Mad Mike drifting Crown Range in NZ

Mad Mike drifting Crown Range in NZ

Check out a bit of the action with The Crown Range’s 47 corners, 1076 metres elevation and 10.4km long track in Queenstown, New Zealand. For a moment in time it belongs to one man, Mike Whiddett and the moment will …

The Kauri Museum

The Kauri Museum

Take a look at the Award Winning Kauri Museum at Matakohe, located just 90 minutes north of Auckland. The Kauri Museum tells the stories of settlers and how it has shaped the lives of these pioneers through its superb timber …

Art History in New Zealand

Art History in New Zealand

What are the most distinctive aspects of our art and culture? What are the particular challenges and opportunities for art historians working in New Zealand?

Fight Night Auckland: HAKA Welcome Ceremony

Fight Night Auckland: HAKA Welcome Ceremony

Fames Te Huna, Soa Palelei and Jared Rosholt talk about the Haka welcome they received upon arriving to New Zealand for Fight Night Auckland. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world, …

Study in New Zealand

Study in New Zealand

Watch this clever little commercial about how you can get far if you study in New Zealand.

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 2: Great Walks

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 2: Great Walks

In this episode, take a quick look into four of New Zealand’s Great Walks (Abel Tasman Coastal Track, Kepler Track, Milford Track and Tonagriro Northern Circuit). Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple …

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 1: Introduction

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; to discover and explore the wonders and hidden treasures of New …

Capital Gymsports – Rhythmic Gymnastics

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 was shot at the main training venue opposite to the Wellington …

90’s Music – Kimbra

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 to the meeting place of light and dark, sweet and sour …

Tama Tu – Short Film Excerpt

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. Forced into silence, they keep themselves amused with jokes and laughter …

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Flashmob playing Good for Nothing Soundtrack

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 Nothing Soundtrack in Wellington.

Lorde: I Am Auckland Awards

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 supporting children and young people.

I Am Giant – Death of You

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 Martin and is the only rock band in New Zealand music …

Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment

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 photographer, Michael Armstrong and Marli Lopez-Hope as they find out what …

New Zealand Artist (1961)

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.

Drop goal challenge: New Zealand Rugby

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 sport’s governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), and is contested …

How Maui found his Mother – By Peter Gossage

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 by Shane Mason.

Haere Mai e Nga – Nana Mouskouri 1976

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, French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, Welsh, Mandarin Chinese, …

Tangiwai Disaster

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 the people and one unfortunate locomotive on the railway. On Christmas …

Peter Jackson talks to James Nesbitt About NZ Film Industry

Peter Jackson talks to James Nesbitt About NZ Film Industry

Take a look at a small interview by James Nesbitt, also known as his character for Bofur in Peter Jackson’s three-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, as he interviews Peter Jackson about the history of the film industry in New …

Do Re Mi – Wellington Railway Station, NZ – Tawa College

Do Re Mi – Wellington Railway Station, NZ – Tawa College

The people travelling to and from Wellington Railway Station get a bit of a surprise when the students of Tawa College out of the blue start a flash mob dance. They were filmed with the purpose of creating a music-video …

Jupiter Project & Jetski Safari – With You feat. Helen Corry

Jupiter Project & Jetski Safari – With You feat. Helen Corry

Relax and enjoy the tunes of NZ House duo Jetski Safari and NZ’s production duo Jupiter Project as they sing the next summer anthem ‘With You’, featuring sultry vocals from Helen Corry.

Food & Wine in New Zealand

Food & Wine in New Zealand

What do you say UK asks visitors from the UK to talk about how they feel about holidaying in the youngest country on earth – here’s what they had to say about their food and wine experience in New Zealand.

Flight of the Conchords – The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)

Flight of the Conchords – The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)

In the first episode of the HBO show, Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords, finds himself the most beautiful girl in the room. Will he sing his way into her heart or will she reject him? Flight of the Conchords …

Pascall Confectionary Ad 1991

Pascall Confectionary Ad 1991

Take a look back in time at the clever motion graphics ad for Pascall from the 90’s. Pascall is an Australian and New Zealand confectionery brand and is most known for (in New Zealand) for their delicious Pineapple Lumps and …

Maori Culture

Maori Culture

100% Pure New Zealand presents a video about experiencing New Zealand’s indigenous M?ori culture and the variety of tourists who come to Aotearoa to learn and be a part of the culture. M?oritanga or M?ori culture has a defining influence …

JGeeks At The 2013 Maori Sports Awards

JGeeks At The 2013 Maori Sports Awards

Be entertained by the amazing JGeeks as they perform at the 2013 Maori Sports Awards. JGeeks are an New Zealand performance Maori comedy music group best known for their songs “Maori Boy” and “The Best Day I Ever Had”, as …

Mitre 10 – Sandpit Ad Outtakes

Mitre 10 – Sandpit Ad Outtakes

Take a look at the outtakes of a cute ad from Mitre 10 sandpit commercial depicting the Kiwi / Aussie relationship . Mitre 10: DIY it’s in our DNA.

