Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 1: Introduction
Take a look at a Canadian couple who decide to quit their jobs and leave everything to move to New Zealand, a place where they have never gone before;…
June 2014 Archives
Gibbs Adds Two-Seater To High-Speed Amphibian Range
Gibbs Sports Amphibians, founded by New Zealand entrepreneur Alan Gibbs, has added a new high-speed model to the company’s impressive range of amphibious vehicles. The Gibbs Quadski XL model will be added to the lineup…
#168: Washington DC to Waitomo NZ
The Global Life of New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 27 June 2014 | #168| New York We also tweet and publish on…
Distinguished Service Award for Ref Bob Francis
New Zealander Bob Francis has been presented with the International Rugby Board (IRB) Referee Award for Distinguished Service. During a memorable career that began in 1961, the former Masterton mayor, made an exceptional contribution at…
Mt Isa Potter Hopes for Renewed Interest in the Art
New Zealand-born potter Anne Dank, who has been a member of Queensland’s Mount Isa Potters Group for over forty years, is hoping to reinvigorate the club with new branding, bringing back the glory days…
Thai Street-Food Heaven in London
Owner of London restaurant The Begging Bowl, New Zealand chef Jane Alty has it “sussed” according to Independent reviewer Lisa Markwell. “We’ve got in just under the wire, as lunch is served till…
Daughter’s Homage to Father Makes US Premiere
Filmmaker Alyx Duncan’s conservationist father is the inspiration for her latest work, a short film mixing puppetry with live action called, The Tide Keeper. The film makes its premiere at the 2014 Palm Springs…
Sculptor’s Disused Detroit Factory Background for Big
The new owner of Detroit’s “hulking old” gallery 333 Midland, transplanted New Zealander Rob Onnes, bought the space last year for his studio and this month, “Big Paintings @ the Factory” opens…
Capital Gymsports – Rhythmic Gymnastics
There is just so much talent in New Zealand as Capital Gymsports shows. Capital Gymsports is a Wellington-based rhythmic gymnastics group that has recreational and competitive classes. The film…
Zombie Survival Game DayZ Set to Hit Consoles
Popular zombie survival horror game DayZ, designed by New Zealander Dean Hall, may be coming to Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 by the end of 2014. DayZ, which sells between 3000 to 4000…
Melbourne Singer Organises Her Artistic Impulses
“If you believe in the nurturing influence of parents upon their children, then Jess Cornelius is a worthy example,” says the Sydney Morning Herald’s Craig Mathieson. “The Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, who performs with Teeth…
90’s Music – Kimbra
Take a look at Kimbra’s Official video for her single “90’s Music”. “90s Music embraces so many things I like to explore musically,” Kimbra says. “I am always attracted…
Bright Chelsea Square Home NZ-Inspired
Free, easy, glamorous and family-orientated is how interior designer and architect Alison Henry sums up her style, and because she is originally from New Zealand, she says she always opts for “open,…
Tama Tu – Short Film Excerpt
NZ Film Commision presents a short film excerpt of Tama Tu. The short film is about Maori Battalion soldiers waiting for nightfall in the ruins of an Italian home….
