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Lynn, Fitness Instructor, Nelson
My husband and I read about your website in the Sunday Service. We are
really impressed with what you are doing - promoting New Zealand. My husband has an iconic seagull
comic strip (called Gully) that is based on the language of New Zealanders
and their philosophies and is set on a New Zealand coast.
Thur May 1 12:44:02 2008
Lisa, Development Manager
As a new subscriber, my first NZEdge message (#97) arrived today. WOW!
Already I have on sent several key stories of interest to people in the
business and NFP sectors. What an inspiring read - thanks for making my
workday and fuelling my soul, I remember how I just LOVE being a Kiwi.
Wed Apr 16 11:10 2008
Chris, TV Senior Promo Producer, Sydney
I Love Home. Love it. Love it.
Sun Apr 13 22:23:02 2008
Peta, Financial Consultant/Owner and Designer of Koru
Designz, New York
I currently live in New York. I am starting up a company that will be NZ
Inspired Jewelry and Clothing. Eventually I would like to sell other NZ
artists' work here. I believe NZ has some amazing talent that needs to be
seen all over the world.
Thu Apr 3 13:46:02 2008
Sharon, School teacher, St. Petersburg, Florida
Hello down there! Do you happen to have an address where I can write the
wonderful Dame Kiri Te Kanawa? Does she live in New Zealand when not on
tour? I took my daughter to hear her sing in Tampa, Florida, and she was
remarkable! At the request of the theatre management, she graciously signed
a poster for her namesake. I would so love to send her a Thank you. Thanks
for reading this, even if you do not have an address. Double thanks if you
do! contact@nzedge.co.nz
Wed Apr 2 16:19:41 2008
John, Kiwi Newspaper Editor, Brisbane
I am starting a Kiwi Newspaper here in SE Queensland. I would like to
teach our people about our country's heroes.
Wed Apr 2 14:07:55 2008
Rob, Traveller, New Zealand
My name is Rob Thomson, and I am the 'Canterbury University Alum' mentioned
on the 19th of January this year on this website
regarding my Guinness World Record Longest Journey by Skateboard. I
just thought I'd drop a line and thank you for posting the details of my
journey on NZEdge. You guys are doing a great job on the website, and it has
come a long way since I first discovered it three years ago when I was still
working in Japan.
Tue Apr 1 3:47:53 2008
Richard, Retired, Picton, Ontario
Thank you for posting this wonderful description of "The Great
Morton". In 1953, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Dr Morton
hypnotized my sister and presented her as "The Sleeping Beauty",
in a demonstration of his many talents, which he dazzled his audience with
that evening. There are not many people today, that
could be cut from such humble cloth, and go on to "pick himself up by
the boot-straps", and give so much of himself, to so many people. He
was truly a man of the people.
Sun Mar 30 7:53:31 2008
Stephen, Teacher, Auckland
I have visited your site on a number of occasions (usually in my capacity as
a teacher, but not always). It is a great site with much positive and
interesting material. I was intrigued to see that the only Adventurer you
have is Sir Edmund Hillary. Could I
make a plea for you to add the name of Frank Worsley to that?
Frank was born in Akaroa, and became a sea captain. His
real claim to fame was as the captain of Shackleton's expedition to cross
the Antarctic continent. As is well known the expedition met with disaster
when their ship, the Endurance was crushed and they were left stranded with
no way of rescue. The men set off on the most remarkable journey of survival
known to history. After many trials and tribulations the party reached
Elephant Island, a lonely uninhabited bit of rock in the Southern Ocean.
Here they would die unless further help was found. Shackleton and Worsley
set of in the only seawothry craft to sail countless miles across the ocean
to South Georgia where there was a whaling station. With three other men
they succeeded in doing this through Worsley's extraordinary powers of
navigation. On reaching South Georgia they found themselves on the wrong
side and had to cross the high range of intervening mountains - or die.
Worsley, Shackleton and another man managed this. Eventually all members of
the expedition were rescued with NO loss of life. Worsley's contribution to
this is second to none (although he would modestly give all the credit to
the more famous Shackleton).
Unbelievably the story continues... On reaching
civilisation they found the world was in the middle of the Great War.
Worsley joined up, working on Q ships and leading convoys into Russia. Peace
saw him trading with Iceland and other locations and when WWII started he
enlisted again! My paragraphs do not do the man any
justice whatsoever but further information can be found in the NZ Geographic
magazine, and Worsley's own autobiography - Shackleton's Boat Journey
Sat Mar 29 12:52:48 2008
Vivvy, Mental Health Community Worker, Auckland
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of our own Nancy
Wake (The White Mouse), I read her Autobiography entitled The White
Mouse many years ago and was so enthralled by her heroics that I have
been so in awe of this remarkable woman ever since. I remenber when I did my
mental health training, all of us students were asked a question - it was if
we had a chance to have dinner with any one dead of alive who would it be,
well even though I am an avid Elvis fan, I answered Nancy Wake.
Wed Mar 26 20:39:32 2008
Jacqueline, USA
I am so impressed with your site and your people. It really says
something about the culture that so much wonderful creative energy and
accomplishment comes out of a relatively small part of the globe.
Tue Mar 25 9:54:32 2008
Malcolm, Publisher, Nelson
I would like to know of any NZ gift or craft shops operating in other
cities and countries besides Kiwifruits NZ Shop in London. I would be
grateful if anyone could give me this info or a site to go to. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Mar 23 16:43:39 2008
Greg, Hong Kong
I am trying to find a listing of the people NZ considered as
"treasures" during the centenary. Do you have a list or know a URL
where I can obtain a list from?
contact@nzedge.com
Sat Mar 22 21:47:47 2008
Diane, Dental Hygienist, Gainesville, Florida
I plan to move to NZ in the near future. I have never been to the South
Pacific, and I do not know anyone there to communicate with, which would be
nice. I'm going through all the necessary applications to satisfy all the
Dental Hygiene requirements. I'm enamored by your culture and beautiful
country!
Thu Mar 20 15:35:08 2008
Roger, Freelance Professional Businessperson,
Ankara, Turkey
Thank you for this site - it's sane in an insane world!
Sun Mar 9 2:34:56 2008
Isaac, Vancouver/Auckland
Love the website. It shows some of the stuff that I believe everyone in the
world should know. Am I being too cheeky? :-) Damn those Wright brothers. Richard
Pearse all the way!
Over here in Canada I keep seeing 100% Pure NZ ads. How
about suggesting to them that they put a link to your website on their one.
It might educate a few people into learning about NZ. Also I hope that this
website is right at the top of the list for when people are
googling/yahooing/etc about NZ!
