Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 17 – Kepler Track, Great Walk

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 17 – Kepler Track, Great Walk

After hiking through Fox Glacier the couple decided to take on their second New Zealand Great Walk choosing The Kepler Track in Fiordland just outside of Te Anau. While on the walk the couple took a detour through the Luxmore …

Maya Payne – Interview by theaudience

Maya Payne – Interview by theaudience

Maya Payne is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from Christchurch whose childhood influence in music is now taking her to big heights with her recent single  ‘Fragile’. Combining an interest in jazz with an authentic kiwi sound Maya is now …

Dai Henwood at TEDxChristchurch

Dai Henwood at TEDxChristchurch

Dai is one of New Zealand’s best known and loved comedians. Born and raised in Wellington, Dai has toured Melbourne, Edinburgh, Britain, and Australia. He’s performed the sell-out shows “The Hot Stepper” and “Champagne Table Tennis” at the New Zealand …

HIP HOP-ERATION Official Trailer

HIP HOP-ERATION Official Trailer

Hip Hop-eration tells the unlikely story of a bunch of senior citizens from Waiheke – ranging in age from 65 to 95 – who formed a hip-hop dance crew, and who went on to compete at the World Hip-Hop Championships …

UFC Auckland: James Te Huna vs Nate Marquardt

UFC Auckland: James Te Huna vs Nate Marquardt

New Zealand mixed martial artist James Te Huna talks about the preparations he undertook for  his fight with former Stirkeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt at the first ever UFC Fight Night to be held in New Zealand on Saturday, June …

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 14 – Fox Glacier

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 14 – Fox Glacier

In this episode the couple took on a full day hike through Fox Glacier where they explored crevices and ice tunnels. They relied heavily on their crampons to navigate the glacier, and were awestruck by its majestic beauty.

New Zealand National Anthem “God Defend New Zealand”

New Zealand National Anthem “God Defend New Zealand”

Grant Sullivan singing God Defend New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup 2008 finals where New Zealand took on Australia, and went on to win 34-20.

Kimbra – The Making Of The Golden Echo: Episode 2

Kimbra – The Making Of The Golden Echo: Episode 2

In the second of five short videos New Zealand recording artist Kimbra talks about collaborating with Silverchairs Daniel Johns, bassist Thundercat and composer Van Dyke Park in Australia on her new album The Golden Echo in an effort to create …

Housebound Trailer

Housebound Trailer

When Kylie (Morgana O’Reilly) is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention she becomes privy to unsettling whispers & strange bumps in the night, which are the result of …

Mount Fyffe – Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 13

Mount Fyffe – Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 13

In this episode, the couple hike up the side of Mount Fyffe, just outside Kaikoura, New Zealand. It was a bit of a tramp up the side of the mountain, but they were rewarded with fresh snow, and a beautiful …

Moments in Time – Hokey Pokey

Moments in Time – Hokey Pokey

Hokey Pokey is a popular sweet in New Zealand, and is often used as an example of ‘kiwiana’ culture. But how and where was it first created? Watch a short clip by Archives NZ about the classic New Zealand treat …

The Dead Lands (2014) Teaser Trailer

The Dead Lands (2014) Teaser Trailer

Watch the teaser trailer for a New Zealand 2014 movie, The Dead Lands. An intense story about a a Maori chieftain’s teenage son that must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of …

Kimbra – The Making of The Golden Echo Episode 1

Kimbra – The Making of The Golden Echo Episode 1

Watch the first of five short videos about Kimbra as she talks about the sounds and collaborators that inspired her album, The Golden Echo. Kimbra is a New Zealand recording artist based in Melbourne, Australia and has a unique musical …

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 12: Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks & Castle Hill

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 12: Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks & Castle Hill

In this episode, the couple explore the beautiful geological formations of the Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks and Castle Hill. The Ngarua Caves and Labyrinth Rocks are near Takaka and Castle Hill before Arthur’s pass on the highway from Christchurch. Living …

Building the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Building the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Take a look at a video posted by The New Zealand Herald about the building of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the 50’s. Around 180 skilled workmen were brought out from England in 1955 to supplement the local workforce, still …

Rhys Darby Interview at One Tree Hill

Rhys Darby Interview at One Tree Hill

Take a look at Rhys Darby as he talks about how he became a comedian and his experiences in the performing arts industry. Rhys Montague Darby is an actor and comedian from New Zealand, known for his energetic physical comedy …

Ziptrek Ecotours, Queenstown

Ziptrek Ecotours, Queenstown

Check out the promo video for 2014 Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown, New Zealand. Ziptrek Ecotours is a world leader in the design, development and operation of zipline-based eco-adventures. Ziptrek offers an entertaining combination of education and adventure.

Take Us Back – Titanium

Take Us Back – Titanium

Listen to Titaniums awesome single,Take Us Back. During the single the boys worked along side their friend/producer Vince Harder who helped co-write Take Us Back with Titanium which was then mixed and co-produced by N.O.X.

All Blacks Read The Weather

All Blacks Read The Weather

Take a look as All Blacks TJ Perenara, Collin Slade and Jeremy Thrush give a go at reading the weather ahead of their match against the Springboks at the MetService studio in Wellington.