Jackson to Be Honoured with Walk of Fame Star
Sir Peter Jackson will be immortalised in brass as one of the movie world’s greats with the director set to get his name on a Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame star. “Being honoured with a…
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Flashmob playing Good for Nothing Soundtrack
Out of the blue the members of The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra start a musical flash mob with guitarist Justin Firefly and performing “The Ride” from the Good for…
Leaders Discuss Progress Report on Trans-Pacific Trade
At the White House meeting between Prime Minister John Key and President Barack Obama this week, the two leaders discussed a timeline to complete the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade deal agreement by November when the…
Drysdale Powers to World Cup Gold
Mahe Drysdale has won gold in the single sculls at the Rowing World Cup, one of New Zealand’s five gold medals at the regatta in France. Drysdale produced a storming finish in the single sculls…
Lydia Ko Pairs with Famed Caddy at Pinehurst
Professional golfer Lydia Ko, 17, ranked No 3 in the world, has been keeping good company of late, playing a nine-hole practice round at Pinehurst recently with sexagenarian caddie Mike Cowan, who worked for…
Lorde: I Am Auckland Awards
Watch the short clip of Lorde talking about why it is so important for youths should recognise their heroes. The I Am Auckland Awards acknowledge youth organisations and individuals…
Hell Is Love Now Sleeve Catches Grouper’s Eye
New Zealand rockers Dead C are rated highly by Portland musician Grouper in his Inner Sleeve column for Wire magazine. “I bought this 7” because it was by Dead C, whose music I love; also, honestly,…
Literature and the Shopping Cart
“In a brilliant essay in New Zealand’s Metro, the writer Eleanor Catton, winner of last year’s Man Booker prize for The Luminaries – a remarkable and groundbreaking novel – defines the incompatibility of art…
Gatland Made an OBE in Queen’s Birthday List
Wales rugby union coach Warren Gatland, who last year guided the British and Irish Lions to a 2-1 series victory in Australia and Wales to the Six Nations title, has been made an OBE…
Journalist Gives His Take on Japanese Cinema
Auckland-born Don Brown, journalist and fluent Japanese speaker, is writing a new bi-monthly column for the Asahi Shimbun on Japanese cinema. Brown studied journalism and Japanese at the Auckland University of Technology before moving to…
Princess Anne Unveils Archie McIndoe Statue
A bronze statue of plastic surgeon pioneer, New Zealander Sir Archibald McIndoe, has been unveiled by Princess Anne in East Grinstead, West Sussex, a short drive from Queen Victoria Hospital where he made his…
I Am Giant – Death of You
Listen to the New Zealand rock band ‘I Am Giant’ performing Death of you. The band consists of New Zealanders Shelton Woolright, Paul Matthews, Andrew Kerr and Brit Ed…
Dale Murray’s Secret-Sauce Idea for New-Thinking
New Zealand-born entrepreneur Dale Murray found inspiration for her UK mobile phone top-up company, Omega Logic over drinks one night discussing the shortcomings of the IT industry with one of her co-founders. Murray quit a senior…
First Place with iPhone Travel Photograph
New Zealand travel, portrait and lifestyle photographer Adrienne Pitts has won 1st place in the travel category at the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards. “My iPhone is the camera that is always on me, and is…
Whittaker’s Chocolate Officially Enters Malaysian Market
Iconic Kiwi company, Whittaker’s Chocolate, is confident they will be the leader in Malaysia’s premium chocolate segment in two years. Whittaker’s, which has been sold in duty-free stores in Malaysia for the past 10 years,…
Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment
Two applicant’s get a chance of a lifetime to document and discover Antarctica with the help of Air New Zealand. Follow the story of Jason Edwards – National Geographic…
IT Expert Joins Growing Group of Female Tech Leaders
Dell Australia and New Zealand has appointed Angela Fox as the managing director, making her part of the growing list of female leaders of big technology companies in Australia, including Twitter’s Karen Stocks, Google’s Maile…
On Form Willis Sets New Zealand 3000m Best
Kiwi middle distance star Nick Willis continued his outstanding build-up to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with his second personal best inside a week. Willis broke the New Zealand record for the 3000m, clocking 7:36.91 and…
New Zealand Artist (1961)
Take a look at a short snippet of a documentary about New Zealand Alpine and the man who paints the gorgeous New Zealand Alpines for his inspiration.
