THE GLOBAL LIFE OF NEW ZEALANDERS

From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 4 July 2012| #147 | Istanbul

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“There has been an edge all week, from everyone.”

Captain Richie McCaw before the All Black’s trashing of Ireland 60-0 in Hamilton

THE BIG IDEA: BRAND NEW ZEALAND

The now-departed TV7 commissioned a great series The Big Idea looking at five aspects of New Zealand’s future: population scenario 15M; being predator-free; 100% solar energy; feeding the world; and Brand NZ. I took part in the Brand NZ panel with 42 Below founder Geoff Ross, Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney strategy director Jason Lonsdale, and Massey U Marketing Professor Malcolm Wright. Hosted by the NYNZ correspondent Tim Wilson. 23 minutes of lively discussion.

KEY NEW ZEALAND HEADLINES IN GLOBAL MEDIA

New Zealand and States mend “frayed” military ties with US servicemen visit – Fox News

New Zealand smoking deterrent hikes packet price 40%; goal is smokefree 2025 – National Post

Thames home to strong women, volunteerism, activism, visiting author says – Huffington Post

INNOVATION / ECONOMY / SCIENCE

Christopher Luxon, 41, announced as new Air NZ Chief Executive Officer – Washington Post

Air New Zealand successful at infusing sense of New Zealandness into airline – Monocle

Auckland businesses suggest motorway tolls to fund mayor’s decongestion plans – Monocle

Icebreaker valued for green in Canada; second Vancouver store to open – Vancouver Sun

Sheep trumped by cattle; dairy stock numbers rise 110 per cent in 30 years – Forbes

AUT University contracted to track privately-owned Dragon space craft – New Zealand Herald

Otago University study finds children better off starting formal school later – Times of India

Golden Bay Cement wins renewable energy award for emission cuts – International Cement Review

New Zealand’s manuka-fond honey bees producing amazing superfood – Natural News

Women’s Weekly celebrates 80 years and 10 women who shaped the country – Daily Tatler

COMPETITION / ADRENELINE

Little Bridge first NZ-bred horse to win at Royal Ascot outgunning class field – Channel Nine Sports

All Blacks stifle Irish 60-0 in Hamilton sweeping the three-Test series – Scotland on Sunday

Mahe Drysdale, rower, 33, prepared to “thrash” himself, London to Rio – Christian Science Monitor

Louise Ayling and Julia Edward skull for gold at World Champs in Munich – Washington Post

Sonny Bill Williams, All Black, 26, enamours wider rugby media with flair – Irish Independent

Daniel Devonshire, catcher, 19, third only NZer drafted to MBA; Toronto contract – Moose Jaw Tms

Scott Dixon, IndyCar 28-time winner, 31, first again in Detroit Grand Prix – USA Today

Julian Savea, winger, 21, scores hattrick of tries for NZ against Irish in home thrashing – Independent

NZRU to rebrand Maori, Sevens team as All Blacks for global reach – Chicago Tribune

Mike Dawson, kayaker, wins Steep Creek Champs at Mountain Games, US – Vail Daily

Nick Willis, track star, 29, ready for London; runs second fastest mile, Oregon – Detroit Free Press

Scott Dixon, runner-up in Indianapolis 500, denied winning chance by last lap meelee – Reuters

OBITUARIES

Phil Lamason, Squadron Leader, “wonderful unsung hero of Buchenwald,” 93 – Telegraph

FILM / ARTS

Janet Frame’s debut ’57 novel Owls Do Cry resonates 50 years on – Frankfurter Allgemeine

Kimbra “has potential to be like Prince”, says Warner Bros. CEO; Vows new album – NY Times

Ana Tsarev’s “riotously colourful, vibrant” canvases up at London’s Saatchi Gallery – Telegraph

Willy Moon, 23, “one of today’s more fascinating and engaging pop stars” – DIY

Andrew Niccol adapts Twilight author’s The Host for the big screen – Indie Wire

The Black Seeds’ latest album, a Deutsch Vogue summertime favourite

Rhys Darby, 38, boards his comic spaceship and heads to Leeds – Morley Observer & Advertiser

Tammy Davis’ Ebony Society semi-finalist in Ridley Scott-run film festival – Stuff

Peter Jackson’s Hobbit to premiere at Wellington’s Embassy in November – BBC

Emma Martin wins Commonwealth short story prize for “gorgeous” Two Girls in a Boat – Guardian

Princess Chelsea sings “magical” tunes with “air of menace”; Guardian daily ‘New Band’

Bill Culbert, installation artist, to represent NZ in Venice revitalising light – E-Flux

The Arrival “fascinates” Seoul audience; theatre honouring the displaced – Korea Times

Regan Hall, director, trains actors to be elite athletes in debut feature Fast Girls – Guardian

TRAVEL / NATURE

New Zealand satisfies longings for “tranquility and gorgeous scenery” – Chicago Sun-Times

Kakapo Recovery Programme saves rare parrot lifting numbers to 126 – Bangkok Post

Blue-eyed triplefin fish, captures National Geographic’s Brian Skerry’s attention – Daily Mail

Queenstown’s magnificent snow-capped vistas “enhancing for the soul” – Sydney Morning Herald

Tongariro Crossing breathtakingly extreme; held in awe by visitors – News.com.au

Abel Tasman National Park oystercatchers “epitomise panache in black and white” – The Australian

Clyde, Central Otago, former mining party town, now quiet tourist haven – The Age

Milford Sounds “startlingly beautiful”; Kipling’s “Eighth Wonder of the World” – USA Today

South Island cemeteries tranquil spots with “wealth of stories” – USA Today

Whakapapa so friendly “feels more like club hill than major winter destination” – Herald Sun

Velvet worm evolutionary star of new book by famed palaentologist – New York Times

TASTE / DESIGN

Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria wine pioneer, celebrates 50th vintage – Toronto Sun

Anna Hansen, Modern Pantry chef, cooks Coronation samosas as Jubilee offering – Independent

Olaf Diegel’s bespoke nylon 3D-printed guitars attract global interest – Guardian

Rebecca Taylor, designer, lastest line returns to roots with florals, leather – Metro

The Imperial Lane, Auckland, has an inviting interior for vivid mix of clientele – Monocle

FOR SALE

New Zealand attractive option for Irish families looking to emmigrate – Irish Times

Katikati Naturist Park for sale; clothing optional resort attracts 16,000 annually – Gadling

See all stories and a 7,500 story archive of international New Zealand news 2000-2012 at NZEDGE/MEDIA.

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Fern Symbol via www.nzflag.com. Banner photo: Gull, Kapiti.