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 11: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Great Walk (1 of 9)

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 11: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Great Walk (1 of 9)

In this episode, the couple try out the first of 9 New Zealand Great Walks. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a coastal walkway along beautiful beaches and through amazing forests. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube …

Song For Everyone

Song For Everyone

Listen to an inspirational song by the For Everyone Charitable Foundation which provides a helping hand to community groups in New Zealand that need it the most. Song For Everyone was born after a skype call between friends Vince Harder …

Behind the scenes of Te Reo SpongeBob

Behind the scenes of Te Reo SpongeBob

Take a look at the behind the scenes of Nickelodeon’s famous childrens cartoon series, Sponge Bob Squarepants in Te Reo Maori. Find out the people who are making the cartoons alive in New Zealand and why it is so important …

History of The University of Auckland’s ClockTower

History of The University of Auckland’s ClockTower

Watch about the history of The University of Auckland’s most iconic building, the ClockTower. Learn about the amazing architecture as Professor Errol Haarhoff and Dr Julia Gatley from the School of Architecture and Planning guide you through the history of …

Team USA Very Confused by New Zealand Haka Dance

Team USA Very Confused by New Zealand Haka Dance

Take a look as the US basketball team feel somewhat confused as the Tall Blacks perform the Haka at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball competition and is held every four years …

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 10: Meads Wall, Ohinetonga & Cook Straight Ferry

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 10: Meads Wall, Ohinetonga & Cook Straight Ferry

In this episode, the couple have quick run through Huka Falls, Meads Wall on Mount Ruapehu and the Ohinetonga Track on their way to Wellington to catch the Cook Straight Ferry to New Zealand’s South Island. Living a Kiwi Life is a …

God Defend New Zealand – Musical Island Boys

God Defend New Zealand – Musical Island Boys

Take a look at the Musical Island Boys performing God Defend New Zealand at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2014 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. 24 hours later they would be crowned the 2014 Quartet Champion. The Musical Island Boys …

Career stories: Rose’s story

Career stories: Rose’s story

The University of Auckland present the career story about Rose and her dancing career. Rose realised her childhood dream to become a ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. A few years into her career an injury caused her …

Meanwhile in…New Zealand – “Conversion”

Meanwhile in…New Zealand – “Conversion”

Watch 1 of 3 Air New Zealand web series “Meanwhile in…New Zealand”. In this episode, is about New Zealand’s love for rugby and skiing so Air NZ built some goal posts up on the ski slopes in New Zealand.

Jamie McDell – Dumb

Jamie McDell – Dumb

Listen to the catchy, radio friendly pop-folk song, “Dumb” sung by singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Jamie McDell was discovered at the age of 16 by EMI Music New Zealand after sending them a demo tape of her acoustic music.

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 9: Skyline Luge

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 9: Skyline Luge

In this episode, the couple race down the Skyline Luge track in Rotorua and Queenstown. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple who decide to quit their jobs and leave everything to move …

Lease – 48 Hour Film Festival

Lease – 48 Hour Film Festival

Take a look at ‘Lease’ The Musical, the National Winner of the NZ ‘V’ 48 Hours Short Film Competition 2007 from the team Lense Flare. The V 48 Film Festival is a filmmaking competition where teams have just one weekend …

Lorde Royals Parody – Lawyers

Lorde Royals Parody – Lawyers

The Law Revue presents a parody of Lorde’s “Royals” called “Lawyers” about the life as a law student in NZ yearning to be a successful, cut-throat, wealthy lawyer. The Auckland University Law Revue is an annual comedy sketch show written …

Broods perform “Four Walls” Live on RadioBDC

Broods perform “Four Walls” Live on RadioBDC

Listen as Georgia Nott from Broods play “Four Walls” during their RadioBDC Live in the Lab. Four Walls, is a ballad where Georgia’s beautifully sings about finding the perfect man. “Those four walls now are the only place that I …

Waka Huia – Part 2

Waka Huia – Part 2

Take a look at part 2 of 2 video documentary about maori weapons on ‘Waka Huia’ featured on TVNZ. In this episode of Waka Huia, Maori weapons are seen through Maori performing arts, war, films and photos

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 8: Rotorua Hot Pools, Mud Pools and Thermal Activity

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 8: Rotorua Hot Pools, Mud Pools and Thermal Activity

In this episode, the couple visit the thermal activity around Rotorua, New Zealand including The Living Thermal Village, the Wiaotapu mud pools and the Waikite Valley Thermal Hot Pools. . Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about …

Everything We Loved Trailer

Everything We Loved Trailer

Four Knights Film, Celluloid dreams, Park Road Post and The New Zealand Film Commission present Everything we Loved, directed by Max Currie. NZ Entertainment Podcast (wal-reid) says “Without giving too much away, it’s a beautifully filmed movie, captivating to watch, …

SOL3 MIO – Album Music

SOL3 MIO – Album Music

Listen to the incredible voices of SOL3 MIO as they describe and sing snippets of each song in their self-titled album. SOL3 MIO are made up of two brothers, Pene and Amitai Pati from Mangere, and their North Shore cousin …

Waka Huia – Part 1

Waka Huia – Part 1

Take a look at part 1 of 2 video documentary about maori weapons on ‘Waka Huia’ featured on TVNZ. In this episode of Waka Huia, Maori weapons are seen through Maori performing arts, war, films and photos.