Fyfe a Great Fit for Icebreaker
Rob Fyfe, the man who engineered the turnaround of Air New Zealand after the airline’s Government bailout, is the ideal candidate to take over the reins at Kiwi global outdoor clothing retailer, Icebreaker, says…
Adams Remains Unbeaten with 50th Consecutive Win
Valarie Adams now has fifty wins in succession, the longest current winning streak in international athletics. The “most dominant athlete” at New York’s Adidas Track Classic Diamond League meet “extended a remarkable streak as New…
Drop goal challenge: New Zealand Rugby
The next-generation of All Blacks challenge the JWC 2014 Drop Goal Challenge. The IRB Junior World Championship is an international rugby union competition. The event is organised by the…
Significant and Bittersweet Victory for New Zealand Equestrian
New Zealand equestrian Tim Price has won the prestigious Luhmuhlen four-star three-day event in Germany, an event marred by the death of local rider Benjamin Winter in Saturday night’s cross country phase. Price and his…
Art in New York Explores Where Urban Meets Natural
Four New Zealand artists will show their work as part of a group exhibition titled FORTY:67 at New York’s Artifact Gallery in Orchard Street on from 1 – 6 July. The title of…
How Maui found his Mother – By Peter Gossage
Discover one of many Maori tales about How Maui found his Mother. Here is an animated version of the beautifully written and illustrated book by Peter Gossage and animated…
Operation Dog on a Log Rescue a Naval Success Story
The heartwarming rescue by the Royal New Zealand Navy of a dog on a log has gained international media attention. “This is the astonishing scene that greeted sailors on a New Zealand naval ship –…
All Blacks Clinch Series Against England
New Zealand has wrapped up an unbeatable 2-0 series against England after staging a ruthless second-half comeback to win in Dunedin 28-27, the Guardian’s Robert Kitson reported from Forsyth Barr Stadium. “The home side, who…
Crossing over Entertainment Mediums at Paris Market
Actress and screenwriter Emily Corcoran, the New Zealand-born founder of London-based Cork Film Ltd., is one of a number of film professionals crossing over to the web, and presented transmedia projects at Cross…
Kiwi Company Wins “Fairest Fairtrader” at International Awards in Germany
New Zealand company All Good Organics, which imports Fairtrade bananas and produces the Karma Cola drink, has won an international award for their ethically sourced food and beverages. The “Fairest Fairtrader” award was presented to…
Speedway Floor Manager Puts on a Good Show
New Zealander Steve Brandon, based in Northampton, is a freelance floor manager, and when thousands of speedway fans flicked on to Sky Sports Two last week, he was one of a small army of…
Some of the Best Technology Talent in the World
Bringing New Zealand tech whizz kids to Silicon Valley for a summer of work experience at startup company Pertino is part of CEO Craig Elliot’s plan to strengthen the global IT community. Elliott, who was…
Manhattan Chef a Big Believer in Planting for the Kitchen
Executive chef Matt Lambert, of Michelin award-winning New York restaurant The Musket Room, is a big believer in planting herbs, vegetables and flowers for cooking. At his Manhattan eatery, he grows six types of…
Lorde Mesmerises Sold-Out London Crowd
Teenage pop star Lorde reminded the Telegraph’s entertainment writer Alice Vincent of a young Kate Bush at her Shepherd’s Bush Empire show last week – a five star review. “Despite being described by youth blogger…
Making Eco Available to Every Body
For the past twenty years, New Zealand entrepreneur Malcolm Rands has run Ecostore – his plant-based detergents and body products company. Now stocked nationwide, in over 1800 supermarkets throughout Australia, as well as in…
Making Music with Sustenance and Soul
Blair Jollands, who is signed to Boy George’s label More Protein, “is a real songwriter’s songwriter with sustenance and soul”, according to Contactmusic, who talked recently with the London-based New Zealander about writing for…
Haere Mai e Nga – Nana Mouskouri 1976
Listen to Nana Mouskouri’s soothing voice singing the maori song, Haere Mai e Nga. Nana Mouskouri is a Greek singer who had recorded songs in many languages, including Greek,…
Tokyo Haunts for Sampling Our Finest
New Zealand cuisine is well represented in Tokyo with a number of restaurants in Japan’s megapolis serving lamb cutlets, clay pot hangi-cooked meat and green-lipped mussels. There are two large eateries in Tokyo serving New…
Glassholes Switched off with Google Glass Detector
Julian Oliver, a New Zealand artist living in Berlin, is cutting off people accessing Wi-Fi with Google Glass with his new detector, reports WIRED magazine. Oliver has written a simple program called Glasshole.sh that detects…
New Zealand Win Their Second Ever Test in the West Indies
New Zealand has beaten the West Indies by 186 runs for only the second time in the Caribbean, thanks to some incredible bowling figures by Mark Craig. The hosts were bowled out for 216 after…
Tangiwai Disaster
New Zealanders have being living side by side with volcanoes for hundreds of years but nothing prepared them for the Tangiwai Disaster. In this video, a devastating eruption shakes…
Miranda July Reads Janet Frame on Podcast
On this month’s New Yorker fiction podcast, American actress and filmmaker Miranda July reads Janet Frame’s short story “Prizes,” which was published in the magazine in 1962. July, whose fiction and essays have been appearing…
Long May the Embassy Theatre Prosper
Wellington’s “architecturally indulgent” Embassy Theatre, which was built in 1924 and restored “to its former glories” in 2003, is included in the Guardian’s Cine-files series. Thomas Page of The Guardian describes the Embassy Theatre is the perfect shop…
