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TO NEW ZEALAND EDGE
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
From Brian Sweeney, producer, nzedge.com
Welcome to new members at nzedge.com, from Aarhus, Adelaide, Apia, Athens
and Atlanta as well as Auckland, Akaroa and Ashburton and other local and
global locations.
I've been away on business which is why we publish today for the first
time since February. Some catching-up to do.
NEWS OF NEW ZEALANDERS AROUND THE GLOBE
(survey of Feb-May 2004). Farewells and Fanfares. From the online editions
of the New York Times, the LA Times, the BBC, The Independent, The
Guardian, Washington Times, New York Post, Japan Times, USA Today, Sydney
Morning Herald, The Age and several more.
ˇ RIP extraordinary
New Zealanders:
- William Pickering (space pioneer - California);
- Michael King (historian, biographer, storyteller - Maramarua);
- Martin Emond (artist, illustrator, tattooist - Los Angeles);
- Susan Okin (feminist political philosopher - San Diego),
- Malcolm Kemp (television producer - London);
- Jack Foster (long distance runner - Rotorua)
ˇ New Zealand the "new utopia" for many Californians
ˇ Jeffrey Masson on "Why I live in New Zealand"
ˇ Gibbs Humdinga 350bhp V8 fast on land, water
ˇ Tana Umaga leads AB wins over England, Argentina
ˇ Sarah Ulmer wins gold, breaks world record
ˇ Bevan Docherty wins 2004 Triathlon World Championship
ˇ All blacks, short blacks and lattes - The Age in café Wellington
ˇ Seven storm South By Southwest music convention Texas
ˇ Earth's most distant planet discovered from Mt John
ˇ Aotea Rangi Restaurant opens in Tokyo
ˇ Daniel Beddingfield "Briwi" tops best British male solo
artist
ˇ Natasha Beddingfield #3 in UK charts
ˇ Zambezi to refashion Air New Zealand uniforms
ˇ NZ garden at Chelsea Garden Show - 100% Pure NZ Ora
ˇ MC Tali Scott toughs it in Bristol with Lyrics On My Lips
ˇ CK Stead's Mansfield: human, flawed, in love
ˇ Auckland 5th, Wellington 15th in 215-city Mercer suney
ˇ Kim Smith, Nick Willis star on track in Fayetteville
ˇ Stereogram sign biggest global recording deal
ˇ Nancy Wake on most-wanted list again
ˇ Niki Caro a MS of the Year
ˇ 42 Below a super groover taste
ˇ Lisa Reihana standout at Paradise Now exhibition
ˇ Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann) returns to record
ˇ Tourism predicted to overtake dairy as X-earner
ˇ Hundertwasser loo too popular in Kawakawa
ˇ Brad Farmarie goes Public in NY culinaria
ˇ Observer picks NZ Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Syrah
ˇ Return of the King returns to Wellington
ˇ Keisha's Oscar schedule
ˇ MetService big weather deal with BBC
ˇ Sons of Charlie Paora applauded in UK
ˇ NZ sound software virtual Katy goes Thunderbirds
ˇ Kea organic coffee served in BevHills
ˇ Teddy Tahu Rhodes soors in the NY Times
ˇ National Geographic rates NZ serious eco-tourism
ˇ Scent of Aotearoa in-a-bottle
ˇ NZ bird life rates in Japan and New York
ˇ NY Times asks: Is NZ the new Napa?
ˇ Two Cars, One Night, best short in Berlin
http://www.nzedge.com/media/index.html
NEW ZEALAND EDGE
MAILBOX
Thank to everyone for writing. Today we publish 140+ messages received in
2004 with stories of the edge you are from, about coming and leaving home,
being there, about our visual language and the new flag, and stories of
impressive and inspirational New Zealanders. http://www.nzedge.com/mailbox/29_june04.html
TALKING EDGE TO THE
WORLD - NEW SPEECHES
Edge story told to MA students in International Tourism, University of
Limerick. "Edge certainly felt to be the right metaphor to apply to
our natural beauty, our adventure-driven outdoor pursuits, our record of
innovation, our brooding literature and art. Edge of the earth, cutting
edge, leading edge, competitive edge, edge of your seats, edge of danger.
Edge had the visceral emotional element we could identify with, travel the
world with, invite people home with.".
http://www.nzedge.com/speeches/every-world.html
RUGBY HEMISPHERE
Three recent columns from Kevin Roberts published in NZ Rugby Monthly, on
rugby Japanese style, and learnings from the Six Nations (England can be
worked over, France will be tough, games are still won by the Tight Five,
lineouts can make the vital difference, free flowing attack is the new
black, the Lions tour will be the greatest we have seen in New Zealand).
http://www.nzedge.com/hot/rugby/04_June.html
http://www.nzedge.com/hot/rugby/04_May.html
http://www.nzedge.com/hot/rugby/04_April.html
NEW AD - EVERY
WORLD NEEDS AN EDGE
We have produced a new print ad for The New Zealand Edge attitude and
website, Copy reads: "There's a reason why many of the world's
leading innovators, scientists, engineers, artists, designers and
film-makers come from New Zealand. We are the edge. Discover The New
Zealand Edge at nzedge.com." See, print, pin to your notice board
(it's #10, bottom right). http://www.nzedge.com/gallery/index-ads.htm
check out
BLACK GRACE TO JACOB'S PILLOW.