Fri Mar 7 11:46:04 2008
Xavier, Unix Systems Engineer, New Zealand
I like where you guys are going with this, so I thought I'd buy a ticket and
get on the train ;) Hope to use this online
network/community to bring back fresh stories of kiwi ingenuity and success
(and a few laughs) from the UK and Europe in the very near future. Malo
le galue.
Tue Mar 4 13:52:42 2008
John, New Zealand
What an informative article! I did a search for Richard
Pearse for my son's homework, and didn't need to go anywhere else;
everything was here that he needed. Thank you for the article.
Fri Feb 29 17:34:56 2008
Wayne, School Teacher, Wollongong, Australia
Thoroughly enjoy the Edge. It keeps me fully
informed and proud to be a kiwi. Keep up the good work.
Fri
Feb 29 17:33:33 2008
Mishi, Singer/Song writer/Actress/Public speaker, Edmonton, Alberta
I would like feedback or connections to come to New Zealand and share in our
traditional culture and share with you Aboriginal people as well. They have
visited us about five years ago and an elder was lost upon his return a
short time later. I am internationally recognized and would like the
opportunity to visit with you all. contact@nzedge.com
Fri Feb 29 5:30:46 2008
Lawrence, Leadership Development Specialist, Wellington
The development in this site since I last viewed it has been amazing.
It is a great resource.
Thu Feb 14 9:54:41 2008
Tim, New Zealand
I am putting together a hero album for my young son and would like to write
to Nancy Wake in London to request a
signed photograph of herself for this album. Do you happen to have her
contact information? contact@nzedge.com
Tue Feb 12 2:14:55 2008
Jessica, Hamilton, New Zealand
You guys are very inspirational. Thank you.
Mon Feb 11 2:02:03 2008
Pat, Whangarei, New Zealand
Is Peter Jackson still making films about hobbits and giant gorillas? I'd
like to see the man with his talents come back to his own country and make a
film that would knock the arse out of world, a film about journeys, Captain
Cook, Hone Heke, the Maori, the Pakeha settlers, the wars, the missionaries,
the great chiefs of both sides, the battle at Kororareka and the Waitangi
treaty...This is all actual history. I suppose it's too much. Alright to
dream that someone someday might make something real out of what's real
though? Noho ora mai.. Tena koutou katoa.
Wed Feb 6 19:28:59 2008
Diane, Global Volunteer, New Zealand
Thank you so much for this fascinating and informative website. I so love
learning what is happening in New Zealand! I don't watch TV, don't listen to
radio, don't read newspapers or magazines, so this is perfect for me.
Mon Feb 4 19:57:25 2008
Cristalyn, Special Education Teacher, Santa Rosa City,
Philippines
The site is very nice.
Thu Jan 31 22:06:57 2008
Josephine, Auckland
I had four wishes in my life and one was to meet Sir Edmund Hillary but
alas. Anyway with a very heavy heart I wish to say
farewell, God Bless and my only consolation is that I will meet you in the
next life. My sympathy to Lady Hillary.
Tue Jan 22 9:17:45 2008
VV, Iceland
Hello and greetings from another part of the globe. I just made a very short
video about a remarkable correspondence between the lifetime of Sir Edmund
and the height of Mount Everest. (It's a bit like Bobby Fischer dying at the
age of 64 and there being 64 squares on the chess board.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdZH6LMH3Rk
Sun Jan 20 15:04:38 2008
Brad, Producer, Queenstown
NZEdge is not only inspirational, it echoes and solidifies the heartfelt
love of my adopted land, Aotearoa. Good on ya.
Fri Jan 18 17:49:38 2008
Allan, Struggling Artist, Wellington
I have done my own form of Tribute to Sir
Ed. Someone suggested I share it with organizations such as yours. www.alleycatsgarden.com.
RIP to our hero.
Fri Jan 18 11:25:16 2008
Simon, Great Britain
I'm a kiwi living in London, and following on from what I
hear at home, I have set up a tribute page on facebook.com which I am hoping
to get many people commenting on. What I would ultimately like to do is pass
this on to the Sir Ed's family to add
to the many millions of people who no doubt have already passed on
condolences. It is important that we all recognise the scale of impact the
man had on not only New Zealanders (not overtly, but I believe he was the
pioneer of the kiwi OE!) but others around the world as well. The direct
link is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8880296999&ref=mf
If you can help with ideas on who to contact
to pass this through to Sir Ed's family or any representatives then that
would be great. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Jan 13 3:34:06 2008
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Roger, Champion Bay, Australia
I have known the Hillary family for over 40 years as my father John O'Keefe
was commissioned to sculpture Sir Ed's bust when I was only 6 or 7 years
old. The reason for this text is to offer condolences to the Hillary family
on their loss of Sir Ed, a fine man and
a fine father-figure of a man. I will never ever forget, may God be with you
Sir Ed.
Fri Jan 11 17:30:00 2008
Adele, Historian Researcher for early settlers to
Carterton, Carterton, New Zealand
Thank you Sir Edmund Hillary, a great
man. Very sorry to learn he died today. He achieved so much in his life
time, conquering the world's highest mountain. I enjoy
learning all about New Zealanders, what they achieved..
I am down at Clareville, where we have a special lady
buried at our cemetery, where I am researching, and hard to believe that she
was No. 1 Registered Nurse in the World, Ellen Dougherty. Her anniversary
yesterday of her Registration, 106 years ago. I met a gentleman up there on
Wednesday he said he could hardly believe what he read on her grave on his
last visit to Clareville, I said it was true, she was No.1. UK did not start
until 1919, the year Ellen died..
Fri Jan 11 14:54:46 2008
Leile Sims, Solicitor, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Absolutely wonderful to read your heroes
section. I have just bought the White Mouse (Nancy
Wake) biography from Trademe while sitting here.
Fri Jan 4 10:12:11 2008
Viv, Registered Nurse, Levin, New Zealand
I have just started looking around this website and there is heaps to
read. I will pass it on to all I know - thank you.
Thu Dec 27 12:32:39 2007
Wayne, School Teacher, Wollongong, Australia
I have thoroughly enjoyed the editions of the Edge and how they allow me
to keep my Kiwi pride.
Tue Dec 25 10:49:15 2007
Eddie, Retired,
Shifnal, Great Britain
I have visited NZ and have happy memories. We hope to visit again.
Sun Dec 23 2:25:43 2007
Fitri, University Student, Makassar, Indonesia
I want to go there but I don't have much money! I only want you to know,
that I love New Zealand.
Sun Dec 16 21:41:19 2007
David, Great Britain
Our family has recently discovered that we may be related to Sid
Millar.
We have noticed that you have pictures and comments about him on your
website.
