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"This looks to be a promising
site to visit frequently. I look forward to all updates. I am very vocal on the virtues of
New Zealand to all who ask me - to my mind it truly is the greatest country in the world.
My husband, who is American, absolutely loves NZ and we have plans to one day return for
good. Meanwhile, we both would LOVE to see the Edge 747 flying high. There could be no
better way to say "New Zealand". My children may have been born in the US, but
they will learn to appreciate the heritage of New Zealand. I hope they someday realize how
lucky they are to have the chance to live there. I would wish for all the world to have
that chance as well, but honesty compels me to admit that jealousy reigns supreme!"
Homemaker, Oceanside, California, USA
"I think this site is a great
idea to inspire more pride in New Zealanders. We may be small as a country but we have the
pride, determination and innovation to make this country the best in the world. With time,
this is achievable!! The 747 graphics are awesome!!"
Business Consultant - Wellington, New Zealand
"Awesome attitude...gets me all
worked up! Lets get this country all worked up too!"
Account Manager, Christchurch, New Zealand
"I admire the enthusiasm and drive of "the edge". It's incredibly
stimulating and revolutionary in thinking, and quite rightly avoids the negative type of
thinking that currently plagues our society today."
Tourism, Mgmt/Marketing Student, Victoria University, Wellington "Right on! I love your attitude and there is
nothing that New Zealand needs more because it is such a great place with wonderful
people. My family and I went to NZ in mid 1995 to take up my new job as CEO of [an]
Industry. We...dared to think about dominating the world market. The industry responded
and people began to make money again and have fun...99% of what happened had to do with
attitude...a "can do" feeling and we are "better" is essential to
success. I love what you are preaching and there is no reason it can't happen if people
will only believe! The All-Black jet would be a great start!"
Darien, Connecticut, USA
"I may only be a secondary school
student, but I agree with most people: The Edge is a brilliant idea. I'm not really into
rugby, or cricket but I think your speeches are amazing and so inspiring, it makes me
proud to be a Kiwi! Thanks. :-)
Student, Auckland, New Zealand
"Inspirational stuff, thanks for sharing your vision and dreams for our country.
having lived and travelled overseas, i love this country even more so and am keen to see a
change in the way we view ourselves, it's great to be humble but we also need self belief,
vision and identity. A lot of foreigners you meet in our back country are describing this
place as the final frontier, untouched, special, free. if i could i would make a New
Zealand Imax film showing the best of our country, our adventure tourism, our All Blacks,
the Coast to Coast, our mountains, lakes, rivers and our people, stunning scenery and kiwi
humour, presented by the likes of mark and matthew or the guys on ice TV. Nathan, john and
petra, with appearances by Xena in full costume. An adventure film to show off new
zealand, screened in 25 countries with an estimated 70 million viewers worldwide in 1999.
our country on a screen bigger then the human field of vision...yeah baby yeah! go the all
black jet!"
Student - Computer Graphic Design, Christchurch, New Zealand. "I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING SAID. This is a
critical time. There is a down sense in NZ as if we are coming to a point of crisis, real
or imagined, which may offer us the chance to break out again into a period of vision and
action. We almost need a crisis and a direction in order to mobilise the potential to
solve anything, do anything. It is time for revolution, for the edge, where boldness and
risk is more important that getting it right."
Consultant, Auckland, New Zealand
"Hi. I am currently in Cusco in Peru and have time on my hands after sending my group
off to walk the Inca Trail this morning. I have just finished reading the speech given by
Kevin Roberts to the NZ Tourist Industry Association. Which, fantastically for me is in
the future because as I sit here I am still in the afternoon of the 27th…The future
is so exciting for us all and as a native New Zealander who is returning home after 10
years with head full of ideas and a heart full of optimism, the future is especially
welcoming. "I would like
to congratulate Mr Roberts on his positive and motivational words. What he had to say on
how as Kiwis we must change our own perception on what we have as a people and nation to
offer as to the global tourist was full of truths.
"I have worked for the last 8
years as an adventure travel guide that has put me in all corners of the earth and in
contact with thousands of people form all walks of life. Far to often when I have talked
to people about New Zealand there has been a theme of a beautiful place with a but...That
but being, that it is a behind the times sleepy hollow, pretty but dull etc. I myself have
being guilty of these thoughts myself and a speech like one I have just read is good to
remind us all how untrue it is. All we have to do now is let the rest of the world know
the truth."
Adventure Tour Guide, Cusco, Peru
"Was attracted to your site by the
"paint it black idea" which sounds absolutely brilliant. Have always been very
proud of my New Zealand heritage but what you are doing is great.
A colleague here once said that he
always felt a swelling in the heart whenever he fills in an immigration form and puts in
the nationality box "New Zealander". For me I get this incredible feeling of
pride when I land back home. What we need is someone to gather up all this pride and
energy and get it all moving in the same direction. You are doing a wonderful job keep it
up.
If you want any help let me know. And
yes, I will spread the message and next time I am home I will put some cash on the table
for a scholarship and look around for a venture capital investment."
Research Analyst – Singapore
"Isn't it great that every
travelling New Zealander promotes our great country - because we are so proud of it. I
have just finished an MBA in the US and used to get hassled by my friends for pulling out
my pocket-sized map of New Zealand to show every new person I met. I enjoyed my time
overseas but am glad to be back to help make New Zealand prosper - physically, financially
and spiritually."