The highly acclaimed contemporary New Zealand dance company Black Grace
has been invited to make their American premiere at the prestigious
Jacob's Pillow festival in Massachusetts this August. Predominantly
Pacific Island and Maori, this all-male dance company is renowned for
their unique combination of traditional and contemporary dance and music.
Since 1995 their work has attracted sell-out seasons and critical acclaim
throughout New Zealand and in Sydney. The importance of the Jacob's Pillow
season cannot be over-stated. The festival is extreme in their
anticipation of Black Grace. If you can support the company financially to
make the most of this opportunity, then you can be assured of making a
critical contribution to the New Zealand performing arts. Contact Michael
Prentice, Chairman of Trustees, Black Grace, 64-9-979 7716, Michael.prentice@generator.co.nz.
http://www.blackgrace.co.nz
check out
LATEST SUPPORT FOR A
NEW FLAG
See http://nzflag.com
for the latest endorsements for a new New Zealand flag, from Alan Duff,
author and playwright, Tom Scott, cartoonist and writer; Mark Weldon, CEO
of the NZ Stock Exchange; and Peter Leitch - Mad Butcher. They join a very
large number of supporters across a range of disciplines including sports,
the arts, education, religion and business pushing for a referendum on a
new national flag. See the support at http://www.nzflag.com/supporters.cfm
and for registering a big presence by the network of overseas New
Zealanders (neons).
check out
THE BRUSH OF ALL THINGS, AUCKLAND ART GALLERY
Max Gimblett is a big friend of nzedge.com and manifestation of the NYNZ
theory/connection/market. One of our most internationally visible artists,
Max's work plays all the poles and plumbs the dualities: center-to-edge,
fear and awe; terror and beauty; sacrifice and pleasure, violence and
peace. In addition to the Wystan Curnow-curated show at the New Gallery,
the Gow Langsford Gallery, Kitchener St Auckland, is showing "a very
decided bright line", recent paintings from Max's New York studio.
"Epoxy has entered the repertoire and raw powdered pigments have
entered the epoxy with free hand brushing. Red, yellow, a few tones of
mysterious blue, green and orange have reasserted themselves and they are
welcome strangers that seem to have shown up for a long visit. Chroma
colour is back after many long years away. The return of the prodigal
son."
(Max Gimblett, May 2004)
http://www.gowlangsfordgallery.com/exhibitions/auckland/
http://www.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz/exhibitions/0406gimblett.asp
See also http://www.bartleyneesgallery.co.nz/artists.asp
Max travelled from New
Zealand in 1959. His biggest adventures are about to commence.
Check out
GULLIBLES
TALES - A MEMOIR AND LETTER HOME
By John Dybvig (think basketball, sports broadcasting). John has written a
book about his Walter Mitty-type adventures in New Zealand, an American
struggling to come to grips with New Zealand culture. "This book is
my letter home to my fellow Americans." http://www.publishamerica.com
check out
ARISTOTLE - ONLINE INSPIRATION AND MENTORING
Through the nzedge.com online emporium, we ship Cookie Time biscuits to
devotees all around the world. Michael Mayell, creator of the Cookie Time
legend, has a new venture - http://www.aristotle.co.nz,
an online source of learnings, advice and experience from business
leaders, sports stars, relationship experts, poets and philosophers,
optimal living gurus and spiritual teachers.
Check out
FLOWERS ON FILM
Purchase the work of Wellington photographer Gabrielle McKone. Beautiful
photographs and gift cards of New Zealand flowers and shells, from US$20
to NZ$90. Kowhai, Pohutukawa, Poor Knights Lily, Cabbage Tree, Lancewood
and Hebe, and many varieties of flower and shell. Free shipping anywhere
in the world. http://www.flowersonfilm.com
This issue is dedicated to the memory of David Reimer, who ended his life
in Winnipeg on May 4 2004, aged 38. Words are not adequate to express the
hurt you suffered, nor the pain you would rise above. You were a hero in
the truest sense.
Brian Sweeney
Publisher, Producer
THE NEW ZEALAND EDGE
http://www.nzedge.com
mailto: brian@nzedge.com
Photograph at top from Wharekauhau Farm, Palliser Bay, Wairarapa, facing
the South Pacific Ocean and a straight line to Antarctica.
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