Fri Dec 7 10:14:23 2007
Beth, New Zealand
I am hoping that you can assist me! I am trying to locate what is called
the Pennywell miniature pig. I am hoping to locate a breeder in your area,
as I understand they originated in New Zealand. I would appreciate any info
that you have regarding this. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Nov 28 13:33:13 2007
Sandy Lee, Product Support Specialist, USA
I fondly remember 21 years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Bowen opened their home
to me for a visit right around this same time of year. Being a California
native, I was far from home traveling with a family I was working for as a
nanny. I knew Mr. Bowen was a champion sheep shearer, but at the time did
not realize what a truly amazing man he was. I came across your wonderful
article today and wanted to say thank you.
Thu Nov 22 09:31:22 2007
Peter, Retired Builder, Blue Ridge, Georgia
I am a keen stamp collector of New Zealand and the South Pacific areas.
I have been away a long time but the old country is still on my mind.
Thu Nov 15 3:54:20 2007
Sally, Pharmacy, Melbourne
I was born in Tauranga but came over to Australia with my father's work. My
great uncle is Joseph Sinel whom I loved dearly. Very, very eccentric fellow
but a gem all the same. My son and I march with the Kiwis every Anzac day in
Melbourne. He proudly wears my Uncles' and Grandfathers' medals. All our
family is from New Zealand - Bay of Plenty, Auckland and the Bay of Islands. Love reading
about NZ, very passionate about my roots. I recently got a
tattoo of a Koru on my foot when my Dad passed away and get great pleasure
in explaining its meaning when asked. Looking forward to a trip back home
soon.
Thu Nov 15 0:10:02 2007
Nicholas, Property Finance, Hamilton
Looking to contact Kiwis living in the UAE or Dubai specifically. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Nov 14 19:46:20 2007
Tuesday, Student, Invercargill, New Zealand
Wilbur and Orville Wright were the first to fly a plane and we know this
because we are related to them. I may only be 13 but I think our family
knows a lot more than most people do. That story about Pearse has been
twisted so many times by the media.
Sat Nov 10 16:37:37 2007
Catherine, New Zealand
I have a question I hope some Kiwis can help me with. New Zealand's
entrepreneurial spirit is legendary. However, I have tried to find out where
this legend comes from and just how this reputation originated, but so far,
no cigar. True, there are a good few heroes of the New Zealand culture; your
brilliant site tells me so, and I don't dispute it but are New Zealand's
achievements really that extraordinary relative to the country's size and
population? Maybe they are, maybe they're not. No one can seem to give me an
answer. Open to the floor. contact@nzedge.com
Fri Nov 9 14:55:48 2007
Sharon, School Teacher, Tampa, Florida
My only child, a daughter, is named for Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, because I love
to hearing Dame Kiri sing. My daughter is adopted as is Dame Te Kanawa as
well as her children, so it seemed to be an appropriate name. My Kiri is a
delight, and is actually studying classical voice in high school, and
singing quite well. She could not have a name that fits her better! I will
be taking my daughter and her voice teacher to the Tampa, Florida concert of
Dame Te Kanawa.
Tue Nov 6 14:21:15 2007
Dave, Musician, Frankfurt
Any Kiwi expats around London who wish to see a South Auckland resident
playing a gig at the Marquee Club on the 25th November - just follow the
link below. Should be a fun afternoon. http://www.procolharum.com/007/hes-db-07.htm
Thu Nov 1 20:54:06 2007
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Christina, Primatologist, Los Angeles
I am a primatologist originally from Christchurch now living in LA. I completed my
B.Sc (1st class hons) at Canterbury and went on to do my Ph.D. at The
University of California, Berkeley where I spent 15 months living in Panama
studying the sexual behavior and endocrinology of wild spider monkeys. I now
spend every summer in Panama studing wild spider monkeys and conducting
archaeological field digs with my husband.
Thu Nov 1 18:44:19 2007
Mary, Mortgage Broker, Sydney
Very interesting news on your website.
Sun Oct 28 16:38:56 2007
Bronwen, Humanitarian Worker, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Thank goodness I've found this site. The rest of the world, in particular
New Zealand, is still out there.
Sun Oct 21 2:50:23 2007
Richard, IT, Bristol
Apologies for this rant in advance but when I noticed your entry on Alan
MacDiarmid it just made me so angry. All kudos to him, he is a great
scientist. Shame on New Zealand for ever letting him go. Almost his entire
professional career has been in the USA. All of the patents and intellectual
property he has developed are held in the USA. All future revenue and jobs
from his work will go to the USA. This is not a triumph for New Zealand - it
is an unmitigated failure to hold on to talent and to turn it in to real
advantages for Kiwis at home.
As an expat working with the largest IT company in the
world I am on an R&D site where Kiwi's are over-represented in the
workforce. One day when sitting down chatting with a mate (a world leader in
his field) and talking about returning home I was surprised to hear him say
"You and I will never go home (except to retire) - New Zealand doesn't
want people like us." You know, the more I thought about it, the more I
realised it was true.
There is more spent on welfare in NZ each week than is
spent on R&D each year. The kind of science and R&D that goes on to
produce new industries and new jobs. There are no tax-breaks for R&D or
new start-ups and almost zero venture-capital or investors in a country that
is so risk-averse that all anyone wants lock up their money in housing
instead. (Kiwis are quite happy to jump off a bridge with a rubber-band
around their ankles, but god forbid they should invest in a struggling
start-up).
Whenever a Kiwi company does do well (like Ghost or
42Below) what happens? They get bought by a richer foreign company. Why
aren't there Kiwi companies the size of Nokia (from Finland, with only 6
million people, not much bigger than NZ and where education is free, for
all, for life). I desperately want to go home and do the kind of work we do
here, but there is no chance of ever being able to build a company or earn a
living doing what we do. It breaks my heart every time I have to get on a
plane and fly back here.
Stop trumpeting the successes of smart New Zealanders for
other countries and start poking the government and the people into changing
their ways so that success can stay at home. Otherwise NZ's only future is
as the largest retirement village in the world. This claiming of other
nation's successes as our own is just embarrassing, stop it.
Tue Oct 9 23:45:45 2007
Harold, Coach, South Point, Ohio
I am the track and field (athletics) coach at South Point High School in
southern Ohio, USA. For many years I had a list of all the places in the
world I wanted to visit. New Zealand was not one of the places. I traveled
quite a bit, through Europe, some South America, marking off those places on
my list as I went. On a return trip from Australia, I was aboard an Air New
Zealand flight and struck up a conversation with a flight attendant. They
asked if I like Australia and I told them I did, they then said if I liked
it there then I should visit New Zealand, because it was much better. To
make a long story short, I did take their advice, and after visiting I threw
away my list. I no longer felt the need to visit elsewhere; I had found all
I was looking for.