Graduate, Auckland, New Zealand
"Gutsy and creative! Exactly the stuff that is so core to our being as Kiwi's but,
until now, attributes we have been reluctant to celebrate with pride. It’s time to
champion our uniqueness with passion both on the world stage and to ourselves to stimulate
some real momentum. Consider me part of your growing army and an eager proponent of making
this vision 'ours' as a nation.
Management Consultant, Auckland, New Zealand
"It's great to see that you have taken the best part of the nzedge concept and
continued to push it. The 'edge' website concept provides an opportunity for Kiwis to be
part of promoting the country instead of it being a process conducted in elite environs
and exported offshore."
Assistant Manager – Auckland New Zealand "I think it is the enthusiasm with which
the words and ideas are presented that provides the biggest message. To succeed we need to
believe - be it in ourselves, our work, our family or our country. I think it is important
for us to recognise that what we DO is just as important as what we HAVE. Interesting
site!"
Engineer – Auckland, New Zealand
"Ballsy, great concept and
certainly a potential shot in the arm for the shrinking violet culture within this
country."
Student – Auckland, New Zealand
"Go go go the edge! Extreme and
out there - how dare we have a winning attitude and national identity for the new
millennium, how outrageous! Count me in, now."
Company Owner/Director – Auckland, New Zealand
"Go Baby Go! The wine industry got its act together and ripped out all the
"wrong" varieties of grape and replanted with grapes more suited to our climate
and world demand. The result has been world wide industry recognition and acclaim for
Sauvignon Blanc in particular. How did it happen? What were the incentives? What were the
key learnings? Can we learn from this experience and start a process that repositions New
Zealand as the organic fruit bowl for the world or the organic vegetable garden supplying
Europe. We have the credentials and possibly the correct perceptions from those who have
heard about us. We could differentiate ourselves from all others and gain a market
premium. It seems that the organic demand will continue to grow and organic produce from
the edge of the world sounds healthy and desirable
Advertising & Mother – Auckland, New Zealand "I jumped on the concept as soon as I
heard it. I like what it says about New Zealand, New Zealanders, our place in the world
and our world-view. I'm disappointed it didn't make it past the politicking. I hope
"the edge" gets a second chance: it's worth it."
Business Manager – Auckland, New Zealand
"As a regular visitor to
saatchikevin.com I am very excited about your new website. Congrats - it is AWESOME! I
particularly enjoyed the inspirational address you made to the secondary principals
conference last month. Attitude is everything! Look forward to the publication of the book
in February (especially the chapter describing how the ABs took it to the max and brought
the Cup back home!). Keep up the excellent work!"
Financial Controller – Auckland New Zealand
"No more knocking of tall
poppies! Enjoy living day to day, forget backward journalism that would have us thinking
we are a third world country. We always have been and always will be as good as we think
we are and achieve against all odds because we believe in ourselves. Our self esteem is
governed by our self belief.
The pure beauty of our country is reflected in our souls, our aspirations for our nation
and our love of our unique status in the South Pacific. Let us not forget these things and
read too much into the 'doom gloomers' forecasts."
Management Consultant – Auckland, New Zealand
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"Having lived in New Zealand for the
most beautiful five years of my life I am proud of this site. I also applaud the decision
to have a plane that is for the All Blacks. This is solidly NZ."
CFO, East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA"I'm really inspired by life on 'the Edge'
and I'm proud to be a walking talking ambassador in London for this kind of attitude!! Way
to go!!"
PR guru and TV presenter, London, United Kingdom
"I relish the wonderful enthusiasm about
our wonderful country.
What can we do to get more of this
thinking to ordinary New Zealanders?"
Company Director- Auckland, New Zealand
"I'm glad someone is showing
leadership - a quality sadly lacking in politicians, national and local - with a vision of
what might be!"
Auckland, New Zealand
"Great to see some enthusiasm. If
we can make our economy perform like our sportspeople we have to be home and hosed."
Investment Banker – Auckland, New Zealand
"If New Zealand is to be seen and
heard on the global stage then we must be prepared to engage in bold and unorthodox
initiatives which capture the imagination."
Airline Manager – Auckland, New Zealand "Thank you for you inspiration. This is
what we need to get us going again. Well done."
General Manager – Auckland, New Zealand
"Excellent website, great idea I
commend you for your forward thinking and inspirational ideas. As a great man by the name
of Fred Dagg once said "We don't know how lucky we are."
Aspiring Helicopter pilot, Farm Worker, Jack of All Trades, West Otago, New Zealand
"Congratulations on taking a stand for New Zealand."
Ideas Engineer - Auckland, New Zealand
"Most intense agreement with your
statements and general mind view."
Designer – Auckland, New Zealand
"Great stuff. Lots of food for
thought on how to best present our city to citizens, business and visitors."
Manager – Auckland, New Zealand
"Something fresh and bright and
the best part is it is NEW ZEALAND"
Nurseryman – Palmerston North, New Zealand
"Inspirational homepage - now
let's do it. Start with the flag - not something that can be mistaken for Australia. We
are fiercely independent but proud of our roots as well - be they Maori or European. We
CAN make a difference."
Entrepreneur – Wellington, New Zealand
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