Blam Blam Blam – There Is No Depression In NZ

Blam Blam Blam – There Is No Depression In NZ

“There is no Depression in New Zealand” remains a well-known Kiwi song and it enjoyed even till this day. Blam Blam Blam were a New Zealand rock-alternative band with members Tim Mahon and Mark Bell with Don McGlashan who joined …

Awakening

Awakening

Part 1 of 4 of an absolutely stunning time-lapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through Fjordland, Mount Cook, Arthurs Pass, Mavora Lakes and …

Blind Gate Episode 5: The End. Or Just the Beginning?

Blind Gate Episode 5: The End. Or Just the Beginning?

Air New Zealand presents Blind Gate, the world’s first Valentine day dating show filmed live. In the final episode the couples head home after their romantic LA Long Weekend. Will be there be any love in the air?

Tip Top Trumpet – The Luckiest People in the World

Tip Top Trumpet – The Luckiest People in the World

What Kiwi doesn’t love their Tip Top Ice cream? Take a stroll down memory lane with Tip Tops Trumpet commercial and get your old childhood taste-buds going. You can’t beat a Trumpet.

Taniela Tupou – Hat-trick

Taniela Tupou – Hat-trick

Take a look at the amazing video of schoolboy rugby internet sensation Daniel Taniela (Nella) Tupou prop for Sacred Heart as he scores 3 tries in their win over Kelston Boys.

What We Do In The Shadows – Official Trailer

What We Do In The Shadows – Official Trailer

Prepare to be laughing your socks with this playfully made movie about three vampire flatmates Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonny Brugh), and Vladislav (Jemaine Clement) who are just trying to get by in modern society. What We Do in the …

Blind Gate Episode 4: Will Cupid Strike in the City of Angels?

Blind Gate Episode 4: Will Cupid Strike in the City of Angels?

Air New Zealand presents Blind Gate, the world’s first Valentine day dating show filmed live. In this episode Daisy and Sean get up close and personal with Richard Simmons whilst Aletheia and Dermot enjoy a romantic sunset boat trip.

SOL3 MIO – O Sole Mio

SOL3 MIO – O Sole Mio

Listen to the amazing voices of SOL3 MIO sing from their debut self-titled album. SOL3 MIO are made up of two brothers, Pene and Amitai Pati from Mangere, and their North Shore cousin Moses Mackay, SOL3 MIO is the combination …

New Zealand Artists at Edinburgh Festivals 2014

New Zealand Artists at Edinburgh Festivals 2014

Watch as over 200 Kiwi artists take part in the world’s most acclaimed international arts festivals in Edinburgh. The season featured talented New Zealand artists at seven of the Edinburgh Festivals: The Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the …

Feel Fruju’s ‘Ooh Aah!’ (1980’s)

Feel Fruju’s ‘Ooh Aah!’ (1980’s)

Feel the freshness of Tip Top’s original 80’s Fruju commercial. Tip Top ice cream is one of New Zealand’s most loved ice cream producers and is a subsidiary of the Fonterra Co-operative Group based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Jeremy Redmore – Bad Philosophy

Jeremy Redmore – Bad Philosophy

Watch the official music video for the debut single ‘Bad Philosophy’ from Jeremy Redmore with the music video directed by Joe Hitchcock. Jeremy Redmore is an award-winning singer and songwriter currently based in New Zealand.

Blind Gate Episode 3: Feeling the Love in la-la land

Blind Gate Episode 3: Feeling the Love in la-la land

Air New Zealand presents Blind Gate, the world’s first Valentine day dating show filmed live. In this episode Aletheia and Dermot go for a surfing lesson then hit the infamous Venice Beach boardwalk, while Daisy and Sean ride a tandem …

Most Beautiful Place in the World

Most Beautiful Place in the World

This beautifully made video was shot during 10 days in Northland New Zealand, showcasing the fantastic and most amazing scenery New Zealand has to offer. Music by: Craig Armstrong – Weather Storm, Sunlounger – the_downtempo_edition & Rahda Ramana (Tulku).