That was in the year 2000, and I have been back every
year, sometimes twice a year. During those years I have traveled all over
your country and made friends with many Kiwis, including the late Arthur
Lydiard, and Peter Snell. The reason I am writing is to ask for some help
and advice. My school recently built a new track and field facility and
stadium. This May, we will be hosting a large track invitational at the
meet. I am calling the meet the Kiwi Classic, and I want to use the meet to
highlight New Zealand as a travel destination, its culture, people and
businesses. When I return to New Zealand this December, I am purchasing some
Maori handicrafts as awards for the winning athletes and teams. We want to
feature Kiwi food and music. I am working to bring in some famous Kiwis to
help promote the meet. I have Anne Audain confirmed and we are working to
bring in Peter Snell. To make all of this happen, we are looking for
sponsors, and I am trying to use New Zealand companies who have a connection
to the United States. So far Kumfs shoes and Sealord Seafood have joined us.
I was writing to see if you might have any suggestions on things we could do
at the meet to promote New Zealand and if you know of any New Zealand
companies we could contact. contact@nzedge.com
Tue Oct 9 5:22:37 2007
Tim, Haka instructor and Tee Cotton Bowl Founder,
Louisiana
All Black World Cup Fever has even spread here!
Sun Oct 7 06:52:15 2007
Brent, Author, Australia
I am an expatriate NZer living in Australia and was delighted to find your
site.
Fri Oct 5 18:57:04 2007
Muriel, Auckland
Your web site is great.
Thu Oct 4 10:47:15 2007
Anna, Events, Tauranga, New Zealand
I am organising an event called the New Zealand Corporate games in November.
We will be having a themed Kiwiana party and require a slideshow of kiwiana
images and icons to show. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Oct 3 13:21:35 2007
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Don, Canada
I read in the paper today about your 'battle' for a new flag. Speaking as a
Canadian who was around during those challenging days I feel I must comment.
We made the right decision and have never looked back. Everyone in the world
knows what the Canadian flag looks like! As for losing your link to the
Crown and losing your history - we are still in the Commonwealth and our
coins and $20's still have the Queen's portrait, but the money now has
portraits of our prime ministers. History every time we use the bills! Don't
hesitate to make your country unique. The Union Jack on Commonwealth flags
is outdated and still reeks of Imperialism. Go NZ Go!
Wed Oct 3 8:21:39 2007
Kate, Motueka, New Zealand
A voice from the provinces! I host a website called Motueka News Freestyle.
The site is a quirky local take on issues of interest to the Motueka
community and expats alike. It is a popular site and aims to capture the
unique culture of our small iconic town. I am enjoying looking around your
site.
Mon Oct 1 12:06:10 2007
Mike, Juggler, Tokyo
I am a professional juggler from Auckland who makes his living by travelling
the world and performing at various entertainment venues. Last year I
trained in Berlin with the leading juggler from Cirque du Soleil. I am
currently performing weekly at the Hilton Tokyo Bay, where I have been since
April this year. I have just had my contract extended for another 5 months.
I am based in Tokyo, but travel often. This is the 4th Hilton hotel that I
have performed at around the world. I intend to perform in Dubai (where I
visited 2 years ago) in the near future. Jugglers in NZ are very few
compared to other countries. Professional jugglers are even less.
Wed Sep 26 02:27:43 2007
Paul, Aviation, Melbourne
As an ex-kiwi, I am trying to convince a good friend that some years ago
there was a tragic death off the waterfront pier in Auckland of a well known
Rugby league coach who fell and never surfaced between the pylons. I can't
find any news item on this and am now starting to wonder if this is true? contact@nzedge.com
Tue Sep 25 18:16:12 2007
Paul, Professional Speaker, Novato,
USA
I am a kiwi, residing now in the US, and am a friend of Andrew Thomson's
parents, David and Carol. I knew Andrew also and am trying to reconnect with
his parents. I have read the features on him that you carry on your site,
great NZ site by the way - congrats. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Sep 23 16:28:15 2007
Neville, Retired, New Zealand
My wife and I are travelling around the world at present. I would love
to hear more about fellow kiwis.
Sat Sep 22 22:21:43 2007
Geoff, Retired Aviation Engineer, Auckland
Your article is the most informed and accurate of all the items I have
read. At this moment I have proposed that archived material from my
collection, relative to the Pearse story, is deposited at Timaru Museum
alongside Gordon Ogilvie's material. This is linked to the new airport
museum and Brian Blanchard's Pleasant Point Railway Museum which already
hold important relics.
Fri Sep 21 15:46:56 2007
Linda, Great Britain
I am trying to get information about Mr Stan Wemyss who was a WW2
Cinematographer with the New Zealand National Film Unit. He was awarded an
MBE by the Queen in 1947 for bravery shown while filming on the front line.
I am aware that he is the Grandfather of Russell Crowe, but I
am trying to get a history of Stan Wemyss. I am finding it virtually
impossible. I feel that he is a person in his own right who deserves
recognition not just the Grandfather of Russell Crowe. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Sep 16 9:30:09 2007
Len, Woodend, New Zealand
I am trying to locate some very old music performed by a group called the
Plains Men from Timaru, New Zealand. All the music, as far as I am
concerned, was good but there were 3 which I liked:
1. About the Waitaki River and the Ben more hydro dam
2. Bullocky Bill from Timaru
3. The Mackenzie country about the sheep rustler
This is a very old piece and goes back about 50 years so I might be hoping
for a dream. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Sep 12 10:27:27 2007
Simon, Tyre, Lebanon
Thanks for the website, it reminds and grounds us.
Tue Sep 11 9:11:27 2007
Louise, Designer, New Zealand
We have just stumbled upon your site... Very cool!
Wed Sep 5 12:12:15 2007
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Jeffrey, Physician, Lancaster, USA
Where can I find a NZ black running singlet which is similar or the same as
Jack Lovelock is often seen wearing? As an avid runner and late-in-life fan
of this amazing man, I would love to obtain one somehow, somewhere. contact@nzedge.com
Tue Sep 4 11:35:06 2007
Sophie
I am currently doing a report on Beatrice
Tinsley; your article is my main
source. Thank you, I think it is made very well.
Tues Sep 4 04:09:37 2007
Steve, Paramedic/Nurse, Coongulla,
Australia
I am always looking to correspond with others and love travelling.
Mon Sep 3 19:47:41 2007
Sandra, Receptionist, Melbourne
I was wondering if you could help me with any organisations for ex-pat Kiwis
living in Melbourne that get together for socialising. contact@nzedge.com
Mon Aug 27 15:38:51 2007
Lea-Ann, Customer Co-ordinator, Palmerston North, New Zealand
I have loved this site since I first saw it back in December 2003 and I love
everything Aotearoa - New Zealand gives us. I love its
"cross-pollination". It makes you feel unique - like a
"hybrid" in the truest sense of the word. This site really brings
it all together. In fact, I love you guys for bringing it home in so many
ways. Arohanui!!!
