather homesick and could pack my bags this
minute. Great site, keep up the good work.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT, COVENTRY, ENGLAND
This global network is our strength.
COMPANY DIRECTOR,
LONDON, ENGLAND
Great to see this type of initiative. The typical NZ image / portrayal of
culture is very one dimensional, i.e. beer, rugby, All Blacks, etc. Hence it
is really refreshing to see this cutting edge thinking. Congrats.
LEGAL PA, LONDON, UK
After looking at this website, I am homesick, thanks very much NZEDGE!!!!
GARDENER, GOLD COAST,
AUSTRALIA
Having been away from "our shores" for 23 years there's still plenty
of KIWI left in me.
TEACHER, BENTONVILLE,
USA
Hi there, I'm so glad to have found this site! As mad as it sounds, I
spent a month in NZ recently and it has turned my life upside down. I felt a
strong connection with the lifestyle/people/in fact everything Kiwi, and am
currently figuring out how I can return for a longer period of time. Good luck
with the website!
TOWN PLANNER, HONG KONG
A wonderful website for people associated with NZ.
TELEVISION DIRECTOR AND
PHOTOGRAPHER, AUCKLAND, NZ
Excellent site, very informative. Well done, keep it up.
SALES MANAGER,
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
What a terrific site - can't wait to read all the stuff I've printed off.
Will spread the word.
MARKETING, SANTIAGO,
CHILE
Fabulous site, I love the diversity.
AUCKLAND, NZ
NZEdge is fantastic!
STORE MANAGER, GOSFORD,
AUSTRALIA
What a great site, I still feel homesick after 21 years living in Australia,
go the All Blacks!!
FLIGHT CATERING,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
I absolutely positively love this site.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
An absolutely wonderful website!
CORPOARTE SALES
MANAGER, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Great ideas! Keep 'm coming!
PUBLIC SERVANT,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Great website. I look forward to exploring it some more. I just found it
today. Came here via a Ta Moko site.
FILM MAKER AND WRITER,
SEATTLE, USA
When I'm not home (like now) it's nice to stay in touch with my country. I
miss my kiwi mates!!
NAVAL MEDIC, BAMYAN,
AFGHANISTAN
Great site team. Will be awesome to make contact with Kiwi's world wide.
Damn cold here in Afghanistan, incredible skiing - but have to be careful of
the landmines!!
INVENTOR, CHRISTCHURCH,
NEW ZEALAND
Very, very cool site.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER,
HARTFORD, USA
NEW ZEALAND ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
NZ
Awesome looking site. I have already learned something about my own country!
Thank you.
CIVIL ENGINEER, SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA
Kia ora guys, I love the All Blacks with all my heart and there is nothing
more that I want but to see home once again.
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
WOW!!
SECRETARY and MOTHER,
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
Even though I have been living here in Australia for 13 years, I still feel
the ties that bind me to my home, Auckland New Zealand.
ZONE DIRECTOR, ANDOVER,
USA
Excellent site!
FAMILY PHYSICIAN,
SINGAPORE
A very good website. The site to be if ever anybody asks "quotes me
some great NZ personality".
ACCOUNTANT, BRISBANE,
AUSTRALIA
Brilliant website.
NZ
Excellent stuff! I love it.
AUCKLAND, NZ
Great site - hope to see it grow.
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
DESIGNER, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Great website. Perhaps people could register their interest in certain users
groups from here so as to share ideas and thoughts in a discussion forum (with
guidelines) relevant to the goal of this website in the context of that user
group.
SCREENWRITER, NZ
What a GREAT site!!! I stumbled across it by accident. I am delighted to read
the Peter Jackson article and those of a few other Kiwis in the film industry.
They inspire me! I'm really, really impressed. Keep up the inspirational
writing!
INVESTOR RELATIONS
EXECUTIVE, NEW YORK, USA
We need more resources such as this to give us what advantage we can
muster.
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
A fantastic site!
PRINT ROOM OPERATOR,
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
What a great site! From some of the best CD's to Cookie-Time! Speeches to
pictures of Pohutukawa. I am so proud of NZ and you are helping show the world
who we are!!
FOREMAN, LIVERPOOL,
ENGLAND
Great to be able to live a little at home via internet.
ADVERTISING, BUDAPEST,
HUNGARY
On first glance this site looks really interesting and source to home and
history from far away.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Kia Ora and awesome on the site. Goes to show we're not just a country
tucked away down here in the Tasman. Well done guys keep it coming.
DIRECTOR, SAVANNAH, USA
Great site! Great Idea!
MANAGER, BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT, CANTON, USA
NZ is full of people with a can do attitude. Good way for many to see how
NZers stretch their legs in the global community.
DIRECTOR, WELLINGTON,
NZ
Nice one NZ!!
TEACHER, WRITER,
PEACEMAKER, MAJURO, MICRONESIA
I'd love to make contact with others, particularly those Kiwis living in
the Cook Islands. We hope to settle there, late 2003. From Caryl in Majuro, a
35 mile atoll midway between Hawaii and Australia in Micronesia.
ARILINE SERVICE
ANALYST, AUCKLAND, NZ
Inspiring, moving and passionate site!
RETIRED, MUSKEGON, USA
Visited NZ and would like to revisit one day.
ARTIST, MANUKA,
AUSTRALIA
Very cool, how about you replicate for Oz and every country in the world?!
:)
ENGINEER, GILROY, USA
Visited NZ for 3 weeks in 1990. Must return someday!
STUDENT, LAGOS, NIGERIA
I will be happy if you can admit me.
OIL TRADER, HUNTINGTON
BEACH, USA
I'm interested in hearing what's going on in NZ.
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