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 7: Hobbiton Movie Set, The Shire, Middle Earth

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 7: Hobbiton Movie Set, The Shire, Middle Earth

In this episode, the couple visit the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, just outside of Matamata, North Island, New Zealand. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple who decide to quit their jobs and …

Jemaine Clement at 2014 Sundance Film Festival

Jemaine Clement at 2014 Sundance Film Festival

A Drink With.com interviews Jemaine Clement on the premiere of ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival is an American film festival that takes place annually in Utah and is one …

Whenua Patuwai – In The Studio Recording The Soul Sessions

Whenua Patuwai – In The Studio Recording The Soul Sessions

Take a look at behind the scenes of Whenua Patuwai recording his debut album, The Soul Sessions. On choosing soul music for his debut album, Whenua says; “I grew up in a home filled with old school soul music. It …

Lotto Powerball – How Good Would it Feel!

Lotto Powerball – How Good Would it Feel!

Have a laugh with these Lotto Ads about how good it would feel winning the Powerball. New Zealand Lotto is a Crown entity that operates nation-wide lotteries in New Zealand. There are three other draws, Big Wednesday, the twice-daily Keno, …

The Photographer – 48 Hour Film Festival

The Photographer – 48 Hour Film Festival

Take a look at a short film made by Viva La Dirt League for the 48 hour Film Festival about a photographer and a detective. Directed by Alan Morrison, written by Rowan Bettjeman / Byron Coll / Alan Morrison, Cinematographer …

Tribute to Nancy Wake

Tribute to Nancy Wake

Watch a Tribute to a World War Two heroine and French Resistance fighter, Nancy Wake. Nancy Grace Augusta Wake served as a British agent during the later part of World War II. She became a leading figure in the maquis …

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 6: Black Water Rafting, Kiwi Birds & Ruakuri Scenic Reserve

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 6: Black Water Rafting, Kiwi Birds & Ruakuri Scenic Reserve

In this episode, the couple go Black Water Rafting, explore the Kiwi Bird Sanctuary and Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Loop Walk. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple who decide to quit their jobs …

Aotearoa – Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Maisey Rika & Troy Kingi

Aotearoa – Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Maisey Rika & Troy Kingi

Listen to the amazing voices of Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Maisey Rika & Troy Kingi singing a waiata lauched on Maori Television. The song acknowledges the Maori culture and the connection to Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Why Lorde Can’t Wait to Vote

Why Lorde Can’t Wait to Vote

Lorde talks about the power of young people and how they can make things happen. The video was produced by The New Zealand Electoral Commission encouraging the younger generation to take the lead and vote.

Flight of the Conchords – Issues (Think About It)

Flight of the Conchords – Issues (Think About It)

Have a little laugh with Flight of the Conchords as they perform their song “Issues” – also known as Think About It. The song is featured in the episode Mugged and is performed by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.

Lorde’s Royals a hit with…the cows?

Lorde’s Royals a hit with…the cows?

One farmer in Kansas has an unusual way of calling in the cattle, he plays Lorde’s hit song Royals on the trombone. In the video the cattle can be seen coming over the horizon and eventually start galloping across the …

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

Watch this short documentary about South Island in New Zealand written, filmed and edited by Davide Baj & Alastair Robinson. The video features places in New Zealand such as Christchurch landscapes and Botanic Gardens, Kaikoura coastlines, Ohau Stream Walkway, Woodpecker …

Wattie’s – There’s a Little Bit in All of Us

Wattie’s – There’s a Little Bit in All of Us

Times are changing, but there are some things that never change. Kiwis love their Watties sauce “There’s a little bit in all of us”. Wattie’s or Heinz Wattie’s Limited is a New Zealand-based food producer of frozen and packaged fruit, …

Annie NZ Auditions – The Search for Annie & the Orphans

Annie NZ Auditions – The Search for Annie & the Orphans

From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s journey from the hard-knock New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world …

The Kiwi Bird

The Kiwi Bird

Watch a short clip about the Kiwi from the documentary series Mutant Planet. The series is about the magic of evolution and the forces of nature have together shaped eccentric animals, eclectic lifestyles and unorthodox patterns of behavior.

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 5: Karangahake Gorge

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 5: Karangahake Gorge

In this episode, the couple explore the abandon gold mining tunnels of the “Windows Walk” in the Karangahake Gorge, North Island, New Zealand. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple who decide to …

Maori Haka and Weapons

Maori Haka and Weapons

Watch this video of a passionate Haka inspired by tradition. Produced by Tu Ake, a designer company which combines maori traditions with todays trends to create unique range of apparel, footwear and accessories, in order to bring the mystic world …

Agitation

Agitation

Part 4 of 4 of an absolutely stunning timelapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through West Coast of the South Island, the Catlins, …