Sat Aug 25 17:05:56 2007
Nardia, Sales Rep, Monroeville, USA
Man I miss meat pies!
Thu Aug 23 13:55:01 2007
Wayne, School Teacher, Wollongong,
Australia
What a great site. I especially enjoy the Heroes segment. I have never heard
of many of these people who have made their mark on the world stage with
courage and conviction. It makes one proud to be a Kiwi and I hope all
expats (myself included) never forget our roots and what New Zealanders have
achieved.
Thu Aug 23 8:36:48 2007
John, Engineering Manager, Prince Edward
Island, Canada
I'm living on a small island located off the east coast of Canada and would
like to comment on Mr. Williams' 10 Strategies. I work as an engineering
manager for a company that repairs and overhauls aircraft gas turbine
engines. Our customers are located in all parts of the world so you could
say we are part of the global market place. Dr David Skilling of the NZI has
written a number of reports stating that New Zealand is headed for major
economic problems if it doesn't improve its export performance. I have also
read this from other sources repeating what Dr. Skilling has said. New
Zealand's problem is lack of exporting capability. New Zealanders must find
the root cause of this problem and then come up with solutions. We call it
the "5 why's" problem solving. Mr. Williams' 10 strategies do not
address finding the root cause or solving this problem. The words
"world class" and innovative are to the 21st century what hi-tech
was to the 20th. Totally meaningless.
Thu Aug 23 7:45:04 2007
Cary, Business Development Manager,
Frankfurt
Have just moved to Frankfurt on 1 August 2007. Was wondering if you could
help me find some other Kiwis living here to talk and socialize with. Are
you able to point me in the direction of where I may be able to find some? contact@nzedge.com
Thu Aug 23 4:09:05 2007
Elisabeth, Executive Director, Auckland,
New Zealand
Thank you for your terrific effort over the years to connect us to the very
best of what Aotearoa New Zealand is and can be.
Tue Aug 21 11:02:46 2007
Glenda, Lab Tech, Bush Mills, Great
Britain
I am at present putting up a permanent memorial to a New Zealand pilot,
Wilson Twentyman who died while on a training mission in Northern Ireland.
Do you have any details about him and is his name commemorated anywhere in
New Zealand? contact@nzedge.com Tue
Aug 21 4:12:47 2007
Anne-Marie, Transportation, USA
I have some interesting news to offer. My uncle Geoffrey Guenole, and a
team known as the Centennial Raiders just completed a 15,000 mile race
across Europe, Beijing to Paris, reenacting the "Road Rally Race"
of 1907. There is a website where you can read their blog from start to finish. I
hope you find it as interesting as I did. I am a history buff anyway but I
was so proud of my uncle. Here is the address for the blog: http://www.centennialraiders.org.nz/.
Mon Aug 20 12:08:11 2007
Marcus, Northants, UK
I was looking with interest at the Jean Batten reference on your website.
My father was a pilot and, in 1979, was with British Aerospace at a small
air show at Cranfield, England. That year Jean Batten's book "Alone in
the sky" was published. My father was demonstrating a HS 125.700
executive jet at the show and when British Aerospace heard that Jean Batten
was at the show, they offered her a flight in the cockpit with my father,
which she accepted. Afterwards she gave my father a copy of her new book
with the following written inside "To Captain Trow, best wishes and
many thanks for the flight in the HS.125.700, Jean Batten, Cranfield, Sept
79". My father recently gave me the book. I am yet to read it but I
wondered if there was any Museum in New Zealand that might be interested in,
perhaps, borrowing it. I appreciate that there may be little interest in her
all these years later, but it seems to me that this is a precious and unique
copy of the book. Any feedback would be appreciated, especially from any of
her relatives. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Aug 19 10:14:35 2007
John, Semi-retired and internet radio DJ,
Australia
I am trying to get a list of Tex Morton's songs one in particular "One
Golden Curl". contact@nzedge.com
Wed Aug 15 23:38:41 2007
Kiri, Casino Marketing, Tinian
Island, Northern Mariana Islands
I've been living on a tiny island of Tinian for three years now, previously
residing in Melbourne, Australia. One thing I've noticed about life here in
the middle of the Pacific: there's no shortage of kiwis who are keen to get
out and about! There are around 20 other kiwis living on Tinian - not bad
for a population of around 1,500 people!!
Fri Aug 10 13:57:09 2007
Teri, Educational Business, Suwon,
Korea
So nice to see a website like this where information can be shared amongst
us! Thanks, great idea! We have an education business in Korea (been dong
business here for 7 years) and are looking to expand to Dubai. I have
business contacts there, but keen to hear from any Kiwis who might be
working there. Always good to hear about another country from "our
own" point of view!
contact@nzedge.com
Sun Aug 5 21:59:32 2007
Glenys, Retired Teacher, New
Zealand
Sir Sydney Smith is a member of our family. He was my grandfather's brother
(Horace Herbert Smith). It is an excellent article.
Thu Aug 2 23:16:58 2007
John, Wellington
I was talking with some friends about the role which New Zealanders have
played in the past in leading the world and overcoming barriers. One
mentioned your web site - which is fantastic! I note that you have not yet
listed Archibald McIndoe - whom I consider was another astounding NZer who
embodied this leadership and special characteristic. Nice work.
Tue Jul 31 16:58:59 2007
Fiona, Geraldine
Just a comment that according to Peg Hamilton's book he [Bill
Hamilton]
actually broke the Australasian speed record on the same day he won the NZ
cup (Murawai 1925) and broke it for the second time three years later.
Mon Jul 30 11:55:36 2007
John, Director, Auckland
All good.
Sat Jul 28 11:43:36 2007
Tracey, Fisherwoman, Orsta, Norway
Nice to know that there's other Kiwi's out there doing it ;)
Sat Jul 28 1:49:40 2007
Maxine, Registered Nurse, Opotiki
I will be travelling to Inverness (Scotland) in 2 months time. I would like
to connect with Kiwis there prior to leaving if I can. I will be in that
area for approx 6 months. The last time I travelled was at the end of the
80's when I did my OE. I came home via East Africa, the most amazing
travelling I ever did. I would appreciate some communication to find out a
bit more about the Inverness area. contact@nzedge.com
Tue Jul 24 22:49:52 2007
New Zealand
New Zealand has no space program. No launch vehicles. Amateurs are doing a
better job. Wonder if Pickering called himself a Kiwi or not.
Fri Jul 20 15:52:24 2007
Olwen, Fashion/Costume Designer, Las Vegas
I LOVE this website!!!