Ben Makisi Singing New Zealand National Anthem

Ben Makisi Singing New Zealand National Anthem

Listen to Ben Makisi’s powerful voice as he performs at the ANZAC Military Tattoo in Australia 2006. The ANZAC Military Tattoo showcases some of the world’s finest musicians, performers, dancers and singers combined with state of the art lighting, audio …

New Zealand Gumboots Song

New Zealand Gumboots Song

Take a look at the New Zealand Gumboots Song by Fred Dagg also known as John Clarke a New Zealand-Australian comedian. Fred Dagg is a fictional classic ‘Kiwi bloke’ from New Zealand created and acted on stage, film and television …

You’ll Never be a Kiwi till you love our Wattie’s Sauce

You’ll Never be a Kiwi till you love our Wattie’s Sauce

Every Kiwi loves their Wattie’s Sauce, whether it’s on your fish and chips or on your burgers, we Kiwis put it on everything. Wattie’s or Heinz Wattie’s Limited is a New Zealand-based food producer that has been feeding families since …

Blind Gate Episode 2: Will it be Love at First Flight?

Blind Gate Episode 2: Will it be Love at First Flight?

Air New Zealand presents Blind Gate, the world’s first Valentine day dating show filmed live. In this episode the two winning couples set off on their Los Angeles Long Weekend. Their journey will be a great way to find out …

Hokitika – Pounamu, NZ Jade

Hokitika – Pounamu, NZ Jade

This video takes you into the heart of Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand, the birthplace of Pounamu, New Zealand jade. Pounamu was prized for its strength, durability and beauty and used for weapons, tools, personal ornaments and …

White Lies | Tuakiri Huna – Theatrical Trailer

White Lies | Tuakiri Huna – Theatrical Trailer

Take a look at this feature film, which follows M?ori medicine woman Paraiti who meets a M?ori servant and is drawn into helping a wealthy P?keh? woman with a life-threatening secret. Written by the producers of Whale Rider, directed by …

Ginny Blackmore & Stan Walker – Holding You

Ginny Blackmore & Stan Walker – Holding You

Listen to two of your favourite New Zealand’s artists, Ginny Blackmore and Stan Walker as they team up and sing their debut single ‘Holding You’. The ballad was co-written by Ginny and Stan and recorded in Auckland to mark the …

Blind Gate Episode 1: Checking Each Other Out at Check-In

Blind Gate Episode 1: Checking Each Other Out at Check-In

Air New Zealand presents Blind Gate, the world’s first Valentine day dating show filmed live at London Heathrow airport. The show consists of 12 singletons are looking for love and only four lucky winners will win a fabulous Long Weekend …

Kate and Prince William Visit Auckland on New Zealand Tour

Kate and Prince William Visit Auckland on New Zealand Tour

Watch the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first trip to New Zealand, visiting the large crowds of kiwis braving the rain at the waterfront in Auckland city.

GoPro: Kayak New Zealand

GoPro: Kayak New Zealand

Join the adventure in beautiful New Zealand as Ben Brown and Rush Sturges attempt to tackle daring but picturesque rivers. Pushing their limits to conquer some of the most dangerous waterfalls in the world.

Easter in Paihia!

Easter in Paihia!

Hop to the music and have the best holidays this Easter! The bunnies from the Alfresco’s crew in Paihia wish you a Happy Easter as they sing the 50’s rock and roll song “At the Hop” by Danny and the …

Modern Maori Quartet – War Medley

Modern Maori Quartet – War Medley

Let your feet tap and your hips sway to the voices of the Modern Maori Quartet singing on New Zealand’s morning programme, Good Morning. The Modern Maori Quartet is made up of: Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, James Tito and Matu …

Downhill MTB in New Zealand with Brook MacDonald – Part 3

Downhill MTB in New Zealand with Brook MacDonald – Part 3

Take a look at part 3 of 3 videos about Brook Macdonald and his amazing downhill mountain biking experience in New Zealand. Brook MacDonald is one of New Zealand’s most promising Downhill Mountain Bikers and takes on some of the …

Instant Kiwi Attitude

Instant Kiwi Attitude

Watch what happens between some fishermen trying to catch fish and one man who has the Instant Kiwi Attitude. Have you got it?

Year of the Kiwi: A New Zealand Working Holiday

Year of the Kiwi: A New Zealand Working Holiday

Take a journey through New Zealand and the wonderful experience of one young man who goes on a working holiday down to Middle Earth. “This video is dedicated to everyone who made my year in New Zealand so memorable, and …