Fri Jul 20 11:39:31 2007
Sally, Sales Assistant, Melbourne
I am researching my family, and Jo [Joseph Sinel] is my great uncle who I
knew well. Oh what a colourful character he was and he would have a laugh at
what has been written. So true all of it. I remember his caravan well when
he visited us in NZ. Our family relocated to Australia in 1970 but never
lost touch. Thank you for your article and I now know where my children get
their visual art skills from, one of which excels in the area of design.
Glad to see talent has resurfaced. He would be proud. Thanks again for a
most enjoyable read.
Wed Jul 18 23:56:28 2007
Govind, Engineering Consultant,
Bangalore
I was browsing your website and became interested mainly because when Sir
Edmund Hillary came to India and visited Calcutta. I was an apprentice at
Gresham & Craven and they were manufacturing aluminum fabricated houses.
Sir Hillary had come to Gresham & Craven to have a look at the portable
houses designed by our director Mr Longly OBE. I was also present at the
meeting and took an autograph of Mr Hillary and my father Mr Shamanna
(Director) took some photographs with Mr Hillary and also with his
wife.
Wed Jul 18 14:18:34 2007
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Sandra, Journalist, Ireland
I'm an Irish journalist just finishing off writing a book entitled To the
Limits of Endurance. It's the true story of a 16 year old Irish boy, Johnny
Harte, who ran away from home and joined the British Army in search of
adventure. He found it in Palestine & Malta pre-WW2 and later was in the
Siege of Malta in WW2. He joined the fledgling SAS/SBS and one of his
instructors was a New Zealander, Stud Stellin, who was on Manoel Island in
Malta. They went on covert undercover missions into enemy territory, dropped
off by submarine and rowing in aboard folboats - small kayaks. Johnny was on
the Greek Island of Leros when he was finally captured by the Germans,
forced marched to Athens and put aboard a cattle train with little food or
water for fourteen days and night, as it travelled across Europe, in
sub-zero temperatures. Many died on that journey. Eventually he arrived at a
POW camp near Belsen in Germany, where he endured harrowing experiences
until his release at the end of WW2. While this is a story of hardship and
endurance, it is also a tale of the scams, and schemes he got up to along
the way and there are numerous funny stories of his experiences - such as
his 'seduction' by a lady of the night aged 17.
The book is due out in September and I am
anxious to try and contact anyone who remembers Stud Stellin, as efforts to
track him or his relations in Ireland and the UK have failed. I'm not sure
if he survived the war, returned to NZ or what. Any help would be
appreciated. Johnny - or Jack as he became known - went on to become a
Senator in the Irish Government, where he served for 22 years. He's 86, hail
and hearty and looking forward to meeting up with old comrades, family and
friends at the launh in the Irish Dail - our house of parliament. It will be
an historic occasion as never before have the Irish Parliament allowed a
book to be launched there. It would be wonderful to have some NZ input to
this occasion. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Jul 15 4:31:56 2007
David, New Zealand
I need to contact a relation last known address Cambridge, South Island, New
Zealand. His last known occupation was painter and decorator. His name is
Tommy Reading and he used to live in Cheltenham, UK. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Jul 15 2:28:01 2007
Christchurch
Kiwi doc 'Sand Dancer' by NZ director Valerie Reid received an honourable
mention at Tribeca Film Fest in NYC and was picked 'best five shorts' to
screen at the top of the Rockefeller Centre. Sand Dancer screens at the
Sacramento Film and Music Festival in August.
Sat Jul 14 12:55:29 2007
Russel, London
Hi, "The Church" has got together with "Renaissance
Rooms" in Vauxhall and is putting together the greatest place in London
to watch the Rugby World Cup. The Church is going to show all the big games
as well as provide plenty of music, beer and snacks from your country of
origin. Every person will get a free souvenir program and the chance to win
some great prizes. Check out www.thechurch.co.uk.
Wed Jul 4 5:34:48 2007
Ra'Bia, Writer/Cosmetologist, Seattle
I have done some internet research recently for my boyfriend who is
considering marriage. We both feel a deep respect and interest in the Maori
culture and would like our wedding to have a strong Maori theme (i.e.
blessed jade stone, the Haka or other appropriate performances, tattooing
family legacy or personal history, etc.). However, we live in Seattle, and
do not have the income required to go to New Zealand. He has mentioned to me
that there is a notable Maori population in parts of Utah, where he also
grew up. If possible, I would greatly appreciate some leads as to how we may
contact any civic and tribal communities in either Seattle or Utah to aide
in our search. contact@nzedge.com
Sat Jul 7 10:28:21 2007
Faith
It is so nice to be able to keep up with our country and people, as being
away sometimes you have no choice. After many years I still get home sick.
Been to a lot of places and have never seen anything that comes close to New
Zealand. Hope to make our way back home within the next two years. I have
e-mailed your website to several Kiwis. Thank you for taking the time to
keep us informed. You are the best.
Sat Jul 02 05:27:53 2007
Andrew, Marketer, Wellington
Kia ora. I have been watching the audio tour space now for well over a year
and it's great to see how this medium has taken off. Hardly surprising when
people love their MP3 players sometimes more than they love their partner.
As people who come to New Zealand are often in search of information the
idea of a download audio tour for New Zealand was logical.
It's been a labor of love getting a website up but the
interest from people in NZ and elsewhere vindicates that people want to use
this medium. So if you are feeling a little homesick and want to hear some
kiwi voices, want to recall some Maori legends or want to let others in on
the secrets of your home town, may I recommend www.guide2newzealand.co.nz
for a download (including a free Auckland track), or info on buying the
CD.
Fri Jun 29 16:27:53 2007
Martyn, Melbourne
I am a kiwi living in Melbourne. Since leaving NZ, I have never been so
proud of being a kiwi. It's funny the old saying of "you don't know
what you've got until it's gone".
I wanted to share this with my fellow kiwis; I have come
across a company called ACN which is a telecommunications company which is
providing free calls to NZ for customers on their service. Since joining I
have saved up to $70 on my bill, which is a lot over a whole year. I really
see this as a way of keeping kiwi connected. If there are any people
interested in finding out more information they can email me through contact@nzedge.com.
Wed Jun 27 18:50:28 2007
Joy, Rheinfelden, Germany
Ever recalled how difficult it can be to leave NZ in pursuit of larger
dreams and goals? In the last few months I have followed the trials and
tribulations of two young men who are trying to obtain their goal of being
New Zealand's Cycle Couriers representatives at the 15th Annual Cycle
Messenger World Championship, to be held in Dublin this year on the 3rd to
7th of August. Around 800 cycle couriers (messenger boys) from around the
globe are competing. Australia has managed to enroll 3 entrants; will New
Zealand be represented there? Auckland has two cycle couriers trying
desperately to raise funds in order to attend. So far they have booked and
paid for their own fares to Dublin (around NZ $2,500 each)...they intend
going despite having: no sponsorship or funds to provide for their basic
requirements, food, accommodation, cycle carriers; no earnings for the
period they are away; mounting debts due to tickets being purchased; the
normal costs associated with young men in flatting situations; rent while
absent.
Despite
these hardships they are determined NZ should be represented. Cycle Couriers
provide a much needed service to grid locked city businesses...they are
considered an annoying but necessary part of central city life. Couriers
themselves are a 'special breed' of people who are not afraid to live on the
edge, take risks and rely on their own physical ability to earn their bread
and butter…there is little jam on the meager commissions given in return
for putting their lives at risk daily, and they are generally despised by
motorists and pedestrians alike and tolerated as an evil necessity in grid
locked city traffic; why do they do it?
Like
all professional sports people it is the adrenaline obtained through their
performance which keeps them hooked and eager to improve their personal
bests. They derive satisfaction from providing a quick efficient service to
inner city businesses. While working the central city region 5 to 6 days per
week the two couriers mentioned have beaten a track to all possible sponsors
around their city and have failed to attract any real sponsorship...so
should they stay home? No way - they say they will go even if they can't
afford it.
Tue Jun 19 0:56:40 2007
Derrek,
Project Manager, Guayaquil, Ecuador
For the next year and half I am living in Ecuador setting up a branch of
the Company that I work for here in Guayaquil.
Wed Jun 13 9:21:22 2007
Kiwi, France
I am a kiwi living in France and just spent an enjoyable hour reading your
site. It is fantastic. Thank you! I was visiting your site because I am
about to deliver a presentation to a global audience and am telling them
about me, as a kiwi. I wanted to show off about NZ and was thinking sports,
as we do, but started looking for other ideas. How clever are we in NZ? From
your site I get the feeling we must have the highest proportion of people
who have been great contributors to the world per capital. Made me very
proud and made me cry. I knew John Britten he was such an amazing man and
your write up on him very much captures the spirit of the man and how he
lived his life. Just great. I am telling the audience about another clever
kiwi invention (it is not mine I just worked with it in NZ), so was looking
for great things that have come out of NZ and I discovered your wonderful
site.
Sun Jun 3 10:20:37 2007
Gavin, Contractor, Brisbane
NZ is still one of the low key relaxing places left globally. Thank goodness
we are relatively isolated.
Thu May 31 8:04:46 2007
Phil, Flight Lieutenant, Fording Bridge, Hampshire
I am trying to trace the surviving next of kin of Sir Keith Park to inform
him/her that my Air Cadet unit is naming a new IT/Computer Flight Suite in
Sir Keith's honor which will serve up to 20 Air Cadets aged 13-20 as they
learn about aviation from computer simulation. I believe that Sir Keith is
one of the unsung heroes of the Royal Air Force and we are proud to be
honoring his memory in this way. My father also served at 11 Group - RAF
Uxbridge during WWII. Any assistance would be much appreciated. contact@nzedge.com
Wed May 30 5:04:24 2007
Trevor, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex
Many thanks for such a well written article on Nancy
Wake. Our family will
never forget her outstanding courage and the great service she did during
the war for all freedom loving peoples. We salute her and thank her most
sincerely.
Sat May 26 05:11:00 2007
Bethany, Melbourne
Hey guys I just moved to Melbourne from Wellington two months ago, and I'm
missing home like crazy! It's so hard to get news about NZ over here, so you
guys are great!
Tue May 22 11:26:32 2007
Brechon, Exercise Scientist/Personal Trainer,
Dunedin
Heya! What a fabulous site and a wonderful way for kiwis everywhere to
create a network. I'm just coming to the end of my Uni degree in exercise
science and found this site while looking for New Zealanders living in
Dubai. I am currently on the lookout for Jobs in Dubai in the fitness and
sport and recreation industries. Have always wanted to live and work in
Dubai for a couple of years and would seriously appreciate any news, info,
contacts, or advice anyone may have for me. Cheers Dudes!! contact@nzedge.com
Fri May 18 16:43:25 2007
Garry, Accountant/Company Secretary, Tustin, California
Glad to get on board with fellow Kiwis.
Sun May 13 13:18:37 2007
Cathy, Senior Research Professor
Response for Kim, Researcher (24 April) on Latest Edge Mail: You say your
research is about NZ and what is unique about it in the modern world, and
refer to what we are supposedly known for - natural life, sheep, bungy
jumping and rugby, and wonder whether innovations in film, fashion,
technology etc are creating a new image for NZ globally.
I would suggest you
are taking a limited perspective on what defines a New Zealander and New
Zealand globally in two senses. First, I am a New Zealander who lives and
works in the US, and here where anything is known about New Zealanders at
all its very vague and American football means that most Americans don't
even know what rugby is, don't know that bungy jumping is a New Zealand
export, don't even know where New Zealand is geographically located; may
have seen Lord of the Rings and some reference to it being filmed in NZ. An
aging and decreasing Second World War generation remembers New Zealand
fondly as the staging point of the Southern hemisphere for island hoping
operations through to Japan.
So the things you note that we are known for,
it's not necessarily that we are known everywhere for these things.
Second,
I would suggest that New Zealanders are more known for a set of qualities
than for a set of things (sheep, bungy jumping rugby). Many of these results
reflect the qualities. I would suggest that New Zealanders are viewed as the
"little country that doesn't know it" - how do we win at rugby -
not because we have the biggest, brawniest, muscle-bound
two-hundred-fifity-pound giants on the field, but because our rugby players
and coaches are fast, fleet, able to think of their feet, innovate
continuously, so that every time our tactics are perfected by another team,
we don't those tactics and move to something new that no-one has thought of.
Whether it is film, fashion, technology, rugby, bungy jumping there is a
constant theme of novelness, innovation, of being small enough not to be
bound by the inertia of bigger, larger, organizations and countries.
And
yet, this is a country with nearly a sixth of its population not living in
New Zealand. How much of New Zealand's image in the world is influenced by
these Kiwis, or the Kiwis who work and live at home? If you ask a lot of
ex-pats why they left, its because they felt their creativity, innovation,
get-up-and-go, can-do, want-to-make-things-happen, stop-standing-in-my-way
passion was frustrated, damped-down, locked into mediocre-levelling,
chop-the-tall-poppy, can't-do-anything-but-the -status-quo, type individuals
who hold onto many leadership positions and are allowed to do so.
Clearly,
my own prejudices creep in here, but just some observations and opinions for
you.
Fri May 11 23:31:00 2007
Adrienne, Language Teacher/Writer, Morocco
While I will always be immensely proud of being a New Zealander, I have
found "mon paradis" here in Morocco. I adore the robustness, the
colour, the adventure, the people, the spontaneity of the moment in this
amazing country, Morocco. And talk about "edge", Maroc is on the
cusp of enormous change right now. The economy has been kick-started by a
building frenzy, Europe has suddenly decided we are only a 15 km boat ride
away, we have cheap labour and plenty of it. Unlike European countries, the
mean age of population is 19 years. Congratulations on this new venture. It
looks incredible and I'm loving it. Thank you.
Fri May 11 21:08:22 2007
Richard, Film Editor, Masterton
So, here I am, a stranger in a strange land, reconnecting. My turf is the
East Coast of the North Island, Palliser to East Cape, filming,
interviewing, photographing, reconnecting to Maori, and reconnecting to
myself. Powerful forces are at work in New Zealand and if not careful Pakeha
will be left behind. I see great things happening with the traditional
owners, I sort of envy their connection to the Spirit that is Mama and Papa.
I have a similar but different connection that I found in the American West.
There are great similarities; great people pulled down and now lifting
themselves up. I would love to see Aotearoa New Zealand become some sort of
republic, letting go of "Mother" England, we have fed from that
nipple far too long. The Maori King needs to be King of all Aotearoa New
Zealand, all New Zealanders. Until that time there will be continued
separation, division, them and us. We are all one people united. The
indigenous language needs to be taught alongside English. We need a totally
new system of justice. We need a constitution, desperately. We need to be
honest, prepared for and embrace change. It is the one truly guaranteed
thing in life. Unity.
Fri May 11 20:28:47 2007
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Anna, Actress/Producer, USA
Kia Ora. I have only now learned of Don Selwyn's passing. I wish to convey
my sincere condolences to his whanau, his staff at He Taonga Films Ltd and
to all that came to know Don. I hope that those projects he believed in
breathe and give life. Having been but one of many who had occasion to work
closely with him, as recently as two-three years ago, I am truly sorry to
learn of his passing. His soul has passed on. Kia kaha.
Fri May 11 18:07:00 2007
Peter, Retired, Wellington
I would love to contact ex-kiwi Patrick Winston Lindsay or any member of his
family. Originally from Palmerston, he took off to North America in the
'60's, I met up with him in Canada in '63 and have lost touch since.
Thu May 10 22:14:12 2007
Sarah, Phd Candidate, Chicago
Wow, an international community of kiwis, this rocks! As much as I know I am
not going to be going home for a long long time, I miss NZ so much ... the
sun glinting off Wellington Harbour, fish and chips snagged on the way home,
rugby, fresh bluff oysters, the smell of the Pacific ...
Tue Feb 27 12:25:54 2007
Philip, Business Manager, Singapore
I am a New Zealander who has lived and worked outside the country for the
last 20 years. I have 20 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry
having worked for Schlumberger for many years.
Tue Feb 27 1:45:58 2007
Ric, Recreation Consultant, Forst Grove, USA
Planning the move back to the place I know is home...
Mon Feb 26 7:36:42 2007
Paula, Child Carer, Hamilton
I am seeking funding for my new poetry project? I want to produce a CD and
DVD and slide show of New Zealand scenery, a different scene for each poem
set to back ground music. All my poems are original, and I have never had
any funding before. I paid for my first poetry book, to be published in
Hamilton by myself. Is there someone who can help me launch my project that
would be great. contact@nzedge.com
Fri Feb 23 11:09:52 2007
Paul, Designer/Creative, Auckland
Keen to talk to/meet people who are as passionate about New Zealand design
as I am. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Feb 7 15:51:36 2007
Kevin, Self Funded Retiree, Australia
I would like to purchase a video/DVD/CD of Tex Morton that includes the
"Gundawindi Grey". contact@nzedge.com
Tue Feb 6 0:32:05 2007
Warwick, Australia
Looking for my brother, Stephen Smith who left for Australia years ago,
please if you see this contact me. contact@nzedge.com
Sun Feb 4 15:28:17 2007
Grant, Operations Manager, Bangkok
The more countries I live and work in, the more I realize that as a nation
we are some of the most adept and adaptable people around. The Lonestar
Café t-shirt I wear says it all: Be Staunch - Stand Tall - New Zealand.
Wed Jan 31 18:01:18 2007
Sandra, Salt Lake City
Are there any Kiwi clubs or social organizations in Salt Lake City? I was
born in Christchurch then moved to Auckland as a teenager now in US.
contact@nzedge.com
Sat Jan 27 15:49:54 2007
Simon, Director, Auckland
New Zealand is a nation of immigrants for whom living at or near the margin
has always been a defining presence. Great job edgies, nzedge.com captures
this very well. I agree with absolute confidence that such qualities can be
applied very usefully in the international arena. More power to your
intentions.
Wed Jan 17 9:46:32 2007
Kathy, Steilacoom, USA
I have a friend who has terminal cancer, with a dream of visiting some
relatives in New Zealand which due to health reasons is unattainable. A few
of us thought we would bring New Zealand to him for a couple of hours and I
am looking for someone who can spend an hour or two with him sharing their
knowledge of New Zealand. Hopefully, they could do this for little or no
compensation. If you are in the Tacoma, Washington area and might be able to
help you can e-mail me. contact@nzedge.com
Wed Jan 17 7:02:34 2007
Rachel, Mum, Christchurch
All these rich people in New Zealand and there are families like mine
struggling with ill children. We don't want handouts, we need people to hold
our jobs open and pay coming in to make ends meet while away from our
families and cities. My daughter is 6 and has had 15 heart operations
because of a condition called tetralogy of fallott. Makes me wonder why
people buy league teams, while families suffer and loose their independence
and rely on welfare. Take care, may your money grow and try to think of the
less fortunate.
Tue Jan 16 23:34:01 2007
David, Retired, Paeroa
The beginning of 2007 has been a period of elation for me. I believe that I
can take the credit at long last for the recently proven fact that planets
cannot form and survive in the 'rough' environment of a collapsing nebula. I have no credentials, am
useless at maths, have only stepped into one university and that was its
library.
For more, see http://homepages.xnet.co.nz/~hardy/rough.html
Fri Jan 12 9:06:38 2007
Ric, Outdoor Recreation Consultant, Oregon
Making the big move home in 2007 after nearly 20 years in the USA. Looking
for any tips on surviving re-entry with family in tow. contact@nzedge.com
Tue Jan 9 19:50:19 2007
Kelly, Onewhero, Tuakau
I love getting your email updates. Thank you so much for producing such a
passionate, professional and invigorating site. I am extremely proud to be a
Kiwi and your site continually reminds me of the many reasons I have for
being so proud. I am Pakeha and gladly embrace the Maori heritage of this
country - that is what makes this country uniquely what it is. Thank you for
your efforts to promote many views of New Zealand, Aotearoa, for encouraging
understanding, for celebrating our successes and struggles, and for keeping
Kiwi's connected. Kia kaha!
Tue Jan 9 10:07:49 2007
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